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Using Ripple Effects Maps To Identify Story Threads: A Framework To Link Private To Public Value, Jane E. Haskell, Barbara A. Baker, Melissa D. Olfert, Sarah E. Colby, Lisa D. Franzen-Castle, Kendra K. Kattlemann, Adrienne A. White
Using Ripple Effects Maps To Identify Story Threads: A Framework To Link Private To Public Value, Jane E. Haskell, Barbara A. Baker, Melissa D. Olfert, Sarah E. Colby, Lisa D. Franzen-Castle, Kendra K. Kattlemann, Adrienne A. White
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Extension professionals must demonstrate organizational value to garner public awareness and support. Measuring and communicating outcomes that have public value can be challenging. In this study, Ripple Effects Mapping incorporating the Community Capitals Framework was used to evaluate a childhood obesity prevention study, iCook 4-H, of youth-adult pairs in Maine. The objective was to describe the process of generating impact statements through story threads about program benefits to the participants and the potential benefits to nonparticipants, such as family members, friends, and other community members. Extension professionals can use storylines, or story threads, as a qualitative research technique to generate …
Illuminating The Process Of Youth Development: The Mediating Effect Of Thriving On Youth Development Program Outcomes, Mary E. Arnold, Ryan J. Gagnon
Illuminating The Process Of Youth Development: The Mediating Effect Of Thriving On Youth Development Program Outcomes, Mary E. Arnold, Ryan J. Gagnon
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This paper examines the relationship between the developmental contexts of youth programs and resultant developmental outcomes, and explores whether the developmental process of thriving mediates this relationship. Developmental context is proposed to consist of three elements: (1) youth sparks, (2) program quality, and (3) developmental relationships. Combined, these elements describe youth program context more precisely than in previous studies, allowing for a clearer understanding of effective program settings. Likewise, the process of youth thriving provides insight into the mechanism through which youth development occurs. Sufficient model fit, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the 4-H Thriving scale were determined through …
Are We Listening To Our Limited-Resource Audiences? Engaging Parents And Caregivers With Nutrition Messaging In Extension Programs, Karen L. Franck, Christopher T. Sneed
Are We Listening To Our Limited-Resource Audiences? Engaging Parents And Caregivers With Nutrition Messaging In Extension Programs, Karen L. Franck, Christopher T. Sneed
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Social marketing campaigns can be an effective method for reaching and engaging limited-resource participants in health messages related to nutrition and physical activity. The target audience should be engaged throughout the process of message identification and creation. This study included focus groups with limited-resource caregivers to help identify information sources utilized, nutrition messages most likely to resonate, and preferred communication channels. Nine focus groups with 108 limited-resource caregivers were conducted. Most participants were between the ages of 21 and 44, with a majority receiving SNAP benefits. All participants were female with over half identifying as white. Two researchers coded focus …
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles For Extension Employees: An Exploratory Study, Joseph L. Donaldson, Karen L. Franck
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles For Extension Employees: An Exploratory Study, Joseph L. Donaldson, Karen L. Franck
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Employee health is regarded as a strategic advantage with individual, organizational, and societal benefits. This study sought to describe the major health issues, motivations, barriers, and needs related to healthy lifestyles for Cooperative Extension employees. A total of 16 focus groups were conducted throughout Tennessee with 105 participants. Separate focus groups were conducted with seven groups of University of Tennessee Extension employees: administrative assistants, county agents, county directors, program assistants, departmental faculty, administrators, and professional staff. Findings indicate chronic stress as the dominant health issue. Respondents were motivated to stay healthy to be role models for good health, among other …
Flipping An Agricultural Teaching Methods Course At A Non-Land Grant University, Nathan W. Conner, Christopher T. Stripling, Stacy Tomas, Dennis Fennewald, Billye Foster
Flipping An Agricultural Teaching Methods Course At A Non-Land Grant University, Nathan W. Conner, Christopher T. Stripling, Stacy Tomas, Dennis Fennewald, Billye Foster
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The purpose of this study was to analyze undergraduate students’ perceptions of experiencing a flipped classroom in a teaching methods course at a Non-Land Grant Public Institution. The flipped classroom moves lectures and online videos outside of the classroom and uses class time for learning activities that promote problem-solving and discussion. Basic qualitative methods were used to provide flexibility, rich description, and the emergence of common patterns and themes. Participants reported the online lectures were beneficial and provided order and structure to the learning process. Personal responsibility emerged as a subtheme with mixed responses. Some participants felt it was the …
Exploring Nursery Growers’ Perceptions, Attitudes And Opinions About Water Usage To Inform Water Conservation Education, Pei-Wen Huang, Alexa J. Lamm, Laura A. Warner, Sarah A. White, Paul Fisher
Exploring Nursery Growers’ Perceptions, Attitudes And Opinions About Water Usage To Inform Water Conservation Education, Pei-Wen Huang, Alexa J. Lamm, Laura A. Warner, Sarah A. White, Paul Fisher
