The study focused on the factors affecting implementation of Georgia's parenting education program at selected sites over a three-year period. Qualitative methods were used to trace activities and procedures in the implementation process. The study resulted in the identification of eight factors that affected implementation. (Author/CH)

The study assessed attitudes of 320 home economics teachers toward death and the extent to which they incorporated death education in their curricula. Attitudes were correlated with personal experiences. Results showed a significant relationship between attitudes and recent funeral attendance. Eighty-seven percent agreed that death education…

To ensure an adequate number of professionals in home economics education, recruitment strategies must be determined. This paper reviews studies that identify the factors involved in a home economics career decision. Suggestions for recruiting home economics majors, particularly home economics education majors, are given. (Author/CH)

In Louisiana, 7,383 high school students who had taken home economics were asked who had influenced their career decisions and what they had been encouraged to do after graduation. Analysis showed that family members and friends had the most influence and that most felt encouraged to attend college. (Author/CH)

The authors developed competency tests to document students' achievement of essential competencies in food and nutrition classes. Procedures included (1) developing the item pool; (2) determining validity and reliability; and (3) field testing. The study confirmed that it is possible to develop multiple-choice test items for essential competencies…

Compared employer's criteria for college graduate employees with criteria home economics college students think employers desire. Both groups agreed that motivation, verbal communication skills, work experience, cooperativeness, appearance, knowledge of company, and references were important. A gap was noted for five characteristics: initiative,…

The Future Likelihood Inventory was administered to 30 15-year-old students. The same students were asked to take pictures and write essays on their lives at various ages. The methods revealed both independent and congruent information about perceptions of the future, suggesting multimethod approaches provide more information than the sum of…

The authors describe communication lessons developed to provide middle school students practice in using communication skills more effectively in the home. The specific skills included are (1) pictorial and word symbols; (2) hearing or listening; (3) speaking; (4) feedback; and (5) nonverbal cues. (Author/CH)

The authors trace the economic, political, and social influences that led to the parallel but sometimes separate development of home economics and education for women. An analogy of the life cycle of women and home economics is presented. Future directions for individuals and the profession are suggested. (Author/CH)

The study identified competencies needed by home economics cooperating teachers and perceived skill levels of cooperating teachers. A model for developing and providing ongoing inservice education was designed. Findings indicated that helping student teachers use teaching models and critical thinking are major needs of cooperating teachers.…

The study explored competencies for occupational home economics teachers. Results of a factor analysis of data from 567 teachers produced 17 factors ranked by priority. Content analyses of responses to four open-ended questions indicated that occupational home economics teachers have used a broad range of experiences to benefit their teaching.…

Relative importance of factors influencing content selection in parenting education was explored. Questionnaires were answered by 262 home economics teachers providing information on (1) classroom demographics; (2) influence of selected factors on selection of 28 representative concepts in parenting/child development classes; and (3) personal…

The study identified the financial problems of displaced and nondisplaced homemakers. Results indicated that recently displaced homemakers who are older, live with dependent children, and have low incomes experience more financial problems than their peers. Recommendations include offering vocational education programs to motivate displaced…

The authors identify challenges for home economics educators who are involved in work/family research and explore ways to meet these challenges. Research priorities are identified. Suggestions are given for selecting representative samples, obtaining cooperation from employers, developing instruments for data collection, and securing funds.…

Presents suggestions for research on reading in the home economics education content area. Includes a discussion of the significance of basic skills and reading education, an overview of the role of reading in basic skills education, and reading in the content area versus reading instruction. (JOW)