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The research team within the Center for Research and Outreach has a multi-dimensional approach that includes conducting empirical studies, program evaluations, analysis of secondary data, and the use of empirical research to identify and address key issues impacting children, youth, and families. Through this process, we review academic literature, translate research into practice, develop materials to help non-academics be critical consumers of scientific research, and promote the use of evidenced-based information in decision making.

The Effects of Universal Pre-K on Cognitive Development

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Abstract

In this study of Oklahoma's universal pre-K program, the authors relied on a strict birthday eligibility criterion to compare "young" kindergarten children who just completed pre-K to "old" pre-K children ju

Publication year
2005
Authors
Gormley, W. T., Jr. Gayer, T. Phillips, D. Dawson, B.

Positive and Negative Consequences of a Military Deployment

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Abstract

This study determined the perception by 951 U. S. Army soldiers of positive and negative consequences of a peacekeeping deployment to Bosnia.

Publication year
2005
Authors
Newby, J. H. McCarroll, J. E. Ursano, R. J. Fan, Z. Shigemura, J. Tucker-Harris, Y.

Military Families and Children During Operation Iraqi Freedom

Type
Abstract

The general public has become increasingly interested in the health and wellbeing of the children and families of military service members as the war in Iraq continues.

Publication year
2005
Authors
Cozza, S. J. Chun, R. S. Polo, J. A.

Risk Factors for Partner Violence Among a National Sample of Combat Veterans

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Abstract

In this study, the authors identified potential risk factors for partner violence perpetration among a subsample (n=109) of men who participated in a national study of Vietnam veterans.

Publication year
2005
Authors
Taft, C. T. Pless, A. P. Stalans, L. J. Koenen, K. C. King, L. A. King, D. W.

The Effectiveness of Early Head Start for 3-year-old Children and Their Parents: Lessons for Policy and Programs

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Abstract

Early Head Start, a federal program begun in 1995 for low-income pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers, was evaluated through a randomized trial of 3,001 families in 17 programs.

Publication year
2005
Authors
Love, J. M. Kisker, E. E. Ross, C. Raikes, H. Constantine, J. Boller, K. Brooks-Gunn, J. Chazan-Cohen, R. Tarullo, L. B. Brady-Smith, C. Fuligni, A. S. Schochet, P. Z. Paulsell, D. Vogel, C.

Dissemination and Evaluation of Marriage Education in the Army

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Abstract

The effectiveness of marriage education was evaluated in two separate samples of primarily married couples in which at least one member of the couple was on active duty in the U.S. Army. The intervention was delivered by Army chaplains.

Publication year
2005
Authors
Stanley, S. M. Allen, E. S. Markman, H. J. Saiz, C. C. Bloomstrom, G. Thomas, R. Schumm, W. R. Bailey, A. E.

The Role of Parenting Styles in Children's Problem Behavior

Type
PRTW

196 Finnish children and their parents were assessed six times during their kindergarten and first two years of primary school in order to determine whether parenting styles predicted children’s problem behaviors during the transition from kindergarten to primary school.

Publication year
2005
Authors
Aunola, K. Nurmi, J.

Positive and Negative Consequences of a Military Deployment

Type
PRTW
951 Active Duty U.S. Army Soldiers completed surveys in which they described positive and negative consequences of their deployment to Bosnia.
Publication year
2005
Authors
Newby, J. H. McCarroll, J. E. Ursano, R. J. Fan, Z. Shigemura, J. Tucker-Harris, Y.