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Father Involvement In Early Head Start Research Programs, H. H. Raikes, J. A. Summers, Lori A. Roggman

Human Development and Family Studies Faculty Publications

This study examined fathers' participation in Early Head Start programs using quantitative and qualitative data from 326 Early Head Start fathers when children were 36 months of age. About half (49%) of the fathers were involved in at least one program activity. A quarter (26%) of the fathers participated at a higher level, in two or more types of program activities. Fathers participated in parent education programs (17%), group socializations (15%), father-only activities (6%), policy councils and program committees (9%), home visits (32% ever, 17% monthly), and in dropping children off at the Early Head Start center (24% ever, …

The Utah Marriage Handbook, Francesca Adler-Baeder, Brian Higginbotham, David Schramm, Amber Paulk

All Current Publications

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Gender Differences In Emotion Regulation, Kristiane Madsen

Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects

Emotion regulation is conceptualized as the ability to identify and respond appropriately to emotions. Previous research on gender and emotional expression suggests that female children are socially conditioned to be more expressive, and thus may be more able to regulate emotion with their mothers in relation to their male peers. Participants include 144 mother-child pairs at child age points 14, 24, and 36 months and at Pre-Kindergarten entry who participated in a local Early Head Start Research and Evaluation project. Data consist of videotaped interactions of mothers and infants engaged in a 10 minute free play activity with three bags …

Utah State University Commencement, 2005 – Main Campus, Utah State University

Commencement Programs

113th Commencement of Utah State University

Multiple Mentors And Family Involvement In Mentoring At-Risk Youth, Christine W. Woodbury

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This study examined whether higher family involvement plus additional mentoring relationships had a greater positive effect than a one-on-one relationship with a mentor and low family involvement. The study demonstrated, in this sample, that having two mentors does not have a greater impact on academic motivation, social competency, family unity, self-esteem, and deviance than having one mentor. It was also shown, in this sample, that higher family involvement does not have a greater impact on academic motivation, social competency, family unity, self-esteem, and deviance than lower family involvement. Although additional studies are needed to fully understand the impacts of mentoring …

Risk Factors For Selected Health-Related Behaviors Among American Indian Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study, Amy Jo Williams

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Suicide and accidents are the leading causes of death among American Indian (AI) adolescents. Engaging in health-compromising behaviors (HCB) is higher among AI youth than among multicultural, national samples of adolescents. These HCBs include: smoking, drinking alcohol, drug use, and delinquency. Studies that identify legitimate predictors of these behaviors among AI adolescents are needed to guide research and interventions.

Primary socialization theory (PST) suggests that peer groups, family, and school are the only areas where adolescents are directly taught to accept or reject deviant or normative behavior. Gateway theory indicates that use of certain drugs by adolescents, such as cigarettes …

Predictors Of Graduation And Rearrest In A Contemporary Juvenile Drug Court Program, Anthony Phillip Tranchita

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Research on the efficacy of drug courts for substance-abusing criminal adult offenders has generally found reduced recidivism rates, and both actual and potential cost savings to the public. However, outcome research on juvenile drug courts has been limited. Furthermore, little research has examined variables that may be predictive of outcome in this population. This study reports graduation and rearrest rates for a sample of juvenile drug court participants in Salt Lake City, Utah. Also, this research assessed whether demographics, prior arrest history, attendance at drug education classes, serving detention time, or a preprogram measure of degree of substance abuse (SAS …

Partnerships - Programs / Environments

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Kris Elliott: Family Reads with 4-H. Dan Fagerlie: Opportunities to Enhance Extension Programming with Native Americans. Nancy Franz: Transformative Learning in Extension Staff Partnerships. Tyler Garfield: Combining Programs for Hispanic Youth. Necoleia Kahler: The Benefits of Military and 4-H Partnership. Barbara Martin-Worley: Your Role in Preventing Elder Financial Abuse. James Nichnadowicz: The 4-H Summer Science Program - A Strategy for Program Delivery to Needy Youth. Nellie Oehler: Renter’s Rehabilitation Program for the Homeless. Daniel F. Perkins: Building Connections with Schools and Libraries. Alix Rogstad: WALTER: A Model for Wildfire Alternatives. Susan E. Taylor: Your Management & Your Life – Financial …

Learning Strategies - Communications / Learning Strategies

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Betty Lou Barsley-Marra: Teaching the Considerations in and Approaches to Controversial and Sensitive Issues. Holly Berry: Experiential Learning: Fun and Games or Serious Strategies? Susan Busler: New-Age Presentations for Extension Educators. Janice Cowan: 4-H Survivor Camp-An Experience in Living on Your Own . Michael Hauser: "Tag - You're In!" Joyce R. Mcdowell: Managing on the Edge of Change. Sage Platt: Games! Games! Games! Elisa Shackelton: A Way to Model and Provide Support to Clients Wanting to Make Nutritional Lifestyle Changes. Beverly J. Stencel: Communicating Across the Generations. Pat Whitaker: Re-Energizing Learning After School.

