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Dr. Donna Jean Peterson

Dr. Donna Jean Peterson

Title

  • Extension Professor

Contact Information

dp846@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-9121
Lloyd-Ricks-Watson 220A

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
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).

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

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

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

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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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).

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.

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

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

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Extension Publications

Year Publications
2023

Cordero-Irizarry, P., Smith, M. L., Peterson, D. J. 2023. The Six C's of Positive Youth Development: Caring Means That You Matter. Mississippi State University Extension

2023

Cordero-Irizarry, P., Smith, M. L., Peterson, D. J. 2023. The Six C's of Positive Youth Development: Character for the Team Win. Mississippi State University Extension

2023

Cordero-Irizarry, P., Smith, M. L., Peterson, D. J. 2023. The Six C's of Positive Youth Development Work: Developing Competence in Youth. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2023

Cordero-Irizarry, P., Smith, M. L., Peterson, D. J. 2023. The Six C's of Positive Youth Development: Confidence Drives Success. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2023

Cordero-Irizarry, P., Smith, M. L., Peterson, D. J. 2023. The Six C's of Positive Youth Development: Tips for Teenager Connection. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2023

Cordero-Irizarry, P., Smith, M. L., Peterson, D. J. 2023. The Six C's of Positive Youth Development: Praise Today, Contribute Tomorrow. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2023

Solace, H. E., Peterson, D. J., Brown, V. L., Allgood, C., Lockhart, A., Cleveland, B. 2023. Best practices in virtual program delivery and evaluation. eXtension

2023

Peterson, D. J. 2023. Writing impact statements: 2023. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2022

Peterson, D. J. 2022. Writing impact statements: 2022. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2021

Peterson, D. J. 2021. Writing impact statements: 2021. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2020

Peterson, D. J., Downey, L. H., Hardman, A. 2020. Evaluation Domains: An Overview. Mississippi State University Extension

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2020

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J. 2020. A collaboration framework for use in Extension. Mississippi State University Extension Service

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2020

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J. 2020. 2020-2021 MSU Extension programs approved for statewide implementation.

2020

Peterson, D. J., Downey, L. H. 2020. 2021 MSU Extension program summaries – A description of programs approved for agent implementation.

2020

Peterson, D. J., Downey, L. H. 2020. Summary of responses from internal assessment of MSU Extension faculty and associates. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2020

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J., Smith, M. L. 2020. Mississippi University Extension Service online learning readiness survey user guide. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2020

Wenth, K., Peterson, D. J. 2020. How youth contribute to healthy communities: Finding and building on youths’ strengths. MSU Extension Service

2020

Peterson, D. J. 2020. Writing impact statements: 2020. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2020

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J. 2020. Summary of responses from internal assessment of MSU Extension agents. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2019

Peterson, D. J., Sexton, J. S. 2019. Writing impact statements: 2019. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2018

Peterson, D. J., Sexton, J. S. 2018. Writing impact statements: 2018. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2017

Peterson, D. J., Sexton, J. S. 2017. Writing impact statements: 2017. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2016

Peterson, D. J., Sexton, J. S. 2016. Writing impact statements: 2016. Mississippi State University Extension Service

Graduate Students

    Society Memberships

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