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Research has shown the nursery industry needs to seek alternative water sources and adopt water conservation strategies to reduce water use in order to stay viable. This study used a qualitative approach to explore nursery growers’ perceptions, attitudes, and opinions about water usage to inform the development of Extension programs that encourage adoption of water conservation strategies. Interviews were conducted with 24 nursery growers across the U.S. The findings indicated growers interact with water in various ways, including meeting plant water needs, facilitating chemical distribution, controlling product quality, and facilitating business operations. The participants felt protecting water was the right …
Millennials: Shifting Values And Influences For Civic Engagement, Marlene K. Rebori
Millennials: Shifting Values And Influences For Civic Engagement, Marlene K. Rebori
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Civic engagement is a complex field of study covering a spectrum of activities and is well-documented, especially among the millennial generation. Individuals of Generation Y, also referred to as millennials, are quickly approaching the point of becoming members of the largest living adult generation. Past research has indicated what motivates an individual to initiate civic engagement, but motivators that cause one to get involved civically often are not the same reasons that sustain civic engagement. However, getting on the pathway to civic engagement is a critical step to becoming an active and engaged citizen. To gain a better understanding of …
Adapting An Elementary School Nutrition Context Assessment For High School Settings And Students, Deborah H. John, Beret Halverson, Tia H. Ho
Adapting An Elementary School Nutrition Context Assessment For High School Settings And Students, Deborah H. John, Beret Halverson, Tia H. Ho
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The school nutrition context is comprised of supportive environmental features, programs, policies, and social relationships that shape students’ healthy dietary choices and patterns. When engaging students as change agents, advocates, and partners in making healthy nutrition choices easier, environmental assessment tools developed for adults may be too complex or inappropriately tailored for youth. Adolescents need practical, user-tailored tools that reliably measure the food and beverage environments they encounter in school to inform youth-led changes to the school nutrition context. To meet this need, an evidence-based school environmental assessment was adapted for use in high schools by students as evaluators. Cooperative …
Indicators Of Supportive Service Need Among Older Adults In Mississippi, Joshua J. Turner, Carolyn E. Adams-Price, Joe D. Wilmoth
Indicators Of Supportive Service Need Among Older Adults In Mississippi, Joshua J. Turner, Carolyn E. Adams-Price, Joe D. Wilmoth
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Providing quality services is one of the challenges associated with the continued increase in the nation’s older adult population. Effective use of needs assessment data can be useful in assessing service need. This study measures the level of perceived need for supportive services among older adults in Mississippi. Using statewide needs assessment data, this study applies the Behavioral Model to measure the perceived need for supportive services among survey participants aged 60 and older (N = 838). Results indicate that age, race, physical health, and subjective well-being were consistent predictors of perceived need for supportive services. Results suggest the importance …
Relax Alternatives To Anger: Examining The Experiences Of Latino Adults In An Anger Management Program, Katie L. Reck, Holly Tiret, Charlye Meuser, Georgina Perry, Verónica Quintino-Aranda
Relax Alternatives To Anger: Examining The Experiences Of Latino Adults In An Anger Management Program, Katie L. Reck, Holly Tiret, Charlye Meuser, Georgina Perry, Verónica Quintino-Aranda
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Anger Management Education (AME) is a growing genre of Family Life Education and Extension that shows promise in helping individuals manage the frequency and intensity of their anger. The majority of research using AME, however, has primarily examined outcomes from high-risk populations such as incarcerated populations, delinquent youth, and couples in relationship duress. This study examines the perceived benefits and experiences of 36 Latino adult participants in the RELAX: Alternatives to Anger family life education program. Five themes emerged using data from five focus group interviews depicting positive evaluative findings among participants, including (1) anger management strategies, (2) understanding anger, …
Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables, A Family-Based Program To Prevent Obesity Among Latino Early Adolescents: Pilot Test Findings, Youjie Zhang, Ghaffar A. Hurtado, Alejandro Peralta Reyes, Patricia Arellano Brazys, Laura Perdue, Silvia Alvarez De Davila, Rafael Florex, Javiera Monardez Popelka, Marla Reicks
Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables, A Family-Based Program To Prevent Obesity Among Latino Early Adolescents: Pilot Test Findings, Youjie Zhang, Ghaffar A. Hurtado, Alejandro Peralta Reyes, Patricia Arellano Brazys, Laura Perdue, Silvia Alvarez De Davila, Rafael Florex, Javiera Monardez Popelka, Marla Reicks
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Latino children have a disproportionately high prevalence of obesity. Parenting styles and food- and activity-related parenting practices influence children’s weight and weight-related behaviors. Fathers are underrepresented in existing healthy lifestyle intervention studies for families. The Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables program was designed with an emphasis on paternal involvement for preventing childhood obesity among early adolescents. It offers eight weekly sessions delivered by Extension educators at community sites, with major topics of parenting skill training, positive parent-adolescent relationships, and healthy lifestyles related to healthy eating, physical activity, and screen time. The current study described pilot testing of the program for feasibility …
