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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to review theories used in housing research over the time period from 1989 through 1999. Articles published in Housing and Society, Environment and Behavior, and Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal were examined. Of the 115 articles identified, 73% cited theory. Thirty-four theories were reviewed in this research. Theory plays an essential role in housing research as it guides the development of research questions, selection of methodologies, and interpretation of results. Most importantly, the utilization of theory is necessary for the advancement of knowledge in housing.
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Carmen D. Steggell
Carmen D. Steggell is an Assistant Professor and Susan K. Binder and Eric D. Hutton are graduate students in the Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising; Lori A. Davidson and Amelia R. Rodecap are graduate students in the Family Resource Management Program; Pat R. Vega is a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. A shorter version of this article emphasizing teaching applications was previously published in Housing and Society, Vol. 28, No. 1 & 2, 2001.
Susan K. Binder
Carmen D. Steggell is an Assistant Professor and Susan K. Binder and Eric D. Hutton are graduate students in the Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising; Lori A. Davidson and Amelia R. Rodecap are graduate students in the Family Resource Management Program; Pat R. Vega is a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. A shorter version of this article emphasizing teaching applications was previously published in Housing and Society, Vol. 28, No. 1 & 2, 2001.
Lori A. Davidson
Carmen D. Steggell is an Assistant Professor and Susan K. Binder and Eric D. Hutton are graduate students in the Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising; Lori A. Davidson and Amelia R. Rodecap are graduate students in the Family Resource Management Program; Pat R. Vega is a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. A shorter version of this article emphasizing teaching applications was previously published in Housing and Society, Vol. 28, No. 1 & 2, 2001.
Pat R. Vega
Carmen D. Steggell is an Assistant Professor and Susan K. Binder and Eric D. Hutton are graduate students in the Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising; Lori A. Davidson and Amelia R. Rodecap are graduate students in the Family Resource Management Program; Pat R. Vega is a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. A shorter version of this article emphasizing teaching applications was previously published in Housing and Society, Vol. 28, No. 1 & 2, 2001.
Eric D. Hutton
Carmen D. Steggell is an Assistant Professor and Susan K. Binder and Eric D. Hutton are graduate students in the Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising; Lori A. Davidson and Amelia R. Rodecap are graduate students in the Family Resource Management Program; Pat R. Vega is a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. A shorter version of this article emphasizing teaching applications was previously published in Housing and Society, Vol. 28, No. 1 & 2, 2001.
Amelia R. Rodecap
Carmen D. Steggell is an Assistant Professor and Susan K. Binder and Eric D. Hutton are graduate students in the Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising; Lori A. Davidson and Amelia R. Rodecap are graduate students in the Family Resource Management Program; Pat R. Vega is a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. A shorter version of this article emphasizing teaching applications was previously published in Housing and Society, Vol. 28, No. 1 & 2, 2001.
