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RESEARCH BRIEFS
Since 1995, when Child Trends first started its research brief series, over 65 have been produced. These reports are produced periodically and feature the latest research about children and youth in the areas that Child Trends works. The research briefs are listed below by research area.
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Child Poverty
The Strengths of Poor Families
Sherylls Valladares; Kristin Anderson Moore
May 2009
Children's Access to Health Insurance and Health Status in Washington State: Influential Factors
Gregory Matthews; Kristin Anderson Moore; Mary Terzian
May 2009
The Well-Being of Maryland Parents and Their Children: Differences by Income Status and Family Structure
Richard Wertheimer; Kristin Anderson Moore; Jordan Kahn
May 2009
Children in Immigrant Families – The U.S. and 50 States: Economic Need Beyond the Official Poverty Measure
Donald J. Hernandez; Nancy A. Denton; Suzanne Macartney
April 2009
Children in Poverty: Trends, Consequences, and Policy Options
Kristin Anderson Moore; Zakia Redd; Mary Burkhauser; Kassim Mbwana; Ashleigh Collins
April 2009
The Well-Being of Children in Working Poor and Other Families: 1997 and 2004
Richard Wertheimer; Kristin Anderson Moore; Mary Burkhauser
September 2008
Child Care Use by Low-Income Families: Variations Across States
Laura Lippman; Sharon Vandivere; Julie Keith; Astrid Atienza
June 2008
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Child Welfare
The Timing of Termination of Parental Rights: A Balancing Act for Children's Best Interest
Raquel Ellis; Karin Malm; Erin Bishop
September 2009
The Adoption Tax Credit: Is it an Effective Approach to Promote Foster Care Adoption?
Rob Geen
August 2007
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Early Childhood Development
Evaluating, Developing, and Enhancing Domain-Specific Measures of Child Care Quality
Nicole Forry; Jessica Vick; Tamara Halle
May 2009
Early Care and Education Quality and Child Outcomes
Peg Burchinal; Kirsten Kainz; Karen Cai; Kathryn Tout; Martha Zaslow; Ivelisse Martinez-Beck;
Colleen Rathgeb
May 2009
Multiple Purposes for Measuring Quality in Early Childhood Settings: Implications for Collecting and Communicating Information on Quality
Martha Zaslow; Kathryn Tout; Tamara Halle; Nicole Forry
May 2009
What We Know and Don’t Know About Measuring Quality in Early Childhood and School-Age Care and Education Settings
Child Trends
May 2009
Issues for the Next Decade of Child Care Quality Rating Systems
Kathryn Tout; Martha Zaslow; Tamara Halle; Nicole Forry
May 2009
Child Care Use by Low-Income Families: Variations Across States
Laura Lippman; Sharon Vandivere; Julie Keith; Astrid Atienza
June 2008
Food Insecurity and Overweight among Infants and Toddlers: New Insights into a Troubling Linkage
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Martha Zaslow; Randolph Capps; Allison Horowitz
July 2007
Children in Immigrant Families-The U.S. and 50 States: National Origins, Language, and Early Education
This research brief draws on new results of Census 2000 data to take a closer look at children in immigrant families, Tables 1-5.
Donald Hernandez; Nancy Denton; Suzanne Macartney
April 2007
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Education
Adolescents and Electronic Media: Growing Up Plugged In
Brett Brown; Pilar Marin
May 2009
A Developmental Perspective for High School Practitioners on College and Workplace Readiness
Laura Lippman; Camille Whitney
April 2009
A Developmental Perspective on Workplace Readiness: Preparing High School Students for Success
Laura Lippmann; Julie Keith
April 2009
The School Environment and Adolescent Well-Being: Beyond Academics
Pilar Marin; Brett Brown
November 2008
Assessing School Engagement: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laura Lippman; Andrew Rivers
October 2008
Qualifications of Public School Teachers for Science, Mathematics, and History
Siri Warkentien; William Herring; Akemi Kinukawa
May 2008
Children in Immigrant Families-The U.S. and 50 States: National Origins, Language, and Early Education
Tables 1-5
Child Trends; Center for Social and Democratic Analysis
April 2007
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Fatherhood & Parenting
Men’s Pregnancy Intentions and Prenatal Behaviors: What They Mean for Fathers' Involvement with Their Children
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Allison Horowitz; Elena Kennedy; Kate Perper
June 2007
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Health
Children's Access to Health Insurance and Health Status in Washington State: Influential Factors
Gregory Matthews; Kristin Anderson Moore; Mary Terzian
May 2009
Physical Inactivity in U.S. Adolescents: Family, Neighborhood, and Individual Factors
Mary Terzian; Kristin Anderson Moore
May 2009
Research-Based Recommendations to Improve Child Nutrition in Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs
Laura D. Wandner; Elizabeth Hair
May 2009
Young Children in Immigrant Families Face Higher Risk of Food Insecurity
