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This investigation uses an ecological momentary assessment burst design to examine the daily experiences of Black families. Data collection for this study, which will begin in the Fall of 2024, will include a demographically diverse (economically, residential status) sample of 150 family dyads (mother-adolescent; father-adolescent) and triads (mothers-fathers-adolescents). The post Daily Experiences of Black Families appeared first on StAR Lab.| StAR Lab
The Youth-LEAD (Learning and Empowering through Agriculture to Promote Development) Ambassadors program is a community-led partnership aimed at developing and promoting youth-based agricultural learning, food justice, and wellness in Edgecombe County. Funded by UNC’s Whole Community Connection Initiative, this partnership offers hands-on learning opportunities for youth that enhance STEM knowledge as well as emphasize the […] The post Youth-LEAD appeared first on StAR Lab.| StAR Lab
This investigation explores community-level factors associated with parenting practices among Black American parents. Data collected, which was completed in 2023, includes a national sample of 350 Black American mothers/maternal caregivers and 350 Black American fathers/paternal caregivers of adolescents. Study measures include neighborhood and community characteristics (current experiences and childhood experiences) as well as multiple parenting […] The post Parents in Communities Study ap...| StAR Lab
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Launched in early 2024, the Youth-LEAD Agricultural Ambassadors program is a youth-led initiative hosted by Golden Organic Farms in partnership with the StAR Lab, the Departments of Psychology & Neuroscience and Geography & Environment. It aims to empower young leaders from Edgecombe County, NC, by offering opportunities in sustainable agriculture, STEM learning, leadership development, and […] The post StarLab awarded Youth-LEAD partnership grant. appeared first on StAR Lab.| StAR Lab
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Using culturally-relevant conceptual and theoretical frameworks, the Strengths, Assets, and Resilience (StAR) Research Lab explores the ways in which families, schools, and communities influence positive development among African American adolescents and youth.| StAR Lab
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