Dissemination of Information from Home Economics Research

Abstract

The dissemination of home economics research results is vital for the transfer of knowledge from the laboratory or survey to home economics practitioners. The delivery of home economics research results follows the conceptual framework of some communication theories. A foundation for dissemination of knowledge from home economics research was made through Federal legislation. Tradition ally, scholarly publications and bulletins have been used for the transmission of home economics research results. New communication technologies offer future possibilities of instant and accessible transmission of research findings for home economists. Popular media co‐authored by journalists and home economics professionals is another method of dissemination of research findings. For future dissemination of research findings, recommendations are made to: (1) study the effectiveness of methods of dissemination of results, (2) consider the popular media for dissemination of results, (3) plan for dissemination of results at the inception of the project, (4) define a network for dissemination of results in the research proposal, and (5) follow effective communication models for the dis semination of results.