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Personality Correlates Of Undergraduates Selecting Home Economics As An Area Of Specialization In College, Nell Pauline Logan

Doctoral Dissertations

Statement of the Problem

The purposes of this exploratory study were to identify: 1. Some of the factors (real or latent) which may have a bearing upon the reasons why students do or do not choose home economics as a major field of study in college. 2. Personality characteristics of individuals which tend to be dominant in a selected in a selected group who have chosen home economics as a area of specialization in college.

In-Service Educational Needs Of A Selected Group Of Homemakers Who Entered Or Re-Entered The Teaching Of Homemaking., Mary Jane Scott

Doctoral Dissertations

Introduction: The increasing tendency of homemakers to have qualified to teach homemaking, but have never taught or have not taught for several years, to enter or re-enter the teaching profession has been reported for more than a decade. The importance of providing special in-service education for these teachers has been pointed out by leaders in home economics education, but little evidence in regard to the kinds of help the teachers need or desire has been reported.

A Study Of Time Use In Relation To Selected Homemaking Activities Carried On By Full-Time And Employed Rural Homemakers In Sevier County, Tennessee, Ocie Jones O'Brien

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study is to compare the time used in certain homemaking activities and community participation by full-time and employed rural homemakers to determine:

1. If there are differences in the use of time for these activities by the two groups.

2. The relationship between time spent in these activities and such factors as: a. Family composition b. Ownership of household equipment c. Condition of the house d. Attitude of homemakers toward these activities

3· If employed homemakers use certain work simplification methods to a greater extent than do full-time homemakers.

4. If there is any significant difference …

A Study Of The Teaching Methods Reported As Having Been Used By Home Economics Teachers In Vocational Classes Of The High Schools In The Roanoke District Of Virginia, 1949-50, Lois Naomi Oliver

Masters Theses

(From Purpose and Plan of Study)

The major purposes of this study were:

1. To find out what teaching methods were used most frequently by teachers in the various areas of home economics.

2. To find out whether teaching methods used seemed to produce satisfying results in terms of (a) pupil's liking for a subject matter area and (b) pupil's achievement.

A Study Of The Factors Affecting The Organization Of An Adult Program In Homemaking Education In Eastern Virginia, Rowena Briel Hopper

Masters Theses

(From Purpose of the Paper)

To study the present status of the homemaking program for adults in the vocational homemaking program in 20 school divisions of Eastern Virginia in order to secure information which might be helpful in improving and extending the program.

A Way Of Living Study Of Thirty Families In Divernon, Illinois, Lucy A. Parkey

Masters Theses

Introduction:

This is a study of thirty families living in Divernon, Illinois and the surrounding area. The aim is to picture the homes; their furnishings; the size of the families; the education, religion, social and physical conditions; the incomes and their savings and investments.

The subject was selected because the investigator felt the information learned might help her when planning a course of study in home economics for the Divernon Township High School. She felt that her teaching might become more effective if the home economics course of study was planned to meet the needs of the particular community.

The …

A Study Of Personal Accounts Of Fifty South Carolina High School Girls, Vera Burnette

Masters Theses

[From the Introduction]

The three-fold purpose of this study was to learn, (1) something of the amount spent on or by selected high school girls; (2) what they buy; (3) the price paid for various articles bought by or for the girls.

The material for this study was secured by having each girl in the home economics classes in the Greenville Senior High School, Greenville, South Carolina keep an account of everything that was spent for her individually by her family, for the school year 1938 to 1939. It was made clear to each girl that this was …

A Study Of Homemaking Activities And Related Interests Of A Selected Group Of Girls In The South Knoxville (Tennessee) Junior High School, Emily Topper Garnar

Masters Theses

(From the Introduction)

One of the most important problems confronting educational leaders today is that of building a curriculum which will better meet the needs of the individual and the community in which he lives. It is hoped that such a program will make it possible to give students more intelligent guidance in adjusting themselves to the world around them in performing efficiently the persistent problems of everyday living.

A Comparison Of Living Conditions Of Selected Farm, Farm-Industrial And Industrial Families Near Kingsport And Bristol, Tennessee, Rolien Ashland Rhea

Masters Theses

(From Introduction - abbreviated)

The purpose of this survey was to study the effect of three sources of income on family living conditions: incomes derived from industry; from agriculture; and from a combination of industry and agriculture.

The findings of such a study may be useful in showing the needs of Tennessee homes and thus furnish a basis for home economics courses of study and for training educational and social workers to adapt their work to home and family needs.

A Study Of The Practices Of A Selected Group Of Fifty Employed Women In Knox County In The Buying And Care Of Hosiery, Ruth Deford

Masters Theses

(Conclusions) The writer has drawn the following conclusions based on this study of the buying practices of a selected group of fifty employed women: (1) Some concerted effort should be made to teach people the meaning of terms used in advertising and selling hose. (2) Appearance and serviceability seem to be important factors in buying hose, but appearance makes a stronger appeal. (3) Generally speaking, price paid does not seem to be an indication of service which can be expected.

A Study Of Living Conditions In The Pittman Center Community, 1934-35, Juanita Maupin

Masters Theses

Purpose of this Study: To determine how the families of Pittman Community live as to: Property, Housing conditions, Conveniences and work areas, Health and sanitation, Social and educational factors, Operating expenses, Foods furnished by farms and food supplies purchased, and Indications of adequacy of diet.

An effort was also made to determine the cost of clothing, but this was found to be impossible, as most of the families bought their clothing from a second-hand clothing shop at a very low cost and made the clothing over into the desired garments. As there was no fixed price for this clothing, the …

The Clothing Expenditures Of 542 Tennessee Families, Blanche Ellen Hinds

Masters Theses

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The Clothing Expenditures Of 542 Tennessee Families, Blanche Hinds

Masters Theses

Introduction: This study is an analysis of the expenditures of approximately 550 Tennessee families classified by age, occupation, and sex groups for clothing purchased, ready-to-wear and made-at-home, during the year 1932 - 1933. The data were collected during the time between August, 1933, and May, 1934, and referred to the year previous.

The survey method was used for this study, which is part of the Tennessee Living Study. Questionnaires were used for the recording of the data and were filled in by special workers during visits with the families. While the author of this study, did not make the form …