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Evaluation Champions: What They Need And Where They Fit In Organizational Learning, Benjamin Silliman, Pennie Crinion, Thomas Archibald
Evaluation Champions: What They Need And Where They Fit In Organizational Learning, Benjamin Silliman, Pennie Crinion, Thomas Archibald
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Evaluation champions in four state Extension systems described needs for training and support and perspectives on building evaluation capacity in their organization as part of a larger interview study exploring their roles, growth, and motivations. These 40 evaluation leaders identified needs for basic and advanced evaluation skills training, technical assistance, and practical learning via mentoring and project teams. Recommendations for organizational change in evaluation capacity included “top-down” investments in communication, training, and practical support, as well as increased “bottom-up” efforts by champions like themselves to advocate, model best practice, and contribute to training and mentoring peers. Implications for professional development …
Surviving The Recession: Implications For Practitioners To Better Support Pre-Retiree Housing Counseling Clientele, Erica Tobe, Barbra D. Ames, Marsha Carolan, Esther Onaga
Surviving The Recession: Implications For Practitioners To Better Support Pre-Retiree Housing Counseling Clientele, Erica Tobe, Barbra D. Ames, Marsha Carolan, Esther Onaga
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The Great Recession resulted in significant job loss, producing a decrease in income for many families. Others struggled with unaffordable loans and underwater home mortgages. As a result of the multiple challenges after the recession, housing instability was prevalent. To offer support, local agencies provided education and assistance. Existing research provides an understanding of the economic influence of foreclosure and counseling services on communities, yet little is known about the experience of families during and after crisis. Using Seidman’s (2012) three-stage interview process, a series of phenomenological, semistructured qualitative interviews were completed to give voice to a sample of participants, …
“I Felt Really Respected And I Know She Felt Respected Too”: Using Youth-Adult Partnerships To Promote Positive Youth Development In 4-H Youth, Elizabeth H. Weybright, Lauren M. Hrncirik, Alison J. White, Melissa M. Cummins, Mary Katherine Deen, Shirley Calodich
“I Felt Really Respected And I Know She Felt Respected Too”: Using Youth-Adult Partnerships To Promote Positive Youth Development In 4-H Youth, Elizabeth H. Weybright, Lauren M. Hrncirik, Alison J. White, Melissa M. Cummins, Mary Katherine Deen, Shirley Calodich
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Youth-adult relationships exist on a continuum from adult-led to youth-led collaborations. However, research suggests that quality youth-adult partnerships, which fall in the middle of this continuum, directly contribute to positive youth development. Given this, the current study evaluated the impact of a 4-H Youth Development program, using youth-adult partnerships and a teens as teachers program model, on positive youth development outcomes of participating youth. Qualitative data were collected from 29 youth to evaluate the 4-H Food Smart Families program presented by Washington State University Youth Advocates for Health (YA4-H!). Data analysis identified themes related to the benefits and challenges of …
Translating Myplate Into Food Selections That Meet Dietary Guidelines Recommendations, Jessica Bachman, Joanne Christaldi, Amy Tomasko, Diana Cuy Castellanos
Translating Myplate Into Food Selections That Meet Dietary Guidelines Recommendations, Jessica Bachman, Joanne Christaldi, Amy Tomasko, Diana Cuy Castellanos
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The objective was to determine if individuals could plan a diet that met the Dietary Guidelines (DG) using MyPlate as a guide. Participants (n=73) were 38.9±17.0 years of age, with 97% being Non-Hispanic White, 95% having some college education, and Body Mass Index (BMI) of 26.7±5.9. Participants used MyPlate to plan a one-day menu using food models. Nutrition literacy, nutrition scanning behavior, and nutrition information-seeking experience were assessed. Menus were analyzed using Nutrition Data Systems for Research and were compared to individualized DG recommendations. A multiple linear regression examined what characteristics predicted energy difference scores (difference between energy from menu …
Volunteer Delivery Of A Community-Based Strength Training Program: Comparison Of Adopting And Nonadopting Extension Educator Perspectives, Lisa T. Washburn, Carol E. Cornell, Lavona Traywick, Holly C. Felix, Martha Phillips
Volunteer Delivery Of A Community-Based Strength Training Program: Comparison Of Adopting And Nonadopting Extension Educator Perspectives, Lisa T. Washburn, Carol E. Cornell, Lavona Traywick, Holly C. Felix, Martha Phillips
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Volunteer leaders are increasingly being utilized to deliver community strength training classes, but the factors affecting adoption of volunteer delivery approaches by educators or program managers have not been well explored. This study sought to identify these factors by comparing perspectives of adopting and nonadopting county Extension educators for a group strength training program delivered through county Cooperative Extension offices. Semistructured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of adopting (n=6) and nonadopting (n=13) educators. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded using thematic content analysis. Review of codes related to adoption or nonadoption of volunteer delivery approaches produced common …
