Julia O Beamish
Biographic Data
| ID | 4086138 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Julia O Beamish |
| GIVEN NAMES | Julia |
| FAMILY NAME | O Beamish |
| SIGNATURE | BEAMISH J O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Virginia Tech |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 53 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 25 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1987 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
The Rental Housing Needs and Experiences of Veterans With Disabilities
This article presents an overview of the rental housing search and occupancy experiences of Veterans with disabilities. Utilizing a mixed-mode survey design, 83 usable responses were obtained. Measures of discrimination, accessibility, and demographics were used as independent variables to explore relationships with housing satisfaction using one-way ANOVA and multiple regression. In addition, chi-square tests were conducted to determine the asso…
Aging in Place
The purpose of this paper was to examine rural-urban differences in aging Korea. The study was based on data collected from Jeju Island, South Korea. The sample (N=350) was divided into rural and urban areas; we compared demographic and housing characteristics, and health-related variables associated with aging in place. Seniors living in rural areas were less educated and younger than those in urban areas. In addition, seniors living in rural ar…
Older Adults in Multifamily Housing
This study examined the relationship between residential satisfaction and intention to move among older adults living in multifamily housing based on Morris and Winter's theory of housing adjustment. Residents age 55 years and over living in market‐rate multifamily housing were recruited from a convenience sample (n = 431). Exploratory factor analysis, t‐test, analysis of variance, and multiple regressions were employed. Results revealed that tho…
Development and Use of the Supportive Bathroom Features Checklist in Homes Designed for Retired Persons
Older people often need supportive home environments to live independently. The bathroom is one of the most critical spaces in the home and should be designed to facilitate the needs of an older person, since falls and accidents are likely to occur in this space. This study reported on an extensive review of research and recommendations for bathrooms for older persons from the past 40 years that were used to develop a Supportive Bathroom Features…
Location Preferences of Multifamily Housing Residents
Choosing the location of one’s home is an important decision not only for homeowners but for renters as well. The purpose of this study was to identify demographic and lifestyle influences on location preferences of multifamily housing residents. Two research hypotheses were tested using a modified model of influences on housing choice: (a) there are relationships between demographic and lifestyle characteristics and preferences for an ideal apar…
Kitchen Space Planning in Small-Scale Houses
This article discussed the desirability of small-scale houses and focused on kitchen space planning as critical to well-designed housing. People live in small-scale homes for a variety of reasons; some by necessity and some by choice. Designers and builders of small-scale housing need to offer different options in kitchen design to meet the variety of needs of residents of these households. Kitchens in small-scale housing should not necessarily b…
Kitchen Remodeling
The faculty of the Center for Real Life Kitchen Design at Virginia Tech responded to a growing interest in kitchen remodeling with the Explore Your Dream Kitchen workshop to educate the consumer on working with a designer and comparing the multitude of products available to the consumer planning a new kitchen. This article reported on a survey of 192 participants in 13 of the workshops who actually remodeled or built a home with a new kitchen (N …
Understanding Older Adults' Attitudes and Adoption of Residential Technologies
The main goal of this research was to understand older adults' attitudes and interests in residential technology products and services that have been adopted by them at a rate of less than 50%. This study explored the potential of these technology products and services to assist with aging in place. Early adopters of computer technologies are perceived as persons with early knowledge of newly introduced residential technologies. Moreover, conside…
Influence of Lifestyle on Housing Preferences of Multifamily Housing Residents
The purpose of this study was to identify the housing preferences of multifamily housing residents as determined by their lifestyles. As a lifestyle measurement for this research, 59 housing activity, interest, and opinion statements were developed. A total of 206 usable questionnaires were collected through a mail survey of residents of nine apartment communities in Charlotte, North Carolina. Four lifestyle factors (Well-being, Social, Spaces, a…
Rethinking Guidelines for Kitchen Storage
