Portrait of Dr. Mira Ahn

Dr. Mira Ahn

  • Professor at School of Family & Consumer Sciences, College of Applied Arts

Scholarly and Creative Works

2022

  • Kwon, H. J., Ahn, M., Hwang, E., & Oh, C.-O. (2022). Korean older adults’ intention to choose home modifications: A case study of Busan residents. In Housing Education and Research Association (HERA) conference proceedings (pp. 5–7). Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-hera-proceedings-final.pdf
  • Kang, J., Ahn, M., & Kwon, H. J. (2022). The role of human environmental well-being in predicting life satisfaction: Focus on Hispanic and white older adults. Journal of Educational Gerontology. https://doi.org/doi:10.1080/03601277.2022.2143028

2021

  • Kwon, H. J., Ahn, M., & Kang, J. (2021). The Effects of Knowledge Types on Consumer Decision Making for Non-toxic Housing Materials and Products. Sustainability, 13(19). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/su131911024
  • Kwon, H. J., Ahn, M., Hwang, E., & Oh, C.-O. (2021). Home Modifications for Accessible Housing of Older Adults in Korea. Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-hera-proceedings-2.pdf
  • Hwang, E., Hopkins, E., Kincade, D., Parrott, K., Beamish, J., Fisher, P., & Ahn, M. (2021). Inclusion and diversity activities: Does it matter to students’ openness to diversity? (p. 27). Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-hera-proceedings-2.pdf

2020

  • Ahn, M., Kwon, H. J., & Kang, J. (2020). Supporting aging-in-place well: Findings from a cluster analysis of the reasons for aging-in-place and perceptions of well-being. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 39(1), 3–15. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464817748779
  • Ahn, M., Kang, J., & Kwon, H. J. (2020). The concept of aging in place as intention. The Gerontologist, 60(1), 50–59. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gny167

2019

  • Kwon, H. J., & Ahn, M. (2019). Boomers’ intention to choose healthy housing materials: An application of the health belief model. Sustainability, 11(18). https://doi.org/10.3390/su11184869
  • Hwang, E., & Ahn, M. (2019). Intercultural learning with a shipping container homes project (pp. 17–18). Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-hera-conference-proceedings-final.pdf

2018

  • Ahn, M. (2018). Aging in place: Current findings and implications in the field of housing (pp. 46–47). Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-hera-conference-proceedings.pdf
  • Ahn, M., Lee, S.-J., Kim, S.-K., & Kwon, J. J. (2018). Issues and policy: Housing satisfaction as aging in place indicator (pp. 33–34). Athens, GA, US. Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-hera-conference-proceedings.pdf
  • Kim, S.-K., & Ahn, M. (2018). Chapter 4. Single-family residential design. In Introduction to Housing (2nd ed.) (pp. 64–79). Athens, GA, USA: University of Georgia Press.

2017

  • Ahn, M. (2017). Introduction to special issue: Aging in place. Housing and Society, 44(1–2), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2017.1398450

2016

  • Ahn, M., & Lee, S. (2016). Housing satisfaction of older (55+) single-person householders in U.S. rural communities. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 35(8), 878–911. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/0733464815577142
  • Ahn, M., Kang, J., & Hustvedt, G. (2016). A model of sustainable household technology acceptance. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 40(1), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12217
  • Kang, J., Grable, K., Hustvedt, G., & Ahn, M. (2016). Sustainable water behavior: A focus on Hispanic households. Abstract Book XXIII.IFHE World Congress Proceedings, 209.

2015

  • Kim, S., Lee, S., Kwon, H., & Ahn, M. (2015). Zero-energy home development in Korea: energy-efficient and environmentally friendly design features and future directions. Housing and Society, 42(3), 222–238. https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2015.1121682
  • Lee, S., Ahn, M., Kwon, H., & Kim, S. (2015). Housing Satisfaction of 55+ Single-Person Householders in U.S. Urban Communities. Journal of the Korean Housing Association, 16(5), 27–35. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.6107/JKHA.2015.26.5.027
  • Kwon, H., Ahn, M., Lee, S., & Kim, S. (2015). U.S. boomers’ residential satisfaction and desire to age-in-place. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 29(4), 348–372. https://doi.org/10.1080/02763893.2015.1055028
  • Ahn, M., Lee, S., Kwon, H., & Kim, S. (2015). Housing Satisfaction of Elderly Single-Person Householders (55+) in the United States: A Review of Two Studies in Rural and Urban Areas (pp. 38–41). Springfield. IL. Retrieved from http://housingeducators.org/Conference_2015/Proceedings%20-%20HERA%202015%20090415.pdf

