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Perceptions of Senior Cohousing by Older Adults in China

Creator:: Song, Yujuan
Abstract:: The researcher investigated Chinese older adults’ (defined here as 50 and over) housing needs and evaluated their perceptions on senior cohousing. The main purposes of the project were to understand the basic and long term housing and elderly care demands of older adults; to identify desirable amenities and services in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Master of Science in Design and Human Environment presented on November 20, 2017

Technologically Assisted Wayfinding : Comparing the Effects of Optical Head Mounted Displays and Hand-held Global Positioning Systems on Spatial Cognition and Wayfinding Performance

Creator:: Platosh, Paul
Abstract:: This study presents a comparison of differences in cognitive mapping as a result of navigating an unfamiliar space with GPS or with Google Glass. Using the Yerkes-Dodson law and attenuation theory, the study attempts to uncover how attention is diverted or focused through each of these wayfinding platforms. In addition...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Design and Human Environment presented on June 8

Sneakerheads’ Assessment of Sneaker Value and Behaviors throughout the Sneaker Ownership Cycle

Creator:: Choi, JIn Woo
Abstract:: The purpose of the present study was to investigate value perceptions and consumption behaviors of sneakerheads who are mixed-role resellers of sneakers. “Sneakerhead” is a term given to those who collect and wear sneakers with a vast amount of effort and resources (Semmelhack, Garcia, Lepri, Willis, & Hatfield, 2015). “Mixed-role...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Professor, representing Design and Human Environment Dean of the College of Business

Why cosplay? Motivations behind participation and use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages

Creator:: Kane, Laura E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore motivations behind participation in cosplay and the use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages. Further focus was placed on investigating the role of Facebook Artist Pages in building fame. To explore such motivations, two theories were referenced: Deci...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Design and the Human Environment presented on March 10, 2017

The Hijab and Muslim Women in a Western Society : Motivation, Modifications, and Well-being

Creator:: Maqsood, Elham Nour Ahmad
Abstract:: The primary purpose of the present study is to explore the effect of wearing the hijab in a Western society on Muslim women’s well-being, their motivation to wear it, and the different modifications that they have made on their hijabs. To investigate the relationship between the hijab and Muslim women’s...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Major Professor, representing Design and Human Environment Dean of the College of Business

Lived Experiences of “Beautiful” Women : A Postmodern Feminist Exploration of Beauty Discourse and Identity

Creator:: Marie, Michelle
Abstract:: While a great deal is known about the benefits of being culturally identified as attractive, very little is known about the lived experiences of beautiful women. In this study, 21 adult women who are currently employed as models or represented by modeling agencies participated in open-ended interviews, and their responses...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Marie for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Design and Human Environment presented on June 9, 2016

When More Is Less : Consumer Attitude Formation When Facing Choice Overload In Apparel E-Commerce

Creator:: Tung, Tsun-Yin
Abstract:: This study proposed a theoretical model of choice overload and empirically examined the model in the context of online apparel shopping. The purpose of the study was to investigate how the number of choices and product presentation formats influenced consumers’ online apparel shopping experience as well as how the formed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Design and Human Environment Dean of the College of Business Dean of the

The Development and Evaluation of the Tennis Shirt Pattern for a Wheelchair Tennis Player in a CAD Program

Creator:: Jin, HeeJae
Abstract:: This study was to develop and evaluate a shirt pattern for a wheelchair tennis player to improve comfort using reducing garment strain using a CAD program. For that, seven body movements related to garment strain during play were analyzed. In order to develop a pattern, a morphological matrix was used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Jin for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Design and Human Environment presented on June 8, 2016

The Effect of Wear and Laundering on the Moisture Management Performance of Nomex Base Layer Garments

Creator:: Couvrette, Skye T.
Abstract:: Apparel has been described as a portable environment (Jintu & Tsang, 2008). This portable environment has the ability to facilitate human presence in a variety of situations, conditions, and circumstances that would otherwise be uncomfortable, harmful, or even fatal. Personal protective garments (PPGs) that provide thermal insulation from external heat...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Skye T. Couvrette for the degree of Master of Arts in Design and Human Environment

Students' perception of the design of common space and its role in sense of community and belonging

Creator:: Knight, Megan Michele
Abstract:: Students are now required to live a minimum of their freshman year in the residence halls. This time spent in the residence halls is a time of transition; living on their own, for what may be the first time for many, can be a struggle. Students are adjusting to a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Master of Science in Design and Human Environment presented on July 17, 2015

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Perceptions of Senior Cohousing by Older Adults in China

Technologically Assisted Wayfinding : Comparing the Effects of Optical Head Mounted Displays and Hand-held Global Positioning Systems on Spatial Cognition and Wayfinding Performance

Sneakerheads’ Assessment of Sneaker Value and Behaviors throughout the Sneaker Ownership Cycle

Why cosplay? Motivations behind participation and use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages

The Hijab and Muslim Women in a Western Society : Motivation, Modifications, and Well-being

Lived Experiences of “Beautiful” Women : A Postmodern Feminist Exploration of Beauty Discourse and Identity

When More Is Less : Consumer Attitude Formation When Facing Choice Overload In Apparel E-Commerce

The Development and Evaluation of the Tennis Shirt Pattern for a Wheelchair Tennis Player in a CAD Program

The Effect of Wear and Laundering on the Moisture Management Performance of Nomex Base Layer Garments

Students' perception of the design of common space and its role in sense of community and belonging

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