@article{robledo_edwards_bocarro_behnke_casper_2022, title={Examination of Ecological Systems Contexts Within a Latino-Based Community Sport Youth Development Initiative}, volume={4}, ISSN={2624-9367}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.869589}, DOI={10.3389/fspor.2022.869589}, abstractNote={Youth Development Programs (YDPs) can serve as effective mechanisms to alleviate social and psychological adversities while enhancing and developing resilience among youth. Recently, more YDPs have incorporated sport within Sport for Development (SFD) models to achieve these goals. Due to the growing Latino population in the US and the wide achievement gap between Latinos and other demographic populations, there is a need to explore programs that may support individual development as well as long-term change with regard to social inequality. There is also a need to better understand the ecological contexts within SFD programs and how these contexts may support underserved youth. Specifically, using an ecological systems perspective, this study seeks to explore the implementation of a sport program by a YDP in order to examine the ecological processes that may support or inhibit the efficacy of sport programs working with underserved youth. Juntos is a YDP that primarily serves Latinx youth and families by assisting youth with graduating high school and pursuing higher education opportunities. Juntos incorporates two annual soccer tournaments (i.e., Kicking it with Juntos and Copa Unidos). A qualitative case study approach was implemented in two counties in North Carolina. Interviews were conducted with tournament participants, county coordinators and planning committee members. Findings found three key themes related to three ecological levels 1. At the Microsystem level, sport was implemented to engage youth and connect to non-sport program outcomes, but divergent perceptions of goals among stakeholders potentially inhibited intentional implementation. At the Mesosystem level, sport provided a mechanism to engage in collaborative relationships and encouraged parental participation. At the Macrosystem level, sport celebrated Latino culture and attempted to address social barriers facing Latinx youth, but some aspects of culture may have created barriers to access for girls. Findings suggested that while the programs emphasized mesosystem engagement, more integration across exosystem and macrosystem levels may be needed for sustainable outcomes.}, journal={Frontiers in Sports and Active Living}, publisher={Frontiers Media SA}, author={Robledo, Mayra V. and Edwards, Michael B. and Bocarro, Jason N. and Behnke, Andrew O. and Casper, Jonathan M.}, year={2022}, month={Jun} }
 @article{behnke_bodenhamer_mcdonald_robledo_2019, title={The Impact of the Juntos Program: A Qualitative Evaluation}, volume={41}, ISSN={["1552-6364"]}, DOI={10.1177/0739986318820486}, abstractNote={ The Juntos Program empowers Latina/o students and their families to gain the knowledge and resources necessary for academic success in high school and college. This is made possible via four interlinking components: Family Engagement; 4-H Clubs; Success Coaching and Mentoring; and a Juntos Summer Academy. Nineteen focus groups with participants in the Juntos Program (61 parent and 24 youth) revealed improvement in five core areas: aspirations, interpersonal communication, leadership skills, technical skills, and family engagement. Seven ripple maps were created by groups of participating parents demonstrating that parents understand the various components of the program and the ways it helps their youth. Various programmatic and research-related implications emerged that can be used to impact work with Latina/o parents and youth. }, number={1}, journal={HISPANIC JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES}, author={Behnke, Andrew O. and Bodenhamer, Aysha and McDonald, Taylor and Robledo, Mayra}, year={2019}, month={Feb}, pages={63–84} }
 @article{allen_baker_behnke_2018, title={Parental perceptions of coaching}, volume={16}, number={1}, journal={International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring}, author={Allen, K. and Baker, T. and Behnke, A.}, year={2018}, pages={66–79} }
 @article{henry_bamaca-colbert_liu_plunkett_kern_behnke_washburn_2018, title={Parenting Behaviors, Neighborhood Quality, and Substance Use in 9th and 10th Grade Latino Males}, volume={27}, ISSN={["1573-2843"]}, DOI={10.1007/s10826-018-1224-z}, number={12}, journal={JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES}, author={Henry, Carolyn S. and Bamaca-Colbert, Mayra Y. and Liu, Chao and Plunkett, Scott W. and Kern, Bobby L. and Behnke, Andrew O. and Washburn, Isaac J.}, year={2018}, month={Dec}, pages={4103–4115} }
