Publications

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Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A.  The transition to adulthood: Challenges of poverty and structural lag.  In R.M. Lerner & L. Steinberg (Eds.), Handbook of adolescent psychology, (3rd ed.), Volume 2, Contextual influences on adolescent development, pp. 492-526.  New York: Wiley.

Hamilton, M.A., & Hamilton, S.F. Life Stories: Youth Workbook. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, Cornell Youth in Society Program. Download

Hamilton, S.F.  Research-based Outreach: Albert Bandura’s Model.  Journal of Extension 46(1)  (electronic journal Article Number 1FEA2)   http://www.joe.org/joe/2008february/a2.shtml

Bradshaw, C.P., Brown, J.S., & Hamilton, S.F.  Bridging positive youth development and mental health services for youth with serious behavior problems.  Child & Youth Care Forum, 37(5-6) 209-263.

Hamilton, M.A., & Hamilton, S.F. Linking research with the practice of youth development. (PrACTice Matters). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, ACT for Youth Upstate Center of Excellence.

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Hamilton, S.F. Youth development and prevention. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Supplement, November, S7-S9 (commentary).

Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A. School, work, and emerging adulthood. In J.J. Arnett & J.L. Tanner (Eds.), Emerging adults in America: Coming of age in the 21st century (pp. 257-277). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Hamilton, S.F., Hamilton, M.A., Hirsch, B.J., Hughes, J., King, J., & Maton, K. Community contexts for mentoring. Journal of Community Psychology, 34 (6), 727-746.

Bradshaw,     C.P., Brown, J.S., & Hamilton, S.F.  Applying positive youth development and     life-course research to the treatment of adolescents with serious behavior     problems.  Journal of Addictions     & Offender Counseling, 27(1) 2-16.

Hamilton, M. A., & Hamilton, S. F. Work and service-learning. In D. L. Dubois & M. K. Karcher (Eds.), Handbook of youth mentoring (pp. 348-363). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A. Promoting youth development in workplaces (Research FACTs and Findings). Ithaca, NY: ACT for Youth Upstate Center of Excellence.

Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A. (Eds.). The youth development handbook: Coming of age in American communities. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Purchase from Publisher

Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A. Implications for youth development practices. In S. F. Hamilton & M. A. Hamilton (Eds.), The youth development handbook: Coming of age in American communities (pp. 351-371). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Hamilton, S.F., Hamilton, M.A., & Pittman, K. Principles for youth development. In S. F. Hamilton & M. A. Hamilton (Eds.), The youth development handbook: Coming of age in American communities (pp. 3-22). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Darling, N., Hamilton, S., Shaver, K.H. Relationships outside the family: Unrelated adults. In G.R. Adams & M.D. Berzonsky (Eds.), Blackwell handbook of adolescence. Maiden, MA: Blackwell.

Hamilton, M.A. Educating teachers and trainers in the United States to foster work-based learning. In F. Achtenhagen (Series & Vol. Ed.) & E.G. John (Series Ed.), Milestones of vocational and occupational education and training: Vol. 2. Institutional perspectives of vocational and occupational education and training(pp. 291-301). Bielefeld: Bertelsmann.

Hamilton, M.A. Social influence processes: How mentors foster character and competence. In F. Achtenhagen (Series & Vol. Ed.) & E.G. John (Series Ed.), Milestones of vocational and occupational education and training: Vol. 2. Institutional perspectives of vocational and occupational education and training(pp. 145-153). Bielefeld: Bertelsmann.

Hamilton, S.F. Specialization vs. flexibility: Research to support vocational education and qualifications in a changing world. In F. Achtenhagen & E.G. John (eds.), Milestones of vocational and occupational education and training,Vol. 3. Bielefeld: Bertelsmann.

Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A. Learning by teaching: How instructing apprentices affects adult workers. In J. Oelkers (Ed.), Futures of education II: Work, education, and occupation. Essays from an interdisciplinary symposium (pp. 251-269). Berne: Peter Lang.

Whitlock, J.L., & Hamilton, S.F. The role of youth surveys in community youth development initiatives. Applied Developmental Science, 7 (1) 39-51.

Selected Publications

Darling, N., Hamilton, S.F., Toyokawa, T., & Matsuda, S. Naturally occurring mentoring in Japan and the United States: Social roles and correlates. American Journal of Community Psychology, 30, 245-271.

Hamilton, M.A., & Hamilton, S.F. Why mentoring in the workplace works. In J. Rhodes (Ed.), New directions in youth development: A critical view of youth mentoring (No. 93; pp. 59-89). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Hamilton, S.F., Leidy, B.D., & Thomas, M.G. Promoting positive development with human development and family studies: The ecological perspective. In R.M. Lerner, F. Jacobs, & D. Wertlieb (Eds.) Handbook of applied developmental science, Volume 4, Adding value to youth and family development: The engaged university and professional and academic outreach. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Eckenrode, J., & Hamilton, S.F. One-to-one support interventions: Home visitation and mentoring. In S. Cohen, L.G. Underwood, & B.H. Gottlieb (Eds.), Social support measurement and interventions: A guide for social and health scientists. New York: Oxford University Press.

Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A. Research, intervention, and social change: Improving adolescents' career opportunities. In L.J. Crockett & R.K. Silbereisen (Eds.), Negotiating adolescence in times of change: Concepts and research. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Hamilton S.F. Germany and the United States in comparative perspective. International Journal of Sociology (special issue comparing vocational training systems), 29, 3-20.

Hamilton, S.F. What work fosters adolescent development? In A. Booth, A.C. Crouter, & M. Shanahan (Eds.), Transitions to adulthood in a changing economy: No work, no family, no future? Westport, CT: Praeger.

Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A. Building strong school-to-work systems: Illustrations of key components. Washington, D.C. National School-to-Work Office.

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Hamilton, S.F., & Hamilton, M.A. Creating new pathways to adulthood by adapting German apprenticeship in the United States. In W.R. Heinz (Ed.), From education to work: Cross-national perspectives. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Hamilton, M.A. (Producer). Projects for school and work: Meeting the standards [Video]. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, Cornell Youth and Work Program.

This is a 14.48 minute VHS training tape for teachers and mentors who assist students on developing high-quality projects that connect school-based learning and work-based learning. Using examples from the Cornell Youth Apprenticeship Demonstration Project (1991-1995), this videotape illustrates five standards: frame an issue, benefit the community, research an issue, apply academic knowledge, and exhibit findings. Contact us to order a copy of the videotape.

Hamilton, M.A., & Hamilton, S.F. Learning well at work: Choices for quality. Washington, DC: National School-to-Work Office. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 411 390) (92 pp.)This guide is written for people in workplaces and schools who plan, direct, or evaluate work-based learning opportunities for youth. The voices of both youth and adults involved in work-based learning illustrate their dilemmas, their decisions, and the impacts on their lives. The choices that determine the quality of work-based learning provide the guide's framework. Contact us to order a copy of this book.