Leadership - Organization / Teamwork

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Craig Dart: Conduct Trainings for Personal Achievement and Organizational Performance. Cathy Harrington: You, Too, Can Be an Awards Winner in 2004. Jo Jones: Learning Teams-->Productive Teams-->Satisfied Team Members-->Supportive Clientele. Jacqueline Lamuth: I'm Not a Manager...Or Am I? Deborah J. Maddy: Building Capacity in the 21st Century. Kathleen Riggs: Effective Team Building for Cooperative Extension. R. Dale Safrit: A Longitudinal Study of the Evolution of Organizational Values of Ohio. Jerold R. Thomas: Designing the 21st Century Extension Professional.

Community Involvement - Outreach / Development

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Tonya Aiken: Horse Program Success. Kyle Cecil: Natural Resources and the Extension Educator. Karol Dyson: Building Strong Communities through Empowerment. Lisa Dennis: "Food Smart". Theresa M. Ferrari: Community Service Experiences & 4-H Teens. t. Stacey Harper: Connecting the Youth with the Community. Joseph G. Hiller: Extension Work in Indian Country. Alice P. Kersey: Outreach to the NR Community. Carla M. Sousa: Learning from Latino Community Efforts.

International Multicultural Projects - Language / Communication

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Gail Castillo: Programming for Hispanic Families in Small Rural Communities. Karen Dickrell: Meeting the Challenge of a Changing America. Lillian Larwood: Multicultural Misunderstandings. Hector Mendiola: Utah's Computer Assisted Literacy Program for Non-English Speakers. Bill Watson: Clearinghouse for Extension Educational Materials in Spanish

Volunteer Programs - Competencies / Skills

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Joanne Austin: “Ideas for Living”: An Award Winning Volunteer Program. Ken Culp III: The 4-H Volunteer Research & Knowledge Taxonomy. Patricia Gruber: Volunteer Recognition is Vital. Jane E. Haskell: Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills. Linda M. Heaton: Teaching Life Skills – A Case Study. Ron Jones: Volunteer Core Competencies: A Self Assessment. Ann B. Parkinson: Grandmentoring: Connecting Across the Life Course.

Program Development And Evaluation - Families / Youth

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Denise J. Brandon: Evaluation of a Statewide Program for Divorcing Parents. Shawn Brotherson: A Parent Education Curriculum on Parenting Young Children. Janet H. Cox: Using Multiple Methods to Demonstrate Impacts. Leslie Crandall: Bridging the Distance among Long Distance Families. Mathew Devereaux: Family Resource Centers that Thrive! Kimberly Greder: Partnering with Parents. Lynna J. Lawson: Locked up, but Not Locked Out. Tom R. Lee: Youth and Families with Promise. Alayne Torretta: Boundless Family Adventures. Scott D. Scheer: Rural and Urban Youth Perceptions of Media Portrayals of Substance Use. Mary Schmidt: Linking Evaluation and Sustainability in Rural Youth Programs.

Abstract Proceedings Of The Galaxy Ii Conference - Exceeding Expectations Through Teamwork, Deptember 21-25, 2003, Salt Lake City, Utah, Galaxy Ii Conference Sponcors

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

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Program Development And Evaluation - Communication / Collaboration

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Marilyn Corbin: Marketing: Connecting People with Programs. Shelly Johnson: Be Retrospective when Evaluating Behavior Changes. David Marrison: Tips for Surviving the First Five Years in Extension Education. June P. Mead: The Role of Youth Theatre in Positive Youth Development. Daniel F. Perkins: Online System to Evaluate 4-H Youth’s Life Skills.

Youth Education - Programs / Projects

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Christine Bozak: 4-H Steers that Work. Rebecca Brooks: Relationship Skills Education. Travis Burke: Defining Competency in the 4-H Professional’s Job. Holly L. Hays Butler: 4-H at the Indiana School for the Deaf . Kevin D. Chilek: Quality Assurance Program for Youth Livestock Exhibitors. Graham Cochran: Lessons from an Innovative Urban Youth Education Center. Steve Cramer: Use Activities Fun and Humor to Teach Character Education. Annette Devitt: Life on the Farm Project. Janet Edwards: Emotional Intelligence. Mary Forster: Teamwork Provides the Pathway to Culinary Success for Teens. Dave Francis: Working with the Private Sector to Create Quality Programs. Donna R. Gillespie: …

Partnerships - Communications / Collaborations

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Joyce Brown: Life Planning - It Begins with Communication. Steven W. Burr: Extension Efforts in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Development in the New West. Daniel F. Perkins: Collaboration and Other Levels of Working Together. Gregory P. Siek: Using “Exchange Theory” to Overcome Turf Issues. Leslee D. Spivey: Team Buddies.