 @article{alexander_cox_behnke_larzelere_2017, title={Is All Parental "Noninvolvement" Equal? Barriers to Involvement and Their Relationship to Latino Academic Achievement}, volume={39}, ISSN={["1552-6364"]}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739986317700837}, DOI={10.1177/0739986317700837}, abstractNote={ High parental involvement has consistently been shown to enhance academic achievement among Latino youth. Still, some youth continue to thrive academically despite low parental involvement. The Theory of Rationality suggests that the impact of even potentially negative behaviors depends on how the behavior is interpreted. To test the application of this theory to parental “noninvolvement” among Latinos, we assessed how adolescent rationales about their parents’ noninvolvement in their schooling affected grade point average (GPA). Results showed that parental lack of transportation and feeling unwelcomed at school as reasons for noninvolvement were significantly and negatively related to GPA, and conflict with work schedule was significantly and positively related to GPA. Other reasons for noninvolvement were not significantly associated with GPA. Findings indicate that the meaning adolescents attribute to parental behavior may be a stronger predictor of academic achievement than the amount of involvement alone. }, number={2}, journal={HISPANIC JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES}, publisher={SAGE Publications}, author={Alexander, Jamie D. and Cox, Ronald B., Jr. and Behnke, Andrew and Larzelere, Robert E.}, year={2017}, month={May}, pages={169–179} }
 @article{alexander_cox_behnke_larzelere_2017, title={Is all parental non-involvement equal? Barriers to parental involvement and their relationship to Latino academic achievement}, volume={39}, number={2}, journal={The Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences}, author={Alexander, J. and Cox, R. and Behnke, A.O. and Larzelere, R.}, year={2017}, pages={323–335} }
 @article{rea_behnke_huff_allen_2015, title={The Role of Online Communication in the Lives of Military Spouses}, volume={37}, ISSN={0892-2764 1573-3335}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/S10591-015-9346-6}, DOI={10.1007/S10591-015-9346-6}, number={3}, journal={Contemporary Family Therapy}, publisher={Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, author={Rea, Jennifer and Behnke, Andrew and Huff, Nichole and Allen, Kimberly}, year={2015}, month={Jun}, pages={329–339} }
 @article{hancock_ames_behnke_2014, title={Protecting Rural Church-Going Immigrant Women from Family Violence}, volume={29}, ISSN={["1573-2851"]}, DOI={10.1007/s10896-014-9581-x}, number={3}, journal={JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE}, author={Hancock, Tina U. and Ames, Natalie and Behnke, Andrew O.}, year={2014}, month={Apr}, pages={323–332} }
 @article{carroll_orthner_behnke_smith_day_raburn_2013, title={Integrating Life Skills into Relationship andMarriage Education: The Essential Life Skillsfor Military Families Program}, volume={62}, ISSN={["0197-6664"]}, DOI={10.1111/fare.12027}, abstractNote={Military personnel and families experience significant challenges and need skills that will prepare them for extended periods of separation and other military demands. Relationship and marriage education programs are often helpful. However, there is a need for life skills programs that also teach military members to manage finances and legal matters, garner social support, and access community resources that are not often accessible to personnel and families in the National Guard and Military Reserves. Essential Life Skills for Military Families was developed to integrate relationship and life skills into a short‐term course that has been offered to National Guard and Military Reserve members and families. This article describes the theoretical basis for the program, the program evaluation, and qualitative findings from participants, and identifies strategies for overcoming challenges to offering this kind of relationship skills program.}, number={4}, journal={FAMILY RELATIONS}, author={Carroll, Elizabeth B. and Orthner, Dennis K. and Behnke, Andrew and Smith, Catherine M. and Day, Steven and Raburn, Michael}, year={2013}, month={Oct}, pages={559–570} }
 @article{herndon_behnke_navarro_brown_storm_2013, title={Needs and Perceptions of Cooperative Extension Educators Serving Latino Populations in the South}, volume={51}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Extension (Online)}, author={Herndon, M.C. and Behnke, A.O. and Navarro, M. and Brown, J. and Storm, J.F.}, year={2013} }
