Carmen D Steggell

Biographic Data

ID6772601
NAMECarmen D Steggell
GIVEN NAMESCarmen D
FAMILY NAMESteggell
SIGNATURESTEGGELL C D
AFFILIATIONSOregon State University
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS11
TOTAL CITATIONS5
WORKS AS AUTHOR11
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1990
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2015
H-INDEX1

  • Adaptive Strategies and Person-Environment Fit among Functionally Limited Older Adults Aging in Place

    Open AccessLaura Lien, Laura L Lien et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2015

    Older adults prefer to age in place, necessitating a match between person and environment, or person-environment (P-E) fit. In occupational therapy practice, home modifications can support independence, but more knowledge is needed to optimize interventions targeting the housing situation of older adults. In response, this study aimed to explore the accessibility and usability of the home environment to further understand adaptive environmental b…

  • Assessment and analysis of housing accessibility

    Open AccessLaura Lien, Carmen D Steggell et al.ARTICLEJournal of Housing and the Built…2015References: 2

  • Special Issue Introduction Historic and Contemporary Factors Shaping Today’s Kitchens and Bathrooms

    Kenneth R Tremblay, Sherylin Doyle et al.ARTICLEHousing and Society2008

    Additional informationNotes on contributorsKenneth R. TremblayKenneth R. Tremblay, Jr., is Professor and Extension Housing Specialist, Department of Design and Merchandising, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, COSherylin DoyleSherylin Doyle is Manager of Academic Relations, National Kitchen and Bath Association, Hackettstown, NJCarmen D. SteggellCarmen D. Steggell is Associate Professor, Department of Design and Human Environment, Oregon St…

  • The use of Theory in Housing Research

    Carmen D Steggell, Toshiko Yamamoto et al.ARTICLEHousing and Society2006References: 7

    Theory plays an essential role in research, and its use may be an indicator of the maturity of a discipline. Quantifying the use of theory in housing research may provide indicators of the state of the discipline. This study analyzed the use of explicit theories in housing research as published by Housing and Society from 1974-2003. Objectives were to quantify the use of theory in housing research, describe how theory has been used, and examine t…

  • Special Issue Introduction Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design Research

    Kenneth R Tremblay, Sherylin Doyle et al.ARTICLEHousing and Society2005

  • Innovativeness and Acceptance of Retirement Housing in Thailand

    Virajada Buasri, Carmen D Steggell et al.ARTICLEHousing and Society2005References: 1

    Changing demographics and lifestyles in Thailand are eroding traditional patterns of family support for the elderly. Caring for the elderly within the family structure is no longer assured. However, the concept of living in retirement housing is unfamiliar to most senior Thai citizens. The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptance of nontraditional retirement housing by pre-retirees in Thailand. The study was based on Rogers’ theory on …

  • Attitudes Toward Professional Affiliations and Accreditations Among Design Students

    Carmen D Steggell, Carol C Caughey et al.ARTICLEHousing and Society2005

    Universities expend significant resources to obtain and maintain accreditations and professional affiliations. The purpose of this study was to investigate design students’ attitudes regarding professional organizations. Students majoring in housing, interior design, and/or interior merchandising/ marketing at two state universities responded to a two-part questionnaire. Results revealed that only a minority of students were able to correctly ide…

  • Exploring Theories of Human Behavior in Housing Research

    Carmen D Steggell, Susan K Binder et al.ARTICLEHousing and Society2003Cited by: 4

    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 qu…

  • The Role Of Theory In The Study Of Housing

    Carmen D Steggell, Susan K Binder et al.ARTICLEHousing and Society2001Cited by: 1References: 4

    It is widely recognized that theory has an essential role in guiding research questions, designing methodology, and interpreting results. More important is the utilization of theory in order to understand phenomena and to advance knowledge. For the study of housing, there are many possible sources of theory. Some have been developed within the field of housing, while others have been adopted or adapted from other disciplines. For the student and …

  • Developing Vitality Indices with Housing Variables

    Leona K Hawks, Doris K Williams et al.ARTICLEHousing and Society2000

    The focus of this exploratory study was to develop and test rural community vitality indices that incorporate measures of housing. Specifically, its purposes were (I) to examine the relationships between housing, employment, and demographics with community vitality indices for non-metropolitan counties in Idaho and Utah, and (2) to develop and compare two rural community vitality indices. The two indices were (I) a three-variable index and (2) a …

  • Kitchen Design

    Carmen D Steggell, Joan R McfaddenARTICLEHousing and Society1990

    Of all the rooms in the home, the kitchen has received the most attention in terms of design efficiency. Widely accepted standards for kitchen design have existed since the early 1960s; however, it has not been clear how carefully designers have adhered to them. This study examined kitchens presented as models in 1968 and 1988 consumer magazines. Content analysis was conducted to determine the kitchens’ conformity to fundamental kitchen design gu…