2014

  • Kang, J., & Ahn, M. (2014). Toward enhancing elderly females’ psychological well-being through social engagement: Social shopping, social coping, and informal social activities. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 42(4), 341–357.
  • Lee, S., Parrott, K., & Ahn, M. (2014). Housing adequacy: A well-being indicator for elderly households in the Southern U.S. communities. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 42(3), 235–251. https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.12058
  • Lee, S., & Ahn, M. (2014). Housing Challenges of African Americans in U.S. Urban Areas: Evidence from the 2011 American Hosing Survey (p. 34). Retrieved from https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/AAFCS/1c95de14-d78f-40b8-a6ef-a1fb628c68fe/UploadedImages/Research/CUR_Proceedings_2014.pdf
  • Kwon, H., Lee, S., Ahn, M., & Kim, S. (2014). U.S. Boomers’ Desire to Age-in-place and Residential Satisfaction (p. 35). Retrieved from https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/AAFCS/1c95de14-d78f-40b8-a6ef-a1fb628c68fe/UploadedImages/Research/CUR_Proceedings_2014.pdf
  • Kwon, H., Lee, S., Ahn, M., & Kim, S. (2014). U.S. Boomers’ Wants in  Sustainable Housing (pp. 41–42). Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2014/PROCEEDINGS%20OF%20THE%202014%20HERA%20ANNUAL%20CONFERENCE%20.pdf
  • Kim, S., Lee, S., Ahn, M., & Kwon, H. (2014). A case study of Zero-energy homes in South Korea (pp. 17–18). Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2014/PROCEEDINGS%20OF%20THE%202014%20HERA%20ANNUAL%20CONFERENCE%20.pdf

2013

  • Kim, S., Lee, J., & Ahn, M. (2013). New Urbanism and Resident Walking: Behavioral Characteristics and Differences between two contemporary communities. International Journal of the Constructed Environment, 3(2), 13–32.
  • Ahn, M., Hustvedt, G., & Emmel, J. (2013). Exploring the experiences and adoption of sustainable laundry technologies by older adults. International Journal of Aging and Society, 3(1), 1–13.
  • Lee, S., & Ahn, M. (2013). Housing affordability challenges for U.S. baby boomers resulting from the 2009 recession. Housing and Society, 40(1), 85–109. https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2013.11430610
  • Hustvedt, G., Ahn, M., & Emmel, J. (2013). The adoption of sustainable laundry technologies by U.S. consumers. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 37(3), 291–298. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12007
  • Ahn, M., Lee, S., & Parrott, K. (2013). Characteristics of Hispanic Renters in the United States: Are they barriers to homeownership or cultural preferences? (pp. 102–104). Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2013/HERA%202013%20Conference%20Proceedings.pdf
  • Lee, S., Ahn, M., & Parrott, K. (2013). Resources and Constraints for U.S. Baby Boomer’s Housing Affordability: Application of the Housing Adjustment Theory (pp. 36–39). Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2013/HERA%202013%20Conference%20Proceedings.pdf
  • Ahn, M., Lee, S., & Parrott, K. (2013). Exploring the housing affordability of older Hispanic households (65+) in the United States. In Journal of Nutrition, Health, & Aging (Vol. 17, p. S465).
  • Lee, S., Parrott, K., & Ahn, M. (2013). Housing and Demographic Characteristics of Elderly Households in the Southern United States. In Journal of Nutrition, Health, & Aging (Vol. 17, p. S687).

2012

  • Hustvedt, G., Steyn, H., Pakula, C., Ahn, M., & Stamminger, R. (2012). Chapter 11. Ice Boxes to Smart Grids: Technology in the Homes of the Future. In The Next 100 Years – Creating Home Economics futures (pp. 120–131). Bonn, Germany: International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE).
  • Lee, S., Parrott, K., & Ahn, M. (2012). Exploring housing challenges of low-income minority populations in the southern United States. Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research, 14(1), 73–98.
  • Ahn, M., & Kim, S. (2012). Examination of federal government assistance for rural elderly housing: Using the 2009 American Housing Survey data. Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2012/2012_HERA_Proceedings.pdf
  • Lee, S., & Ahn, M. (2012). Housing affordability issues of baby boomers. Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2012/2012_HERA_Proceedings.pdf