 @article{behnke_ames_hancock_2012, title={What Would They Do? Latino Church Leaders and Domestic Violence}, volume={27}, ISSN={["1552-6518"]}, DOI={10.1177/0886260511425246}, abstractNote={ Understanding what Latino church leaders believe about domestic violence, and what they do when they confront it, is a key step in developing programs to help them engage in domestic violence prevention and intervention activities in their congregations. This article presents the findings from an exploratory study of 28 Latino church leaders. The study surveyed respondents’ beliefs about domestic violence and asked for their reactions to three domestic violence vignettes they might encounter. We found that study participants were willing to respond to cases of domestic violence in what we would define as constructive ways. However, some responses suggested potentially unsafe and ill-advised reactions to the vignettes. We discuss our study’s implications for practice and suggest future directions for additional research. }, number={7}, journal={JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE}, author={Behnke, Andrew O. and Ames, Natalie and Hancock, Tina U.}, year={2012}, month={May}, pages={1259–1275} }
 @article{behnke_kelly_2011, title={A new breed of Latino parent involvement programs: Involving whole families}, volume={49}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Extension}, author={Behnke, A.O. and Kelly, C.}, year={2011} }
 @article{goodsell_bates_behnke_2011, title={Fatherhood stories: Grandparents, grandchildren, and gender differences}, volume={28}, ISSN={["0265-4075"]}, DOI={10.1177/0265407510386447}, abstractNote={ The meanings of fatherhood conveyed in grandparent stories told by adult grandchildren vary both by the sex of the grandchild and by the sex of the grandparent who figures in the story. An inductive analysis was conducted of fatherhood stories involving grandparents as told by adult grandchildren ( N = 79). Findings suggest that grandsons drew on stories about grandparents to present fatherhood as centered on work and recreation, and to suggest that women play supporting roles. Granddaughters’ stories were less positive, and suggested that women must make up for perceived deficiencies of fathers. This qualitative study is the first to explore same- and cross-sex similarities and differences in grandparents’ socialization of grandchildren into meanings of good fathering. }, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS}, author={Goodsell, Todd L. and Bates, James S. and Behnke, Andrew O.}, year={2011}, month={Feb}, pages={134–154} }
 @article{ames_hancock_behnke_2011, title={Latino Church Leaders and Domestic Violence: Attitudes and Knowledge}, volume={92}, ISSN={["1945-1350"]}, DOI={10.1606/1044-3894.4093}, abstractNote={ This article describes two focus groups that explored Latino church leaders' attitudes and knowledge about domestic violence. Participants were well aware of the intergenerational nature of domestic violence and suggested both religious and secular interventions. They were opposed to separation or divorce and did not view abusers as being responsible for their violent behavior. Some participants disclosed significant personal experience with domestic violence. Results suggest that efforts to engage Latino church leaders in domestic violence prevention/intervention should acknowledge the religious and cultural importance of keeping families together, build on the positive aspects of traditional male/female roles in Latino cultures, and incorporate opportunities for sharing and healing from personal experiences. }, number={2}, journal={FAMILIES IN SOCIETY-THE JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL SERVICES}, author={Ames, Natalie and Hancock, Tina U. and Behnke, Andrew O.}, year={2011}, pages={161–167} }
 @article{behnke_plunkett_sands_bamaca-colbert_2011, title={The Relationship Between Latino Adolescents' Perceptions of Discrimination, Neighborhood Risk, and Parenting on Self-Esteem and Depressive Symptoms}, volume={42}, ISSN={["1552-5422"]}, DOI={10.1177/0022022110383424}, abstractNote={Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological framework, this study examined the roles of Latino adolescents’ reports of discrimination, neighborhood risk, parent-child conflict over culture, and parental support in relation to their self-esteem and depression. Analysis of self-report data from 383 ninth grade, Latino students from one Los Angeles high school was used to validate a Multigroup Structural Equation Model of self-esteem and depressive symptoms for boys and girls. As expected, self-esteem was