Journal article

Publication year: 2009

Pages: 32-47

Journal: International Journal of Home Economics

Volume number: 2

Issue number: 2

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237583844_Linking_the_loop_Voicing_dimensions_of_Home_Economics

Abstract: 

The aim of this study is to analyse how individuals working within the field of Home Economics describe the profession against the background of the Position Statement published by the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE) in 2008 and discussion papers detailing the Position Statement published in the first issue of the International Journal of Home Economics (IJHE). This paper links individual statements on the meaning of Home Economics provided for Linking the Loop project with four key dimensions or areas of practice of Home Economics, as defined in the IFHE Position Statement, and reflects the statements against generational theory. A qualitative content analysis of 94 statements provided by Home Economists around the world provides an insight to the variety in understanding and defining the field—a process that is essential to secure a viable future for the profession.

Harvard Citation style: Wahlen, S., Posti-Ahokas, H. and Collins, E. (2009) Linking the loop: Voicing dimensions of home economics, International Journal of Home Economics, 2(2), pp. 32-47. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237583844_Linking_the_loop_Voicing_dimensions_of_Home_Economics

APA Citation style: Wahlen, S., Posti-Ahokas, H., & Collins, E. (2009). Linking the loop: Voicing dimensions of home economics. International Journal of Home Economics. 2(2), 32-47. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237583844_Linking_the_loop_Voicing_dimensions_of_Home_Economics