A major re-evaluation of the National Kitchen and Bath Association Kitchen Planning Guidelines led to an investigation of the type and number of items stored in kitchens today, as the basis for new guidelines for kitchen storage requirements. Data were collected through inventory surveys of 87 households in 23 states. Data were sorted by small (150 square feet or less, n = 31), medium (151 to 350 square feet, n = 31), and large (over 350 square f…
Development and Use of the Supportive Kitchen Features Checklist in Homes Designed for Retired Persons
The purpose of this study was to determine what supportive features were being included in the kitchens of homes being built for persons living in age-restricted retirement communities. Research recommendations for seniors’ kitchens were reviewed and a list of research and design recommendations based on empirical research was compiled and organized into categories of supportive features. Design recommendations were provided for most elements in …
Kitchen Activities of Twenty-First Century American Households
Space standards used today to design kitchens have evolved from analyses of work in the home. Lifestyle and demographic changes, however, suggest that kitchen users and activities have changed since basic research on work centers and workflow was first conducted. A national telephone survey of 630 households assessed kitchen activities by household type and size. Survey results revealed that, in general, households cook meals on a regular and fre…
Residential Satisfaction of Older Adults in Age-Segregated Facilities
The purpose of this study was to investigate the residential satisfaction of town home residents of an independent living facility. Twenty-one residents of a private-pay retirement facility with an assisted living facility on site participated in focus groups to explore themes of residential satisfaction. Seventy-nine residents responded to a follow-up mail survey. Results show that residents expected safe and supportive environments and stabilit…
Lifestyle Influences on Housing Preferences
This paper explores influences on housing choice and proposes a conceptual framework that examines the influence of lifestyle as an intervening factor in housing choice. Influences on lifestyles include age, family type, family size, stage in the life cycle, social class, income, occupation, education, and values. The impact of housing norms on housing choice is also examined. A set of study questions, learning activities, glossary, and resources…
Housing, Equipment, and Design Research and Scholarship
Periodic reviews of research in the housing, equipment, and design specializations within family and consumer science have occurred in the past, documenting the status of research topics, methods, and theory. This article addresses research and scholarship in the housing, equipment, and design disciplines over the past 16 years by analyzing relevant publications with a family and consumer science perspective. Articles from three journals were ana…
Community Attitudes Toward Manufactured Housing in Virgina
This study surveyed the opinions and characteristics of 552 residents of eight rural counties in Virginia regarding acceptance of either single- or double-section manufactured homes. A theoretical model was adapted from M. J. Dear and S. M. Taylor’s (1982) model for community attitudes toward mental-health-care facilities. Using multiple regression techniques, this study tested the hypothesis that there is a significant relationship between accep…
Assessment of residents' satisfaction with public housing in Abuja, Nigeria
Predictors of Housing Satisfaction in Abuja, Nigeria
The study examined the relationships between housing satisfaction and structure types, building features, housing conditions, neighborhood facilities, management, and demographic characteristics among a sample of 1,089 households, randomly selected from residents living in public housing in five districts in Abuja, Nigeria. The public housing units were constructed by the federal government and supervised by the Federal Capital Development Author…
Universal Design in Residential Spaces
The purpose of this paper is to identify features for universal design recommendations that are appropriate for residential design. The recommendations are based on previously developed criteria for people with disabilities and for the elderly, as well as traditional space-planning standards. Specific recommendations are categorized as the following: exterior, general interior, kitchen, bathroom, laundry/utility, living/dining, and bedroom/storag…
Introduction Rural Housing
Innovativeness and Acceptance of Housing Options among the Elderly
Increases in the elderly population and demands on the resources that the elderly have suggest that housing alternatives might provide options to maintain independence and enhance quality of life for older adults. However, acceptance of these alternatives may be influenced by the elderly’s level of innovativeness in relation to housing. Roger’s (1983) diffusion of innovation theory provides a basis for examining attitudes that might indicate inno…
Acceptance of Housing Alternatives for the Elderly
Many housing options for the elderly are being developed and promoted that could help older persons avoid premature nursing home care. Elderly person’s acceptance of four of these options was examined through a survey of Virginia Extension Homemaker Council members. These options were: ECHO housing, accessory apartments, shared housing, and board and care homes. Respondents had limited awareness of the ECHO housing, though they were somewhat fami…