Gathering Evaluation Data On Fact Sheet Publications, Erin L. Yelland
Gathering Evaluation Data On Fact Sheet Publications, Erin L. Yelland
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Champions: What They Do, Why They Do It, And Why It Matters To Organizations, Benjamin Silliman, Pennie Crinion, Thomas Archibald
Evaluation Champions: What They Do, Why They Do It, And Why It Matters To Organizations, Benjamin Silliman, Pennie Crinion, Thomas Archibald
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Evaluation champions are individuals who serve as catalysts for building evaluation capacity within an organization. They advocate for the importance of program evaluation, model good evaluation behaviors, and mentor their peers in program evaluation skills and competencies. Interviews with 40 peer-nominated champions in four purposively-sampled Extension organizations identified the roles, contexts, and motivations of staff who act as evaluation champions. Findings underline the importance—and the limits—of mentors and project teams in building evaluation capacity in complex organizations. Implications for practice, research, and policy are discussed.
From Resistance To Receptiveness: Farmer Willingness To Participate In Extension Discussions About Climate Variability And Climate Change, David C. Diehl, Elder P. Garcia, Nicole L. Sloan, Daniel R. Dourte, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Clyde W. Fraisse
From Resistance To Receptiveness: Farmer Willingness To Participate In Extension Discussions About Climate Variability And Climate Change, David C. Diehl, Elder P. Garcia, Nicole L. Sloan, Daniel R. Dourte, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Clyde W. Fraisse
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Identifying what Extension professionals believe are the critical elements of a communication strategy that is most likely to encourage agricultural producers to participate in discussions of climate variability and climate change is pivotal to providing timely solutions to issues facing farmers. The current study involved interviews with 50 Extension professionals from four southeastern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina) who were engaged in ongoing work related to climate and agriculture. Respondents were asked to assess how best to engage farmers in conversations related to climate variability and climate change. Qualitative analysis showed that Extension professionals recommended avoiding content related …
Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 3, Donna J. Peterson
Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 3, Donna J. Peterson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
No abstract provided.
Public Opinions Of Farmer-Oriented Environmentally Friendly Extension Programs: A Case Of Best Management Practices, Pei-Wen Huang, Alexa J. Lamm, Joy N. Rumble
Public Opinions Of Farmer-Oriented Environmentally Friendly Extension Programs: A Case Of Best Management Practices, Pei-Wen Huang, Alexa J. Lamm, Joy N. Rumble
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Public concern about environmental protection has been developing for decades. However, a knowledge gap exists between farmers and consumers regarding the implementation of environmental protection practices through the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Extension can bridge this knowledge gap by developing effective educational programs about BMP use. This study sought to identify consumers’ perceptions of BMPs and preferred communication channels to facilitate the development of farmer-oriented Extension programs which assist with direct communication between farmers and consumers. Residents in seven Florida counties (N = 700) were surveyed for this descriptive study. Respondents were asked about their perceptions, beliefs, trust, …
Utilizing Film To Teach Leadership: An Analysis Of Miracle, Rocky Iv, And Lincoln, Alyssa C. Hilby, Carrie A. Stephens, Christopher T. Stripling
Utilizing Film To Teach Leadership: An Analysis Of Miracle, Rocky Iv, And Lincoln, Alyssa C. Hilby, Carrie A. Stephens, Christopher T. Stripling
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Presenting verbal and visual material can be an effective teaching tool for learners who are being introduced to new leadership material. Film was selected as the multimedia outlet to engage an individual’s critical thinking skills while demonstrating different leadership components. This study analyzed three films with the intent of assisting a leadership educator in the process of teaching (a) leading teams, (b) leading change, and (c) transformational leadership. It was concluded that Miracle (O’Connor & Ciardi, 2004) was ideal for teaching about leading teams because it exposed the nuances of team dynamics. Additionally, Rocky IV (Stallone, 1985) was ideal for …
The Effect Of A Serious Digital Game On Students' Ability To Transfer Knowledge In Secondary Agricultural Education: An Exploratory Study, J. C. Bunch, J . Shane Robinson, M. Craig Edwards, Pavlo D. Antonenko
