A5090866103- Youth Development and Social Support
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Diverse Education Studies and Reforms
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Early Childhood Education and Development
University of Pittsburgh
2024
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
2016-2019
California State University, Long Beach
2019
Marymount University
2019
Loyola University Chicago
2010-2014
Results are presented from two pilot studies examining the potential influence of community-based after-school programs (ASPs) on regionally diverse Latino youth varying ages. Study 1 examined relations between dimensions ASP attendance and content, ethnic identity development, self-worth in urban adolescents. In this study, higher ratings ASP's emphasis socialization were associated with a more developed identity, while greater intensity participation perceptions quality levels self-worth....
This theory‐building qualitative study examined how youth develop responsibility within the context of organized programs. Interviews were conducted with ethnically diverse youth, parents, and adult leaders from four programs for high school–aged teens. Analysis suggested that through a four‐step cycle: (1) voluntarily taking on roles obligations, (2) experiencing challenge strain, (3) being motivated to fulfill their (4) internalizing self‐concept leads responsible behavior in other...
Abstract Introduction Stress in interpersonal relationships has been related to adverse mental health outcomes, however, fewer studies have examined associations with physical health, particularly sleep. To date, most rely on retrospective reports of stress and sleep measured at a single timepoint, do not examine multiple types relationship stress. We tested whether daily family, partner/spouse, and/or friends predicted shorter total time (TST), lower efficiency (SE), later midpoint via...
An exploratory study examined rural Latino youths' perceptions regarding positive youth development (PYD), particularly related to aspects such as the definition of PYD, potential benefits and motivations for participating in PYD activities. A total 28 self-identified Hispanic youths participated focus groups. Findings suggest that participants identified key components (e.g., skills gained through participation) are generally consistent with broader research on topic. Youths' programs...
Research on the family mealtime has shown its importance for youths' dietary attitudes and behaviors. Youths who have more frequent meals often healthful However, little is known about context processes related to how mealtimes affect To address this gap, we examined of parent socialization that occurs during through observations interviews. Family are valued by parents, our findings can be useful Extension professionals in educating parents families regarding shaping mealtimes, feeding...
The increasing use of geographic information system (GIS) technology in various fields suggests the need for professionals, including those Extension, to be mindful communicating data accurately and effectively. This article examines approaches creating classes or groupings within as well weaknesses each approach. Data break units discussed include equal intervals, quantiles, resulting from natural breaks. Ideal situations type are presented. emphasizes Extension professionals consider...
Extension professionals are increasingly using geographic information system (GIS) technology to develop and inform programs services. In this article, we use a mapping exercise demonstrate how the unit of data can be applied inadvertently misrepresented in GIS mapping. We contrast counts, percentages, location quotients with same resulting divergence maps. The discussion addresses ideal circumstances for each data. Overall, article illustrates need cognizant benefits limitations various...