Publications and Presentations
Student/Faculty Publications - Peer Reviewed Journal Articles and Book Chapters:
Hamon, R. R., & Strong, A. (2019). “Show me your family and I’ll show you mine”: An exercise for demonstrating family development theory. Family Science Review, 23(1), 39-53.
Young, A. E., Cornacchio, R., & Hamon, R. R. (2019). Sing for the Moment: A choral ensemble for persons with dementia and their care partners. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 17, 110-117. https://doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2019.1551644
Hamon, R. R., & Bull, K. S. (2016). “What do you have to offer me?”: A relationship building activity for demonstrating social exchange theory. Family Science Review, 21, 26-40.
Johns, P. A., Kreiger, R. L., & Hurff, C. M. (2015). “My life as a family therapist”: A journaling method for teaching systems-based family therapy theories to undergraduates. Family Science Review, 20(3), 44-52.
Hamon, R. R., & Guistwite, J. A. (2013). The elder service partner program. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 11(4), 440-443.
Berke, D. L., Boyd-Soisson, E. F. Voorhees, A. N., & Reininga, E. W. (2010). Advocacy in service-learning. Family Science Review, 15(1), 13-20.
Doucet, F., & Hamon, R. R. (2007). A nation of diversity: Demographics of the United States of America and their implication for families (pp. 20-43). In B.S. Trask & R.R. Hamon (Eds.). Cultural diversity and families: Expanding perspectives. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Student/Faculty Professional Presentations at Conferences:
Hamon, R. R., Weikel, A., & Anders, V. (2021, November). “The Gift of Being Heard: Offering Hope and Happiness through Telling One’s Story” at the virtual 2021 National Council on Family Relations Conference.
Anders, V. R., Hamon, R. R., & Boyd-Soisson, E. F. (2019, November 22). Concept maps in the family science classroom. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
Boyd-Soisson, E. F., Hamon, R. R., Ponchione, K., & Forbes, T. (2019, June 4). Using the documentary “Babies” to demonstrate cultural diversity in caregiving. Poster presented at the Family Science Association’s Teaching Family Science Conference, Kawaii, HI.
Hamon, R. R., Boyd-Soisson, E. F., & Estes, A. (2019, June 3). Confronting ageist stereotypes through an elder mentor program. Paper presented at the Family Science Association’s Teaching Family Science Conference, Kawaii, HI.
Hamon, R. R., Boyd-Soisson, E. F., & Jones, R. (2019, June 3). The culturagram: A tool for promoting cultural competency in the classroom. Poster presented at the Family Science Association’s Teaching Family Science Conference, Kawaii, HI.
Hamon, R. R., & Jones, R. (2018, November 8). Using creative writing to teach family science. Paper presented as part of symposium on Enhancing Family science Classrooms Through Applied Experiences and High-Impact Practices. National Council on Family Relations Conference, San Diego, CA.
Cornacchio, R., Hamon, R. R., & Young, A. E. (2018, March 2). Sing for the moment: A choral ensemble for persons with dementia and their care partners. Poster presented at the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Boyd-Soisson, E. F. & Bower, L. (November 2017). Experiential Learning: Assessing the Effectiveness of a Preschool Observation Assignment in Students’ Retention of Child Development Course Concepts and Theories. National Council on Family Relations Conference, Orlando, FL.
Reyes, J. R. & Harmes, J. (November 2017). Experiential Learning and its Impact on the Affective Domain of Learning. National Council on Family Relations Conference, Orlando, FL
Hamon, R.R., & Strong, A.G. (2017, November 18). Promoting intergenerational diversity outside the college classroom: The Elder Service Partner Program. Paper presented as part of Invited Symposium entitled Teaching Family Science as a Catalyst in Neighborhoods, Communities and Global Contexts. National Council on Family Relations Conference, Orlando, FL.
St. Clair-Christman, J., Willis-Hepp, B., Hamon, R.R., Berke, D., & Piland, S. (2017, November 16). Mid-Atlantic Council—Over 25 Years of Insight—Engaging Students and Professionals Through the MACFR Annual Conference. Roundtable presented as part of the Affiliate Councils Workshop. National Council on Family Relations Conference, Orlando, FL.
Hamon, R.R., & Hwang, V. (2017, November 15). Creating an FLE Program in an undergraduate family life education methodology capstone course. Paper presented as part of a paper session entitled Experiential Practices as Catalysts for Student Learning. National Council on Family Relations Conference, Orlando, FL.
Hamon, R. R., & Phillippi, A. (2017, June 12). Evaluating a family life education methodology course: Student self-assessments and personal reflections. Family Science Association’s Teaching Family Science Conference, Paradise Island, Bahamas.
Hamon, R. R. (2017, April 7). What is a certified family life educator and why should I pursue the credential? Roundtable presented at the Mid-Atlantic Council on Family Relations Conference, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Boyd-Soisson, E., & Insley, A. (November, 2016). The contexts of child abuse: Using an ecological model to help students understand the complex factors associated with child abuse, paper presented in Engaging Classroom Exercises for Teaching Family Theories at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations: Minneapolis, MN.
