Dr. Benavides’ research, teaching, and program development experiences are in early childhood education, positive youth development, civic engagement, and higher education access and retention. If you’re interested in learning more about her work in the fields of education and psychology, below are some of her selected publications and professional conference presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benavides<\/strong>, C. M., Sidiqi, M.,\u00a0 Ruiz-Mesa, K., & Ribera, D. (2022). Supporting first generation Latinx freshmen: The importance of university resources, faculty, and peers. Journal of Latinos and Education<\/em>. doi: 10.1080\/15348431.2022.2141748<\/p>\n\n\n\n Riches, B., Benavides, <\/strong>C. M., & Dubon, V. (2020). Development of a fostering purpose intervention. Evaluation and Program Planning, 83<\/em>, 1-11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cotton Bronk, K., Baumsteiger, R., Mangan, S., Riches, B., Dubon, V., Benavides, <\/strong>C. M., & Bono, G. (2019). Fostering purpose among young adults: Effective online interventions. Journal of Character Education, 15<\/em>(2), 21-38.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n McCann, A. (2019, January). Best and worst states to raise a family – Feature by Celina Benavides. WalletHub<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wray-Lake, L., Rote, W., Victorino, C., & Benavides<\/strong>, C. M. (2014). Examining developmental transitions in civic engagement across adolescence: Evidence from a national U.S. sample. International Journal of Developmental Science, 8<\/em>(3-4), 95-104.<\/em> doi: 10.3233\/DEV-14142<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wray-Lake, L., Flanagan, C. A., Benavides<\/strong>, C. M., & Shubert, J. (2013). A mixed methods examination of adolescents\u2019 reports of the values emphasized in their families. