Vol. 3 No. 3 (2008)

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  6-Jan

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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

  22-Jul

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• A Descriptive View of the 4-H Club Experience Through the Lens of 4-H Youth

  Lisa A. Guion, Blanca E. Rivera

  23-37

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• Applying Marketing Concepts to Non-Profit/Educational Organizations: The Youth Professional’s Responsibilities in Program Marketing & Promotion

  Keith G. Diem

  38-48

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• Promoting Supportive Relationships in Youth Programs: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

  Mat D. Duerden, Ann Gillard

  49-64

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• Why Play Sports? How Organized Sports Participation Can Contribute to the Healthy Development of Adolescent Hispanic Girls

  Megan A. Horst

  65-82

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• 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

  83-98

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• Perceived Effectiveness of Youth-Adult Partnerships on Enhancing Life Skill Development through 4-H

  Jeff Sallee, Charles Cox

  99-112

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• 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

  113-129

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• Attrition in Adolescent After-School Programs: Addressing the Concern via Interviews with Program Dropouts

  Lynda Okeke

  130-143

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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

  144-153

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• Cross-Cultural Understanding Through Youth Sports: Bridging the Tolerance Gap Through Youth Development

  Craig M. Ross, Lynn M. Jamieson, Donald W. Mitchell

  154-163

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• West Virginia’s Response to the Rotten Truth about Oral Health

  Brent Clark, Elaine Bowen, Chad Higgins, Zona Hutson, Gina Sharps, Tracy Waugh

  164-170

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Research & Evaluation Studies

• Informed Decision-Making in Exploratory Factor Analysis

  Melissa Cater, Krisanna Machtmes

  170-177

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• Computer Gaming and Student Achievement: Investigating Middle School Students’ Behaviors

  Vincent Ibanez, John R. Slate, Cheryl Kelsey

  177-184

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• Do Higher Levels of 4-H Leadership Affect Emotional Intelligence?

  Kalico Karr Leech, Chris T. Boleman, Cindy Akers, Barry L. Boyd

  185-199

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• 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

  200-209

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Resource Reviews

• “Team Building: Proven Strategies for Improving Team Performance, 4th Edition”

  Greg Homan, Jason Hedrick

  209-212

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• Change It Up! What Girls Say About Redefining Leadership

  Patricia A. Dawson

  213-215

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