A Casual Model of Barriers and Incentives to Affordable Housing in Southern Rural Communities
Housing quality was one of three dependent measures used to examine a model of housing affordability in rural communities. Often adequate or quality housing is not available at costs that are affordable for low-income families. Data from the S-194 Southern Region Research Project, “Barriers and Incentives to Affordable Housing” were used to examine the housing conditions in 28 Southern communities and to determine factors related to problems in h…
A Research Note on
The purpose of this study is to describe the procedures and results of research to identify nonmetropolitan communities that contain innovative housing. A questionnaire was mailed to housing-related agencies in eight Southern states in the spring of 1985. The housing expert in each agency was instructed to indicate the extent to which the state’s nonmetropolitan communities had innovative housing as well as the types of innovations in existence. …
Perceptions of Energy-Efficient Housing Alternatives Among Southern Households
Several energy-efficient housing alternatives that could substantially reduce residential energy costs have been developed in the United States. Three such alternatives are passive solar, active solar and earth-sheltered housing. However, consumer acceptance and adoption of these housing types is slow. The examination of perceived characteristics and features of these housing types offers insight into their acceptability and provides information …
Assessment of residents' satisfaction with public housing in Abuja, Nigeria
Older Adults in Multifamily Housing
This study examined the relationship between residential satisfaction and intention to move among older adults living in multifamily housing based on Morris and Winter's theory of housing adjustment. Residents age 55 years and over living in market‐rate multifamily housing were recruited from a convenience sample (n = 431). Exploratory factor analysis, t‐test, analysis of variance, and multiple regressions were employed. Results revealed that tho…
Understanding Older Adults' Attitudes and Adoption of Residential Technologies
The main goal of this research was to understand older adults' attitudes and interests in residential technology products and services that have been adopted by them at a rate of less than 50%. This study explored the potential of these technology products and services to assist with aging in place. Early adopters of computer technologies are perceived as persons with early knowledge of newly introduced residential technologies. Moreover, conside…
Lifestyle Influences on Housing Preferences
This paper explores influences on housing choice and proposes a conceptual framework that examines the influence of lifestyle as an intervening factor in housing choice. Influences on lifestyles include age, family type, family size, stage in the life cycle, social class, income, occupation, education, and values. The impact of housing norms on housing choice is also examined. A set of study questions, learning activities, glossary, and resources…
Predictors of Housing Satisfaction in Abuja, Nigeria
The study examined the relationships between housing satisfaction and structure types, building features, housing conditions, neighborhood facilities, management, and demographic characteristics among a sample of 1,089 households, randomly selected from residents living in public housing in five districts in Abuja, Nigeria. The public housing units were constructed by the federal government and supervised by the Federal Capital Development Author…
Location Preferences of Multifamily Housing Residents
Choosing the location of one’s home is an important decision not only for homeowners but for renters as well. The purpose of this study was to identify demographic and lifestyle influences on location preferences of multifamily housing residents. Two research hypotheses were tested using a modified model of influences on housing choice: (a) there are relationships between demographic and lifestyle characteristics and preferences for an ideal apar…
Housing, Equipment, and Design Research and Scholarship
Periodic reviews of research in the housing, equipment, and design specializations within family and consumer science have occurred in the past, documenting the status of research topics, methods, and theory. This article addresses research and scholarship in the housing, equipment, and design disciplines over the past 16 years by analyzing relevant publications with a family and consumer science perspective. Articles from three journals were ana…
Aging in Place
The purpose of this paper was to examine rural-urban differences in aging Korea. The study was based on data collected from Jeju Island, South Korea. The sample (N=350) was divided into rural and urban areas; we compared demographic and housing characteristics, and health-related variables associated with aging in place. Seniors living in rural areas were less educated and younger than those in urban areas. In addition, seniors living in rural ar…
