Eunju Hwang
Biographic Data
| ID | 4086433 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Eunju Hwang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Eunju |
| FAMILY NAME | Hwang |
| SIGNATURE | HWANG E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Virginia Tech |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6769-8966 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Why study housing? A reflection on the past, present, and future of housing education
On the verge of celebrating its 100-year anniversary, faculty from Virginia Tech’s department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management have come together to (re)evaluate the conditions of housing education. This diverse group of educators reflects critically on the current state of housing education, drawing from their varied insights and experiences to question its future direction and relevance. While acknowledging that past performance is …
Deriving criteria for inclusive AI in museum environments
Introduction This study aims to derive and examine criteria for applying AI technologies in museum environments to secure inclusivity and to examine the structural factors that strengthen or constrain their effects. Methods AI-driven inclusive services and products used in museums were classified into five domains: AI-based robots and kiosks, mobile services, online services, exhibits, and data analytics. A total of 20 cases were analyzed using q…
Engaging in cross‐disciplinary collaboration to enhance knowledge of historical design
The purpose of this research was to understand students' experiences engaging in cross‐disciplinary object‐based learning activities. A cross‐disciplinary approach was employed to help students draw connections between clothing and residential housing styles to fill gaps in research within cross‐disciplinary contexts involving two family and consumer sciences disciplines. The study involved six residential design/housing and thirteen fashion stud…
Nationality of Food
Does food have a nationality? What if several countries share a similar food culture, and which country can claim the food as its own? This research explores how cultural items such as food belong to particular nations when they are shared by several countries and why nations claim a certain type of culture as theirs. \nJust as many European nations in the nineteenth century, East Asian countries claim and appropriate cultural items as their own,…
South Korea’s Public Diplomacy Actors in Uzbekistan
During the last decade, there has been growing academic interest in new public diplomacy, which anticipates a more collaborative approach to international relations and contributes to mutual understanding among nations and foreign publics. One of the central debates in recent public diplomacy research concerns the role and place of the new public diplomacy actors. This study aims to identify public diplomacy actors and their role in South Korea’s…
Are Leed campus buildings universally designed? Assessments at Virginia Tech
Purpose As many of the next generation leaders are currently on college campuses, endorsing green buildings can foster environmental stewardship among the student body. However, marshalling in the social sphere of sustainability is also critical to cultivate more supportive and inclusive communities. With this in mind, a chief component of the social sphere within sustainability is equal opportunity. Relating equal opportunity to green campus bui…
Research on Housing for Older Adults
As the size of the older US population continues to rise, the need to understand their housing needs and wants is increasing. The purpose of this article was to review recent research on housing for older adults. We conducted an analysis of three peer‐reviewed journal articles published between 2001 and 2018 using a consumer housing perspective. Findings suggested four areas of housing research have been studied as follows: housing behavior (e.g.…
Impacts of objective neighborhood built environment on older adults’ walking
As the number of older adults who want to age in place increases, communities have faced with new opportunities and challenges. Many local governments have to ensure age-friendly environments that allow older residents to be independent and to fully participate in their community. Walkability is used to measure the built environmental aspects of age-friendly environments to enable our communities to support active aging. In this research note, th…
Who wants to know? Older adults’ interest in housing information
Nearly 80% of adults aged 45+ reported wanting to remain in their homes and communities as they age and stay at home even when they experience physical and cognitive declines. As the population of adults age 65+ increases, the market of mature consumers will also increase placing expectations and demands on industries including healthcare, housing, and service. Decision makers in these increasingly competitive arenas will need to position their m…
Walkability features for seniors in two livable communities
Worldwide the number of people over age of 60 years is rapidly increasing. Many communities are challenged to make their communities more walkable and age friendly. Addressing the trend, this study investigated two major metropolitan regions' policies regarding livability and examined how two case study housing sites practiced walkability for seniors in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area in Minnesota, the United States, and the Vancouver Metropoli…
Stateless within the States
This essay attempts to place I Am Legend (2007) in the context of American nationalism and aggressive enforcement of the immigration laws after 9/11. The apocalyptic world of I Am Legend reflects the post-9/11 American society that is driven by the urge to make America “one nation” and haunted by the fear of people who might harm the “unity.” The film tries to draw a clear boundary between “us” and “them” by completely othering the infected, but …
