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Dr. Donna Jean Peterson

Dr. Donna Jean Peterson

Title

  • Extension Professor and Program Leader

Contact Information

dp846@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-6861
Bost 404C

Overview

Education

  • University of Arizona, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD), Family & Consumer Sciences
  • University of Arizona, Master of Science (MS), Family & Consumer Sciences
  • University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Publications

Year Publications
2024

Hardman, A. M., Peterson, D. J., Smith, M. L., Solace, H. E. 2024. An Instrument to Evaluate 4-H Cloverbud STEM Programming. Journal of Extension 61(3).

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2022

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D., Gregory, T., Buys, D. R. 2022. Opportunities for Extension engagement during the Covid-19 pandemic. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences 113(4):46-51.

2021

Moreno-Ortiz, C. A., Peterson, D. J., Collart, A. J., Downey, L. H., Seal, S., Gallardo, R. 2021. Small Farmer’s Use of Social Media and Other Channels for Marketing their Agricultural Products. Journal of Extension 59(4).

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2020

Smith, M. L., Peterson, D. J., Downey, L. H. 2020. Revising curriculum through the use of lesson study. Journal of Extension 58(4).

2017

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J., Hardman, A., Donaldson, J. L. 2017. An application of the RE-AIM evaluation framework. . Journal of Extension

2017

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J., Franz, N. 2017. Current and ideal activities related to . Journal of Extension 55(4).

2017

Williams, J., Phillips, T. M., Wong, D. W., Peterson, D. J., Stockdale, L., Holmgren, H. 2017. An Exploratory Study of Violent Media Consumption and Aggression in Black College Students. Journal of Black Studies

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2017

Seal, S., Peterson, D. J., Iwata, C., Kobia, C. M., Reddy, K. R. 2017. Expanding global mindedness through a 4-H international village. Journal of Extension 55(2).

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2017

Peterson, D. J., Downey, L. H., Hardman, A. 2017. Organizational Capacity Survey: Capturing Extension’s current state and pinpointing areas for improvement. Journal of Extension 55(1).

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2015

Peterson, D. J., Christiansen, A., Guse, C. E., Layde, P. M. 2015. Community translation of fall prevention interventions: The methods and process of a randomized trial. Journal of Community Psychology 43(8):1005-1018.

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2015

Peterson, D. J., Downey, L. H., Leatherman, J., Le Menestrel, S., Lang, J. 2015. Programmatic environmental scans: A survey based on program planning and evaluation concepts. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension 3(3):143-150.

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2015

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J., Le Menstrel, S., Leatherman, J., Lang, J. 2015. The systematic screening and assessment method: An introduction and application. Journal of Extension 53(20).

2015

Guse, C. E., Peterson, D. J., Christiansen, A. L., Mahoney, J., Laud, P., Layde, P. M. 2015. Translating a fall prevention intervention into practice: A randomized community trial. American Journal of Public Health 105(7):1475-1481.

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2014

Peterson, D. J., Leatherman, J., Baker, B., Henness, S., Mains, M., Newman, M. E., Miske, S. 2014. 4-H teens tackle the issue of food insecurity through Engaging Youth, Serving community: 4-H rural youth development. Reclaiming Children and Youth 23(3):30-33.

2014

Peterson, D. J., Newman, M. E., Leatherman, J., Miske, S. 2014. Engaging Youth, Serving Community: 4-H rural youth lead community change. Reclaiming Children and Youth 23(3):37-40.

2014

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J., LeMenestrel, S., Leatherman, J., Lang, J. 2014. 4-H Healthy Living programs with impact: A national environmental scan. New Directions for Youth Development 2014(143):13-24.

2013

Phillips, T. M., Wilmoth, J. D., Wall, S. K., Peterson, D. J., Buckley, R., Phillips, L. E. 2013. Recollected parental care and fear of intimacy in emerging adults. The Family Journal 21(3):335-341.

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2013

Phillips, T. M., Randall, B. A., Peterson, D. J., Wilmoth, J. D., E, P. L. 2013. Personal problems among rural youth and their relation to psychosocial well-being. Journal of Extension 51(3).

2012

Layde, P. M., Christiansen, A. L., Peterson, D. J., Guse, C. E., Maurana, C. A., Brandenburg, T. 2012. A model to translate evidence-based interventions into community practice. American Journal of Public Health 102(4):617-24.

2008

Richmond, L. S., Peterson, D. J., Betts, S. C. 2008. The evolution of an evaluation: A case study using the tribal participatory research model. Health Promotion Practice 9(4):368-77.

2005

Peterson, D. J., Roebuck, J. C., Betts, S. C., Stuart, M. E. 2005. Pathways of influence in out-of-school time: A community-university partnership to develop ethics. New Directions for Youth Development

2003

Betts, S. C., Peterson, D. J., Huebner, A. J. 2003. Zimbabwean adolescents' condom use: What makes a difference? Implications for intervention. Journal of Adolescent Health 33(3):165-71.

Graduate Students

    Awards & Honors

    • 2024 MSU Alumni Association Graduate Student Mentor Award Finalist
      Mississippi State University
    • MSU Faculty Leadership Development Program
      MSU Office of Research and Economic Development
    • Duane H. Tucker Outstanding Extension Leadership Award
      Mississippi State University Extension Service
    • National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Northeast Regional Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Educational Piece – Team
      National Association of Extension 4-H Agents - Northeast Region
    • The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Year-to-Year Appointed Personnel Award for Excellence
      University of Arizona
    • 2003 Sustained Excellence in Evaluation Award
      American Evaluation Association - Extension Education Evaluation Topical Interest Group
    • Foreign Travel Grant
      The University of Arizona Office of International Affairs
    • Foreign Travel Grant
      The University of Arizona Office of International Affairs
    • The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Team Award
      The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Society Memberships

    • American Evaluation Association
    • Golden Key National Honor Society
    • Kappa Omicron Nu
    • Mississippi Affiliate - National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
    • National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals
    • National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
    • Phi Beta Kappa
    • Program and Staff Development Committee, Southern Region Program Leadership Network
    • Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society