Theory plays an essential role in research, and its use may be an indicator of the maturity of a discipline. Quantifying the use of theory in housing research may provide indicators of the state of the discipline. This study analyzed the use of explicit theories in housing research as published by Housing and Society from 1974-2003. Objectives were to quantify the use of theory in housing research, describe how theory has been used, and examine the use of theory in housing research over time. Results revealed that the vast majority of housing research acknowledged explicit theory or theories, but that few used the theories to directly design the study or to interpret findings. New theory was seldom proposed. Patterns of increased use of theory over time were not evident.

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