Browsing by Author "Dworkin, Jodi"

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    College Freshmen’s Experiences of Emotional Support via Texting
    (2020-03) Keyzers, Angela; Holmgren, Hailey; LeBouef, Samantha; Dworkin, Jodi
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    College students, texting, and family: “The only way we can goof off and be [family]… because we don’t see each other often.”
    (2020-03) LeBouef, Samantha; Dworkin, Jodi; Hessel, Heather; Holmgren, Hailey; Keyzers, Angela
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    Coparenting in the Digital Era: Exploring Divorced Parents' Use of Technology
    (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2016) Dworkin, Jodi; McCann, Ellie; McGuire, Jenifer K.
    Purpose The current study was designed to examine how and why divorced parents use computers and the Internet for communication with their coparent and with their child(ren). Methodology/approach The current study utilized the uses and gratification perspective. A subsample of 178 divorced parents with at least one child aged 25 or younger from a larger research project participated. Parents were recruited to participate in a 15-minute online survey through email listservs with a nationwide and demographically diverse reach. Findings Analyses revealed that divorced parents are active users of technology, for communicating with their child(ren) as well as with the child(ren)’s other parent. In addition, parents were comfortable using the Internet and accessing online parenting information, citing few barriers to use.
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    Expanding the vision of Reimagine Minnesota: A collective education roadmap for action
    (Minneapolis Foundation, 2019-12) Alexander, Nicola; Dworkin, Jodi; Gibbons, Kim; Grier-Reed, Tabitha; Marshall, Stefanie; Maruyama, Geoff; Mason, Annie; Pekel, Katie; Rodriguez, Michael; Scharber, Cassandra; Sweitzer, Julie; Varma, Keisha
    We know Minnesota is among the worst in the nation for racial disparities in K-12 education. We also know we can’t grant our way out of this crisis. Expanding the Vision of Reimagine Minnesota: A Collective Education Roadmap for Action provides evidence-based solutions that have the potential to be transformational for our community.
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    Identifying patterns of parent-adolescent communication in person and using technology
    (2023) Park, Eunyoung; LeBouef, Samantha; Dworkin, Jodi
    We identified four latent classes of parent-adolescent communication in person and using ICTs. Class membership showed significant differences by gender, race, employment status, and age. Findings contribute to understanding communication processes, and how different communication modalities support different family communication needs.
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    The Role of Families in Supporting Social and Emotional Learning
    (University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development, 2017-02) Dworkin, Jodi; Serido, Joyce
    This peer-reviewed series of issue briefs is designed to help people understand, connect and champion social and emotional learning in a variety of settings and from a variety of perspectives.
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    U Connect Kentucky – Summary of Years 1 and 2, 2015-2016
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2016) Brar, Pooja; Dworkin, Jodi
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, andTennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Kentucky during the first two years of the grant, 2015-2016.
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    U Connect Kentucky – Year 3 Evaluation Report, Fall 2016-Spring 2017
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2017) LeBouef, Samantha; Dworkin, Jodi; Brar, Pooja; Yefanova, Diana
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, andTennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Kentucky during the third year of the grant, fall 2016-spring 2017.
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    U Connect Kentucky – Year 4 Evaluation Report (2017-2018)
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2018) Yefanova, Diana; Dworkin, Jodi; LeBeouf, Samantha
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, and Tennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Kentucky during the fourth year of the grant, fall 2017-spring 2018.
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    U Connect Minnesota – Summary of Years 1 and 2, 2015-2016
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2016) Brar, Pooja; Dworkin, Jodi
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, andTennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Minnesota during the first two years of the grant, 2015-2016.
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    U Connect Minnesota – Year 3 Evaluation Report, Fall 2016-Spring 2017
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2017) LeBouef, Samantha; Dworkin, Jodi; Brar, Pooja; Yefanova, Diana
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, andTennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Minnesota during the third of the grant, Fall 2016-Spring 2017.
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    U Connect Minnesota – Year 4 Evaluation Report (2017-2018)
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2018) Yefanova, Diana; Dworkin, Jodi; LeBeouf, Samantha
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, and Tennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Minnesota during the fourth of the grant, Fall 2017-Spring 2018.
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    U Connect Tennessee – Summary of Years 1 and 2, 2015-2016
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2016) Brar, Pooja; Dworkin, Jodi
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, andTennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Tennessee during the first two years of the grant, 2015-2016.
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    U Connect Tennessee – Year 3 Evaluation Report, Fall 2016-Spring 2017
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2017) LeBouef, Samantha; Dworkin, Jodi; Brar, Pooja; Yefanova, Diana
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, andTennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Tennessee during the third of the grant, Fall 2016-Spring 2017.
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    U Connect Tennessee – Year 4 Evaluation Report (2017-2018)
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2018) Yefanova, Diana; Dworkin, Jodi; LeBeouf, Samantha
    U Connect uses a three state model that addresses the critical concerns of middle school aged children in historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. It is a collaboration between three institutions: University of Minnesota, Kentucky State University, and Tennessee State University. U Connect is a comprehensive program based on the Check & Connect framework developed at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration with program enhancements from STEM education, nutrition education, and parent engagement. Primary outcomes from U Connect include: 1) Promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Creation of opportunities for youth, families, and community center staff to develop supportive relationships, 2) Demonstration and modeling of positive social norms, and 3) Creation of a safe place of inclusion that supports empowerment and skill building. Young people who participate will improve their pro-social behaviors at school, including attendance, personal behavior, academic performance, and engagement in school and within the after school program. Long term, this will provide youth with what they need to graduate high school, and graduate with sufficient skills for postsecondary education and/or employment. Also, parents will cultivate a home environment conductive for young people’s academic success. This is a summary report from the program's implementation in Tennessee during the fourth of the grant, Fall 2017-Spring 2018.
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    Youth-Led Research: Middle and High School Youth Narratives on the Impact of COVID-19
    (2024-03) Atugonza, Vianney; Dworkin, Jodi; Tzenis, Joanna; Horn, Stacey
    The COVID-19 pandemic impacted how schools operate; in 2020, most schools across the U.S. experienced closures and a transition to remote learning. Families were forced to transform their homes into classrooms while facing many challenges, including lack of space, poor internet, reduced income, and physical and mental health challenges. To better understand how young people experienced these changes, a youth participatory action research project was employed to allow young people to name, explore, and share their experiences during this time. Nine high school students were trained as researchers to conduct interviews with their peers. Interviews were conducted with 36 middle and high school students from one suburban school district in Minnesota. Data were coded into five themes: mental health, changes in priorities or goals, youth voice/youth engagement, family/home and school intersection, and disruptions. This study reveals young people’s narratives on the impact of COVID-19 on their family and school lives – both the challenges and opportunities it created. Findings also reveal how a youth-led research approach can be used to explore issues that surround and affect young people.