negatively and significantly related to depressive symptoms, yet the influence of other factors were less clear. Five paths marked the influence of mothers’ and fathers’ interactions on youths’ outcomes, demonstrating a strong path from fathers’ support to adolescent self-esteem and differing paths from cultural conflict with mother and father to youth outcomes. Neighborhood risks were significantly related to boys’ and girls’ self-esteem and depressive symptoms, especially for boys. Societal discrimination was significantly related to youths’ reports of depressive symptoms yet not significantly related to self-esteem. Results are discussed in terms of applications for both practice and future research.}, number={7}, journal={JOURNAL OF CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY}, author={Behnke, Andrew O. and Plunkett, Scott W. and Sands, Tovah and Bamaca-Colbert, Mayra Y.}, year={2011}, month={Oct}, pages={1179–1197} }
 @article{behnke_macdermid_anderson_weiss_2010, title={Ethnic Variations in the Connection Between Work-Induced Family Separation and Turnover Intent}, volume={31}, ISSN={["0192-513X"]}, DOI={10.1177/0192513x09349034}, abstractNote={ Using conservation of resources theory, this study examines the role of resources in the relationship between work-induced family separation and workers’ intentions to leave their employment and how these relationships vary across ethnic groups. Analyses of a large representative sample of military members reveal that family separation is significantly related to intent to leave the military and that this relationship is partially mediated by resources for all ethnic groups. Work- and family-related resources are the most strongly related to both separation and turnover for all ethnic groups, but significant ethnic variations are found for most paths in the model. Results are discussed in terms of applications inside and outside the military and potential implications for conservation of resources theory. }, number={5}, journal={JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES}, author={Behnke, Andrew O. and MacDermid, Shelley M. and Anderson, James C. and Weiss, Howard M.}, year={2010}, month={May}, pages={626–655} }
 @article{behnke_gonzalez_cox_2010, title={Latino students in new arrival states: Factors and services to prevent youth from dropping out}, volume={32}, ISSN={["1552-6364"]}, DOI={10.1177/0739986310374025}, abstractNote={Latino youth are more likely than any other ethnic group to drop out of high school in the United States. Though some research has helped us understand the factors leading to dropout, very few studies have assessed Latino student’s opinions of services and factors that would help them stay in school (e.g., family, school, peers, and policies). This study presents the results of an in-depth survey of 501 Latino students in North Carolina public schools. Findings suggest that Latino youth drop out because of the difficulty of their school work, personal problems (e.g., pregnancy or problems at home), the need to work to support their family economically, and peer pressure. Students suggest improved academic and personal support in the form of tutoring, mentoring, after-school programs; improved English as a second language classes; and more Spanish-speaking staff/teachers. Recommendations for intervention and policy are suggested.}, number={3}, journal={Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences}, author={Behnke, A.O. and Gonzalez, L. and Cox, R.}, year={2010}, pages={305–317} }
 @article{plunkett_behnke_sands_choi_2009, title={Adolescents' Reports of Parental Engagement and Academic Achievement in Immigrant Families}, volume={38}, ISSN={["1573-6601"]}, DOI={10.1007/s10964-008-9325-4}, abstractNote={The purpose of this study was to add to the understanding of the effects of perceived parental engagement on adolescents' academic achievement in immigrant families. Self-report data were collected from 1,245 adolescents in immigrant families from four high schools in Los Angeles County. The sample characteristics follow: 13-16 years old (M = 14.5); 58.9% female, 41.1% male; 57.5% Latino; 40.6% 1st generation youth (i.e., foreign born), 59.4% 2nd generation youth. After controlling for parental educational attainment, parental engagement variables were indirectly related to grades through youths' academic engagement. Multigroup SEM indicated some differences between genders, generational statuses, and ethnicities (Latinos versus others). Adolescents' perceptions of monitoring by mothers and fathers were indirectly related to grades through academic engagement. Perceived educational advice by mothers was indirectly related to grades through academic engagement for non-Latinos, boys, and 2nd generation youth. Perceived mothers' schoolwork help was positively related to adolescents' academic engagement in all the models (except 2nd generation youth), yet fathers' schoolwork help was significant only for girls and 2nd generation youth.}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE}, author={Plunkett, Scott W. and Behnke, Andrew O. and Sands, Tovah and Choi, Brian Y.}, year={2009}, month={Feb}, pages={257–268} }