2011

  • Ahn, M., & Hegde, A. (2011). Perceived aspects of home environments and home modifications by older people living in rural areas. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 25(1), 18–30. https://doi.org/10.1080/02763893.2011.545735
  • Hegde, A., & Ahn, M. (2011). Lighting in independent living facilities and how designers can help improve it. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 103(1).
  • Ahn, M., Emmel, J., & Hustvedt, G. (2011). Exploring the adoption of a sustainable washer by older adults. Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2011/10%2017%202011%20Alpha%20Proceedings-Done.pdf
  • Emmel, J., Hustvedt, G., & Ahn, M. (2011). Sustainable home laundry practices and equipment: Will energy and water savings motivate consumer? Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2011/10%2017%202011%20Alpha%20Proceedings-Done.pdf
  • Parrott, K., Lee, S., & Ahn, M. (2011). A Demographic Profile of Low-income Southern Minorities:  The 2009 American Housing Survey. Retrieved from http://www.housingeducators.org/Conference_2011/10%2017%202011%20Alpha%20Proceedings-Done.pdf
  • Lee, S., Parrott, K., & Ahn, M. (2011). Exploring housing conditions of low-income minorities in the southern United States. Retrieved from http://www.huduser.org/portal/pdf/Lee_Parrott_Ahn.pdf

2010

  • Ahn, M. (2010). Future housing plans of older residents in rural Tennessee areas: Focusing on older adults aged 80 and older (pp. 40–45). Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2010-hera-conference-proceedings.pdf
  • Kim, S., & Ahn, M. (2010). Residential technology for elderly Americans and Koreans aging at home (pp. 135–148). Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2010-hera-conference-proceedings.pdf

2009

  • Ahn, M. (2009). Perceived aspects of home environment and home modifications by older people living in rural areas (pp. 93–98). Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2009-hera-conference-proceedings.pdf

2008

  • Ahn, M., Beamish, J. O., & Goss, R. C. (2008). Understanding older adults’ attitudes and adoption of residential technologies. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 36(3), 243–260. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077727X07311504
  • Ahn, M., Parrott, K., Beamish, J., & Emmel, J. (2008). Kitchen space planning in small-scale houses. Housing and Society, 35(2), 83–96. https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2008.11430565
  • Kim, S., Ahn, M., & Tremblay, K. (2008). Contemporary kitchen and dining space design in urban multifamily housing in Korea. Housing and Society, 35(2), 117–138. https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2008.11430641
  • Kim, S., & Ahn, M. (2008). Space making: Space panning characteristics of kitchen and dining spaces in Korean multifamily housing (pp. 66–70). Retrieved from https://housingeducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2008-hera-conference-proceedings.pdf
  • Ahn, M., & Goss, R. C. (2008). Understanding home modifications of older adults: Implications for home remodeling for aging population.

2006

  • Ahn, M., & Goss, R. C. (2006). Examination of the relationship between the desire to age in place and older people’s attitudes toward residential technology: The case of early adopters of computers. Housing and Society, 33(1), 85–105.
  • Ahn, M., Beamish, J., & Goss, R. C. (2006). Understanding a mature market of residential technologies.
  • Ahn, M., Parrott, K., Beamish, J., & Emmel, J. (2006). Kitchen space planning in small-scale houses.

2005

  • Ahn, M., & Goss, R. C. (2005). The role of technology in assisting older people to age in.

2004

  • Ahn, M., & Goss, R. C. (2004). Online surveys: Findings from older persons’ attitudes toward residential technology.

2003

  • Beamish, J. O., Goss, R. C., Ahn, M., & Andes, G. (2003). Best practices in assisted living: Dining facilities.

2001

  • Beamish, J. O., Ahn, M., & Seiling, S. (2001). Housing, equipment, and design research and scholarship: A family and consumer sciences perspective. Family and Consumer Science Research Journal, 30(2), 240–255.
  • Kim, S., Park, K., & Ahn, M. (2001). Study in the conditions of storage in small size apartments: Focused on 49m2 and 59m2 units. Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea, 17(11), 3–8.
  • Ahn, M., & Parrott, K. (2001). Trends of Korean apartment housing planning appearing in advertisements: Spring 2000.

1998

  • Kim, S., Park, K., & Ahn, M. (1998). Planning guidelines of storage space in small-sized apartments. Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea, 14(4), 191–200.