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A PROBLEM

Submitted to
Michigan State University
in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of

MASTER OF ARTS

Department of Textiles, Clothing. and Related Arts

1969

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ACMWLEDGMENTS

I am grateful for a long association with.Dr. Gertrude
Nygren in underbgraduate and graduate studies. A sincere
personal interest was shown in her assistance in.helping
develop this research.problom.

Appreciation is extended to Dr. Mary Gephart Donnell.
Dr. Carmwn Morrow and Mrs. Bonnie Horrison for their sug-
gestions forrdeveloping the study and their evaluation of

the paper.

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Statement of the Problem
Review of Literature
Objectives of the Study

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Selection of Sample
Description of the Instruments
Administration of the Instruments

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Table I - Environmental System Scores as
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A Comparison of Housewives' and Ihvestigator's
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"Halo Effect"

Relationship of Housewives' Ratings to
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Sociological and Psychological Aspects
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Recommendations
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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION
Statement of the Problem

 

A home to live in is of major importance to most people.

A choice of a home involves value Judgments that are characterized
by each person' 8 need for physical. sociological and psychological
satisfactions .

But how well are people housed? For example. are they aware
of the conveniences, comforts, privacy and socialization functions
that well planned housing could offer a family? Or are they so
accommodating that they adjust to their living space without con-
scious effort and are satisfied with low quality housing or un-
Justifiably dissatisfied with good housing.

Winston Churchill once said that we shape out buildings and
then they shape us. These buildings he speaks of could well be
our homes. "Chce a family occupies a house or apartment. it has
to adjust itself to the plan and conveniences (or lack or con-
veniences) provided."1

For this reason it seems important to learn more about people
as they are influenced by their housing. They may be housed well
or poorly without being aware of what characteristics are res-

ponsible for either negative or positive reactions.

 

1Glen H. Beyer, Hous Cr: A F ctual Ana is (New York: The
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This study is an attempt to learn if housewives are able to
objectively evaluate the quality of their housing and how the
ratings compare to their expressed reactions of satisfaction or
dissatisfaction for their housing.

An instrument described as "A Housing Quality Measuring Scale"2
is used as a questionnaire for an intorview. The rating instrument
proposes to be an objective means of recording the existence and
condition of basic facilities of a dwelling unit and the total
score should reflect housing quality.

The author using the same rating instrument for each house
attempts to be a constant in each case to help determine if the
housewives rate more positive or negative according to their gen-
eral reactions .

Also several open-end questions are asked the housewives in
regard to any additional factors not included in the questionnaire
that may contribute or subtract from the quality of their housing .
If features are suggested by the housewives on the Open-end ques-
tions that are physical. sociological or psychological aspects of
housing, it may be concluded that these factors are not included
in the instrument and should be a part of a measure for living
environments .

While it is recognized that if disagreements between the

investigator and housewives occur, it cannot be established that

 

20. 14. Edwards and Annette J. Schaeffer, A Housigg Quality
Measuring Scale (Michigan State University: Rural Manpower Center.
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housing. It may be that the author is not entirely objective in
her ratings. or that the instrument is inadequate. But it is
conceivable that evidence would emerge for how another study could
be designed to accomplish this objective.

Information in this research could be a guide in the selection
of subject matter and learning experiences for teaching high school
students an understanding of housing needs for family situations.

Review of literature

An evaluation of housing to determine the extent to which
it meets a families' needs is an involved task. The many variables
and subjective factors make the concept of quality housing difficult
to define. The majority of references in the field of housing
still do not know how to determine if people are housed well or
poorly and if they are satisfied or dissatisfied with their housing.
Glen H. Beyer, a pioneer in the field of housing studies.
discusses housing design in his book. Housin : A Factual sis.
There is no formula for a house that will meet all requirements.
Families differ from each other not only in what they can afford
and where they live, but also families within themselves are con-
stantly changing and with those changes different housing design
requirements develop .3

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in this series entitled. HousingI PeopleI and Cities, discusses
the preferences of the consumer. "But what does the consumer
want? Unfortunately, no one lmows, at least with sufficient
assurance to cause the building industry to make many drastic
changes in its present practices. The purchase or rental of any
dwelling represents a series of compromises by the consumer. He
does not like every feature in the house he selects. nor does he
dislike every feature in the house he rejects. He makes his
decision by striking the best balance he can, within his means,
between what he likes and what he dislikes."u

The authors go on to say that the principle criteria for
satisfaction with a dwelling unit are the amount and distribution
of space, physical condition, and equipment. As long as conditions
and equipment are well below the standards of the household. concern
about space remains relatively dormant.. .Space is a sophisticated
preference, a largely self-generated luxury that accompanies a
higher standard of living.5

50 it seems, the basic factor that makes families differ from
each other are the "human values" they hold. A Cornell Value Study
Group identified nine basic values as having relevance to the
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mental health and social prestige.6