Randy Capps; Allison Horowitz; Karina Fortuny; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Martha Zaslow
February 2009
School Food Unwrapped: What's Available and What Our Kids Actually Are Eating
Elizabeth Hair; Thomson Ling; Laura Wandner
November 2008
Food Insecurity and Overweight among Infants and Toddlers: New Insights into a Troubling Linkage
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Martha Zaslow; Randolph Capps; Allison Horowitz
July 2007
Assessing the Mental Health of Adolescents: A Guide For Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
Assessing Substance Use and Abuse Among Adolescents: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
Assessing the Diet, Exercise, Body Image, and Weight of Adolescents: A Guide For Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
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Indicators of Child Well-Being
The School Environment and Adolescent Well-Being: Beyond Academics
Pilar Marin; Brett Brown
November 2008
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Marriage & the Family
Young Adult Attitudes About Relationships and Marriage: Times May Have Changed, But Expectations Remain High
Mindy E. Scott; Erin Schelar; Jennifer Manlove; Carol Cui
July 2009
The Relationship Context of Births Outside of Marriage: The Rise of Cohabitation
Lisa Mincieli; Jennifer Manlove; Molly McGarrett; Kristin Moore; Suzanne Ryan
May 2007
Conceptualizing a 'Strong Start': Antecedents of Positive Child Outcomes at Birth and Into Early Childhood
Cassandra Logan; Kristin Moore; Jennifer Manlove; Lisa Mincieli; Sarah Cottingham
February 2007
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Positive Development
The School Environment and Adolescent Well-Being: Beyond Academics
Pilar Marin; Brett Brown
November 2008
The Over-Scheduling Myth
Joseph L. Mahoney; Angel L. Harris; Jacquelynne S. Eccles
February 2008
Ways to Promote the Positive Development of Childtren and Youth
Nicole Zarrett; Richard M. Lerner
February 2008
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School Readiness
Children in Immigrant Families-The U.S. and 50 States: National Origins, Language, and Early Education
Tables 1-5
Child Trends; Center for Social and Democratic Analysis
April 2007
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Teen Sex/Pregnancy
Parents Matter: The Role of Parents in Teens’ Decisions About Sex
Erum Ikramullah; Jennifer Manlove; Carol Cui; Kristin A. Moore
November 2009
In this research brief, we look specifically at whether
parental involvement in adolescence reduces the chances of teens being sexually active at a young age.
Telling It Like It Is: Teen Perspectives on Romantic Relationships
Lina Guzman; Erum Ikramullah; Jennifer Manlove; Kristen Peterson; Harriet J. Scarupa
October 2009
Teen romantic relationships have become a pervasive part of popular culture, from TV
shows, movies, and books to blogs and social networking sites. But the attention paid to these relationships
extends beyond the parameters of popular culture. Romance, teen style, has become of
increasing interest to anyone concerned with healthy adolescent development—with good reason.
Young Adult Attitudes About Relationships and Marriage: Times May Have Changed, But Expectations Remain High
Mindy E. Scott; Erin Schelar; Jennifer Manlove; Carol Cui
July 2009
Ten Reasons to Still Keep the Focus on Teen Childbearing
Emily Holcombe; Kristen Peterson; Jennifer Manlove
April 2009
Estimated Percentage of Females Who Will Become Teen Mothers: Differences Across States
Kate Perper; Jennifer Manlove
March 2009
Teen Births: Examining the Recent Increase
Kristin Anderson Moore
March 2009
Sexual and Reproductive Health Behaviors among Teen and Young Adult Men
Jennifer Manlove; Elizabeth Terry-Humen; Erum Ikramullah; Emily Holcombe
October 2008
Long-Term Consequences for Teens with Older Sexual Partners
Erin Schelar; Suzanne Ryan; Jennifer Manlove
May 2008
Discussions About Contraception or STDs Prior to Sex
Emily Holcombe; Suzanne Ryan; Jennifer Manlove
April 2008
Contraceptive Use Patterns Across Teens' Sexual Relationships
Emily Holcombe; David Carrier; Jennifer Manlove; Suzanne Ryan
February 2008
Assessing Adolescent Reproductive Health: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Meghan O’Toole; Kristin Anderson Moore; Victoria N. Ball
February 2008
Trends in Hispanic Teen Births: Differences Across States
Kerry Franzetta; Erin Schelar; Jennifer Manlove
November 2007
Repeat Teen Childbearing: Differences Across States and by Race and Ethnicity
Erin Schelar; Kerry Franzetta; Jennifer Manlove
October 2007
Men’s Pregnancy Intentions and Prenatal Behaviors: What They Mean for Fathers' Involvement with Their Children
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Allison Horowitz; Elena Kennedy; Kate Perper
June 2007
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Youth Development
Practices to Foster in Out-of-School Time Programs
Ten practices that can foster positive outcomes for participants in out-of-school time programs.
Kristin Anderson Moore; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Ashleigh Collins
January 2010
Practices to Avoid in Out-of-School Time Programs
Lessons about specific program practices that should be avoided or minimized in out-of-school time programs to improve their chances of success.
Kristin Anderson Moore; Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2010
What Works for Parent Involvement Programs for Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions
Mary Terzian; Kassim Mbwana
December 2009
Child Trends synthesizes the findings from 47 rigorous evaluations of parent involvement interventions for adolescents to identify the components and strategies associated with successful programs and interventions.
What Works for Parent Involvement Programs for Children: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions
Kassim Mbwana; Mary Terzian; Kristin A. Moore
December 2009
Child Trends synthesizes the findings from 67 rigorous evaluations of parent involvement interventions for children ages 6-11 years old to identify the components and strategies asscociated with successful programs and interventions.
Assessing Bullying: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Kathleen Sidorowicz; Elizabeth C. Hair; Alyssa Milot
October 2009
Conflict among peers is common, and not necessarily a bad thing. Disagreement, teasing, and conflict are part of growing up, and children and adolescents need to develop skills to resolve these clashes. However, bullying, an extreme form of peer conflict or teasing, can be physically and psychologically harmful. Therefore, it is important for programs to be able to identify bullying, and to promote positive peer conflict resolution techniques for children and adolescents.
Assessing Peer Conflict and Agressive Behaviors: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Kathleen Sidorowicz; Elizabeth C. Hair
October 2009
Peer relations during middle childhood and adolescence are an important part of children’s social and emotional development. Children and adolescents pick up essential social and communication skills from their peers as they move into late adolescence and early adulthood. Peer conflict is not necessarily a bad thing; disagreement and conflict are part of life, and children and adolescents need to develop skills to resolve disagreements. However, peer conflict can cause significant emotional and physical harm and can lead to aggressive behaviors when youth lack the social skills necessary to cope with their frustrations.
What Works for Summer Learning Programs for Low-Income Children and Youth: Preliminary Lessons from Experimental Evaluations
The findings of this synthesis suggest that summer learning programs can be effective and are likely to have positive impacts when they engage students in learning activities that are hands-on, enjoyable, and have real-world applications. This review also suggests some insights into promising practices.
Mary Terzian; Kristin A. Moore
September 2009
Non-Participation of Children and Adolescents in Out-of-School Time Programs: Child, Family, and Neighborhood Factors
Tawana Bandy; Kristin Anderson Moore
July 2009
Why Teens Are Not Involved in Out-of-School Time Programs: The Youth Perspective
Mary Terzian; Lindsay Giesen; Kassim Mbwana
July 2009
Online Resources for Identifying Evidence-Based, Out-of-School Time Programs: A User's Guide
Mary Terzian; Kristin Anderson Moore; Lisa Williams-Taylor; Hoan Nguyen
July 2009
Programs for Children and Youth in a Community Context
Kristin Anderson Moore
July 2009
Youth Who Are Disconnected and Those Who Then Reconnect: Assessing the Influence of Family, Programs, Peers, and Communities
Elizabeth C. Hair; Kristin A. Moore; Thomson J. Ling; Cameron McPhee-Baker; Brett V. Brown
July 2009
Building Systems-Level Partnerships
Mary Burkhauser; Allison J. R. Metz
June 2009
Data-Driven Decision Making in Out-of-School Time Programs
Tawana Bandy; Mary Burkhauser; Allison J. R. Metz
June 2009
How Program Administrators Can Support Out-of-School Time Staff
Ashleigh Collins; Allison J. R. Metz
June 2009
Adolescents and Electronic Media: Growing Up Plugged In
Brett Brown; Pilar Marin
May 2009
Research-Based Recommendations to Improve Child Nutrition in Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs
Laura D. Wandner; Elizabeth Hair
May 2009
Physical Inactivity in U.S. Adolescents: Family, Neighborhood, and Individual Factors
Mary Terzian; Kristin Anderson Moore
May 2009
Exploring the Links Between Family Strengths and Adolescent Outcomes
Kristin Anderson Moore; Camille Whitney; Akemi Kinukawa
April 2009
Training Out-of-School Time Staff
Allison J. R. Metz; Mary Burkhauser; Lillian Bowie
February 2009
Staff Selection: What's Important for Out-of-School Time Programs
Allison J. R. Metz; Tawana Bandy; Mary Burkhauser
February 2009
Using Coaching to Provide Ongoing Support and Supervision to Out-of-School Time Staff
Mary Burkhauser; Allison J.R. Metz
February 2009
What Program Providers Want Researchers to Know
Kristin Anderson Moore
January 2009
What Program Providers Want Funders to Know
Kristin Anderson Moore
January 2009
Implementing School-Based Services: Strategies from New Mexico’s School-Based Health and Extended Learning Services
Ashleigh Collins; Kristin Anderson Moore; Renee Paisano-Trujilloi
January 2009
Assessing School Engagement: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laura Lippman; Andrew Rivers
October 2008
Assessing What Kids Think About Themselves: A Guide to Adolescent Self-Concept for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Alena M. Hadley; Elizabeth C. Hair; Kristin Anderson Moore
August 2008
Parental Involvement in Middle Childhood: Can It Protect Children from Harmful TV Viewing Habits and Behaviors?
