List of Scholarly Works
Updated last on May 7, 2019
- Boccia, M., Melton, K. K., & Larson, M. (submitted 2019). Measuring oxytocin in family leisure studies: A comparison of urine vs saliva.
- Melton, K. K., Hodge, C. J., Duerden, D. (submitted 2019). Ecology of Family Experiences: Contextualizing Family Activities for Human Development & Family Relations.
- Boccia, M., Melton, K. K., & Larson, M. (submitted 2019). Adding oxytocin measures to family studies.
- Melton, K. & Ament, M. (2019). ENGAGE: Evaluation of a Positive Parenting Program. Technical Report. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Melton, K. , Larson, M., & Boccia, M. (2019). Examining couple recreation & oxytocin via the creation of family experience framework. Journal of Marriage & Family. https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12556
- Melton, K. K. & McAninch, N. (2018). From healthy to thriving: Conceptualization of purposive resource management of intentional families. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences, (110)2, 14-36.
- Melton, K. K., Townsend J. N., Hodge, C. J. (2018). Creation of military family leisure experiences. Journal of Family Theory & Review. 10(3), 602-619. https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12273
- Melton, K. K. & Ellis, G. (2018). Measurement of time involvement in family activities: Alternative scaling for the Family Leisure Activity Profile. Leisure Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400.2018.1458669
- Melton, K. K., Lanning, B., & Abel, N. (2018). Family-centered approach to teen-driving program: Program evaluation of parental behavioral outcomes. Journal of Adolescent and Family Health, (9)1, 1-13.
- Lanning, B., Melton, K., & Abel, N. (2018). The impact of a supplemental driver’s education program on teenage risk perception and driving behavior. Transportation Research, (2018)58, 442-451.
- Melton, K. K. (2017). Family activity model: Crossroads of activity environment and family interactions in family leisure. Leisure Sciences, 39(5), 457-473. doi:10.1080/01490400.2017.1333056
- Melton, K. K., Hodges, C., McAninch, N., & Olschewski, E. (2018). Family matters: Supporting positive youth development through family programming. In P. Witt & L. Caldwell, (Eds.) Positive Youth Development, 2nd Edition. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
- Melton, K. K. (2018). Family activity model: Crossroads of activity environment and family interactions in family leisure. In D. E. Trussell, R. Jeanes, & E. Such, (Eds.) Revisiting Family Leisure Research: Critical Reflections on the Future of Family-Centered Scholarship. London: Taylor & Francis.
- King, E. & Melton, K. (2018). Children’s spaces in the home from the 19th through the 21st centuries. Network. Minnesota, MN: National Council for Family Relations.
- Melton, K. (2018). Diversify the family activity profile: New advice for strengthening families. Family Focus Report. Minnesota, MN: National Council for Family Relations.
- McAninch, N., & Melton, K. (2018) Playing to Purpose: Optimizing Employment Benefits for Family Leisure Time. Family Focus Report. Minnesota, MN: National Council for Family Relations.
- Shahvali, M. M., & Melton, K. (2018) To be or not be together: Activities & technology during family vacation. Family Focus Report. Minnesota, MN: National Council for Family Relations.
- Ament, M., & Melton, K. K. (February 2019). ENGAGE: Evaluation of Positive Parenting Program. Poster presented at URSA at Baylor University. Waco, TX.
- Hodge, C. J., Melton, K. K., Chandler, K., & Boccia, M. (February 2019). To Boldly Go: Results & Lessons Learned from Novel Data Collection Methods. Oral presentation at The Academy of Leisure Sciences. Greensville, SC.
- Ament, M., & Melton, K. K. (February 2019). Evaluation of Positive Parenting Program for Vulnerable Populations. Poster presented at Texas Council on Family Relations. Austin, TX.
- Fenn, H., Erickson, J., Ament, M., McAninch, N., & Melton, K. (2019, February). Case study of the Intentional Family Project. Presented at the Student Poster Competition for the Texas Council on Family Relations Annual Conference in Austin, TX.
- Melton, K. K., Hodge, C., & Duerden, M. (November 2018). Creation of Family Experiences: Conceptualizing Concordant and Discordant Experiences of Family Time. Paper presented at Theory Construction and Research Methodology. San Diego, CA.
- Duval, A.; Patterson, M. S.; Lanning, B. A.; Ylitalo, K.; & Melton, K. (November 2018). Hooking up experiences on a college campus. American Public Health Association. San Diego, CA.
- Lee, G., McGrew, G., & Melton, K. (April 2018). The Trips that Shaped My Life: Adolescent Travel Types and Human Values. Society of Research on Adolescents. Minneapolis, MN.