Tessie Agan and Elaine Luchsinger refer to these nine basic
values in their book entitled The House . While dominant values
such as these may be apparent in many people, most people tend to
held many, if not all, in varying degrees. In addition, the ways
in which the values are satisfied are relative and are affected by
the educational level, the cultural background, the economic situation,
and other aspects of each individual.7

The Action Series makes the conclusion that they (some industries)
were beginning to realize that there is no single faced, single purpose
consumer for any commodity. . .even for housing . There probably never

was, but the fiction was preserved for a long time by many groups,

including the producers of housing.8

Objectives of the Stgdy

1. To ascertain if these is any agreement of housewives' rating of
of their housing by M.S.U. Manpower Center' 3, "A Housing Quality
Measuring Scale" to the author' 3 rating of the same house with

the same instrument.

 

6Glen H. Beyer, Thomas w. Nackesey and James E. Montgomery,
Houses Are For Peo le A St of Home rs Motivations (Cornell
University Research Center, Research Publication No. 3 Ithica:
Cornell University Press, 1955)), pp. 2-7.

7Tessie Agan and Elaine luchsinger, The House (New York: J .B.
Lippincott Co., 1965), p. 9.

8Myerson, Terrett and Wheaten, op. cit., p.96.

2. To observe if these is any agreement between the housewives'
rating of their housing and their eaqaression of satisfaction
or dissatisfaction for their housing .

3. To learn:

a. if these is evidence that the questionnaire honestly
describe3 quality housing.

b. if other features should be included in the questionnaire
in order for it to be a measure of physical, sociological
and psychological aspects of housing.

tIv. To gain some information relative to consumers and their basis
for making housing decisions as a guide for teaching housing
to high school students.

CHAPTER II

PROCEDURE

Selection of Smle

Interviews were conducted with ten housewives living with-
in the city limits of St. Johns, Michigan. They were all home-
owners and living in single-family detached homes .

Other than the above constants, no formal sampling plan
was used, although consideration was given so as to include dif—
ferent (1) ages and sizes of houses, (2) neighborhoods, (3) size
of families, (lb) economic levels, and (5) life cycles of families.

The author chose housewives with which she had an acquaintance
and thought would be willing and had the time to spend for an
interview. The contact and interview date was established by

telephone . The duration of an interview was approximately one
and one-half hours with each housewife .

Description of the Instruments

The Ivfichigan State University Manpower Center Report No . 8
contains a rating instrument for measuring quality of housing .
It is organized in environmental groupings of related housing
facilities which provide for the satisfaction of physical human
needs. These groupings are called "systems" and are categorized
as follows: (1) Inside and Outside Structure, (2) Plumbing,

(3) Electrical, (tr) Heating. (5) Family Activity, and (6) Site
Characteristics . Components within the systems are arranged on

a checklist ranging in progression from basic to lmtury, or given
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a score if the condition exists. System scores are weighted to have
approximately equal value .

The total number of points places dwelling units on a continmm
classified as follows:

50 100 165 230 280
Basic Adequate Comfortable luxury

Thus the higher the score on the continuum, the more "conven-
iences" and "comfort" the dwelling provides.

According to the Kuder-Richardscn formula no. 21, the estimate
of reliability of all systems of the instrument average .85 and over.
The validity is not mentioned and the instrument was not tested after
revisions were made.

The Open-end questions developed by the author were especially
intended to detemine if any sociological or psychological factors
were not observable in the questionnaire but could be considered
responsible for housewives' expression of satisfaction or dissat-
isfaction of their housing. Such findings would indicate that
housewives are conscious of more factors than the instrument reflects.

Therefore the instrument would not be highly related to satisfactions.

Administration of the Instruments

 

An interview was conducted in the following manner:
(1) The housewife was asked if she was satisfied or dissat-
isfied with her house. The author recorded her exact

response .

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(2) The housewife evaluated her housing using the Michigan
State University Manpower Center' 8, "A Quality Housing
Measuring Scale" .

(3) The housewife was asked these open-end questions:

a. Are there any features about your house which you
think are responsible for satisfying or meeting your
needs which were not included in the questionnaire?

b. Are there any features about your house which you
think are responsible for dissatisfaction or not
meeting your needs which were not included in the
questionnaire?

(1+) Imediately following each interview the author rated

each house using the same instruments.

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CHAPTER IV
DISCUSSION

A risen of Housewives' and Invest tor's Rat 3

Referring to Table I. the ratings of housewives and the
investigator when evaluating the same house were so closely
related that any differences could be considered of little sig-
nificance. No differences occurred in ratings between housewives
and the investigator in four systems. namely, Outside Structure,
Electrical, Heating, and Site Characteristics. The greatest
difference in rating can be noted in the Family Activity system.
The author believes this area in a house has more sociological
and.psyehologica1 implications and the housewives and investigator
'were forced to make less tangible judgments on these items. But
an average of 2.2 points difference of the 234 to 331.5 total
points scored by the houses would possibly indicate that both the
housewives and the investigator used almost the same criteria in
their evaluations.