Before You Tie The Knot: Mapping Pedagogy, Learning Outcomes, And Effect Size In Premarital Education, Victor W. Harris, C. Bradford Sewell, Jon Anderson, Kyra C. Speegle, Heidi Jones Harris
Before You Tie The Knot: Mapping Pedagogy, Learning Outcomes, And Effect Size In Premarital Education, Victor W. Harris, C. Bradford Sewell, Jon Anderson, Kyra C. Speegle, Heidi Jones Harris
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Human services educators are continually seeking ways to make instruction more effective and engaging. This study evaluated the AIAI-FTFD (Attention, Interact, Apply, Invite – Fact, Think, Feel, Do) Start-to-Finish Teaching Model for educators in an ongoing premarital educational program to determine the model’s effectiveness in implementing the concept of “teaching as an intervention” in human services educational programming. The AIAI-FTFD Model is designed to first, assist instructors to engage the audience’s attention, then introduce the information being taught with the purpose to facilitate interaction between the instructor and participants, next elicit application of the material to personal contexts, and finally, …
Rx For Health Referral Toolkit To Promote Extension Programs, Holly Tiret, Cheryl Eschbach, Cathy Newkirk
Rx For Health Referral Toolkit To Promote Extension Programs, Holly Tiret, Cheryl Eschbach, Cathy Newkirk
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The Cooperative Extension National Framework for Health and Wellness calls for the Cooperative Extension Service (CES) to partner with healthcare professionals to support their patients in preventing illness and promoting health through community education. Strategies to connect the healthcare system with coordinated referrals to community-based health programs can help patients improve health outcomes. The Rx for Health Referral Toolkit pilot project was developed as part of a strategy to align CES’s strengths with the medical community to promote quality healthcare experiences for patients. The toolkit educates healthcare providers about the many health programs offered by CES in Michigan. It helps …
Theoretical And Empirical Foundations Of Divorce Education: Connecting Program Theory And Curricular Content, Alisha M. Hardman, Emily H. Becher, Ellie Mccann, Sharon E. Powell, Jennifer Garbow, Neeraj Rajasekar, Mary S. Marczak
Theoretical And Empirical Foundations Of Divorce Education: Connecting Program Theory And Curricular Content, Alisha M. Hardman, Emily H. Becher, Ellie Mccann, Sharon E. Powell, Jennifer Garbow, Neeraj Rajasekar, Mary S. Marczak
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Many parent and family education programs lack a clearly articulated program theory that is solidly founded in the social science literature and used to guide rigorous evaluation. This article describes the program theory for Parents Forever, a divorce education program developed by the Minnesota Extension to serve divorcing parents. The Parents Forever program theory is theoretically based and empirically-informed. The program theory is based on three significant frameworks, which serve as the theoretical foundation for the program: human ecosystems, life course development, and family resilience. These theories are explored and discussed. Three primary change mechanisms relevant for divorcing families serve …
Full Issue, Volume 7, Number 3, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension
Full Issue, Volume 7, Number 3, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension
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Where Do We Go From Here?: Credible And Actionable Evidence In Extension, Scott R. Cummings, Benjamin Silliman
Where Do We Go From Here?: Credible And Actionable Evidence In Extension, Scott R. Cummings, Benjamin Silliman
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The evolution of evaluation in the Cooperative Extension System (Extension) has gone through many changes over the years, from focusing on participation, to the measurement of outcomes, and then impacts. Now, the new evolution in Extension is the use of credible and actionable evidence. This special edition of the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension (JHSE) explored the theme, “What is credible and actionable evidence in Extension programs?” The authors of the articles in this issue wrote about the important concepts ahead of us as we begin on the road to more credible and actionable evidence. This article provides some …
Thank You To Reviewers For This Special Edition, Benjamin Silliman, Scott R. Cummings
Thank You To Reviewers For This Special Edition, Benjamin Silliman, Scott R. Cummings
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
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Full Issue, Volume 7, Number2, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension
Full Issue, Volume 7, Number2, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
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Credible And Actionable Evidence In Extension Practice: Framing Issues, Contexts, And Principles, Benjamin Silliman, Scott R. Cummings
Credible And Actionable Evidence In Extension Practice: Framing Issues, Contexts, And Principles, Benjamin Silliman, Scott R. Cummings
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Organizations that translate emerging science and provide community outreach, such as the Cooperative Extension Service and similar outreach engagement programs at universities, face ongoing challenges in establishing the credibility of program content and results as the pace of discovery of new knowledge, demand for effective applications, and diversity of audiences and other stakeholders continues to expand. This special edition of the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension (JHSE) explores the theme, “What is credible and actionable evidence in Extension programs?” Like a good evaluation, we begin this introductory article by framing the question, including academic, policy, and practical contexts; definitions …
