Journal of Consumer Affairs

期刊简介：The journal features analysis of individual, business, and government decisions and actions that affect consumers' interests in the marketplace. Contributions from the social and behavioral sciences, consumer sciences, education, communication, social work, business, law, public administration and public policy are welcomed. Research articles, practical applications, and commentary all have a place in the journal. Research on issues of topical relevance to consumers may be of empirical or conceptual design. Trends and Applications articles highlight emerging trends and/or applications with implications for consumer well-being; they often provide specific recommendations for policy, research, and/or practice. The Commentary section is devoted to articles that contribute new thought about key issues in consumer well-being, rights, education, research, policy, trends, or regulation. Articles appearing in all sections of the journal are subject to double-blind peer review.

【译文】该杂志的特色是分析影响消费者在市场上的利益的个人、企业和政府的决策和行动。欢迎来自社会和行为科学、消费者科学、教育、传播、社会工作、商业、法律、公共管理和公共政策的贡献。研究文章、实际应用和评论都在期刊中占有一席之地。对与消费者相关的主题问题的研究可以是实证设计或概念设计。趋势和应用文章重点介绍对消费者福祉具有影响的新兴趋势和/或应用；他们经常为政策、研究和/或实践提供具体建议。评论部分专门收录对消费者福祉、权利、教育、研究、政策、趋势或监管等关键问题提出新想法的文章。发表在期刊所有部分的文章均需接受双盲同行评审。