| Developing evaluation capacity in extension 4-H field faculty: A framework for success ME Arnold American Journal of Evaluation 27 (2), 257-269, 2006 | 111 | 2006 |
| From context to outcomes: A thriving model for 4-H youth development programs ME Arnold Journal of Human Sciences and Extension 6 (1), 11, 2018 | 98 | 2018 |
| Supporting adolescent exploration and commitment: Identity formation, thriving, and positive youth development ME Arnold Journal of Youth Development 12 (4), 1-15, 2017 | 78 | 2017 |
| From theory to practice: A critical review of positive youth development program frameworks ME Arnold, B Silliman Journal of Youth Development 12 (2), 1-20, 2017 | 70 | 2017 |
| What progress, program evaluation? Reflections on a quarter-century of Extension evaluation practice RA Rennekamp, ME Arnold The Journal of Extension 47 (3), 10, 2009 | 54 | 2009 |
| An evaluator's balancing act: Making decisions about methodological rigor MT Braverman, ME Arnold New Directions for Evaluation 2008 (120), 71-86, 2008 | 52 | 2008 |
| Fun and friendship in the natural world: The impact of Oregon 4-H residential camping programs on girl and boy campers ME Arnold, VD Bourdeau, J Nagele The Journal of Extension 43 (6), 9, 2005 | 50 | 2005 |
| Why they come, why they go, and why they stay: Factors affecting volunteerism in 4-H programs DJ White, ME Arnold The Journal of Extension 41 (4), 14, 2003 | 49 | 2003 |
| Youth community engagement: A recipe for success ME Arnold, B Dolenc, EE Wells Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship 1 (1), 56-65, 2008 | 46 | 2008 |
| Positive youth development theory in practice: An update on the 4-H Thriving Model ME Arnold, RJ Gagnon Journal of Youth Development 15 (6), 1-23, 2020 | 45 | 2020 |
| The role of evaluation in determining the public value of Extension N Franz, M Arnold, S Baughman | 45 | 2014 |
| Illuminating the process of youth development: The mediating effect of thriving on youth development program outcomes ME Arnold, RJ Gagnon Journal of Human Sciences and Extension 7 (3), 2, 2019 | 43 | 2019 |
| Looking back, the impact of the 4-H camp counselor experience on youth development: A survey of counselor alumni J Brandt, ME Arnold Journal of Extension 44 (6), 1-8, 2006 | 41 | 2006 |
| From then to now: Emerging directions for youth program evaluation ME Arnold, M Cater Journal of Youth Development 6 (3), 80-92, 2011 | 35 | 2011 |
| Connecting the dots: Improving Extension program planning with program umbrella models ME Arnold Journal of Human Sciences and Extension 3 (2), 5, 2015 | 34 | 2015 |
| An assessment of 4-H volunteer experience: Implications for building positive youth development capacity ME Arnold, BJ Dolenc, RA Rennekamp The Journal of Extension 47 (5), 7, 2009 | 29 | 2009 |
| A time like no other: 4-H youth development and COVID-19 ME Arnold, RA Rennekamp The Journal of Extension 58 (3), 32, 2020 | 27 | 2020 |
| Measuring science inquiry skills in youth development programs: The science process skills inventory ME Arnold, VD Bourdeau, BD Nott Journal of Youth Development 8 (1), 15-Apr, 2013 | 24 | 2013 |
| Program theory and quality matter: Changing the course of Extension program evaluation ME Arnold, M Cater The Journal of Extension 54 (1), 28, 2016 | 23 | 2016 |
| America’s moment: Investing in positive youth development to transform youth and society ME Arnold Journal of Youth Development 15 (5), 16-36, 2020 | 20 | 2020 |
Melissa CaterAssociate ProfessorVerified email at agcenter.lsu.edu