The Effect Of A Serious Digital Game On Students' Ability To Transfer Knowledge In Secondary Agricultural Education: An Exploratory Study, J. C. Bunch, J . Shane Robinson, M. Craig Edwards, Pavlo D. Antonenko
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This study’s purpose was to compare the effectiveness of the traditional, lecture and discussion method to a digital game-based learning (DGBL) approach on students’ near and far knowledge transfer abilities in agriculture and mathematics regarding a unit on swine diseases in animal science courses. Two research questions guided the study, which employed a quasi-experimental, between-groups design. No statistically significant differences (p > .05) were found between the counterfactual group and the treatment group regarding students’ near and far knowledge transfer. Based on this result, it can be recommended that professional development opportunities be created with an emphasis on using serious games …
Perceptions Of Tennessee School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers' Attitudes Toward Globalizing The Agricultural Curriculum, Nathan W. Conner, Katelyn Butcher
Perceptions Of Tennessee School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers' Attitudes Toward Globalizing The Agricultural Curriculum, Nathan W. Conner, Katelyn Butcher
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The agriculture industry is part of an interconnected world that is continually navigating complex trade regulations and cultural barriers. Graduates of School-Based Agricultural Education programs need to be prepared to positively communicate with people from all over the world and to have an understanding of international agricultural practices. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of Tennessee School-Based Agricultural Educators towards globalizing the secondary agricultural curriculum. Twenty-six School-Based Agricultural Educators were interviewed for this study. The interviewees represented the entire state of Tennessee, including both urban and rural programs. The use of thematic analysis allowed the following …
A Major Decision: Identifying Factors That Influence Agriculture Students’ Choice Of Academic Major, Kristin Stair, Shelli Danjean, J. Joey Blackburn, J. C. Bunch
A Major Decision: Identifying Factors That Influence Agriculture Students’ Choice Of Academic Major, Kristin Stair, Shelli Danjean, J. Joey Blackburn, J. C. Bunch
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Colleges of Agriculture (CoAs) are estimated to supply only slightly more than half of the number of graduates needed to fill job openings through 2015. The purpose of this research study was to describe the factors influencing agriculture students’ choice of major. The population for this descriptive research study consisted of full-time CoA freshmen enrolled in AGRI 1001: Introduction to Agriculture at Louisiana State University. A total of 259 students were asked to participate in the electronic survey. All students completed the survey for a 100% response rate. Consistent with the model proposed by Hodges and Karpova (2010), the factors …
Best Practices For Outreach And Engagement To Latino Audiences Using Community-Based Programs, Liliana Vega, Barbara Brody, Missy Cummins
Best Practices For Outreach And Engagement To Latino Audiences Using Community-Based Programs, Liliana Vega, Barbara Brody, Missy Cummins
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The Latino community continues to grow at an increasing rate. Latinos have become the “majority-minority,” and by 2043, minorities will be the majority in the United States with Latinos as the largest ethnic minority group. The lack of targeted programming to ethnically diverse audiences is a growing concern for many organizations. This article describes research-based strategies and best practices for providing culturally appropriate Extension programs to the Latino community through community-based programs. This is illustrated through examples incorporated into three community-based programs offered in Southwest Idaho, Southeast Oregon, and Southwest Washington. The objective is to discuss the value of each …
What’S Ketso? A Tool For Researchers, Educators, And Practitioners, James S. Bates
What’S Ketso? A Tool For Researchers, Educators, And Practitioners, James S. Bates
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Researchers, educators, and practitioners utilize a range of tools and techniques to obtain data, input, feedback, and information from research participants, program learners, and stakeholders. Ketso is both an array of information gathering techniques and a toolkit (see www.ketso.com). It “can be used in any situation when people come together to share information, learn from each other, make decisions and plan actions” (Tippett & How, 2011, p. 4). The word ketso means “action” in the Sesotho language, spoken in the African nation of Lesotho where the concept for this instrument was conceived. Ketso techniques fall into the participatory action research …
The Impact Of Competitive Foods On Children’S Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: An Observational Plate Waste Study, Janie W. Cole, Christopher R. Aloia, Lacy M. Dodd, Kathy B. Knight
The Impact Of Competitive Foods On Children’S Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: An Observational Plate Waste Study, Janie W. Cole, Christopher R. Aloia, Lacy M. Dodd, Kathy B. Knight