- Duval, A.; Patterson, M. S.; Lanning, B. A.; Ylitalo, K.; & Melton, K. (March 2018). Evaluating Risk Factors of Sexual Violence on a College Campus. American Academy of Health Behavior Annual Meeting. Portland, OR.
- Melton, K. K. (2017). Family activity model: Crossroads of activity environment and family interactions in family leisure. Leisure Sciences, 39(5), 457-473. doi:10.1080/01490400.2017.1333056
- Melton, K. K. (2017). Review of the family activity model with implications for research & practice. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. 4(1), 21-28.
- Melton, K. (November 2017). Family Time Conceptualized & Measured: Psychological, Physiological, & Behavioral. Symposium at National Council for Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
- Melton, K. (November 2017). Conceptualizing Shared Family Time using the Creation of Family Experience Framework. Paper at National Council for Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
- Boccia, M., Larson, M. Melton, K. (November 2017). Physiological Measures: Understanding Individuals within the Context of Family Relations. Paper at National Council for Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
- McAninch, N. & Melton, K., (November 2017). Conceptualizing Berry’s Acculturation Model for family culture development. Poster at National Council for Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
- McGrew, J., Lee, G., Melton, K., (November 2017). Are we there yet! Adolescent Development in Family Travel. Poster at National Council for Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
- Melton, K., McAninch, N., & Ament, M. (June 2017). Financial Family Processes in Cultivating an Intentional Family Identity. Paper presented at American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. Dallas, TX.
- Boccia, M., Larson, M., & Melton, K. (June 2017). Enhancing family experience research with physiological measures: Insights into psychological states. Poster presented at American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. Dallas, TX.
- Lee, G., McGrew, J. & Melton, K. (March 2017). The Trips that shaped my Life. Poster presented at URSA Baylor University. Waco, TX.
- McGrew, J., Lee, G., & Melton, K. (March 2017). Don’t Make Me Turn This Car Around: Reflections from Adolescent Family Travel Experiences. Poster presented at URSA Baylor University. Waco, TX.
- Melton, K., Larson, M., & Boccia, M. (March 2017). Impact of Family Experiences on Attachment: Examining Oxytocin Levels. Poster presented at Society of Research on Child Development. Austin, TX.
- Melton, K. & McAninch, N. (March 2017). Financial Investment in Family Experiences: Getting the most Bang for your Buck. Paper presented at Texas Council on Family Relations. Austin, TX.
- McAninch, N. & Melton, K. (March 2017). Tell me your story: Identifying Financial Values through Family Narratives. Paper presented at Texas Council on Family Relations. Austin, TX.
- Lee, G., McGrew, J. & Melton, K. (March 2017). The Trips that shaped my Life: Travel through Adolescent’s Perspective. Poster presented at Texas Council on Family Relations. Austin, TX.
- McGrew, J., Lee, G., & Melton, K. (March 2017). Don’t Make Me Turn This Car Around: Reflections from Adolescent Family Travel Experiences. Poster presented at Texas Council on Family Relations. Austin, TX.
- Melton, K. (March 2017). Thinking about Optimal Family Experiences. Paper presented at Experience Design Industry Management Conference. Provo, UT.
- Melton, K. (February 2017). Creation of Family Experiences: Bridging the Family Leisure Scholarship. Paper presented at The Academy for Leisure Sciences. Indianapolis, IN.
- Trussell, D. & Melton, K. (February 2017). A roundtable on family leisure: An analysis of conflicting paradigms revisited. Paper presented at The Academy for Leisure Sciences. Indianapolis, IN.
- Melton, K. K. & Zabriskie, R. (2016). In the pursuit of happiness all family leisure is not equal. Special Issue on Happiness & Leisure. World Leisure Journal. 58(4), 311-326. doi:10.1080/16078055.2016.1228154
- Melton, K. K., Ellis, G., & Zabriskie, R. (2016). Assessing alternative techniques for scaling the Family Leisure Activity Profile: Recommendations for future family leisure measurement. Leisure Sciences. 38(2), 179-198. doi:10.1080/01490400.2015.1087356
- Melton, K. (2016) Empowering families to diversify their family activity profile. Network. Minnesota, MN: National Council for Family Relations.
- León, M., & Melton, K. (2016). Applying Positive Youth Development Principles to Juvenile Correctional Recreation Programs. College Station, TX: Sequor Youth Development Initiative.
- Melton, K., Boccia, M., Larson, M. (November 2016). Examining oxytocin level to distinguish impact of family activities on attachment. Paper presented at National Council for Family Relations. Minneapolis, MN.
- Melton, K. & Zabriskie, R. (November 2016). All family activities are not equal in the pursuit of happiness. Poster presented at National Council for Family Relations. Minneapolis, MN.