Residential Satisfaction of Older Adults in Age-Segregated Facilities
The purpose of this study was to investigate the residential satisfaction of town home residents of an independent living facility. Twenty-one residents of a private-pay retirement facility with an assisted living facility on site participated in focus groups to explore themes of residential satisfaction. Seventy-nine residents responded to a follow-up mail survey. Results show that residents expected safe and supportive environments and stabilit…
A Casual Model of Barriers and Incentives to Affordable Housing in Southern Rural Communities
Housing quality was one of three dependent measures used to examine a model of housing affordability in rural communities. Often adequate or quality housing is not available at costs that are affordable for low-income families. Data from the S-194 Southern Region Research Project, “Barriers and Incentives to Affordable Housing” were used to examine the housing conditions in 28 Southern communities and to determine factors related to problems in h…
Development and Use of the Supportive Bathroom Features Checklist in Homes Designed for Retired Persons
Older people often need supportive home environments to live independently. The bathroom is one of the most critical spaces in the home and should be designed to facilitate the needs of an older person, since falls and accidents are likely to occur in this space. This study reported on an extensive review of research and recommendations for bathrooms for older persons from the past 40 years that were used to develop a Supportive Bathroom Features…
Kitchen Space Planning in Small-Scale Houses
This article discussed the desirability of small-scale houses and focused on kitchen space planning as critical to well-designed housing. People live in small-scale homes for a variety of reasons; some by necessity and some by choice. Designers and builders of small-scale housing need to offer different options in kitchen design to meet the variety of needs of residents of these households. Kitchens in small-scale housing should not necessarily b…
Influence of Lifestyle on Housing Preferences of Multifamily Housing Residents
The purpose of this study was to identify the housing preferences of multifamily housing residents as determined by their lifestyles. As a lifestyle measurement for this research, 59 housing activity, interest, and opinion statements were developed. A total of 206 usable questionnaires were collected through a mail survey of residents of nine apartment communities in Charlotte, North Carolina. Four lifestyle factors (Well-being, Social, Spaces, a…
Development and Use of the Supportive Kitchen Features Checklist in Homes Designed for Retired Persons
The purpose of this study was to determine what supportive features were being included in the kitchens of homes being built for persons living in age-restricted retirement communities. Research recommendations for seniors’ kitchens were reviewed and a list of research and design recommendations based on empirical research was compiled and organized into categories of supportive features. Design recommendations were provided for most elements in …
Universal Design in Residential Spaces
The purpose of this paper is to identify features for universal design recommendations that are appropriate for residential design. The recommendations are based on previously developed criteria for people with disabilities and for the elderly, as well as traditional space-planning standards. Specific recommendations are categorized as the following: exterior, general interior, kitchen, bathroom, laundry/utility, living/dining, and bedroom/storag…
A Research Note on
The purpose of this study is to describe the procedures and results of research to identify nonmetropolitan communities that contain innovative housing. A questionnaire was mailed to housing-related agencies in eight Southern states in the spring of 1985. The housing expert in each agency was instructed to indicate the extent to which the state’s nonmetropolitan communities had innovative housing as well as the types of innovations in existence. …
Perceptions of Energy-Efficient Housing Alternatives Among Southern Households
Several energy-efficient housing alternatives that could substantially reduce residential energy costs have been developed in the United States. Three such alternatives are passive solar, active solar and earth-sheltered housing. However, consumer acceptance and adoption of these housing types is slow. The examination of perceived characteristics and features of these housing types offers insight into their acceptability and provides information …
Introduction Rural Housing
Innovativeness and Acceptance of Housing Options among the Elderly
Increases in the elderly population and demands on the resources that the elderly have suggest that housing alternatives might provide options to maintain independence and enhance quality of life for older adults. However, acceptance of these alternatives may be influenced by the elderly’s level of innovativeness in relation to housing. Roger’s (1983) diffusion of innovation theory provides a basis for examining attitudes that might indicate inno…