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Little is known about the effect of competitive foods on children’s consumption of lunch meals in elementary schools in Mississippi. The objective of this observational study was to examine how competitive food purchases affect entrée, fruit, and vegetable consumption using the quarter-waste method. A total of 862 meals and purchase of competitive foods were observed. Children who purchased ice cream or pudding were 1.6 times more likely to throw away more than 50% of their entrée, 3.5 times more likely to not eat their vegetables, and more than two times more likely to not eat their fruit than children who …
Prospect Evaluation As An Emerging Pre-Evaluation Technique In The Case Of Great Plains Wheat Producers’ Use Of Web 2.0 Technology, Nicholas R. Brown, Kathleen D. Kelsey
Prospect Evaluation As An Emerging Pre-Evaluation Technique In The Case Of Great Plains Wheat Producers’ Use Of Web 2.0 Technology, Nicholas R. Brown, Kathleen D. Kelsey
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
We introduce a pre-evaluation technique, prospect evaluation, in the case of Great Plains wheat producers’ practices with Web 2.0. We emerged prospect evaluation as a pre-evaluation technique, expanding the role of evaluative logic and reasoning into the ideation phase of project and product development to close the risk gap between project idea and implementation. Prospect evaluation serves as a prequel to the well-established developmental, formative, and summative evaluation models. We implemented the prospect evaluation technique in the context of iWheat, a USDA-funded Web 2.0 project (currently known as myFields, http://myfields.info/dashboard). Wheat producers were comfortable using computers; however, they conceptualized the …
Planning, Delivering, And Evaluating An Extension In-Service Training Program For Developing Local Food Systems: Lessons Learned, Joanna Massey Lelekacs, J Dara Bloom, K. S. U. Jayaratne, Brandi Leach, Teisha Wymore, Carol Mitchell
Planning, Delivering, And Evaluating An Extension In-Service Training Program For Developing Local Food Systems: Lessons Learned, Joanna Massey Lelekacs, J Dara Bloom, K. S. U. Jayaratne, Brandi Leach, Teisha Wymore, Carol Mitchell
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The social movement focused on re-localizing food systems is oriented toward recreating relationships between producers, consumers, and other community stakeholders. Sustaining community efforts to build local food systems requires preparation of county Extension educators to understand how food supply chains function as systems, facilitate community partnerships, and create equitable access to locally produced food. This paper shares how North Carolina Cooperative Extension designed, delivered, and evaluated a local foods in-service training on these three topics, as well as shares lessons learned through the process. The implications of this study are helpful for Extension educators planning, delivering, and evaluating in-service training …
Jumpin’ Jacks: Social Marketing Campaign Aimed To Increase Awareness Of Healthful Behavior In South Dakota Fourth Grade Students, Megan N. Olesen, Kendra Kattelmann, Jessica Meendering, Suzanne Stluka
Jumpin’ Jacks: Social Marketing Campaign Aimed To Increase Awareness Of Healthful Behavior In South Dakota Fourth Grade Students, Megan N. Olesen, Kendra Kattelmann, Jessica Meendering, Suzanne Stluka
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This study investigated the influence of utilizing a collegiate mascot as a marketing tool for the promotion of fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity among 4th grade students. The program utilized service learning and formative research for the development of a social marketing campaign comprised of nutrition education and brand marketing. A pre-test/post-test design was used to measure fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity in participants in intervention and control schools. Awareness and understanding of the campaign was assessed post-intervention. There were no changes in fruit and vegetable intake or physical activity. However, 91% of the intervention students …
Locally Grown: Examining Attitudes And Perceptions About Organic Cotton Production And Manufacturing Between Mississippi Cotton Growers And Consumers, Charles Freeman, Jordan Holley
Locally Grown: Examining Attitudes And Perceptions About Organic Cotton Production And Manufacturing Between Mississippi Cotton Growers And Consumers, Charles Freeman, Jordan Holley
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The purpose of this study is to examine attitudes and perceptions about organic cotton of Mississippi cotton growers and producers in comparison to fashionconscious consumers, including advantages/disadvantages of growing and production processes, quality control, consumer preferences, and competitive price structures/profit margins. A sample size of 16 local Mississippi growers and/or producers and 44 undergraduate students at a mid-major Southeastern university were chosen to participate in the study. Instruments were developed based on current research and the definition of organic cotton production defined by the United States Department of Agriculture. Results indicate 75% of growers and producers do not perceive a …
Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 2, Donna J. Peterson
Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 2, Donna J. Peterson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
No abstract provided.