"Halo Effect"

The possibility of the housewives exhibiting a slight "halo
effect" is in evidence. Total ratings of eight of the housewives
‘were slightly higher than the investigator, and two housewives had
identical scores with the investigator. None of the housewives
rated their houses lower than the investigator.

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housewife and the investigator the same item was involved.

The greatest difference in ratings appeared between Housewife X
and the investigator. This housewife expressed dissatisfaction
for her house but still rated it higher on three systems. Because
the house is listed for sale, it is possible the housewife does not
wish to degrade the house hOping for a better market price and
quicker sale.

Relationship of Housewives' Ratings
to Satisfactions and Dissatisfactions Egressed

Table I indicates the degree of satisfaction or dis satisfaction
the housewives expressed for their housing in relation to their
ability to objectively rate their housing.

Housewives I. II and VII could be categorized as expressing
the highest degree of satisfaction with their housing. Their
expressed reactions toward their houses were "quite satisfied",
"very satisfied" and "completely satisfied". Housewives I and
VII‘ 3 ratings were in complete agreement with the investigator' s
and Housewife II rated her house only one point higher.

It appeared that the highest degree of satisfaction for a
house did not tend to make a housewife rate it higher in quality
than was reflected by the rating instrument.

Housewives III, IV. V. VI. VIII. and IX eJEPressed "satisfied"
or "generally satisfied" with their housing. The differences in

scoring of this second category of housewives and the investigator

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ranged from one to six points, although, only one housewife rated
six points higher while the others rated one to two points higher.
This indicates a tendency of the housewives in this category to
rate their houses only slightly higher than the investigator. but
the points difference even then is not an appreciable difference
considering the 37% points possible.

In a third category; Housewife X expressed "dissatisfied" with
her house and rated it seven points higher than the investigator.
This housewife's rating however. was only 9.5 points less than
Heusewife IX who expressed "satisfied" with her’housing. This
suggests the instrument is not a measure of satisfaction because
it does not include all the qualities important to housing. The
author can support this statement by remarks made by Housewife X
referring to her dislike for her.neighborhood.and neighborhood
children, the desire for’more space between houses and a larger
yard for the children to play, for pets and a garden.

There is no evidence in this study that housewives tend to
score their housing higher when they express satisfaction and lower
when they express dissatisfaction. But the author is aware of
certain implications such as:

(1) Host housewives' ratings agreed closely to those of the

investigator.

(2) Certain factors that rate satisfaction or*dissatisfaction

in housing were not included.

(3) There needs to be further study to be sure if sociological
and psychological factors remain unmentioned by either
the housewives or the instrument.

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Instrument Anamu

The close relationship of scoring between the housewives and
the investigator may be attributed to the objectivity of the in-
strument. But the objectivity is questioned when it is observed
by the author that many items were difficult for the housewives
and investigator to interpret. Also. the items were not definitive
at the "luxury" level at which all houses in the sample measured.
For instance, the following items were difficult to interpret or
did not seem to directly effect the quality of housing:

Item 13. . .Porches and patios

One family had no porch so was penalized in total

score.

Several families had two porches or a porch and a

patio, so a decision had to be made as to which

to score.

Item 15...Walls and ceilings--finish
The alternatives were not comparable within categories .
The third alternative. . .one or two repairable cracks
or defects

The fourth alternative. . .no defects, no cracks, plumb
square windows and door frames

Item 18. . .Floor. condition of

The third and fourth alternatives are of equal value.

The third alternative. . .level, smooth and solid

The fourth altemative. ..floor finish appropriate
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Item 19. . .Windows. condition of
The second and third alternatives are too near
the same meaning.
The second altemative. . .one or two not working
as intended
The third alternative. . .one or two need maintenance
Also, one house had more than two windows not work-
ing as intended or needing maintenance.
Item 33...Double glass windows
The item is plural and some houses had only one
double glass window .
Item 31+...Storm windows
It was not understood if this item could be checked
if some windows had storm windows or it meant that
all windows had storm windows.
Item l+1 . . .Privacy
Most of the housewives pulled curtains at night
for privacy. It was a decision to make if this
should be considered privacy from neighbors .
Item 55...Trash
The city of St. Johns provides trash pick-up which
is as desirable as an inside incinerator, yet it
receives a lower rating.
Item 95. . .Sink
The desirability of a double sink is questionable
if the housewife has a dishwasher.

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Item 108...Food storageuFacilities for freezer
It was not understood if a freezer in combination
with the refrigerator should be considered. Also,
a separate freezer was sometimes in the basement,
then it was undecided if the next item (109.. .Ad-
jacent work space), referred to the refrigerator
or the freezer.

Item 110. ..Adjacent storage area

It was not known if the adjacent storage space
referred to the refrigerator or the freezer.

