{"title":"2023 FCSRJ Best Papers, Outstanding Paper, Emerging Scholar, and Outstanding Reviewer Award Winners","authors":"Mari L. Borr","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70019","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144117844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consumer Decoupling: Linkages between Social-Environmental Empathy, Spirituality, Mindful Consumption, and Subjective Well-Being","authors":"Swagata Chakraborty, Veena Chattaraman","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70017","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The shift from externally focused materialism to internally focused mindful consumption reflects the emerging phenomenon of consumer decoupling behavior among adult Americans. We explored spirituality and empathy as decoupling agents in driving decoupling behaviors indicated by mindful consumption and subjective well-being. A qualtrics survey was administered to U.S. consumers (<i>n =</i> 305) and structural equation modeling was employed to test the hypotheses. Spirituality activated empathetic emotions, promoting mindful consumption. Mindful consumption enhanced subjective well-being while mediating between empathetic emotions and subjective well-being. Theoretical, societal, and organizational implications pertaining to consumer decoupling are suggested.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143909231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring entomophagy behavior in restaurants and the influence of social norms","authors":"Jill E. Killough, Eunjin Kwon, Amy R. Shows","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70018","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Western consumers are hesitant to adopt insect consumption due to food neophobia and disgust. Existing strategies like familiarity and education have shown mixed results. This research investigates how restaurant menu descriptions can influence consumers' willingness to try insect-based food by targeting specific social identities. An experimental design assigned 242 participants to a group representing a social identity norm (foodie, nutrition enthusiast, or environmentally concerned) or a control group. Participants read a menu description. The nutrition enthusiast norm was most effective in increasing willingness to try the menu item. Findings suggest promoting entomophagy as nutritious can effectively increase consumer willingness.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143901068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcy E. Gaston, J. Mitchell Vaterlaus, Nicole C. Wanago
{"title":"Food skill development in young adulthood: A qualitative study","authors":"Marcy E. Gaston, J. Mitchell Vaterlaus, Nicole C. Wanago","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70015","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cooking at home has declined for decades, reducing food skill development among younger generations. Using Bronfenbrenner's ecological model, this study surveyed young adults (<i>n</i> = 270) and food and nutrition educators (<i>n</i> = 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.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors deterring the use of mobile payment among Generation Z","authors":"Johannes Schrank","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70016","url":null,"abstract":"<p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joanna Bednarz, Aleksandra Aziewicz, Przemyslaw Wysinski
{"title":"Consumers' trust in times of uncertainty","authors":"Joanna Bednarz, Aleksandra Aziewicz, Przemyslaw Wysinski","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70014","url":null,"abstract":"<p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143856903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perception of vegan food: The case of a cookie","authors":"Gabrijela Mikulić, Mirjana Tonković","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70013","url":null,"abstract":"<p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/fcsr.70013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consumer sophistication: Construct, measurement, and nomological validity","authors":"Sidney A. Ornelas Sánchez, Jorge Vera-Martínez","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70012","url":null,"abstract":"<p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/fcsr.70012","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Donna Pendergast, Sarah McManus, Anna Du Plessis, Jay Deagon
{"title":"Investigating the perceptions of self-efficacy of in-field and out-of-field home economics teachers","authors":"Donna Pendergast, Sarah McManus, Anna Du Plessis, Jay Deagon","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<p>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 (<i>N</i> = 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.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/fcsr.70006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143565195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Life360 and being tracked by parents: Examining big five personality traits","authors":"Michael Langlais, Ashlyn Marich","doi":"10.1111/fcsr.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>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 (<i>N</i> = 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.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"53 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143555036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}