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JYM Research Review Index
Spring 2009

Coll, K., Juhnke, G., Thobro, P., Haas, R., & Robinson, M. (2008, October).  Family disengagement of youth offenders: Implications for counselors.  The Family Journal, 16(4), 359-363.  (Reviewed by Jacob Peterson, Centennial, CO)

Feenstra, J. S., & Brouwer, A. M.  (2008, Summer).  Christian vocation: Defining relations with identity status, college adjustment, and spirituality.  Journal of Psychology & Theology, 36(2), 83-93.   (Reviewed by Alexander Johnson, Denver, CO)

Young, R. A. et al.  (2008, July).  Transition to adulthood as a parent-youth project: Governance transfer, career promotion, and relational processes.  Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55(3), 297-307.  (Reviewed by Ben Shafer, Colorado Springs, CO)

 

Fall 2009

Jeynes, William H. (2009).  The relationship between biblical literacy, academic achievement, and school behavior among Christian- and public-school students.  Journal of Research on Christian Education. (18), 36-55.  (Reviewed by Alexander Johnson, Pathways Church, Denver, CO)

McNess, A. (2007, December). The social consequences of 'how the sibling died' for bereaved young adults. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 12-20.  (Reviewed by Matthew Murphy, Denver, CO)

Puffer, K. A., Pence, K. G., Graverson, T. M., Wolfe, M. Pate, E., & Clegg, S. (2008, Winter). Religious doubt and identity formation: Salient predictors of adolescent religious doubt. Journal of Psychology & Theology, 36(4), 270-284.  (Reviewed by Brenda Snailum, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)

Sneed, J. H. (2008). Cohort building through experiential learning.  Journal of Experiential Education.  31(2), 209-224.  (Reviewed by Bradley J. Widstrom, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)

Williams, A. I. & Merten, M. J. (2009, January). Adolescents' online social networking following the death of a peer.  Journal of Adolescent Research.  24(1), 67-90.  (Reviewed by Bradley J. Widstrom, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)
 
 
Spring 2010

 Laufer, Avital, Raz-Hamama, Yaira, Levine, Stephen Z., Solomon, Zahava (2009). Posttraumatic growth in adolescence: The role of religiosity, distress, and forgiveness. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 28(7), 862-880.  (Reviewed by Wes Moore, Fort Collins, CO)

Pew Hispanic Center. (2009, December). Between two worlds: How young Latinos come of age in America. Washington, D.C. (Reviewed by Sandra L. Widstrom, Highlands Ranch, CO)

Rodd, H. & Stewart, H. (2009, December).  The glue that holds our work together: The role and nature of relationships in youth work.  Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 4-10. (Reviewed by Joel Newton, Littleton, CO)

 Sabina, Chiara Ph.D., Wolak, Janis J.D., and Finkelor, David Ph.D. (2008, Dec.). The nature and dynamics of Internet pornography exposure for youth. CyberPsychology & Behavior.  11(6), 691-693.  (Reviewed by Kevin Scheible, Centennial, CO)

Snell, P. (2009). What difference does youth group make? A longitudinal analysis of religious youth participation outcomes. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. 48(3), 572-587. (Reviewed by Steve Huerd, Campus Crusade for Christ, Minneapolis, MN)

Willoughby, B. J. & Carroll, J. S. (2009). The impact of living in co-ed resident halls on risk-taking among college students.  Journal of American College Health.  58(3), 241-246. (Reviewed by Bradley J. Widstrom, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)

 

Fall 2010

Heaven, P., Ciarrochi, J., & Leeson, P. (2010). Parental styles and religious values among teenagers: A 3-year prospective analysis. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 17(1), 93-99. (Reviewed by Brenda Snailum, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)

Mikami, A. Y., Szwedo, D. E., Allen, J. P., Evans, M. A., & Hare, A. L. (2010) Adolescent Peer Relationships and Behavior Problems Predict Young Adults’ Communication on Social Networking Websites. Developmental Psychology 46(1), 46-56 (Reviewed by Laura Widstrom, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI)

 

Spring 2011
 
Tempelhof, M. W., Garman, K. S., Langman, M. K., & Adams, M. B. (2009). Leveraging learning style, iPod vs. realtime attendance at a series of medicine residents conferences: A randomized controlled trial. Informatics in Primary Care, 17, 87-94. (Reviewed by Bradley J. Widstrom, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)
 
Trinitapoli, J. & Vaisey, S. (2009, September). The transformative role of religious experience: The case of short-term missions. Social Forces, 88(1), 121-148. (Reviewed by Bradley J. Widstrom, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)

Whiting, G. (2009). Gifted Black males: Understanding and decreasing barriers to achievement and identity. Roeper Review, 31: 224-233.  (Reviewed by Sandra L. Widstrom, Highlands Ranch, CO)

 

Fall 2011
 
Fawcett, B. G. & Francis, L. (2009, November). The Relationship between baptismal status and spiritual practices among committed Baptist youth. Journal of Youth and Theology, 8(2), 10-21. (Reviewed by Jeremiah Porter, Centennial, CO)
 
Kaster, J. (2011, January/February). Evaluating adolescent catechesis. Journal of Religious Education, 106(1), 63-81. (Reviewed by Laura Widstrom, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI)

 

Spring 2012
 
Downs, A. & Ashton, J. (2011, September). Vigorous physical activity, sports participation, and athletic identity: Implications for mental and physical health in college students. Journal of Sport Behavior, 34(3), 228-250. (Reviewed by Isaac Portz, Littleton, CO)
 
Patino, A. Kaltcheva, V. D. & Smith, M. F. (2001, March). The appeal of reality television for teen and pre-teen audiences. Journal of Advertising Research, 15(1), 288-297. (Reviewed by Steven Dodrill, Littleton, CO)
 
 
Fall 2012
 
Cervantes, R. C. & Cordova, D. (2011). Life experiences of Hispanic adolescents: Developmental and language consideration in acculturation stress. Journal of Community Psychology, 39(3), 336-352. (Reviewed by Sandra L. Widstrom, Highlands Ranch, CO)

Desrosiers, A., Kelley, B., & Miller, L. (2011). Parent and peer relationships and relational spirituality in adolescents and young adults. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 3(1), 39-54. (Reviewed by Brenda Snailum, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)

Williams, P. & Edwards, J. (December 2011). Nowhere to go and nothing to do: How public libraries mitigate the impact of parental work and urban planning on young people.  Aplis, 24(4),142-152. (Reviewed by Bradley J. Widstrom, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO)

 
 
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