{"title":"The journey of Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal: Three-decades bibliometric review","authors":"Dilip Kumar, Abhinav Kumar Shandilya, Senthilkumaran Piramanayagam","doi":"10.1002/fcsr.70022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fcsr.70022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><i>Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal</i> (<i>FCSRJ</i>) stands out as one of the most important journals in the field of family and consumer sciences. This study employs various bibliometric analysis techniques to examine <i>FCSRJ</i>'s performance over a period of three decades using Biblioshiny software. Apart from this, 14 central themes on which the journal has published in different phases are underscored. This study gives six emerging new themes for future researchers to explore and provides comprehensive information about the significant contribution of the journal to society in the family and consumer sciences field.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fcsr.70022","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339654","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}
Katarína Čuláková, Kristína Bilková, František Križan
{"title":"Generational shifts in grocery shopping behavior: The Covid-19 pandemic impact across generations","authors":"Katarína Čuláková, Kristína Bilková, František Križan","doi":"10.1002/fcsr.70021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fcsr.70021","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Generational shifts in consumer shopping behavior have garnered increasing interest, particularly due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on different age cohorts. This study examines changes in the shopping behavior of Slovak consumers in 2020, 2021, and 2024 using representative research data, focusing on all generational cohorts (except Generation Alpha). The analysis reveals differences and similarities in fast-moving consumer goods shopping behavior among generations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Findings highlight generational trends in store choice, purchase frequency, and panic buying. Our findings deepen the understanding of how generational differences shape consumer responses to crises like the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":46383,"journal":{"name":"Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144213938","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":"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}