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…
Intentions of Nursing Home Entry Among Elderly Residents in Jeju, Korea
This study examined factors affecting intentions of nursing home entry among elderly residents in Jeju, Korea. Longer lifespans and lower birth rates have resulted in a rapid increase of Korea’s aging population for whom long-term care services are needed, especially for the oldest-old. The oldest-old populations tend to be functionally dependent and, thus, may need skilled services provided by nursing homes. A multidimensional assessment, the An…
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Hospice Development in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
Impacts of Residential Environments on Housing Satisfaction among Korean American Elders
The purpose of this study was to identify important aspects of residential environments on housing satisfaction among Korean American elders. Using Shea and Inman’s ecological model for the assessment of housing for older adults, this research utilized the subjective perceptions of various aspects of their residential environments as an intervening variable to predict housing satisfaction. A total of 177 Korean American elders participated in thi…
Walkability features for seniors in two livable communities
Worldwide the number of people over age of 60 years is rapidly increasing. Many communities are challenged to make their communities more walkable and age friendly. Addressing the trend, this study investigated two major metropolitan regions' policies regarding livability and examined how two case study housing sites practiced walkability for seniors in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area in Minnesota, the United States, and the Vancouver Metropoli…
Impacts of Residential Environments on Housing Satisfaction among Korean American Elders
The purpose of this study was to identify important aspects of residential environments on housing satisfaction among Korean American elders. Using Shea and Inman’s ecological model for the assessment of housing for older adults, this research utilized the subjective perceptions of various aspects of their residential environments as an intervening variable to predict housing satisfaction. A total of 177 Korean American elders participated in thi…
Research on Housing for Older Adults
As the size of the older US population continues to rise, the need to understand their housing needs and wants is increasing. The purpose of this article was to review recent research on housing for older adults. We conducted an analysis of three peer‐reviewed journal articles published between 2001 and 2018 using a consumer housing perspective. Findings suggested four areas of housing research have been studied as follows: housing behavior (e.g.…
Who wants to know? Older adults’ interest in housing information
Nearly 80% of adults aged 45+ reported wanting to remain in their homes and communities as they age and stay at home even when they experience physical and cognitive declines. As the population of adults age 65+ increases, the market of mature consumers will also increase placing expectations and demands on industries including healthcare, housing, and service. Decision makers in these increasingly competitive arenas will need to position their m…
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…
Stateless within the States
This essay attempts to place I Am Legend (2007) in the context of American nationalism and aggressive enforcement of the immigration laws after 9/11. The apocalyptic world of I Am Legend reflects the post-9/11 American society that is driven by the urge to make America “one nation” and haunted by the fear of people who might harm the “unity.” The film tries to draw a clear boundary between “us” and “them” by completely othering the infected, but …
Intentions of Nursing Home Entry Among Elderly Residents in Jeju, Korea
This study examined factors affecting intentions of nursing home entry among elderly residents in Jeju, Korea. Longer lifespans and lower birth rates have resulted in a rapid increase of Korea’s aging population for whom long-term care services are needed, especially for the oldest-old. The oldest-old populations tend to be functionally dependent and, thus, may need skilled services provided by nursing homes. A multidimensional assessment, the An…
Impacts of Residential Environments on Housing Satisfaction among Korean American Elders
The purpose of this study was to identify important aspects of residential environments on housing satisfaction among Korean American elders. Using Shea and Inman’s ecological model for the assessment of housing for older adults, this research utilized the subjective perceptions of various aspects of their residential environments as an intervening variable to predict housing satisfaction. A total of 177 Korean American elders participated in thi…
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Hospice Development in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
Intentions of Nursing Home Entry Among Elderly Residents in Jeju, Korea
This study examined factors affecting intentions of nursing home entry among elderly residents in Jeju, Korea. Longer lifespans and lower birth rates have resulted in a rapid increase of Korea’s aging population for whom long-term care services are needed, especially for the oldest-old. The oldest-old populations tend to be functionally dependent and, thus, may need skilled services provided by nursing homes. A multidimensional assessment, the An…
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…
