Consumer Science - Family Science - Home Economics

Consumer Science - Family Science - Home Economics

Consumer Science

  • is the study of people's needs regarding housing, clothing, and food, and the management of resources to satisfy these needs. It also looks at ways in which individuals and families can improve overall well-being, focusing on issues such as parenting.
  • is a multi-disciplinary field that includes studies in economics, finance, sociology, psychology, marketing, and public affairs
  • emerged in the early half of the 20th century as a support to product development