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Research in Home Economics Education: Past Achievements, Present Accomplishments, Future Needs
Author(s) -
Wallace Sharon A.,
Hall Helen C.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
home economics research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.372
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1552-3934
pISSN - 0046-7774
DOI - 10.1177/1077727x8401200313
Subject(s) - centennial , family and consumer science , economics education , continuing education , function (biology) , education economics , political science , economic growth , engineering ethics , social science , sociology , public relations , higher education , comparative education , medical education , medicine , psychology , economics , engineering , mathematics education , pathology , evolutionary biology , biology
Research provides the basis for the accumulation of knowledge in any field. Scruggs and Radar (1981) narrow that definition for home economics education: “The function of research in home economics education is to contribute new knowledge for continuing development of many types of educational programs conducted by home economists” (p. 268). Since the Lake Placid Conferences, research has had a significant role in the development of the profession. Home economics educators have long recognized the importance of research to estab lish a sound theoretical base. “A look forward at research in home economics must be based on our past accomplishments and projected toward filling the gaps and anticipating future needs” (Adams, 1959, p. 12). This article applauds the many people, institutions, and events of the past 75 years which have con tributed to the continuing development of the research base in home economics education. First will be a review of the early history of home economics education research (the 1930s through the 1960s), followed by a summary of current research efforts of the 1970s and 1980's, and finally, suggestions for future research as we move from the 75th year of AHEA to the centennial celebration of the profession.