Walkability features for seniors in two livable communities
Worldwide the number of people over age of 60 years is rapidly increasing. Many communities are challenged to make their communities more walkable and age friendly. Addressing the trend, this study investigated two major metropolitan regions' policies regarding livability and examined how two case study housing sites practiced walkability for seniors in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area in Minnesota, the United States, and the Vancouver Metropoli…
Stateless within the States
This essay attempts to place I Am Legend (2007) in the context of American nationalism and aggressive enforcement of the immigration laws after 9/11. The apocalyptic world of I Am Legend reflects the post-9/11 American society that is driven by the urge to make America “one nation” and haunted by the fear of people who might harm the “unity.” The film tries to draw a clear boundary between “us” and “them” by completely othering the infected, but …
Impacts of objective neighborhood built environment on older adults’ walking
As the number of older adults who want to age in place increases, communities have faced with new opportunities and challenges. Many local governments have to ensure age-friendly environments that allow older residents to be independent and to fully participate in their community. Walkability is used to measure the built environmental aspects of age-friendly environments to enable our communities to support active aging. In this research note, th…
Who wants to know? Older adults’ interest in housing information
Nearly 80% of adults aged 45+ reported wanting to remain in their homes and communities as they age and stay at home even when they experience physical and cognitive declines. As the population of adults age 65+ increases, the market of mature consumers will also increase placing expectations and demands on industries including healthcare, housing, and service. Decision makers in these increasingly competitive arenas will need to position their m…
Research on Housing for Older Adults
As the size of the older US population continues to rise, the need to understand their housing needs and wants is increasing. The purpose of this article was to review recent research on housing for older adults. We conducted an analysis of three peer‐reviewed journal articles published between 2001 and 2018 using a consumer housing perspective. Findings suggested four areas of housing research have been studied as follows: housing behavior (e.g.…
South Korea’s Public Diplomacy Actors in Uzbekistan
During the last decade, there has been growing academic interest in new public diplomacy, which anticipates a more collaborative approach to international relations and contributes to mutual understanding among nations and foreign publics. One of the central debates in recent public diplomacy research concerns the role and place of the new public diplomacy actors. This study aims to identify public diplomacy actors and their role in South Korea’s…
Are Leed campus buildings universally designed? Assessments at Virginia Tech
Purpose As many of the next generation leaders are currently on college campuses, endorsing green buildings can foster environmental stewardship among the student body. However, marshalling in the social sphere of sustainability is also critical to cultivate more supportive and inclusive communities. With this in mind, a chief component of the social sphere within sustainability is equal opportunity. Relating equal opportunity to green campus bui…
Nationality of Food
Does food have a nationality? What if several countries share a similar food culture, and which country can claim the food as its own? This research explores how cultural items such as food belong to particular nations when they are shared by several countries and why nations claim a certain type of culture as theirs. \nJust as many European nations in the nineteenth century, East Asian countries claim and appropriate cultural items as their own,…
Why study housing? A reflection on the past, present, and future of housing education
On the verge of celebrating its 100-year anniversary, faculty from Virginia Tech’s department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management have come together to (re)evaluate the conditions of housing education. This diverse group of educators reflects critically on the current state of housing education, drawing from their varied insights and experiences to question its future direction and relevance. While acknowledging that past performance is …
Deriving criteria for inclusive AI in museum environments
Introduction This study aims to derive and examine criteria for applying AI technologies in museum environments to secure inclusivity and to examine the structural factors that strengthen or constrain their effects. Methods AI-driven inclusive services and products used in museums were classified into five domains: AI-based robots and kiosks, mobile services, online services, exhibits, and data analytics. A total of 20 cases were analyzed using q…
Engaging in cross‐disciplinary collaboration to enhance knowledge of historical design
The purpose of this research was to understand students' experiences engaging in cross‐disciplinary object‐based learning activities. A cross‐disciplinary approach was employed to help students draw connections between clothing and residential housing styles to fill gaps in research within cross‐disciplinary contexts involving two family and consumer sciences disciplines. The study involved six residential design/housing and thirteen fashion stud…
Geography (6 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Aging in place (4 works) · Business (4 works) · Engineering (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works)