An Exploration Of Dietary Acculturation In Hispanic Males Residing In Mississippi, Diana Cuy Castellanos, Carol L. Connell, Laura Downey, Kathleen Yadrick, Jamie Zoellner
An Exploration Of Dietary Acculturation In Hispanic Males Residing In Mississippi, Diana Cuy Castellanos, Carol L. Connell, Laura Downey, Kathleen Yadrick, Jamie Zoellner
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The purpose of this research was to explore dietary acculturation in Hispanic males in the context of the Operant Theory of Acculturation. This was a qualitative study using grounded theory to guide methodological procedures. Semi-structured interviews, a focus group, the Acculturation-Rating Scale for Mexican-Americans-II and the Marginality Scale, and photovoice with follow-up interviews were used to explore dietary acculturation in the participant sample. Thirty-five first- and second-generation Hispanic males residing in Mississippi were recruited and categorized into one of three different bidimensional acculturation groups as determined by the Acculturation-Rating Scale for Mexican-Americans-II and the Marginality Scale. Main dietary influencing themes …
Teacher Training And Student Learning Outcomes In Family And Consumer Sciences: A Mentoring And Co-Teaching Case Study, Melodie Davis-Bundrage, Katalin Medvedev
Teacher Training And Student Learning Outcomes In Family And Consumer Sciences: A Mentoring And Co-Teaching Case Study, Melodie Davis-Bundrage, Katalin Medvedev
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This qualitative study is a mentoring and co-teaching case study of a fashion merchandising course. It seeks to understand the impact of cross-disciplinary coteaching on student learning and instructor training by utilizing the Collaborative Responsive Educational Mentoring Model (CREMM). The course documented in the study was taught as a cross-disciplinary effort to incorporate career, business, technical, cultural, and theoretical information. It was found that a formalized mentoring program, coupled with a co-teaching experience involving a professor and a graduate student in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) can effectively enhance educational learning outcomes. The study exemplifies how educators in FACS may …
Reducing Youth Risk Behaviors Through Interactive Theater Intervention, Ryan J. Watson, Daniel A. Mcdonald, Ruth Carter, Joseph M. Russo
Reducing Youth Risk Behaviors Through Interactive Theater Intervention, Ryan J. Watson, Daniel A. Mcdonald, Ruth Carter, Joseph M. Russo
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The reduction of risk behaviors in secondary schools is a key concern for parents, teachers, and school administrators. School is one of the primary contexts of socialization for young people; thus, the investment in school-based programs to reduce risk behaviors is essential. In this study, we report on youth who participated in an intervention designed to improve decision-making skills based on positive youth development approaches. We examine changes in decision-making skills before and after involvement in the Teen Interactive Theater Education (TITE) program and retrospective self-assessment of change in knowledge, abilities, and beliefs as a result of participating in TITE …
Teaching As An Intervention: Evaluating The Aiai-Ftfd Teaching Model And 9 Skills Of Communication In An Extension Learning Environment, Victor W. Harris, Kyra C. Speegle, Alison Schmeer
Teaching As An Intervention: Evaluating The Aiai-Ftfd Teaching Model And 9 Skills Of Communication In An Extension Learning Environment, Victor W. Harris, Kyra C. Speegle, Alison Schmeer
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Extension educators are continually seeking ways to make instruction more effective and engaging. This study evaluated the Attention, Interact, Apply, and Invite – Fact, Think, Feel, Do (AIAI-FTFD) Start-to-Finish Teaching Model for human service educators in an ongoing Extension educational program to determine the effectiveness of this model in implementing the concept of “teaching as an intervention” in Extension educational programming. Specifically, the study assessed the cognitive, emotional, and intent to change behavioral learning outcomes generated by using the AIAI-FTFD teaching model while completing the 9 Important Communication Skills for Every Relationship (9 Skills) program. A self-reported quantitative evaluation design …
