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Jennifer Harmon; Ayesha Siddika – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2025
Consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for sustainably produced goods, yet many find these alternatives too costly and less effective. The fashion industry struggles to balance sustainability and performance, particularly in textiles, where synthetic fibers dominate. Education is key to informed consumer choices, and biomaterials, like…
Descriptors: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Sustainability, Costs
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Trent W. Maurer; Nikki DiGregorio – Family Science Review, 2024
This exploratory study investigated the factors that influence family science SoTL scholars' decisions regarding where to submit their FS-SoTL work for publication consideration, contributing to ISSOTL's Grand Challenge #5. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 12 SoTL-active family science faculty members. The results of the…
Descriptors: Family and Consumer Sciences, Scholarship, Decision Making, Publications
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Nina Roofe; Barbara Stewart; Kimberley Sartain; Jolie Jackson; Alicia Landry – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2023
The value of mentorship for family and consumer sciences (FCS) professionals is emphasized by inclusion in five leadership development programs offered by FCS professional organizations. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Leadership Academy, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Leadership Institute, Council of…
Descriptors: Mentors, Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Leadership Qualities