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The Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences is the official publication of the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).

Each issue of the Journal contains the following professional and exclusive features:
  • Scholarly peer-reviewed articles
  • Practical information geared toward family and consumer sciences professionals
  • News and information about AAFCS

In response to member feedback, the Journal now presents more columns and articles on trends and developments in the field, best practices, resources, and opinions. The Journal features knowledge gained from the research and academic arenas and focuses on how this knowledge can be applied by practitioners in the field.

The Journal is published four times a year: Winter (late January), Spring (mid- April), Summer (mid-August), and Fall (mid-November). It is indexed by the Family Index Database, Family and Society Studies World Wide, and the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). All AAFCS members receive a subscription to the Journal.

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Publisher: American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

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Volume 111, Number 2, Spring 2019
Social and Emotional Competence for Healthy Relationships
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Point of View

Don't Forget To Feed the Elephant
pp. 3-3(1)
Author: Hall, Scott S.

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Brand for Our Field Presented on the Global Stage
pp. 5-5(1)
Author: Jackson, Carolyn W.

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Features

Creating Powerful Personal and Professional Relationships Through Effective Communication
pp. 17-24(8)
Authors: Brodin, Teresa M.; McLaughlin, Maureen Kirkpatrick

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Scholarship

The Effect of Fashion Industry Media on Consumer Perceptions of Social Responsibility
pp. 25-30(6)
Authors: Mccluskey, Dara; Freeman, Charles; Black, Catherine

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Financial and Health Challenges of Low-Income Elderly Homeowners Aging in Place
pp. 31-42(12)
Authors: Lee, Sung-Jin; Kim, Daejin; Parrott, Kathleen R.; Giddings, Valerie L.; Robinson, Sheryl Renee

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Ethical Decision-Making Model
pp. 43-48(6)
Author: Roubanis, Jody L.

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Practice

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Saving Green by Going Green: Operational Green Building Strategies for Existing Homes
pp. 52-57(6)
Authors: Kendall, Catherine L.; Etheredge, Jessica L.; Moody, Dana M.

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Strategies

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Making Connections: Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Family and Consumer Sciences Integration
pp. 61-66(6)
Authors: Carter, Vinson; Deaton, Sheri; Orr, Betsy

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