Dr Rosemary Barnett
Associate Professor
Youth Development and Public Policy
3082 McCarty Hall D
(352) 392-2202 x248
rbarnet@ufl.edu
UF IFAS Research Report (Annual) -Florida After School Enrichment Project - Pages 30-31
Websites
Florida After School Enrichment Project
Areas Of Specialization
Youth Development
Public Policy
Youth Crime and Violence
Prevention Program Evaluation
Educational Background
Postdoctoral, Graduate Studies and Education, College of Education, University of Florida, 1993
Ph.D. Higher Education Administration, University of Florida, 1991
M.Ed. Counselor Education, Florida Atlantic University, 1987
B.S. Business Administration & Economics, Shorter College, 1974
Profile
Dr. Barnett is an educator who specializes in youth development issues. Trained in K-12 developmental guidance and educational leadership, she has had extensive experience working with the Florida Dept. of Education helping to improve critically low performing schools in at-risk communities. She has also conducted research in the area of youth crime and violence in public schools in Florida with a focus on prevention. Other research for the state has investigated perceptions held by students, parents and teachers on school safety which led to the development a safe school survey for Florida schools, analysis of data quality systems for Florida school crime and violence data systems, and a school safety index.
Dr. Barnett is currently co-PI on the CYFAR Florida After School Enrichment Program and conducts research on the impact of after-school programming on at-risk youth. Her USDA CRIS research is on the identification of developmental assets of rural youth for long-term outcomes.
Dr. Barnett teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of adolescent problematic behaviors, risk and protective factors for positive youth development, and public policy. Her goal is to educate FYCS students to promote positive youth development, prevent risky behaviors by youth or refer youth to other assistance as needed.
Grant Awards
USDA CRIS PROJECT # 0208568; PROJECT # FLA-FYC-04582 10/01/2006-09/30/2011IDENTIFYING DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS OF RURAL FLORIDA YOUTH FOR ENHANCING POSITIVE LONG-TERM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY OUTCOMES
USDA CRIS PROJECT # 0210111; PROJECT # FLA-FYC-04623 05/15/2004-05/14/2008 IDENTIFYING DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS OF RURAL FLORIDA YOUTH FOR ENHANCING POSITIVE LONG-TERM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY OUTCOMES
2007-08 IFAS Research Innovation Grant Award: Development of Asset/Deficit Profiles to Aid Retention of Rural Youth in Their Agriculturally Relevant Communities
Selected Publications
Barnett, R.V., Culen, G., Moore, S.A., Fletcher, K.M., & Gouin, K. (2007). Engaging at-risk youth in nutrition and healthy lifestyles in an after-school program setting. After School Review. (In review.)
Barnett, R.V. & Brennan, M.A. (2006). Integrating youth into community development: Implications for policy planning and program evaluation. Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research & Practice. September 2006. Volume 1 Number 2 Article 0602FA001, 14pp.
Barnett, R.V. & Brennan, M.A. (2008). Youth volunteers: The effects of influences, motivations, and receptivity on volunteerism. The International Journal of Volunteer Administration. (In press ).
Bates, S.L., Barnett, R.V., Brennan, M.A. & Israel, G.D. (2007). Gender role conflict and resiliency in adolescent/emerging adult males. Journal of Men and Masculinity. (In review).
Bates, S.L., Barnett, R.V., Brennan, M.A. & Israel, G.D. (2007). Understanding the link between gender role conflict, resilience, and propensity for suicide in adolescent and emerging adult males. (In process.)
Brennan, M.A., Barnett, R.V. & Baugh, E. (2007) Youth involvement in community development: Implications and possibilities for extension. Journal of Extension. (In press.)
Jackson, T.L., Barnett, R.V., Smith, S. & Gibson, H. (2007). The effects of religiosity and sibling relationships on the timing of sexual debut. (In review.)
McGrath, B., Brennan, M.A., Dolan, P. & Barnett, R.V. (2007). Adolescent well-being and supporting contexts: A comparision of rural adolescents in Ireland and Florida. (In press.)
Moore, S.A., Barnett, R.V., Brennan, M.A., & Gibson, H. (2007). The effect of sport on adolescent sexual debut. Sociology of Sport. (In review .)
Regan, C.R., Swisher, M. & Barnett, R.V. (2007). Organizational support for sexual minority adolescents: Effects of level of youth involvement and diversity training. Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research & Practice ) Volume 2, Number 2, Fall 2007; Article 0702FA008.
Saunders-Ferguson, K., Barnett, R.V., Culen, G. & TenBroeck, S. (2008). Self-esteem assessment of adolescents involved in horsemanship activities. Journal of Extension. (In press: April 2008.)
Telg, R., Irani, T. A. , Place, N.T., DeGroat, A. R., Ladewig, H., Kistler, M. & Barnett, R.V. Disaster preparedness and professional and personal challenges of county extension faculty during the 2004 Florida hurricane season. Journal of Extension. (In press.)
Professional Societies
Society for Research in Adolescence
Courses
FYC 6223 Promoting Positive Youth Development
FYC 4212 Contemporary Youth Problems
FYC 6207 Adolescent Problematic Behavior
FYC 6932 Risk and Protective Factors for Positive Youth Development
FYC 6660 Public Policy for Family, Youth & Community Science
