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Consumer receptiveness to universal design features
Author(s) -
Nunn Teresa L.,
Sweaney Anne L.,
Cude Brenda J.,
Hathcote Jan M.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international journal of consumer studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.775
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1470-6431
pISSN - 1470-6423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1470-6431.2008.00723.x
Subject(s) - universal design , usable , research design , population , independence (probability theory) , marketing , psychology , computer science , architectural engineering , business , engineering , sociology , mathematics , world wide web , statistics , demography
Abstract As homeowners age and struggle to adapt to the built environment, the addition of universal design features could allow added mobility and independence within their homes. Universal design means building residences in such a way that they are usable to the greatest extent possible, by all ages and abilities. The research used a descriptive analysis of survey data from 444 randomly selected US households to determine which characteristics of universal design were currently used in homes. In addition, the research examined the desire for future universal design elements. The findings indicate that the particular design features desired in the future varied depending on age. These findings are especially relevant as the desire to age in place continues to grow among our ever‐increasing elderly population.