The instrument did produce considerable agreement (within
2 points on 8 of the scores) between the housewives and the in-
vestigator. The greatest variations were 6 to 7 points. This
amount is not great when a possible score on the evaluation is
371+ points.

Directional consistency can be noted in the study. The
satisfied housewives did rate their housing higher than the one
dissatisfied housewife. However, 9.5 magnitude of difference
between the satisfied and dissatisfied housewife did not appear
to be an adequate amount to place much confidence in the response.
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declares the instrument it developed to be "a measuring device
whereby any dwelling unit could be scored according to the degree
to which it supplied human physical, psychological. and social
living needs" . Yet. when the housewives were asked if there were
any other features about their houses which they thought were
re3ponsible for satisfaction or dissatisfaction that were not
included in the questionnaire, there were many responses.

The responses from the housewives when asked the question.
"Are there any features about your house which you think are
responsible for satisfying or meeting your needs which were not
included in the questionnaire?", could be classified as follows:

(1) Living space
The family room was especially enjoyed by three housewives.

Although Item 85 on the fourth alternative states, "Place
for group activities to go on at the same time without
conflict", this does not necessarily refer to a family room.
Two housewives enjoyed their large yards that made them
feel that were not crowded and gave the children lots of
room for play.

(2) Conveniences
Che housewife enjoyed the finish of floors. woodwork, etc.

in respect to easy care.

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(3) Location and status
Three housewives liked their geographic location in the
city and further qualified it by saying it was a nice
neighborhood. with houses similar in value and people
took pride in their homes and yards.
Five housewives mentioned liking their location
in respect to shopping, schools and the city park.
Eight housewives mentioned they liked their neighborhood
and two liked their neighbors .

(lb) Aesthetics
(he housewife liked the colors in the rooms in her house,
and another felt the carpeting in her bathroom was lux-
urious .
Que housewife enjoyed the challenge of a big old house
for remodeling and redecorating.

The responses from the housewives when asked the question.
"Are there any features about your house which you think are
responsible for dissatisfaction or not meeting your needs which
were not included in the questionnaire ?", could be classified as
follows:
(1) Living space
Three housewives would like to have larger yards or lots
to have more space for children to play, for pets, for a
garden or more space between neighbors.
Three housewives would like more space for storage for

things such as bicycles. Sporting and camping equipment.

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Three housewives would like more room for entertaining.
such as a family room. or entertaining more than one
age group at a time.

(2) Conveniences
One housewife disliked having her utility room in the
basement.
One housewife disliked the large house in respect to
the amount of cleaning it involved.

(3) Location
Two housewives disliked their neighbors and one disliked
the neighbor's children.
One housewife disliked living so far from the high school
and the city'park.

(h) Aesthetics

One housewife would like some trees in the yard.

In order for the questionnaire to be a better measure of
quality of housing for family living, the housewives are sug-
gesting that additional items be included that pertain a little more
specifically to (1) living space, (2) convenience, (3) location,
and (#) aesthetics.

Some other sociological and psychological features the author
suggests could be included in the instrument are, (l) pride of
possession, (2) status desired, (3) security, (h) privacy for
family'members, (5) orderliness, (6) beauty; and (7) symbolism.

CHAPTER V
SUIVEIARY

Conclusions

Housewives tended to be satisfied with their present housing,
not that they did not express some dissatisfaction on various
features of their houses and neighborhoods. One housewife stated,
"I guess I am easily satisfied", and the evaluation instrument did
not reveal that her satisfaction was unwarranted.

The houses in the study were evaluated from $16,000 to $48,000
and all scored on the "luxury" level according to the rating in-
strument develoPed by the M.S.U. Rural Manpower Center. The size
and age of the houses and the facilities they included varied
widely. Such a finding suggests then that the evaluation instrument
is a gross measure of housing quality. There are however, some
moderating factors.

It is generally assumed that house size should be related to
the size of the family living in it. But housewives were satisfied
when there was a large amount of variation in the space in their
housing. It seems that people have different personal preferences
for the amount of living space desired.

One housewife expressed her satisfaction in the security and
coziness offered by her small house. Whereas, another housewife
with the same size family liked the spacious rooms, additional room
for entertaining, family activities and privacy in her big house.

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The smaller size house mentioned above had one bathroom,
greater density in bedrooms, eating space only in the family
room, little storage space and little room for entertaining and
special interest activities. The larger house had an inefficient
kitchen, required much effort in cleaning and had greater amen-
ditures for maintenance, repairs and utilities. One can only
hypothesize that these families have different life styles and
needs which their housing appears to accommodate to their sat-
isfaction. Could they be wrong in being satisfied or do they
give up something to gain another important value?

