ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00082.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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To test whether small cooperatives can offset economies of scale through volunteer labour inputs, prices charged at five small coops using volunteers and five large coop branches with paid staff were compared with prices at nearby commercial supermarkets. There were more low prices at the smaller coops than at the larger coops and coop shoppers received best values on whole and unprocessed foods and the least price benefits for processed and convenience foods. In interpreting these results, the lesser amount of convenience, the limited product selection, and the work requirement at the smaller cooperatives must be considered.

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00083.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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This paper reports the results of an investigation of taste perceptions and preferences for three generic and three manufacturers' brand grocery products: dry roasted peanuts, apple sauce and powdered orange drink mix. Blind taste tests of a generic and of a manufacturer's brand in each of these product categories were conducted. Respondents evaluated each item in terms of several physical attributes associated with each of the products.In addition, measures of the perceived similarity and of the preference for the items within each of the three product categories were collected. A multi‐attribute model was employed to predict respondent's preferences, and the predictive accuracy was found to be quite high. Implications of the findings for consumers and home economists are discusse

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00084.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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A comparison was made between dinner plates washed by hand and dried by tea towel, and plates washed in a dishwasher. The results indicate that during hand washing and drying the total number of bacteria found on the plates increased seven‐fold. Mechanical dishwashing almost totally removed naturally occurring bacteria from the plates; bacteria were also almost completely removed from plates artificially contaminated with a culture ofEscherichia col

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00085.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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Stress can be defined as a dependent variable, an independent variable or as an interactive variable. The most workable definition is the latter, ‘the transactional model’. This describes stress as a ‘lack of fit’ between an organism and the environment in which an imbalance occurs at a cognitive level between perceived demand and perceived capability producing an unpleasant, emotional experience and a stress response. Stressors in the domestic environment may be noxious stimuli, social stressors, phenomenological stressors, or developmental stressors; all of which are discussed. In conclusion, the studies reviewed are suggested as failing to consider the large number of variables involved and in addition more work on the relationship between work stress and home life should be und

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00086.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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The extent to which respondents are able to correctly perceive and subjectively report their relative level of household food consumption is examined. The role of perception and misperception is examined in the context of a family economics‐resource management framework and a causal path model. Findings suggest that the perceptual error is remarkably modest. The characteristics of households systematically associated with positive and negative perceptual error are identifie

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00087.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Research has indicated that the attitudes of teachers are often reflected in their students.1If so, then what are the attitudes that potential community consumer educators may pass on to the people in their localities?Is there a relationship between their knowledge of consumer rights and responsibilities, and their opinions and behaviours? The knowledge, opinions and behaviours concerning consumer rights and responsibilities of community consumer educators may be reflected in their effectiveness in conducting community programs. Are they knowledgeable of their consumer rights and responsibilities? Do their own reported marketplace behaviours support their attitudes, or are they different? This study was designed to seek answers to these and related questions.2

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00088.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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Food is cooked to make it more appetizing and/or make it safe to eat. When food is heated there will be a reduction in heat labile nutrients and if liquid is used soluble nutrients may be lost. Thus cooking is a compromise aiming to make the food safe and at the same time optimize nutrient content and sensory appeal. Examples of the effect of cooking on the retention and availability of some nutrients have been discussed.

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00089.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of fibre content and method of application of selected interfacing fabrics on appearance of garments after repeated laundering. Experimental fabrics were three interfacings of 100% polyester sew‐in, 100% rayon and 100% polyester fusible, and two white fashion fabrics of polyester/cotton durable press treated and 100% cotton. Thirty blouses were constructed and divided into six groups representing six combinations of fashion and interfacing fabrics. Evaluation methods included appearance, dimensional stability and stiffness. Data were statistically analysed using t tests and Pearson rank order correlation coefficient. Results showed that method of applying interfacing fabrics had a significant effect on appearance of the combined fashion and interfacing fabrics. Sew‐in method resulted in satisfactory appearance throughout repeated laundering for polyester/cotton DP fabric. Deterioration of adhesive resin of fusible interfacings in the laundering process resulted in significant shrinkage and poor appearance. Also, relationship was found between per cent shrinkage and appearance ratings indicating that as per cent shrinkage increased, appearance ratings decreased. Effect of fibre content of interfacings on appearance was not significant. However, interfacing fabrics were found to be the major contributor to shrinkage of composite fabric and not the fashion fabrics. Poor appearance of fusible interfacings was related also to per cent loss of stiffn

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00090.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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Emerging professions are those which are in the process of developing their basic understandings and structure concerning what they believe, study and do in relation to what the field was, is, and should be. The purpose of this paper is to suggest the usefulness of a systems framework as one means of facilitating the development of an emerging profession. Home economics/human ecology is used as a particular case to illustrate this premise.

ISSN:0309-3891    

DOI:10.1111/j.1470-6431.1983.tb00091.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY