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for, and because of you and all the generations to come It is dedicated to all our journeys in learning to thrive It is also dedicated to Josephine - friend, ‘sister’, colleague, ‘co- traveller’ and researcher - who knowingly and unknowingly- led me to an understanding of some of the more subtle challenges to our ability to thrive

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ivDEDICATION This thesis is dedicated to my mother, Jane Bass, and my stepfather, Amos Bass. Without their endless love and encouragement I would never have been able to complete my graduate studies. I love you both and I appreciate everything that you have done for me. This thesis is also dedicated to my sister, Kelli Campbell who was there for me throughout this process and gave me lots of support. I"ll miss you when I leave, but you know where to find me. vACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Without the support of many people the completion of this project would never have occurred. I wish to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the following people: Dr. Constance Y. Kratzer, my major professor, who gave me continuous support, guidance, encouragement, suggestions, and a shoulder when I needed it. Her patience with me was wonderful.

I could not have done this without her.

Dr. Irene E. Leech who challenged me to do the best that I could do. Her support and assistance has helped me to achieve my goals. Dr. Michael T. Lambur who always gave excellent suggestions and lots of support. His assistance with my research design and methodology were immeasurable. Dr. Ruth Lytton who helped me to realize what I wanted to do with my life and who gave me lots of support to help me get there. Dr. Rebecca Lovingood who has assisted me from the beginning of graduate school and helped me to achieve the completion of this degree. Thank you so much for your support. Dottie Bagwell who helped me to survive when the going got tough and was there to help me find a way to relax when I needed it. Rebecca Wood who has been a great friend and support along the way. John Grable who was always there to answer my questions and give me support. I do not think he knows how much his friendship helped to guide me to the end of this process. My thanks to all those graduate students who were there for me when I needed someone to talk to or needed a hug: Shari Park- Gates, Anandi Nagarajan, Elizabeth DeMerchant, Barbara McFall,

Jinhee Kim, Timur Oral, just to name a few.

viAnd last, but never least, Kurt Sprenger who was always there for me when I needed him. Thank you for your help, support, and love. I am the luckiest person in the world to have you in my life. viiTABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Abstract ..............................................ii Dedication ............................................iv Acknowledgments .......................................v List of Tables ........................................ix

I. INTRODUCTION

Background of the study ..........................1 Statement of the problem .........................3 Research questions ...............................6 Theoretical background ...........................6 Delimitations ....................................7 Limitations ......................................7 Significance of the study ........................8 Definition of terms ..............................9 Summary ..........................................10

II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Related research .................................11 Older consumers and fraud ........................11 Home repair fraud ................................13 Decision-making for the older consumer ...........15 Education of the older consumer ..................17 Media sources ....................................18 Theoretical model ................................20 Summary ..........................................22

III. METHODOLOGY

Research questions ...............................24 Data collection method ...........................24 Selection of sample ..............................25 Development of instrument ........................26 Procedure for data collection ....................27 Data analysis ....................................29 viiiSummary ..........................................29

IV. FINDINGS

Description of the Participants ..................30 Home repair offers ...............................32 Friends ..........................................37 Needed repairs ...................................38 Media sources ....................................40 Consumer protection hotline ......................41 Overall interviews ...............................43 Program ..........................................44 Themes and Patterns in Qualitative Data ..........44 General Observations .............................45 Summary ..........................................45

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Purpose of the Research ..........................47 Statement of the Problem .........................48 Research Design ..................................49 Summary Research Findings ........................50 Home repair experiences ..........................50 Types of home repair services ....................50 Reporting negative experiences ...................50 Information sources ..............................51 Learning new things ..............................51 Decision making ..................................52 Implications .....................................53 Conclusions ......................................55 Recommendations ..................................56 Summary ..........................................57 REFERENCES .................................................59 Appendix A: Informed Consent ...............................62 Appendix B: Interview Questions ............................65 Vita .......................................................70 ixLIST OF TABLES Table

1 Demographics of Participants .......................31

2 Home Repair Offers Received by the Participants ....35

3 Reported Likeliness to Call the Virginia Consumer

Protection Hotline .................................43quotesdbs_dbs24.pdfusesText_30