Newer homes in the survey (6 months to 5 years residency),
did not seem to bring more satisfaction to the housewives than
older homes that were 60 to 100 years old. There still seemed
to be many additions or changes that; people wished to make even
in new homes. Various features were desired by these housewives,
such as finishing the basement, putting in lawns, shrubs and trees,
and a hard surface road in front of the house. There seemed to
be a slight indication from the conversation with these people
that they were not secure in the feeling that the quality of
materials and workmanship used in building houses today is
equitable to the prices being paid for the houses.

Older homes seemed more solidly built but some had defects
in ceilings and walls, needed paint, a new roof, the basement was

damp, and the kitchen needed remodeling.

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From this comparison of houses and families it is suggested
that the evaluation instrument used is a gross measure of housing
quality. As revealed, a wide variation in housing characteristics
still illicited a generalized statement of satisfaction.

It is in this respect and for these reasons that one begins
to ask if housewives can evaluate the quality of their housing.
The family in the smaller house may be quite poorly housed be-
cause there is not sufficient room for personal privacy. It is
conceivable that the family in the larger house is poorly housed
because there is too little family communication. Or both may
be well housed because their lives outside the home are different
and because their personalities are different. These are the
questions we need to study further to be able to understand the
responses.

Recommendations

This study indicates housewives can evaluate the physical
aspects of their housing fairly well and are able to suggest
some sociological and psychological features of their houses that
are satisfying or dissatisfying to them.

Yet the author was aware of many more negative sociological
and psychological aspects related to some of the houses than the
housewives mentioned. For instance: (1) the room arrangement
was awkward in several houses, (2) some rooms were too large or

too small for their intended use, (3) utility rooms with washers

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and dryers were located far from bedrooms and bathrooms where
clothing and linens are stored, (4) many houses in the study
were not very creatively or interestingly decorated on the in-
terior, and ( 5) one house had a great deal of noise from heavy
trucks and general traffic on the highway in front.

It may be that peoPle are not conscious of some sociological

and psychological factors until they have lived in a house a
while, or they become accustomed and do not think it can be
otherwise.

To prevent families from being poorly or inconveniently

housed, some questions need to be answered such as:

(1) How values of families are reflected in their housing?

(2) How can we tell if people are accommodating their living
too much because of their housing?

(3) :111at "stress signals" may be exhibited by family members
because of their housing?

(4) How might family members be affected if certain needs
are not met or met satisfactorily by their housing?

( 5) How can a family assess the physical, sociological and
psychological factors of a house for all its members
before buying it?

Research in the area of housing is needed to learn what

questions to ask, if there are more aspects of which we are not
aware, how to analyze people' 3 reactions, and if an objective

instrument can be developed to measure housing quality for

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Iglications for Teaching

High school home economics classes today are attempting
to prepare students to face their housing problems of the
future.

Hopefully the students will learn to evaluate the physical
aSpects of a house as well as how it should provide space,
comfort, convenience and privacy for their families. Also,
that the dwelling may be a source of aesthetic pleasure and
furnish individualism and status that they desire . . .and all
these characteristics available at a price within their income.

Teachers should propose decision-making processes that
demonstrate how family' 3 needs, attitudes, values, and tastes
must be considered when they decide where and how they will
live.

But teachers would not be realistic in presenting housing
concepts if they did not emphasize the fact that the choice of
housing is a series of compromises of the physical, sociological
and psychological factors. The housing market functions crudely
for the consumers. The industry offers a more or less standard
product to which families must often conform their way of life.
Even though a consumer can decide how and where he would like
to live, he may be forced to make a choice often from too small
a selection and in too short a time. The decision-process may
be as simple as preparing a list of "likes" and "dislikes" and

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then making a decision as to which features about the houses
take precedence over others.

A teacher needs to develop a sensitivity within her students
so that they will be aware of the needs of family members .
Through reading, observation and talking to those with know-
ledge, high school students will be more likely to reach an
understanding of the multi-facet topic of housing, and be better

prepared to make wiser housing decisions in their future.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Books

Abrams, Charles. Man's Stmgle for Shelter in an Urbanizi_§_g

1gygyg. Cambridge, Lassachusetts: Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, 1966.

Agan, Tessie and Luchsinger, Elaine. The House. New Ybrk: J.B.
Iippincott Company, 1965.

Beyer, Glenn H. Housgg: A Factual Analysis. New York: The
Macfiillan Company, 195 .

Faulkner, Ray and Faulkner, Sara. Inside Toda '3 Home. New
York: Holt, Rinehart and‘Winston, Inc., 1960.
heyerson, Martin, Terrett, Barbara, and'flheaton,‘flilliam L.C.

HousingI People and Cities. New York: MbGrawaHill Book
Company, 11100. 19 20

Periodicals

Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, Teaching Housigg in Senior
Senior High. University of Illinois: Home Economics
Education, V61. IV, No. 6, 1961.

Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, Teach Housin in Senior
High Schools, Part II. University of Illinois: Home
Economics Education, Vol. V, No. 8, 1962.

Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, Hous : An ortant

Area in Todaz's Home Economics Program. University of
Illinois: Home Economics Education, vol. VI, No. 7, 1966.

