Recently added articles from Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences:
Manage (and Maximize!) Your Membership Online
Apr 01, 2008; ... Point of View As we examine the challenges of technology in this issue, let's personalize the topic to our professional association. With our new web-based membership database, you have the power to "manage your membership." You can conveniently update your contact information whenever ...
Appropriate Technology
Apr 01, 2008; ... Point of View Pen and Paper. Computer and Printer. Digital Camera and Internet. What do each of these pairs have in common?1 Which are the most supportive of consumer, community or family communications? All of these pairs are technology. All can contribute to individual, family, ...
Exploring Online Auction Behaviors and Motivations
Apr 01, 2008; ... The availability and convenience of the Internet, combined with the variety of products available at any given time, have contributed to the success of online auctions. This exploratory study examined online auction behaviors among college students in an attempt to identify underlying dimensions ...
Online Scenarios in FCS College Courses: Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Apr 01, 2008; ... Critical thinking is a vital skill for higher education students. The Virtual Exchange was created by the authors to provide instructors with a unique approach to helping students enhance their critical thinking skills. Pilot data were collected from three universities where instructors used ...
Technology and Media: The Privacy Factor
Apr 01, 2008; ... Point of View Technology and media challenge us on a daily basis with new terminology and acronyms; choices of products, services, and treatments; and the need to understand the implications and consequences for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. A number of the ...