Refereed Articles*
An Investigation of Consumer Traits and their Relationship to Merchandise Borrowing with Undergraduates
Kim K. P. Johnson
Jongeun Rhee

Self-Objectification and Appearance-Based Teasing During Adolescence
Jeong-Ju Yoo
Kim K. P. Johnson

Food and Nutrition Related Values in Finnish Health Education and Home Economics Secondary School Textbooks
Säde Kuurala
Anna-Liisa Rauma

Gender and Credit Behaviors among College Students:  Implications for Consumer Educators
Jason M. Carpenter
Marguerite Moore

Family and Consumer Sciences Preservice teachers:  Impact of an Early Field Experience
Sally E. Arnett
Beth Winfrey Freeburg

Promising Practices Article*
Holistic Approach to Service Learning in Interior Design
Debbie Johnson
Gail McMillon

New Directions in Teacher Preparation Programs
Diane Klemme