Acceptance of Housing Alternatives for the Elderly
Many housing options for the elderly are being developed and promoted that could help older persons avoid premature nursing home care. Elderly person’s acceptance of four of these options was examined through a survey of Virginia Extension Homemaker Council members. These options were: ECHO housing, accessory apartments, shared housing, and board and care homes. Respondents had limited awareness of the ECHO housing, though they were somewhat fami…
A Casual Model of Barriers and Incentives to Affordable Housing in Southern Rural Communities
Housing quality was one of three dependent measures used to examine a model of housing affordability in rural communities. Often adequate or quality housing is not available at costs that are affordable for low-income families. Data from the S-194 Southern Region Research Project, “Barriers and Incentives to Affordable Housing” were used to examine the housing conditions in 28 Southern communities and to determine factors related to problems in h…
Universal Design in Residential Spaces
The purpose of this paper is to identify features for universal design recommendations that are appropriate for residential design. The recommendations are based on previously developed criteria for people with disabilities and for the elderly, as well as traditional space-planning standards. Specific recommendations are categorized as the following: exterior, general interior, kitchen, bathroom, laundry/utility, living/dining, and bedroom/storag…
Predictors of Housing Satisfaction in Abuja, Nigeria
The study examined the relationships between housing satisfaction and structure types, building features, housing conditions, neighborhood facilities, management, and demographic characteristics among a sample of 1,089 households, randomly selected from residents living in public housing in five districts in Abuja, Nigeria. The public housing units were constructed by the federal government and supervised by the Federal Capital Development Author…
Assessment of residents' satisfaction with public housing in Abuja, Nigeria
Community Attitudes Toward Manufactured Housing in Virgina
This study surveyed the opinions and characteristics of 552 residents of eight rural counties in Virginia regarding acceptance of either single- or double-section manufactured homes. A theoretical model was adapted from M. J. Dear and S. M. Taylor’s (1982) model for community attitudes toward mental-health-care facilities. Using multiple regression techniques, this study tested the hypothesis that there is a significant relationship between accep…
Lifestyle Influences on Housing Preferences
This paper explores influences on housing choice and proposes a conceptual framework that examines the influence of lifestyle as an intervening factor in housing choice. Influences on lifestyles include age, family type, family size, stage in the life cycle, social class, income, occupation, education, and values. The impact of housing norms on housing choice is also examined. A set of study questions, learning activities, glossary, and resources…
Housing, Equipment, and Design Research and Scholarship
Periodic reviews of research in the housing, equipment, and design specializations within family and consumer science have occurred in the past, documenting the status of research topics, methods, and theory. This article addresses research and scholarship in the housing, equipment, and design disciplines over the past 16 years by analyzing relevant publications with a family and consumer science perspective. Articles from three journals were ana…
Residential Satisfaction of Older Adults in Age-Segregated Facilities
The purpose of this study was to investigate the residential satisfaction of town home residents of an independent living facility. Twenty-one residents of a private-pay retirement facility with an assisted living facility on site participated in focus groups to explore themes of residential satisfaction. Seventy-nine residents responded to a follow-up mail survey. Results show that residents expected safe and supportive environments and stabilit…
Rethinking Guidelines for Kitchen Storage
A major re-evaluation of the National Kitchen and Bath Association Kitchen Planning Guidelines led to an investigation of the type and number of items stored in kitchens today, as the basis for new guidelines for kitchen storage requirements. Data were collected through inventory surveys of 87 households in 23 states. Data were sorted by small (150 square feet or less, n = 31), medium (151 to 350 square feet, n = 31), and large (over 350 square f…
Development and Use of the Supportive Kitchen Features Checklist in Homes Designed for Retired Persons
The purpose of this study was to determine what supportive features were being included in the kitchens of homes being built for persons living in age-restricted retirement communities. Research recommendations for seniors’ kitchens were reviewed and a list of research and design recommendations based on empirical research was compiled and organized into categories of supportive features. Design recommendations were provided for most elements in …
Kitchen Activities of Twenty-First Century American Households
