To clarify trends and directions of studies on home economics education, 910 original papers in Journal of the Japan Association of Home Economics Education and 615 oral presentations of the Annual Conferences from 1959 to 1999 were analyzed. The results were as follows : 1) The annual number of research papers, oral presentations has increased, but the volume of research papers has been at the same level in 1980's. 2) In'60s-'70s, studies of food and clothing showed a large percentage. From'80, studies on family relations and new areas in "minimum essentials" suggested by the JAHE have been increased. 3) Studies on the essence and history of home economics education showed a small percentage through the whole era. 4) There were many studies about learning contents in food, clothing and living (research papers). Based on the results following issues can be pointed out : 1) Studies on child rearing and living should be done. Research papers should cover new areas containing "minimum essentials". 2) The essence and history of Home Economics Education should be studied more. 3) About learning contents and teaching methods in the new area should be researched more in the future.
