Vol 3, No 3 (2008)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
 
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6-Jan

Feature Articles

Out-of-School Time Activity Participation, School Engagement and Positive Youth Development: Findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development
Yibing Li, Neda Bebiroglu, Erin Phelps, Richard M. Lerner, Jacqueline V. Lerner
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22-Jul
A Descriptive View of the 4-H Club Experience Through the Lens of 4-H Youth
Lisa A. Guion, Blanca E. Rivera
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23-37
Applying Marketing Concepts to Non-Profit/Educational Organizations: The Youth Professional’s Responsibilities in Program Marketing & Promotion
Keith G. Diem
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38-48
Promoting Supportive Relationships in Youth Programs: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective
Mat D. Duerden, Ann Gillard
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49-64
Why Play Sports? How Organized Sports Participation Can Contribute to the Healthy Development of Adolescent Hispanic Girls
Megan A. Horst
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65-82
Examining the Potential Unintended Effects of a Healthful Living Curriculum Upon Children’s Weight-Related Beliefs, Body Satisfaction, and Body Build Stereotypes
Jennifer Paff Ogle, Jan Carroll, Brian Butki, Mary Lynn Damhorst, Susan Baker
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83-98
Perceived Effectiveness of Youth-Adult Partnerships on Enhancing Life Skill Development through 4-H
Jeff Sallee, Charles Cox
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99-112
A Qualitative Examination of Youth Voice in the Decision-Making Process within the 4-H Youth Development Program: Promoting Promising Practices in Overcoming Barriers
Janet Fox, Todd Tarifa, Krisanna Machtmes
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113-129
Attrition in Adolescent After-School Programs: Addressing the Concern via Interviews with Program Dropouts
Lynda Okeke
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130-143

Program & Practice Articles

Catch ‘Em Being Good:” An Extension Service and State School System Team Up to Promote Positive Outcomes for Youth
Kerri Wade, Allison Nichols
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144-153
Cross-Cultural Understanding Through Youth Sports: Bridging the Tolerance Gap Through Youth Development
Craig M. Ross, Lynn M. Jamieson, Donald W. Mitchell
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154-163
West Virginia’s Response to the Rotten Truth about Oral Health
Brent Clark, Elaine Bowen, Chad Higgins, Zona Hutson, Gina Sharps, Tracy Waugh
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164-170

Research & Evaluation Studies

Informed Decision-Making in Exploratory Factor Analysis
Melissa Cater, Krisanna Machtmes
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170-177
Computer Gaming and Student Achievement: Investigating Middle School Students’ Behaviors
Vincent Ibanez, John R. Slate, Cheryl Kelsey
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177-184
Do Higher Levels of 4-H Leadership Affect Emotional Intelligence?
Kalico Karr Leech, Chris T. Boleman, Cindy Akers, Barry L. Boyd
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185-199
Healthy Kids, Healthy Families: A Collaborative Program to Address Childhood Overweight
Kathleen B. Jager, Amy M. Saxe, Amy K. Smith, Marsha T. Carolan, Lorraine Weatherspoon
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200-209

Resource Reviews

“Team Building: Proven Strategies for Improving Team Performance, 4th Edition”
Greg Homan, Jason Hedrick
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209-212
Change It Up! What Girls Say About Redefining Leadership
Patricia A. Dawson
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213-215