Environment and Aging Theory: A Focus on Housing

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Noted scholars of environment-aging relations and environmental psychology examine the value of selected classic, contemporary, and in one instance, completely new theories for enhancing both research and service provision on housing for elderly populations. The contributors examine the housing needs of older populations and provide theory-driven innovative solutions for improving the fit between older persons and their residential environments. Some issues covered are the need for greater understanding of the psychological needs of older individuals seeking environmental support; for a holistic understanding of elder-environment relations in physical, social, and phenomenological contexts; for inclusion of ignored perspectives; and for recognition of the continuing value of major founding theories. This book will be of interest to students, scholars, and professionals in psychology, gerontology, environmental policy, housing, and social services.

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.,."an excellent retrospective anthology for students and scholars who are interested in the origins of theories and research in this field....[I]t is extremely useful to have a collection of articles on environment and aging theory in a single, comprehensive volume....[T]he collection succeeds in exposing the reader to a variety of theoretical issues in the field of housing for older populations."-Contemporary Gerontology
...an excellent retrospective anthology for students and scholars who are interested in the origins of theories and research in this field....[I]t is extremely useful to have a collection of articles on environment and aging theory in a single, comprehensive volume....[T]he collection succeeds in exposing the reader to a variety of theoretical issues in the field of housing for older populations.-Contemporary Gerontology
[I]t is extremely useful to have a collection of articles on environmental and aging theory in a single, comprehensive volume....[T]his volume is a significant contribution in the right direction.-Contemporary Gerontology
The overall quality of the reviews and applications makes this book necessary for libraries serving gerontology programs.-Clinical Gerontologist
..."an excellent retrospective anthology for students and scholars who are interested in the origins of theories and research in this field....It is extremely useful to have a collection of articles on environment and aging theory in a single, comprehensive volume....The collection succeeds in exposing the reader to a variety of theoretical issues in the field of housing for older populations."-Contemporary Gerontology
"It is extremely useful to have a collection of articles on environmental and aging theory in a single, comprehensive volume....This volume is a significant contribution in the right direction."-Contemporary Gerontology
"[I]t is extremely useful to have a collection of articles on environmental and aging theory in a single, comprehensive volume....[T]his volume is a significant contribution in the right direction."-Contemporary Gerontology
"The overall quality of the reviews and applications makes this book necessary for libraries serving gerontology programs."-Clinical Gerontologist

Author Bio

RICK J. SCHEIDT is Professor in the School of Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University. He is a social psychologist trained in aging. PAUL G. WINDLEY is Dean of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho. He is trained as an environmental-aging specialist.