Whose Extension Counts? A Plurality Of Extensions And Their Implications For Credible Evidence Debates, Thomas Archibald
Whose Extension Counts? A Plurality Of Extensions And Their Implications For Credible Evidence Debates, Thomas Archibald
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
The debate over what counts as credible evidence often occurs on a methodological level (i.e., about what technical applications of systematic inquiry provide believable, justifiable claims about a program). Less often, it occurs on an epistemological level (i.e., about what ways of knowing are appropriate for making claims about a program). Even less often, the debate touches on ontological concerns (i.e., about what conceptualizations of reality, in general or in relation to a specific program, are in play when we wish to make claims about that program). For example, whether we understand Extension to be a vehicle for the dissemination …
Credible And Actionable Evidence Across Extension Program Areas: A Case Example, Mary S. Marczak, Emily H. Becher, Patricia Olson
Credible And Actionable Evidence Across Extension Program Areas: A Case Example, Mary S. Marczak, Emily H. Becher, Patricia Olson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
What is credible and actionable evidence can vary by program discipline in the Cooperative Extension Service. Through a series of interviews with program leadership from Agriculture, Natural Resources, Youth Development, Family Development, and Community Vitality, a case study of one state’s Extension system is described. While programs certainly vary in epistemological, ontological, and methodological underpinnings, each collects and delivers credible and actionable evidence in ways unique to their stakeholder audience. Diverse Extension programs do share a common mission and a common delivery mechanism (i.e., each works to promote knowledge gain, skill development, and behavior change in people). Therefore, the future …
Situational Complexity And The Perception Of Credible Evidence, Scott Chazdon, Samantha Grant
Situational Complexity And The Perception Of Credible Evidence, Scott Chazdon, Samantha Grant
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Situational complexity is the distinction between simple, technically complicated, socially complicated, and complex situations. Programs that operate in simple situations are usually able to follow a prescribed course of action, or recipe, while programs operating in more complicated or complex situations must be flexible and responsive. In this article, the authors present findings from an exploratory, multiple-case study of the credibility of evidence in four distinct program situations ranging from simple to complex. Key informant interviews were conducted with 16 key informants, both internal and external to Extension. The findings were generally that the more complex the situation, the more …
Quantitative Or Qualitative: Selecting The Right Methodological Approach For Credible Evidence, Kenneth R. Jones, Eugenia P. Gwynn, Allison Teeter
Quantitative Or Qualitative: Selecting The Right Methodological Approach For Credible Evidence, Kenneth R. Jones, Eugenia P. Gwynn, Allison Teeter
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This article provides insight into how an adequate approach to selecting methods can establish credible and actionable evidence. The authors offer strategies to effectively support Extension professionals, including program developers and evaluators, in being more deliberate when selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods. In addition, several examples of commonly used measures are described to help in determining their applicability for evaluating Extension programs. Benefits and challenges of select methods are discussed as well as pitfalls to avoid that can derail the evaluative process. Lastly, a few cases are shared to present how Extension is aiming to establish credible evidence through …
Measurement And Credible Evidence In Extension Evaluations, Marc T. Braverman
Measurement And Credible Evidence In Extension Evaluations, Marc T. Braverman
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This article examines the concept of credible evidence in Extension evaluations with specific attention to the measures and measurement strategies used to collect and create data. Credibility depends on multiple factors, including data quality and methodological rigor, characteristics of the stakeholder audience, stakeholder beliefs about the information source, and the evaluation context. Measurement planning involves a process of making thoughtful decisions about choosing study variables, measurement strategies, and specific measures that adequately reflect the content and goals of the program being evaluated. The use of specific measures may also entail implicit assumptions, e.g., that the respondent is being truthful and …
Credible And Actionable Evidence Across Stakeholder Levels Of The Cooperative Extension System, Nick T. Place, Richard M. Klemme, M. Ray Mckinnie, Carrie Baker, Jean Parella, Scott R. Cummings
Credible And Actionable Evidence Across Stakeholder Levels Of The Cooperative Extension System, Nick T. Place, Richard M. Klemme, M. Ray Mckinnie, Carrie Baker, Jean Parella, Scott R. Cummings
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This article provides a look at the various levels within the Cooperative Extension System and the use of evidence within these levels. The authors examine the factors associated with credible evidence and the various levels. The impact of factors such as politics, science, stakeholder support, and expectations are discussed. The various levels within Extension are summarized in relation to evidence that is routinely requested or required for each. Lastly, the authors use information directly from Extension directors to provide a framework for the discussion.
