Dr Eboni Baugh

Assistant Professor
Family Life 
3093 McCarty Hall B
(352) 846-3836 x 293
ejbaugh@ufl.edu

Areas of Specialization

Family Life

Eating Disorders

Pre-Marital/Marital Education

Educational Background

Ph.D., Family and Child Sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy, Florida State University, 2005
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, East Carolina University, 2000
B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1997

Profile

Dr. Baugh has a 70% teaching appointment and a 30% Extension appointment.  She teaches undergraduate classes on various areas of family life, such as parenting, divorce, family life cycle, youth development, risk and resilience, and diversity.  Trained in family life education and marriage and family therapy, she has experience with many contemporary family problems and mental health issues.  She also has vast clinical experience with individuals, students, couples and families.  Additionally, one of Dr. Baugh’s main concerns is valuing the importance and impact of the teacher/student relationship.

Her primary research interest is exploring the relationship(s) between ethnic identity and risk for eating disorders among young women.  She is also interested in effective pre-marital education and enrichment programs.

Professional Associations

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

National Council on Family Relations

Publications

Brennan, M., Barnett, R. & Baugh, E.J. (2006). Accepted.  Youth as central players in community development: Implications and possibilities for extension. Journal of Extension.

Henderson, T., Stevenson, M. & Baugh, E. J. (2005). Vital Defenses: Social Support Appraisals of Black Grandmothers Parenting Grandchildren. Journal of Family Issues.

Baugh, E. J. (2005). In-review.  Does Ethnic Identity Play a Role in Women’s Risk for Eating Disorders. Eating Behaviors.

Baugh, E.  Improving your body image.  Problems,  Concerns, and  Who’s  at risk? (part-2). Gainesville, FL: Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.  Publication number: (forthcoming 2007).

Baugh, E. (October, 2006). Improving your body image. Tips for individuals, families and professionals. Gainesville, FL: Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication number: (FCS 2253).

Baugh, E. (August, 2006). Unhealthy marital interactions. What not to do and what can be done. Gainesville, FL: Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.  Publication number: (FCS 2247).

Guion, L., Baugh, E. & Marcus, J. (May, 2006). Writing SMMART objectives. Gainesville, FL: Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.  Publication number: (FCS 6016).

Courses Taught

FYC 3001: Intro to FYCS

FYC 3101: Parenting and Family Development

FYC 3112: Contemporary Family Problems

FYC 3201: Youth Development

FYC 3401: Intro to Soc. and Eco. Perspectives on Community

FYC 4801: Applied Social Science Research Methods