Tips and Topics in Home Economics, Teachigg Housing. Texas
Technological College: School of Home iconomics, Vol. VII,
No. 2, 1966.

 

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APPENDDK A

NAME

I. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your house?

II. Are there any features about your house which you think are
responsible for satisfying or meeting your needs which were
not included in the questionnaire?

III. Are there any features about your house which you think are
responsible for dissatisfaction or not meeting your needs
which were not included in the questionnaire?

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APPENDIX B

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APPENDIX C
FAMILY 30me SCORE SHEET
(Revised Fem)

Number»
Michigan State University
Rural Manpower Center Property Location:

County
Township
Road

Score

Hous U t See Sheet

Instmctions

Use the entire score sheet for each individual living unit. Check the number which
best describes the condition in each item. If none of the conditions applies, omit
the item.

I. STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTIG
A. Outside

l. (b e cenee

Remodeling abandoned
Remodeling progressing
Remodeling completed
Facilities kept up to date
Nearly new construction

Size 0; Structure
2. A ~11 ace

500 square feet or under
501 to 1,000 square feet
1,001 to 1, 500 square feet
1,501 to 2,000 square feet
Over 2, 000 square feet

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3. Roof co tion of

Badly worn, mam leaks, needs replacing
Few small leaks easily repairable
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Revised November 1966.

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8.

9.

10.

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Chimnezg, condition of

Deteriorating, in need of replacement
Deteriorating, in need of repair
Sound, appropriate to fuel being used

Materials

Uninsulated metal pipe through roof or wall
Brick or block construction-«without liner
Insulated metal or other material-«with liner
Brick or block construction-411th liner

Siding, condition of

loose and some missing

In need of maintenance, e.g. Paint, caulking, ets.
Sound, well maintained

Fomdgtign, signs floatingjqndition of

Floors and walls much out of line from settling

Walls seriously cracked in one or two places

Slight wall movement in structure apparent in one or two places

Entire structure supported well, indicated by no visible movement
of any part of structure

Ggrage
None

Garage, single
Garage, double

None
Garage , inadequate
Garage , adequate

None
Garage , detached

Garage , attached

None
Carport, single
Carport, double

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13.

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16.

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None
Carport detached
Carport attached

Porches and patios

HIIH

None

Unroofed paved or floored area
Roofed, open sides

Screened enclosure

Glass enclosed and unheated
miclosed heated for all-season use

Desig

Does not apply
Pl orInOd by professional (other than carpenter)

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Walls and ceiling-- structure

Some areas need replacing

Marv repairable cracks and defects

One or two repairable cracks and defects

No defects, no cracks, plumb, square window and decor frames

Walls fl ce_fl_.i__ngs--finish

Needs replacing

Needs much maintenance

Needs some maintenance

Well maintained, finish in good condition

3 ace below de

Dampness occasionally apparent
Dry and ventilated as well as above ground

F100 6 condit on of

worn, some holes ani/or orackus
Some visible signs of wear and few cracks
Lovel, smooth and solid
Floor finish appropriate and well maintained

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Windows , condition of

One or more missing where intended to be
One or two not working as intended

One or two need maintenance

All functioning as intended

Size

None
At least one window large enough for escape in every room except bath

Light

Window area less than 10 percent floor area
Window area 10 percent or more than floor area

Steps and stairsI condition of (If more than one set, score the 9.1.1.3. set of

 

steps or stairs most frequently used.)
No stairs required or used (omit items 23-29)

Treads and smrts

One or more treads broken, missing or unsafe
Treads much worn, warped, cracked

Treads worn, need maintenance

Treads solid, supports solid

Desng (Consider all steps and stairs)

Straight run or landings at least 1% times as wide as the door if a
door opens on a landing, landing must be at least as wide as door
Riser—-? inch maximum, no variation

Approximately 3 foot minimum width stairs

Hand rail

Treads 10 inch minimum width, no variation

Outside entrance located within a few feet of stairway

Insulation

None

Insulation in ceiling or under roof
Insulated outside walls

Partitions insulated and/or sound-proofed
Double glass windows

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Doors location
Outside doors

36. More than one door

37. Most used, Opens into entranceway

38. Place to put outdoor clothing and footwear near principal family
entrance

39. Clothing storage near guest entrance

40. Inside doors

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None
Soundumrmally mine of neighbors not heard

TI. PLUMBING SYSTEM
n.3, Water source

Open creek or spring
Covered spring

Dug well
Shallow drilled or driven well-mup to 30 feet

Deep well drilled
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Hand pump
Automatic pump
Municipal water system

. $11pr piping operation

Works seasonally
Restricted flow but operates year round
Full flown-3 gallons per minute or more

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Does not comply

Complies with local health and building code on water supply
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Cold water

Carried from outside source
Cold water available within unit-«hand pump
Cold running water within unit

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Water heated on stove
Hot running water