- Larson, M., Melton, K., & Boccia, M. (September 2016). Oxytocin’s relationship with attachment style and caregiving. Poster presented at American Association of Family Consumer Sciences—Northeast Texas District Meeting. Waco. TX.
- Lee, G., McGrew, J., & Melton, K. (September 2016). Content analysis of Relational Tourism: Adolescent perspective of family vacations. Poster presented at American Association of Family Consumer Sciences—Northeast Texas District Meeting. Waco. TX.
- Melton, K. (March 2016). The Family Experience Model: Crossroads of Activity Environment & Family Interaction. Paper presented at Experience Industry Management Conference. Provo, UT.
- Melton, K. (March 2016). Understanding the Family Leisure Experience. Paper presented at Southeast Council on Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
- Hodges, C., Melton, K., & Zabriskie, R. (March 2016). What is family leisure? Benefits & Critiques. Poster presented at Southeast Council on Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
- Zabriskie, R., Hodges, C., Melton, K., & Townsend, J. (March 2016). Family Recreation: It’s More Than Just Fun & Games. Poster presented at Southeast Council on Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
- Lanning, B., Melton, K., Abel, N. (2015). Reality Education for Drivers (RED) Program Evaluation. Technical Report. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Melton, K., Duerden, M., & Zabriskie, R. (November 2015). Strengthening the Family through Core and Balance Leisure: An Examination of United Kingdom Families. Poster presented at National Council on Family Relations. Vancouver, B.C.
- Melton, K., Ellis, G, & Zabriskie, R. (March 2015). Measuring Family Leisure Experiences: Alternative Scaling Techniques with the Family Leisure Activity Profile. Paper presented at Experience Industry Management Conference. Provo, UT.
- Duerden, M. D., Norton, K., & Melton, K. (2014). Embracing intentionality in adventure programming: The design, implementation, and evaluation of adventure experiences. In R. Black & K.S. Bricker, (Eds.) Adventure Programming and Travel for the 21st Century. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
- Edwards, M. B., Theriault, D. S., Shores, K. A. & Melton, K. K. (2014). Promoting youth physical activity in rural southern communities: Practitioner perceptions of environmental opportunities and barriers. The Journal of Rural Health, 30(4). 379–387. doi:10.1111/jrh.12072
- Melton, K. (2014). Collecting Data to improve health outcomes: Using collaboration between organization and university. Paper presented at Healthy Teen Network Conference. Austin, TX.
- Melton, K. (2014). Strategic Planning: Moving Your Org from Surviving to Thriving. Paper presented at Youth Development Initiative Conference. Navasota, TX.
- Outley, C. Rayfield, J., Theriault, D., Woosnam, K., Melton, K., Ramirez-Mann, & Campbell, K. (2013). Conducting a Multisite Evaluation Across Texas: Success, Challenges, and Lessons Learned. Paper presented at American Evaluation Association Conference. Washington D.C.
- Edwards, M., Melton, K., Bocarro, J., Kanters, M., & Casper, J. (2013) Perceived Administrative Barriers to Providing Intramural Sports in North Carolina Middle Schools. Poster presented at Active Living Research Conference, San Diego, CA.
- Melton, K., & Edwards, M.B. (2012). Gender Examination of Parent-Child Leisure and Cohesion. Paper presented at NRPA Leisure Research Symposium. Anaheim, CA.
- Melton, K., & Ellison, S. (2012) Adolescent Domestic Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery of Youth. Poster presented at Youth Development Initiative Conference, Austin, TX.
- Edwards, M. B., Melton, K., Daniel, J., Dunlap, R., & Outley, C. W. (2011). Perceptions of Youth Leisure-Time Physical Activity in the Rural South. Paper presented at NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA.
- Melton, K., & Rall, K. (2011). Logic Models: A Piece of Cake. Paper presented at Youth Development Initiative Conference. Austin, TX.
- Reichstein, L., & Melton, K. (2011). Interactive Staff Training: Strategies and Tips. Youth Development Initiative Conference. Austin, TX.
- Duerden, M., Melton, K., & Fernandez, M. (2010). An Assets Approach to Preparing Educators and Adolescents for College Experience. Paper presented at Big Tent Conference-Search Institute. Houston, TX.
- Melton, K., & Roberson, S. (2010). Listen Up! Youth Voice & Program Quality. Paper presented at Youth Development Initiative Workshop, Dallas, TX.
- Melton, K. (2010). Listen Up! Youth Voice & Program Quality. Paper presented at Youth Development Initiative Conference, Austin, TX.
- Melton, K., & Witt, P. A. (2008). Fostering Youth Engagement through Youth Voice, Empowerment, and Participation. Paper presented at NRPA Congress and Exposition. Baltimore, MD.