Communicating With Data: Telling The Extension Story In Credible And Actionable Ways, Diane D. Craig, Ruth H. Borger
Communicating With Data: Telling The Extension Story In Credible And Actionable Ways, Diane D. Craig, Ruth H. Borger
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Effective communication requires a good message delivered through an effective channel and received by a receptive individual. When that communication is successful, the result is enhanced credibility and trust between the sender and the receiver. Telling the Extension story effectively requires both relevant, credible data to compose a clear message and appropriate communication channels to deliver the message to various audiences. This article describes the approach taken by Florida Extension to gather better statewide data to improve communication about the impact of its Extension work, primarily through the use of infographics. With credible data, and working together, Extension data analysts …
Editors’ Introduction To This Special Issue, Rich Poling, Donna J. Peterson
Editors’ Introduction To This Special Issue, Rich Poling, Donna J. Peterson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
This issue of the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension focuses on both of these questions and provides readers with in-depth exposure to the meaning of credible and actionable evidence of program effectiveness and quality and how it can be addressed within an organization. The ten articles in this issue cover the basics of what credible and actionable evidence is; how such evidence can be identified, measured, and collected; how credible and actionable evidence can differ depending on different levels of an organization and the stakeholders wanting the evidence; how organizations can build capacity to collect credible and actionable evidence; …
How Evaluation Capacity Building Grows Credible And Actionable Evidence For Cooperative Extension Programs, Chelsea Hetherington, Cheryl Eschbach, Courtney Cuthbertson
How Evaluation Capacity Building Grows Credible And Actionable Evidence For Cooperative Extension Programs, Chelsea Hetherington, Cheryl Eschbach, Courtney Cuthbertson
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Evaluation capacity building (ECB) is an essential element for generating credible and actionable evidence on Extension programs. This paper offers a discussion of ECB efforts in Cooperative Extension and how such efforts enable Extension professionals to collect and use credible and actionable evidence on the quality and impacts of programs. Sufficient investments in ECB, both at the individual and organizational levels, can better equip Extension to advocate for and make changes to programs, advance as a learning organization, and have a more powerful impact on communities. Furthermore, as Extension program stakeholders often have varying perspectives on the credibility of evidence, …
Berry Good Programming: An Examination Of Consumers’ Purchasing Intent Of Florida Strawberries In Out-Of-State Markets, Taylor K. Ruth, Joy N. Rumble
Berry Good Programming: An Examination Of Consumers’ Purchasing Intent Of Florida Strawberries In Out-Of-State Markets, Taylor K. Ruth, Joy N. Rumble
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Florida strawberry producers have faced increased competition and difficulties marketing their products over recent years. The purpose of this study was to explore eastern United States consumers’ purchasing intent of Florida strawberries to develop communication and marketing strategies for Florida strawberries in a competitive market. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) guided the research, and focus groups were conducted in North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York. Participants had positive attitudes toward purchasing Florida strawberries, and past experiences and interactions with others influenced their purchasing intent, but their perceptions of behavioral control were low. Participants with neutral attitudes and …
Full Issue, Volume 7, Number 1, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension
Full Issue, Volume 7, Number 1, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
No abstract provided.