Water condition

Hot water
Both hot and cold

Kitchen sink

Sink installed
Sink with cold nmning water
Sink with cold and hot running water

F cilities
Description

Primitive facilitiesntub, pan, improvised shower
Bathtub within unit--not piped

Bathtub or shower-~piped cold water

Bathtub or showers-piped hot and cold water
Multiple bathtubs or showers-410+. and cold water

Location--outside housing unit

Privy available-- shared with others

Privy for each housing unit

Flush toilet available--shared'with others
Flush toilet for each housing unit

location-«inside housing unit

Toilet not sewer connected(other than privys) chemical u'r- otherwise
Toiletusewer connected
More than one toilet in housing unit

Laundm facilities

Available only at sink

Separate water and rain for laundry

Connections for automatic washing machine

Connections for automatic clothes dryer and automatic washing machine

Garbage

Carried away from dwelling. buried or burned outside
Removed to a recognized dump
Inside incinerator or sink disposer

Trash

Carried away from dwelling, buried or burned outside
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'Waste disposal system

Drain connected to cesspool or tile line only
Drain connected to septic tank
Drains connected to sewage disposal plant

Drainage pipipg operation

works but has some problems
Completely effective-~ne problem

Bathroom arrapgements

Place to wash hands near family entrance
Toilet near family entrance
Both toilet and lavatory near family entrance

Muin bathroom entrance other than through another room
Bathroom.privacy from.sight
Bathroom.privacy from sound
Bathroom privacy'with a lock

III. ELECTRICAI.SYSTEM
Size of entrance

30 amperes
60 amperes
100 amperes or more

Number of circuits for lights and convenience outlets

One circuit

Two circuits

Three circuits

Four circuits

Five circuits

Six circuits

Seven circuits

Eight circuits

Nine circuits orwmere

 

Number of separate circuits provided for’major appliances such as:
Refrigerator. freezer, range, furnace, water heater. washer. dryer,

water pump, sump pump, etc.

One circuit

Two circuits

Three circuits

Four circuits

Five circuits

Six circuits

Seven circuits

Eight circuits

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In addition to lighting circuits only one appliance circuit of 20 amperes
Separate appliance circuits for'kitchen and utility room.or wherever
needed

Grounded receptacles

Only outlets on kitchen circuits are grounded
All convenience outlets in all circuits are grounded

Fusing
Lighting circuits---15 ampere fuses; appliance circuits--20 ampere fuses
All convenience outlets in all circuits are grounded

Switcpipg

Pull chain or button at infrequently used lights and wall switch for
more frequently used lights

Three-way switches used where needed

Low voltage controlled or master'panel switching

Rinse

Surface wiring in.metallic or nenmetallic covering
Concealed.wiring in‘walls

Receptacles according to latest code

'workmanship according to latest code

HEATING SYSTEM

method of heating

ancirculating space heater

Space heater with forced circulation

Hand fired central heating system
Automatic controlled central heating cystam

Extent of Heating

Facilities present to heat all living space
Central heat to all living space

Fuel supply

Hand supplied to heater
Oil or L.P. gas--automatic feed
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Ventilation and air conditioM

Natural air>movement (cross ventilation)
Some mechanical air'movement

One room airbcooled

One room,humidity controlled

All rooms air cooled

All rooms humidity controlled

V. FAMILI.ACTIVITY'AREAS
mei livin

One room for all family living activities other than sleeping and
personal care

Two rooms for all family living activities other than sleeping and
personal care

Living room. dining room, kitchen available for all family living
activities other than sleeping and personal care.

Place for group activities and individual activities to go on at
the same time without conflict

Eat area

Only in kitchen

Only in dining room

Both in.kitchen and dining room
Space

There is Space for each regular occupant to sit down and eat at
the same time.

Sleeping

Separate area for parents and for children
Separate areas for~parents and for children by sex
Separate areas for parents and for each child

Fabric care

Stationary built-in ironing equipment
Space for ironing convenient and out of the way of other activities

Some space for storing household linens
Adequate space for storing household linens

Some space for storing all family clothing
Adequate space for storing all family clothing

Iaundgy

Done in space usually used for other’purposes
Done in specific area reserved for equipment
Done in specific area reserved for equipment and with.work space

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inion of kitchen facilities in relation to size of bone unit

93. Homemaker' 8 opinion
Additional work or storage space necessary

Some additional work or storage space desirable
Ample work space and storage to prepare food for normal houseful

91F. Enumerator' 8 Opinion
--—- Additional work or storage space necessary

Some additional work or storage space desirable

Ample work space and storage to prepare food for normal houseful

95. Provisions for coo!_c_ir_g

Wood fire range
Oil fire range

Gas or electric range
96. Sink

Single well

Double well

Work gpace and fgcilities

97.____ Separate special purpose sink
98.____ Work space adjacent to sink
99.___ Appropriate storage adjacent to sink
lOO.____ Space for dishwasher
101.__ Work space adjacent to range
102.__ Appropriate storage adjacent to range
103 ._ Baking oven
Dish storage
104.____ Shelves provided
105.____ Adjustable shelves provided
106.___ Appropriate storage located near eating or dumaamng area

