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Review of Qualitative Research on Home Economics Education

Home economics education professional knowledge consists of empirical, interpretive, critical science component. Thus, it is imperative that the alternative research perspectives be used to gain certain knowledge for the profession of home economics education. In human inquiry and education, there is a growing concern that the dominant research paradigm, positivist natural science model, is inadequate to address the phenomena constructed by persons. However, Home economics education has not examined and almost utilized alternative research perspectives. This review will probe research logic and resecrach methodology of qualitative inquiry within home economics education and highlight the shift from positivism to post-positivism.