Analysis of 25 Years of Technology Research as Reported in Two Professional Journals: Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal

Leahy, Amy J.; Crecelius, Kayla M.

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“…In contrast to research on technology use by other educators (especially those in public K-16 settings) and the support and structure to promote professional competency in formal education (Koh, Chai, & Tay, 2014;Mishra & Koehler, 2006;Purcell, Heaps, Buchanan, & Freidrich, 2013), research in family and consumer sciences education is limited (Leahy & Crecelius, 2008). Even more limited is research on the family education professional who works in nonformal education community-based settings, such as the workplace or nonprofit agencies or through Cooperative Extension (O'Neill et al, 2011).…”

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Family Educators’ Technology Use and Factors Influencing Technology Acceptance Attitudes

Walker

2015

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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The purpose of the study was to examine family educators’ use of information and communication technology and factors that predict attitudes favorable to the adoption of technology in practice. Data were obtained from 210 family educators in the United States. Structural equation modeling tested the validity of an adapted Technology Acceptance Model to predict influences on attitudes. Descriptive statistics showed that Internet searching and cell phones were predominantly used both at work and for personal use while social media such as Facebook was used far less for work. Family educators’ attitudes toward technology use were directly related to perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness of technology, and subjective norms. Perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness mediated the influence of facilitating conditions (availability of training and assistance) and subjective norms, respectively, on attitudes. Suggestions for research and to support technology integration for family educators are offered.

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Family Educators’ Technology Use and Factors Influencing Technology Acceptance Attitudes

Walker

2015

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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“…Within the family and consumer sciences domain, journals representing family and consumer sciences and related disciplines have been explored for the purpose of examining content trends over several years. For example, Leahy and Crecelius (2008) studied technology trends noted in Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences (formerly Journal of Home Economics ) and FCSRJ (formerly Home Economics Research Journal ) from 1982 to 2007. Saboe‐Wounded Head (2020) completed a systematic review of personal finance articles and topics in seven family and consumer sciences related journals, including FCSRJ , Journal of Extension , and Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education for the time period of 2009–2019.…”

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Family and Consumer Sciences Researchers' publishing prospects: Review of three research journals

Spangler

Harden

2022

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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This study is to provide guidance for selection of potential publishing outlets by family and consumer sciences (FCS) researchers utilizing three research journals: Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, Journal of Consumer Affairs, and Journal of Retailing. Content analysis revealed trends in methodology and a focus on selling product or on people as part of the human ecosystem, enhancing the human condition, or a combination. All three journals included FCS content. Identification of journal characteristics which may enter into the decision‐making process of selecting possible publishing outlet for educators, researchers and young professionals is discussed.

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Implementation of blended instruction: A case study of secondary Family and Consumer Sciences

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This qualitative study focused on the use of blended instruction as a method for teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCS). Blended instruction uses the best features of face-to-face and online instruction to create a rich learning environment. The study employed a descriptive case format to explore the perceptions of six FCS instructors and eight secondary FCS students who were engaged in the process of utilizing or learning how to use a blended instruction format. A review of the collected data indicated that, if the funding, training and continuing technology support is in place, then FCS instructors and students will come to experience a positive learning experience utilizing blended instruction. Schools in the study that struggled to provide these supports had students who were slower to achieve a perceived level of success using a blended instruction format. Blended learning has the potential to become the next cutting-edge use of technology not only in FCS but also Career and Technical Education (CTE) as well as general education classes. The researcher encourages the field of education, especially FCS and CTE, to explore further how the use of blended instruction can better facilitate instruction in a world that is increasingly becoming technologically advanced. The possibilities are only limited by the creativity and abilities of the FCS instructors who serve students for whom technology will become an embedded way of life and existence. explores how, over time, FCS educators have constantly embraced modern technology and continue to be prepared to carefully examine perceptions of the use of new instructional techniques. The possibilities are endless. This study explored how educators in FCS implemented and used blended instruction in their teaching. The following chapter explores the history, methods, and progress of technology as FCS has emerged into the 21 st century.

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Analysis of 25 Years of Technology Research as Reported in Two Professional Journals: Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal

Cited by 3 publications

References 7 publications

Family Educators’ Technology Use and Factors Influencing Technology Acceptance Attitudes

Family Educators’ Technology Use and Factors Influencing Technology Acceptance Attitudes

Family and Consumer Sciences Researchers' publishing prospects: Review of three research journals

Implementation of blended instruction: A case study of secondary Family and Consumer Sciences

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