Food ste raga

lO7.___ Facilities for refrigerator
108.__ Facilities for freezer
109.___ Adjacent work space provided
110._ Adequate storage area provided

Kitchen arran ements

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None
Some grass
M1 lawn

Drives

None
Gravel or stone
Hard surfaced

Landscapim

None
Few shrubs
Extensively planted with shrubs and trees

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Located more than one mile from heavy industry

Unit removed at least 1000 feet from a main traffic artery

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No puddles of water stand more than a few minutes after a heavy rain

within 100 feet of house
No water over standing within 100 feet of house (except where planned)

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APPENDIX D

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
on
DWELLING and OCCUPANTS

(Revised Form)

I. STRUCTURE

Number of familz‘units in
housing structure

Single familyb-detached
2~familyb-attaohed
3-familyb-attached
h-familyh-attached
5-familyb-attached
6-familyh-attaehed
7Lfamilyb-attached
8-familyb~attached
Barracks

W

Built on site
Pre-fab
Mobile home
Converted

Floors for living

One
Two
Three
Four

Basement use
No basement

Used primarily for storage I

and utilities

Used primarily for living

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hells

One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight

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None

One

Two

Three

Four

Five
Six.or'mere

Age of structure

Less than 5 years

Five through 9 years
Ten through 20 years
Twenty-one or more years

Condition of housing unit

Dilapidated
Deteriorating
Sound

Personal Care Facilities
Toilets-~stools

None

One

Two
Three or more

Lavatory

None
One
Two

Three or'mere

Bathtub or shower

Nene
One
Two

Three or'more

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Public Read

Hard surf ace
Gravel
Dirt

III. FIRE PROTECTIQJ

Number of miles from fire
station

loss than a mile

One to less than 2 miles
Two to less than 5 miles
Five to less than 10
Ten miles and over

Distance to water source for
fire fi t ui on?

500 ft. or less
501-1000 ft.
AppreJdmately mile
Approximately mile
Over % mile

IV. OCCUPANCY

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Occupied
Vacant

Year round housing
Vacation use
Labor housing

phmbor months housgg unit
was occupied last year

Not occupied

Less than one month

One but less than six

Seven but less than
twelve

Tenure of oc ts in unit

Not occupied

loss than one month
One to six

Six to twelve months
One to five years
Over five years

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Place of co ant's «st

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Same county

Same state

Neighboring state

Farther away than neigh-

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Foreign country

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unit

Male adults

None

One

Two

Three

Four

Five or more

Wadfltfi

None

One

Two

Three

Four

Five or more

Male school age , grades 1-12

None

One

Two

Three

Four

Five or more

Female school age, grades L39.

None

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25. Preschool EEO girls source, head of household
Norm Less than $3000
Ono ...—.... 3000 - 4999
.______ Two _______ 5000 - 6999
Four ________ 9000 -10999
Five or more ...—......— 11' 000 ’12999
._______ 13,000 -14999
25- 9.99upo.,n_..t.' s. f 09.11%“. 0‘s about --———-— 15' 000 “16999
dwelling .______‘ 17,000 or more
._____. Owner-occupant 42. Amount of nonwork family income,
._____. cash renter . investmentsI insurance, giftsI
pensation for labor
Other __.___I, Less than .000
”I" 3003 3 6333
v. VALUATION 50°
""""" 7000 - 8999
28.-32 assessed 9000 ‘10999
33.-37 market 11-888 '1E999
Immor' s appraisal) 13- " 999
15,000 -l6999
VI. INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT 17-000 01‘ mm
38. Nhgor source incomel head of
household

Farm Operator

Faxm laborer

Agribusiness

Other business

Nomfarm profession

Skilled trade

Public assistance

Pension. retirement
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Other

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Less than 3000

3000 - 4999
5000 - 6999
7000 - 8999
9000 - 10999
11000 - 12999
13000 - 10999
15000 - 16999
17000 or more

Amount of other family members' income

Less than 3000

3000 - 4999
5000 - 6999
7000 - 8999
9000 - 10999
11000 - 12999
13000 - 10999
15000 - 16999
17000 - or more

Distance principal‘wago-oarner travelsgtpflwerk

works at home
Less than 1 mile
One to 5 miles
Five to 10 miles
Ten to 20 miles

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Twenty to 25 miles
Twenty-five or more

Number of wage-earners in household

None

One

Two

Three

Four

Five or more

USE OF SERVICE-«DENSITY IN meme UNIT
(Score oach.bedroom separately.)

VIII.
Bedrooms

1. Room used by four persons er'mere
2. Room used by three persons

3. Room.usod by two persons

0. Room used by one person

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