 @article{behnke_taylor_parra-cardona_2008, title={"I Hardly Understand English, But ...": Mexican origin fathers describe their commitment as fathers despite the challenges of immigration}, volume={39}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Comparative Family Studies}, author={Behnke, A. O. and Taylor, B. A. and Parra-Cardona, J. R.}, year={2008}, pages={187-} }
 @article{behnke_macdermid_coltrane_parke_duffy_widaman_2008, title={Family Cohesion in the Lives of Mexican American and European American Parents}, volume={70}, ISSN={["0022-2445"]}, DOI={10.1111/j.1741-3737.2008.00545.x}, abstractNote={ This study investigated similarities and differences in relations between stress and parenting behaviors for 509 Mexican American and European American fathers and mothers in Southern California. Our model posited that family cohesion mediates the relation between stressors and parenting behavior, and we found that family cohesion strongly mediated most of the relations between stress and parenting behaviors. Important ethnic and gender differences were evident. In contrast with other groups, Mexican American fathers reported higher levels of family cohesion when faced with economic pressures. Implications for future research on stress and parenting are discussed. }, number={4}, journal={JOURNAL OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY}, author={Behnke, Andrew O. and Macdermid, Shelley M. and Coltrane, Scott L. and Parke, Ross D. and Duffy, Sharon and Widaman, Keith F.}, year={2008}, month={Nov}, pages={1045–1059} }
 @book{ames_hancock_behnke_2008, title={Lighting the way to a better future: A domestic violence prevention program for churches. A guide for community domestic violence team members}, institution={Raleigh, NC: Dept. of Social Work, North Carolina State University}, author={Ames, N. and Hancock, T. U. and Behnke, A. O.}, year={2008} }
 @book{ames_hancock_behnke_2008, title={Lighting the way to a better future: A domestic violence prevention program for churches. A resource manual for pastors}, institution={Raleigh, NC: Dept. of Social Work, North Carolina State University}, author={Ames, N. and Hancock, T. U. and Behnke, A. O.}, year={2008} }
 @article{plunkett_henry_robinson_behnke_falcon_2007, title={Adolescent Perceptions of Parental Behaviors, Adolescent Self-Esteem, and Adolescent Depressed Mood}, volume={16}, ISSN={1062-1024 1573-2843}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-006-9123-0}, DOI={10.1007/s10826-006-9123-0}, number={6}, journal={Journal of Child and Family Studies}, publisher={Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, author={Plunkett, Scott W. and Henry, Carolyn S. and Robinson, Linda C. and Behnke, Andrew and Falcon, Pedro C., III}, year={2007}, month={Jan}, pages={760–772} }
 @article{plunkett_abarca-mortensen_behnke_sands_2007, title={Neighborhood structural qualities, adolescents' perceptions of neighborhoods, and Latino youth development}, volume={29}, ISSN={["0739-9863"]}, DOI={10.1177/0739986306295038}, abstractNote={The purposes of this research brief were to examine (a) whether youth reports of neighborhood qualities were significantly related to census data at the block group, measuring the same structural qualities and (b) whether the structural qualities were related to youth development either directly or indirectly through youth perceptions. Data were collected from three sources: self-report surveys, school records, and the 2000 U.S. census. A nonrandom sample of 534 Latino students from one high school in Los Angeles was used. Correlations and structural equation modeling (SEM) demonstrated that youth reports of neighborhoods were significantly related to the structural qualities. SEM demonstrated that the structural qualities were indirectly related to all four adolescent outcomes (i.e., self-esteem, self-efficacy, academic aspirations, grades) via adolescents’ perceptions.}, number={1}, journal={HISPANIC JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES}, author={Plunkett, Scott W. and Abarca-Mortensen, Sandra and Behnke, Andrew O. and Sands, Tovah}, year={2007}, month={Feb}, pages={19–34} }