Hamon, R. R., Kolb, A., & Wilcock, S. P. (2016, November 3). “Show me your family and I’ll show you mine”: An activity for immersing family development theory. Paper presented as part of a symposium entitled “Engaging Classroom Exercises for Teaching Family Theories” at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Hamon, R. R., & Bull, K. S. (2015, November 12). “What do you have to offer me?”: A relationship building activity for demonstrating social exchange theory. Paper presented as part of a symposium entitled “Innovative Strategies for Teaching Family Theories” at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
Bull, K. (2013, October 3). What is Family Science? Roundtable presentation at the Mid- Atlantic Council on Family Relationships Conference: Harrisburg, PA.
Dubbs, M. (2013, October 3). Connecting the dots to a successful affiliate. Roundtable presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Council on Family Relationships Conference: Harrisburg, PA.
Karasik, R.J., Hamon, R.R., Reddy, A.M, Writz, J., Kunkle, Alyssa E., & Seal, Amanda. (2012, February 24). Two thumbs up: Using popular films in introductory aging courses. Resource exchange presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Arlington, VA.
Boyd-Soisson, E. & Lawrence, A. (November, 2011). Training up a Child: Amish Discipline Questions and Answers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations: Orlando, Florida.
Laninga, D., Hamon, R.R., Shenk, Rachel., Nagel, Michelle. (2011, March 18). Preparing for
old age through the use of intergenerational service-learning. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
Alexander, Amanda., & Hamon, R.R. (2010, November 5). The state of family science: Strengths and future directions for the discipline. Poster presented at the 72nd Annual National Council on Family Relations Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Boyd-Soisson, E., Shenk, R., & Gieger, E. (October, 2010). Low-Cost Leisure Activities that Facilitate Family Cohesion: A Protective Factor During Hard Economic Times. Workshop presented at the annual Mid Atlantic Council on Family Relationships. Building Strong Families Conference: Elizabethtown, PA.
Hamon, R.R., Bean, Susanna.N. (2010, September 30). The centrality of stories to our lives. Friends of Murray Library. Messiah College, Grantham, PA.
Hamon, R.R., Johnson, A.L., & Berke, D.L. (2010, June). Promoting Higher Order Thinking Among Seniors in a Family Life Education Methodology Course. Family Science Association’s Teaching Family Science Conference. Madison, IN.
Boyd-Soisson, E. F., Reininga, E. W., Johns, P., & Hamon, R. R. (October 22, 2009). Using family folklore and stories to identify family values. Mid Atlantic Council on Family Relations. Building Strong Families Conference, Grantham, PA.
Johnson, A. , Kunkle, A. E. , * Hamon, R. R. (October 22, 2009). The ethics of care: Filialresponsiblity in later life families. Mid Atlantic Council on Family Relations. Building Strong Families Conference, Grantham, PA.
Berke, D., Boyd-Soisson, E. F., Miller, A. N., & Reininga, E. W. (November, 2008). Advocacy as service-learning. Round table presented at 70th Annual National Council on Family Relations Conference, Little Rock, AK.
Hamon, R. R., Vanasdale, J., & Boyd-Soisson, E. (October 9, 2008). The usefulness of the double ABCX model for assessing family vulnerabilities and resilience during stressful times. Workshop presented at Mid-Atlantic Council on Family Relations' Building Strong Families Conference. Grantham, PA
Student/Faculty Workshops:
Johns, P., & Bull, K. (2015). Keeping the fire alive: Attending to the health and vitality of your marriage. Half-day seminar at Daybreak Church, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Johns, P., Kail, S. (2015). Learning that Jumps Off the Page: Using Video Responses to Facilitate Retention and Higher Order Thinking. Teaching Family Science Conference.
Johns, P., & Ake, K. (2013). The decision to cohabitate: Facilitating awareness of the complexities in a diverse society. Teaching Family Science Conference, Annapolis, MD.
Johns, P., & Kappauf, B. (2009). A genuine ethic of giving: The foundation of marital reconciliation and satisfaction. Presented at the Building Strong Families Conference 2009, Messiah College.
Johns, P., Kappauf, B., Wenger, A., Tiller, B., & Szumla, A. (2009, Spring). Are you serious?! Weekend retreat for seriously dating/engaged couples. Messiah College, Grantham, PA.
Student Grants:
Weikel, Anna (2021-2022) - Smith Scholar Interm Grant, Messiah University
Victoria Anders (2020-2021) - Smith Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah University
Kaitlin Ponchione (spring 2020) - Teaching Intern Grant, Messiah College
Victoria Anders (2019-2020) - Smith Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College
Rachel Jones (2018-2019) - Smith Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College
Abigail Young (spring 2018) Teaching Intern Grant, Messiah College
Verity Hwang (2017-18) - Smith Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College
Alexis Phillippi (2016-17) - Smith Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College
Lindsay Bower (fall 2016) – Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College
Annette Kolb (2015-16) - Smith Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College
Katherine Bull (2014-15) - Smith Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College
Madison Brinser (2013) - Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College.
Rachel Schmuck (2012-2013) - Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College.
Alyssa Kunkle (2011-2012) - Service-Learning Intern, Messiah College.
Amanda Lawrence (2010-2011) - Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College.
Susanna Bean (2010) - Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College.
Avery Johnson (2009) - Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College.
Brittney Kappuf (2008) - Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College.
Jessica Vanasdale (2008) - Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College.
Arelis Perez (2008) - Scholar Intern Grant, Messiah College.