Tasha says she was hoping for the students and incarcerated girls – ages 13-21 – to see how alike they were as they got to know each other on an equal playing field. She says the group found they had many similarities and that a handful of the incarcerated young women are thinking about their futures, including college.
CPHHS School of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences Co-Director Karen Hooker describes the differences between Human Development and Family Sciences, Psychology and Sociology, and how the HDFS program offers a broader, more interdisciplinary perspective on individuals.
A new study of how men approach their golden years found that how happy individuals are remains relatively stable for some 80 percent of the population, but perceptions of unhappiness – or dealing with “hassles” – tends to get worse once you are about 65-70 years old.
“I think it just describes a silly side of me and shows how much fun I was having on that trip,” says Human Development and Family Sciences senior Marissa Ching. “The first time you visit Machu Picchu is magical, and I am so blessed to have experienced it.” Marissa is describing the photo that won her a first place award in the International Degree and Education Abroad program’s 2012 study abroad photo contest.
Richard Settersten, and his coauthor Barbara Ray, explore the question of why 20-somethings are delaying adulthood.
“This new project will enable us to create an infrastructure for parenting education in Oregon that builds on best practices across the state and answers specific local needs,” says Denise Rennekamp.