Kassim Mbwana; Kristin Anderson Moore
August 2008
The Parent-Child Relationship: A Family Strength
Tawana Bandy; Kristin Anderson Moore
August 2008
Youth Governance: How and Why it Can Help Out-of-School Time Programs Involve At-Risk Youth
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
June 2008
What Works for Education: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Social Interventions to Enhance Educational Outcomes
Thomson Ling; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
What Works for Civic Engagement: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Andrew Rivers; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
What Works for Preventing and Stopping Substance Use in Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Tawana Bandy; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
What Works for Adolescent Reproductive Health: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Victoria Ball; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
What Works for Increasing Family Income and Parental Employment: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Kyleen Hashim; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
Strategies for Improving Out-of-School Programs in Rural Communities
Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Cassandra Logan
May 2008
Building Community Partnerships: Tips for Out-of-School Time Programs
Mary Burkhauser - Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew - Elena Kennedy
March 2008
The Over-Scheduling Myth
Joseph L. Mahoney; Angel L. Harris; Jacquelynne S. Eccles
February 2008
Ways to Promote the Positive Development of Children and Youth
Nicole Zarrett; Richard M. Lerner
February 2008
Assessing Adolescent Reproductive Health: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Meghan O’Toole; Kristin Anderson Moore; Victoria N. Ball
February 2008
How Can I Assess the Quality of My Program? Tools for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Jordan Kahn; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Christina Theokas
February 2008
Institutional Review Boards (IRBs): What Are They, and Why Are They Important?
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Tiffany Allen; Krystle Joyner
February 2008
Family and Neighborhood Risks: How They Relate to Involvement in Out-of-School Time Activities
Kristin Anderson Moore; Jordan Kahn
February 2008
Neighborhood Support and Children’s Connectedness
Brett Wilkenfeld; Kristin Anderson Moore; Laura Lippman
February 2008
Random Assignment Evaluation Studies: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Kristin Anderson Moore; Allison Metz
January 2008
Quasi-Experimental Evaluations
Kristin Anderson Moore
January 2008
Outcome Evaluation: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Tiffany Allen; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2008
Process Evaluations: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2008
Seven Activities for Enhancing the Replicability of Evidence-Based Practices
Allison Metz, Lillian Bowie, Karen Blase
October 2007
Five Steps for Selecting an Evaluator: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Krystle Joyner; Tiffany Allen
October 2007
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices: Six 'Drivers' of Success
Allison Metz; Karen Blase; Lillian Bowie
October 2007
Why Conduct a Program Evaluation? Five Reasons Why Evaluation Can Help an Out-of-School Time Program
Allison Metz
October 2007
Building, Engaging, and Supporting Family and Parental Involvement in Out-of-School Time Programs
Allison Horowitz; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
June 2007
Improving Attendance and Retention in Out-of-School Time Programs
Elena Kennedy; Brooke Wilson; Sherylls Valladares; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
June 2007
A 10-Step Guide to Adopting and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices in Out-of-School Time Programs
Allison J. R. Metz
June 2007
What Is Evidence-Based Practice?
Allison J. R. Metz; Rachele Espiritu; Kristin A. Moore
June 2007
Assessing Substance Use and Abuse Among Adolescents: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
Assessing the Mental Health of Adolescents: A Guide For Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
Assessing the Diet, Exercise, Body Image, and Weight of Adolescents: A Guide For Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
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