RESEARCH GRANTS AND PROJECTS FUNDED

Extramural Support

2004    •    Hira, Tahira K. and Caezilia Loibl, “Understanding significant factors that explain differences in investment behavior.”  National Association of Security Dealers (NASD) Investor Education Foundation, July.  $95,000;  (Under review)

2004   •     Hira, Tahira K., Swenson David and Anderson Diane,  Socioeconomic Effects of Gambling in Iowa.”  Iowa General Assembly, September, $90,000;  (not funded)

1998–2001    •    Hira, T. K. “Impact of financial planning education on employee satisfaction and productivity,” Ernst and Young, LLP, $123,000.

1997–1998    •    Hira, T. K. “Evaluation of the progress of ‘seek employment’ participants in gaining job skills and movement toward self sufficiency,” Bureau of Collection, Iowa Department of Human Services, $261,210.

1996–1997    •    Hira, T. K. “Evaluation of the progress of ‘seek employment’ participants in gaining job skills and movement toward self sufficiency,” Bureau of Collection, Iowa Department of Human Services, $256,922.

1995–1996    •    Hira, T., S. Garasky, and A. Fanslow (consultant). “Evaluation of review and adjustment (REVAD) participants movement toward the progress of self sufficiency,” Iowa Department of Human Service, $264,179.

1993–1995    •    Hira, T. K. “Investigating differences in bankruptcy circumstances and consequences for petitioners filing under Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13,” National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Endowment for Education, $55,177.

1990–1991    •    Hira, T. K. “Program review and regional research evaluation,” Cooperative State Research Services (CSRS), USDA, $24,946.

1990–1991    •    Hira, T. K. “Theses and dissertations in home economics,” Research Section of American Home Economics Association, $1,500.

1990–1991    •    Hira, T. K. “Socio-economic characteristics of consumers in default and evaluation of rehabilitation process through bankruptcy: A comparison between United States and Canada,” Award by Canadian Studies Grant Program, $3,000.

1987    •    Hira, T. K. “Instructional grant to introduce computers in Family Financial Planning Course (FE 483),” Century Company of American, computer and printer ($3,000) and Confidential Planning Service, Inc., financial planning software “pro-plan” ($4,795), total $7,795.

1987–1990    •    Hira, T. K., and S. Ueda. “An international survey of causes and effects of consumer bankruptcy,” Labor Saving Banks’ Association, Japan, $124,000 (of the total grant, $65,729 was brought to ISU).

1987    •    Hira, T. K. “Multiple debt problems of Scottish families,” Scottish Association of Citizen Advice Bureau, Edinburgh, Scotland, $3,500.

1986    •    Hira, T. K., and S. Nagashima. “Financial management practices of Japanese households,” Nara Women’s University, Nara City, Japan, $3,000.

1982    •    Bivens, G., M. Winter, T. K. Hira, and C. Volker. “Update of standard of need for Iowa aid to dependent children recipient,” Department of Social Services, Des Moines, Iowa, $7,076 (part of a four-member team).

1979    •    Hira, T. K. “A study of small debtor program in Manitoba, Canada,” University of Manitoba, $1,800.

1979    •    Hira, T. K. “Importance of family financial counseling in today’s credit society,” Federal Government of Canada, Summer Youth Employment Grant for the preparation of sound-slide presentation, $10,000.

Intramural Support

2000–2002    •    Hira, T. K. “Financial management for employers of small manufacturing companies,” Iowa Manufacturing Extension Partnership, $30,000.

1999–2000    •    Hira, T. K. “Satisfaction with retirement planning advice among ISU retirees,” Office of Business and Finance, ISU, $32,500.

1998–2001    •    Hira, T. K. “Explaining the origin of financial beliefs and behaviors of modern families,” Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station (IAHEES), $70,981.

1997    •    Hira, T. K. “Site visit grant to develop study-abroad and faculty-exchange programs,” Iowa State University Study Abroad Center, Site Visit Grant/Travel Grant, $2,799.

1997    •    Hira T. K. “Faculty/study abroad exchange,” College of Family and Consumer Sciences—Julia F. Anderson Grant, Anderson International Funds, $400.

1997    •    Hira, T. K. “Gambling and the bankruptcy connection,” College of Family and Consumer Sciences, $6,630.

1997    •    Enders, L., and T. K. Hira. “The impact of gambling on relationships,” College of Family and Consumer Sciences, $1,200.

1996    •    Hira, T. K. “Impact of gambling on financial status of college students,” College of Family and Consumer Sciences, $1,280.

1996    •    Hira, T. K. “Gambling: A family financial crisis: Role of credit counseling,” Iowa Home Economics Experiment Station, $2,660.

1993–1996    •    Hira, T. K. “The correlates of financial problems among families in financial counseling,” ISU Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station, $30,000.

1992    •    University Foreign Travel Grant to present two research papers at International Federation of Home Economics Congress, Hanover, Germany, July, $1,250.

1992    •    Garasky, S., and T. K. Hira. “Analyzing economic stress on families from consumer credit,” CFCS Grace Olson Endowment Fund, $2,700.

1991    •    Fanslow, A. M., and T. K. Hira. “Financial management practices of household money managers: A longitudinal study,” total $11,000 (Iowa State University Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station—$6,950, Human Development and Family Studies—$2,000, Family and Consumer Sciences Education—$300, Graduate College—$1,000, Family and Consumer Sciences Research Institute—$750).

1986–1990    •    Hira, T. K. “Determinants of household economic well-being,” regional project team member, Home Economics Research Institute and Iowa Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station, $11,000.

1988    •    Hira, T. K. “International research conference on consumer bankruptcies,” $2,066 (Julia F. Anderson International Fund CFCS—$400, International Affairs office—$1,666).

1986    •    Fanslow, A., and T. K. Hira. “Financial management competencies of household money managers: Bases for adult education,” total $10,500 (Iowa State University Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station—$4,000, Home Economics Development Fund—$4,000, Graduate College—$1,000, Home Economics Education Developing Fund—$1,500).

1986    •    University Travel Grant to participate in the International Bankruptcy Research Project, Osaka, Japan, June, $1,500.

1985    •    Hira, T. K., and H. Van Auken. “Business practices of certified financial planners,” Iowa State University Graduate College, $600.

1984    •    Hira, T. K. “Financial planning/counseling consortium,” Home Economics Development Fund, Iowa State University, $3,500.

1984    •    University Travel Grant to present a research paper to International Federation of Home Economics Congress, Oslo, Norway, July, $1,150.

1984    •    Hira, T. K., H. Van Auken, and D. Norris. “Certified financial planners: Their services and products,” National survey, Iowa State Graduate College, $1,500.

1984    •    Hira, T. K. “Characteristics of bankruptcy chapter 13 debtors in five states,” Iowa State University Graduate College, $500.

1983    •    Hira, T. K. “Measurement of money management knowledge of college students,” Home Economics Research Institute, $220.

1982    •    Hira, T. K. “Evaluation of bankruptcy process in Iowa,” Iowa State University Graduate College Mini-Grant, $500.

1982    •    Hira, T. K. “Determinants of household solvency status,” Iowa State University Research Grants Program, $6,700.