Reflections On COVID-19: FCS and Social Entrepreneurship: Partners in Crisis

Loss of life, unemployment, reduced global trade, and changing consumer behavior could contribute to an economic recession on a scale not observed since the Great Depression of the 1930s, particularly if infection rates spike further (Congressional Research Service, 2020). Micro-level decisions to a...

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Published in:Journal of family and consumer sciences 2020-10, Vol.112 (4), p.61-64
Main Authors: Hopfer, Elizabeth Newcomb, Lee, Sung-Jin, McMillan, Valerie Jarvis, Giddings, Valerie L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Learning
Aging (Individuals)
Behavioral Science Research
Behavioral Sciences
Black Colleges
College Students
Community Relations
Consumer Economics
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Cultural Awareness
Educational Opportunities
Elementary Secondary Education
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Experiential Learning
Family (Sociological Unit)
Group Experience
Innovations
Interpersonal Relationship
Low Income
Masters Degrees
Needs Assessment
Organic Chemistry
Physical Health
Practicums
Research Skills
Social entrepreneurship
Student Development
Students
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Summary:Loss of life, unemployment, reduced global trade, and changing consumer behavior could contribute to an economic recession on a scale not observed since the Great Depression of the 1930s, particularly if infection rates spike further (Congressional Research Service, 2020). Micro-level decisions to alter individual and family purchase behavior through reacting, coping, and adaptation mechanisms will continue to influence macro-level financial uncertainty (Kirk & Rifkin, 2020). [...]many businesses have redirected innovation efforts (which drive growth) toward solving shortterm problems precipitated by the pandemic (Am et ah, 2020). [...]as expressed by Nickols and Kay (2015) in their Introduction to Remaking Home Economics, times of crisis have a way of revealing deficiencies and complexities involved in ensuring basic needs. [...]although the discipline was founded more than 100 years ago, the need for integrated, human-centered (i.e., FCS) responses to converging crises could not be more relevant than it is today. [...]where there is crisis and challenge that affects the human condition, there is great opportunity for FCS professionals to apply their disciplinary expertise and social entrepreneurship skills in research-based, innovative solutions.
ISSN:1082-1651
2331-5369
DOI:10.14307/JFCS112.4.61