Space standards used today to design kitchens have evolved from analyses of work in the home. Lifestyle and demographic changes, however, suggest that kitchen users and activities have changed since basic research on work centers and workflow was first conducted. A national telephone survey of 630 households assessed kitchen activities by household type and size. Survey results revealed that, in general, households cook meals on a regular and fre…
Influence of Lifestyle on Housing Preferences of Multifamily Housing Residents
The purpose of this study was to identify the housing preferences of multifamily housing residents as determined by their lifestyles. As a lifestyle measurement for this research, 59 housing activity, interest, and opinion statements were developed. A total of 206 usable questionnaires were collected through a mail survey of residents of nine apartment communities in Charlotte, North Carolina. Four lifestyle factors (Well-being, Social, Spaces, a…
Development and Use of the Supportive Bathroom Features Checklist in Homes Designed for Retired Persons
Older people often need supportive home environments to live independently. The bathroom is one of the most critical spaces in the home and should be designed to facilitate the needs of an older person, since falls and accidents are likely to occur in this space. This study reported on an extensive review of research and recommendations for bathrooms for older persons from the past 40 years that were used to develop a Supportive Bathroom Features…
Location Preferences of Multifamily Housing Residents
Choosing the location of one’s home is an important decision not only for homeowners but for renters as well. The purpose of this study was to identify demographic and lifestyle influences on location preferences of multifamily housing residents. Two research hypotheses were tested using a modified model of influences on housing choice: (a) there are relationships between demographic and lifestyle characteristics and preferences for an ideal apar…
Kitchen Space Planning in Small-Scale Houses
This article discussed the desirability of small-scale houses and focused on kitchen space planning as critical to well-designed housing. People live in small-scale homes for a variety of reasons; some by necessity and some by choice. Designers and builders of small-scale housing need to offer different options in kitchen design to meet the variety of needs of residents of these households. Kitchens in small-scale housing should not necessarily b…
Kitchen Remodeling
The faculty of the Center for Real Life Kitchen Design at Virginia Tech responded to a growing interest in kitchen remodeling with the Explore Your Dream Kitchen workshop to educate the consumer on working with a designer and comparing the multitude of products available to the consumer planning a new kitchen. This article reported on a survey of 192 participants in 13 of the workshops who actually remodeled or built a home with a new kitchen (N …
Understanding Older Adults' Attitudes and Adoption of Residential Technologies
The main goal of this research was to understand older adults' attitudes and interests in residential technology products and services that have been adopted by them at a rate of less than 50%. This study explored the potential of these technology products and services to assist with aging in place. Early adopters of computer technologies are perceived as persons with early knowledge of newly introduced residential technologies. Moreover, conside…
Older Adults in Multifamily Housing
This study examined the relationship between residential satisfaction and intention to move among older adults living in multifamily housing based on Morris and Winter's theory of housing adjustment. Residents age 55 years and over living in market‐rate multifamily housing were recruited from a convenience sample (n = 431). Exploratory factor analysis, t‐test, analysis of variance, and multiple regressions were employed. Results revealed that tho…
Aging in Place
The purpose of this paper was to examine rural-urban differences in aging Korea. The study was based on data collected from Jeju Island, South Korea. The sample (N=350) was divided into rural and urban areas; we compared demographic and housing characteristics, and health-related variables associated with aging in place. Seniors living in rural areas were less educated and younger than those in urban areas. In addition, seniors living in rural ar…
The Rental Housing Needs and Experiences of Veterans With Disabilities
This article presents an overview of the rental housing search and occupancy experiences of Veterans with disabilities. Utilizing a mixed-mode survey design, 83 usable responses were obtained. Measures of discrimination, accessibility, and demographics were used as independent variables to explore relationships with housing satisfaction using one-way ANOVA and multiple regression. In addition, chi-square tests were conducted to determine the asso…
Psychology (18 works) · Business (16 works) · Economics (13 works) · Sociology (12 works) · Engineering (11 works) · Medicine (11 works) · Computer Science (10 works) · Gerontology (9 works) · Demography (8 works) · Geography (8 works)