Maintaining Intergenerational Solidarity In Mexican Transnational Families, Catherine A. Solheim, Jaime Ballard, Patricia D. Olson
Maintaining Intergenerational Solidarity In Mexican Transnational Families, Catherine A. Solheim, Jaime Ballard, Patricia D. Olson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This study explored how Mexican transnational families maintain intergenerational relationships, using five of the dimensions of the intergenerational solidarity framework. Interview data from 13 adult migrant children who lived in the U.S. and their parents who lived in Mexico were analyzed. Structural solidarity was challenged by great distance between families. Families maintained associational solidarity by making contact frequently, though visiting was often restricted by lack of documentation. Functional solidarity was expressed through financial support to parents. This involved remittances sent to parents. However, it should be noted that it was often migrants’ siblings in Mexico who managed these remittances. Affectual …
Early-Career Residential Migration Of Agriculture And Human Environmental Sciences B.S. Graduates: Evidence From One Land-Grant University, Donald M. Johnson, Catherine W. Shoulders, Leslie D. Edgar
Early-Career Residential Migration Of Agriculture And Human Environmental Sciences B.S. Graduates: Evidence From One Land-Grant University, Donald M. Johnson, Catherine W. Shoulders, Leslie D. Edgar
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The zip codes of agriculture (n = 346) and human environmental sciences (n = 304) bachelor’s degree graduates were examined six to seven years after graduation to describe and compare pre-college and post-college residences (rural versus metropolitan) by major and overall. A majority of agriculture graduates were from rural areas (61.6%), and a majority of human environmental sciences graduates were from metropolitan areas (55.9%). Majorities of both agriculture (54.9%) and human environmental sciences (70.1%) graduates lived in metropolitan areas post-graduation, resulting in a net loss of 100 college-educated rural youth. Among rural graduates, there was no significant difference in the …
From Research To Practice: Increasing Ability Of Practitioners To Relate Family-Of-Origin Communicative Techniques To Current Marital Satisfaction, Claire Kimberly, Pamela Clark, Ronald Jay Werner-Wilson
From Research To Practice: Increasing Ability Of Practitioners To Relate Family-Of-Origin Communicative Techniques To Current Marital Satisfaction, Claire Kimberly, Pamela Clark, Ronald Jay Werner-Wilson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Research has shown a connection between family-of-origin communicative techniques and later marital satisfaction. However, little has been done to see how this information can be incorporated in family life education settings. The purpose of this study is to make a connection between research and practice by testing the validity of easy-to-use measurements informing this relationship. The results of a survey from 649 married individuals about the communicative practices within their family-of-origin and in their current marriage support the ability of practitioners to understand techniques utilized in marriage by interpreting those used in childhood. By associating the literature between family-of-origin communication …
Successfully Changing The Landscape Of Information Distribution: Extension Food Website Reaches People Locally And Globally, Alice Henneman, Lisa Franzen-Castle, Kayla Colgrove, Vishal Singh
Successfully Changing The Landscape Of Information Distribution: Extension Food Website Reaches People Locally And Globally, Alice Henneman, Lisa Franzen-Castle, Kayla Colgrove, Vishal Singh
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The goal of the Food website was to develop Internet-based content that was relevant and reached the general public and multiplier groups, such as educators, health professionals, and media outlets. The purpose of this paper was to examine whether a multi-modal approach to information delivery through increases in and changes to content, electronic mailing list creation, and social media posting impacted user access, traffic channels, and referrals from 2010 to 2014. When comparing 2010-2011 versus 2013-2014, there was a 150% increase in total pageviews, 197% increase in unique pageviews, and a 39% increase in average time spent on a page. …