Partnerships - Education / Mentoring

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Troy D. Cooper: Youth Conservation Education through Partnerships. Aaron Gravelle: Summer Adventures with 4-H and the Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Club. Eddie Locklear: 4-H Afterschool - Exceeding Expectations for Extraordinary Learning Opportunities. Kathleen Manenica: A Model Process for Branding Nutrition Education. Rita Renee Toll-DuBois: Using Nature to Transform Urban Youth. Joyce A. Watts: Yancey 4-H / Support Our Students / Summer Partners. Ed Werner: The Intergalactic Intergenerational Pen-Pal Project. Kathy Wright: Be Smart - An Interagency Educational Program for Senior Citizens.

Factors That Influence The College Attendance Decisions Of Appalachian Students, Erica Chenoweth

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The current study sought to examine the factors that influence the decisions of Appalachian high school students regarding college attendance. Using Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory of human development (1986) as a theoretical basis, direct and indirect influences of environmental factors upon the academic aspirations of Appalachian youth were examined using survey methodology. Results indicated that predictors of college attendance for Appalachian students are not significantly different from those of students elsewhere. Variables reflective of individual academic preparation were most salient in predicting college aspirations for both males and females. Other important predictors included parent education, parent occupation, and socioeconomic status. …

Utilizing Non-Fat Dried Milk In Sheep, C. Kim Chapman

All Current Publications

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Prevented Planting, Unknown Unknown

All Current Publications

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Research Profile, Brent C. Miller

ADVANCE Library Collection

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The Relationship Between The Educational And Occupational Aspirations Of Latino Youth And Their Parents, Andrew O. Behnke

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This study used the qualitative technique of focused interviewing to understand the educational and occupational aspirations of ten Latino youth and their parents in a small town in rural Utah. The qualitative nature of this study allowed for an in-depth look into each parent's aspirations for themselves and for their youth, each youth's aspirations, the barriers to aspirational attainment for both parents and youth, the perceived parental support in these families, and their perceived needs for aspirational attainment. This study used two open-ended interview forms and a 12- question demographic questionnaire to collect data from each of the 30 persons. …

An Impact Study Of The Youth And Families With Promise Mentoring Program On Parent And Family Outcomes, Janet H. Cox

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This study examined the effects of the Youth and Families with Promise mentoring program on family relationships; specifically, whether aspects of the youth's relationship with parents and siblings changed while he/she was involved in the mentoring program, and whether parent functioning and behavior became more effective and positive. Family systems theory and the social systems model of family stress provided the theoretical frameworks for the analysis.

Several aspects of the mentoring relationship were examined to understand their impact on family outcomes. These factors included the intensity of the mentoring experience, family involvement in program activities, and the unique aspects of …

Therapeutic Benefits Of A Wilderness Therapy Program And A Therapeutic Community Program For Troubled Adolescents, Kreg J. Edgmon

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Wilderness therapy is increasingly seen as a viable treatment alternative for troubled youth, yet there is a noticeable dearth of research comparing the effectiveness of wilderness therapy with more traditional treatment programs. To help address this research need, this study conducted an exploratory analysis of the therapeutic benefits of a wilderness therapy program, Wilderness Quest (WQ), compared to a therapeutic community program, Life-Line (LL). The WQ and LL programs both are based on a 12- step recovery philosophy and emphasize the integral role of the family in adolescent treatment.

The study employed a qualitative methodology, beginning with an extended period …

Predicting Marital Discord And Depression In Early Head Start Mothers: A Step Toward Marriage And Family Therapy Collaboration, Wade Taylor

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) recently sponsored Head Start-Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program partnerships. MFT programs can begin building similarly successful collaborative partnerships with Early Head Start (EHS) programs through using all or portions of this research study. This study has been dedicated to describing the occurrence, co-occurrence, and predictive characteristics of marital discord and depression in families served by EHS programs. This identification of at-risk families can then be used to bolster existing treatment efforts, develop new maritally based interventions, and facilitate increased referrals.

Marital discord and depression are two often interrelated problems EHS …

Utah State University Extension Addressing Energy Issues, Dennis Hinkamp

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.

Energy Efficiency Can Help You Get A Home, Dennis Hinkamp

All Current Publications

It is a little known and seldom used financing tool, but Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) can increase your buying power when looking for a home.

Windows Are Key To Keeping Warm In Winter, Donna Falkenborg

All Current Publications

“With the price of fuel skyrocketing, now is the time to think about energy-saving projects around the house, and the best place to start is with your windows,” advises Leona K. Hawks, Utah State University Extension housing specialist.