Historical Research: A Lens for Family and Consumer Sciences

This article describes various historical research methods and presents examples of their application in family and consumer sciences (FCS). Historical research preserves the heritage of FCS through greater understanding of the development of the field and practitioners of the profession. Furthermor...

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Published in:Journal of family and consumer sciences 2017-01, Vol.109 (1), p.7-14, Article 7
Main Author: Nickols, Sharon Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archives & records
Biographies
College Students
Consumer Science
Documentation
Educational Development
Educational History
Educational Research
Historians
Historical Interpretation
Home economics education
Interviews
Methods
Oral History
Qualitative Research
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Racial Integration
Research Methodology
Research Problems
Research Training
Researchers
School Desegregation
Student Research
Studies
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This article describes various historical research methods and presents examples of their application in family and consumer sciences (FCS). Historical research preserves the heritage of FCS through greater understanding of the development of the field and practitioners of the profession. Furthermore, historical research can revitalize appreciation for the field within the profession and on the part of the general public. Standards for reputable historical research are presented.
ISSN:1082-1651
2331-5369
DOI:10.14307/JFCS109.1.7