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Cooking at home has declined for decades, reducing food skill development among younger generations. Using Bronfenbrenner's ecological model, this study surveyed young adults (n = 270) and food and nutrition educators (n = 93). Thematic analysis resulted in three themes: (1) Life Cycle Influences on Food Skill Development, (2) Food Skill Development and Education, and (3) Practical Strategies for Developing Food Skills. Both groups agreed that food skill education should be practical and relevant, using social media and internet resources to enhance skill development.

This quantitative research investigates the adoption behavior of mobile payment (m-payment) services among Generation Z individuals in Thailand. Drawing upon the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study employs structural equation modeling to analyze a sample of 350 respondents. Extending the TAM framework, the article incorporates deterring factors to provide valuable insights into m-payment adoption behavior. The findings reveal that the deterring factors, that is, perceived costs, perceived risk, and technology anxiety, negatively impact behavioral intention. The results suggest that concerns over financial burdens, potential security threats, and apprehension towards new technologies may deter adoption.

The increasing intensity of economic challenges and atypical crises has heightened consumer uncertainty. This article explores trust in a specific crisis context, offering a local perspective (Poland) on a global issue. The main purposes of this paper are to: (1) investigate consumers' trust in information and their need to verify it, (2) identify the authorities people trust during times of uncertainty. A nationwide quantitative survey (CAWI) was conducted with 627 Polish adults aged 18 and over. Our study showed that respondents trust family, friends, and the Internet over traditional media. Consumers rely on authorities, such as scientists, doctors, and businesses.

This study examined attitudes toward vegan diets and the impact of marketing on omnivores' perception of vegan food. An online survey among adults recruited through social networks assessed attitudes toward vegan diets, followed by experiment testing marketing strategies. Results indicate that while omnivores recognize the benefits of a vegan diet, they find it unsatisfying and impractical. In the experimental phase, participants rated a cookie labeled as vegan equally acceptable to a control cookie and were willing to pay more, though their purchase likelihood was lower. The marketing strategy highlighting motivation for vegan production had no effect on their ratings.

Dynamic shifts in market behavior have led to sophisticated markets. Prior research highlights the role of sophistication in establishing fairer value chains and promoting responsible consumption. This study clarifies the consumer sophistication construct by defining it, proposing measurements, and testing its nomological validity. A four-dimensional scale (sharing knowledge, experience, quality differentiation, learning and responsibility) was developed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis with 155, 126, and 147 respondents. The scale is a valuable tool for researchers and managers targeting sophisticated markets. Findings show that consumer sophistication impacts self-expression word-of-mouth, perceived functional value, customer satisfaction, and, indirectly, attitudinal brand loyalty.

Out-of-field teaching is a strategy employed to address global teacher shortages. This study compares Australian in-field and out-of-field teacher effectiveness perceptions when teaching home economics. An online survey (N = 194) identified statistically significant findings that negatively impact the subject, teachers, and students: in-field teachers report they are more effective than out-of-field teachers, while out-of-field teachers claim they are equally effective; in-field and out-of-field teachers report declines in self-efficacy and well-being when teaching out-of-field; out-of-field teachers use narrower subject skills, safety, and knowledge. Professional learning, skill development, resource provision, support/mentoring, planning time, and strategic hiring are suggested to address out-of-field teaching challenges.

The goal of this study is to understand the relationship between the Big Five personality traits (extraversion, openness to experience, neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) and parents' tracking behaviors on Life360, one of the most popular tracking applications used globally. Data for this study comes from an online survey of emerging adults (N = 284; mean age = 20.49 years). Regression results revealed that extraversion was positively associated with a primary parental figure using Life360 and contacting the participant as a result of something they saw on Life360. Conscientiousness was negatively associated with these same tracking behaviors by parents.

This paper presents a qualitative content analysis of college students' responses to three affective learning assignments designed using social learning and constructivism. The participants were college students enrolled in a financial literacy course. The study explores how extrospective social observation and introspective self-reflection of financial experiences lead to gains in new perspectives. Instead of prescribing actions, teachers encouraged observation and reflection. Key results include students gaining insights by observing parents' financial behaviors, reflecting on childhood financial memories, creating new meanings about money, and developing healthier financial relationships. Affective learning empowers students to construct their financial knowledge and future financial paths.

In large-scale crises, recovery efforts often receive limited empirical attention. The COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2023) significantly disrupted children's lives in the United States. This exploratory mixed-methods study involved 58 mothers who completed online surveys about their children's (ages 2–17) recovery. Using the Children's Best Interest Wheel, the study analyzed data through descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. It explored recovery across child safety, health, development, learning, care, home, and relationships. Mothers reported that children were nearly recovered in each of these areas.

Home Economics: A Definition (1979) was written by Marjorie Brown and Beatrice Paolucci to provide conceptual clarity to the profession. Their work resulted in an inaugural mission statement and three conceptual frameworks to guide thinking and practice, known as the Critical Science Approach (CSA). After 43 years, what the CSA means for the profession remains unclear. This qualitative study used a case study design to learn from scholars' historical and present experiences to explore the role of CSA in the profession. The results identify challenges and opportunities as the profession defines the CSA, enhances accessibility, and explores future directions.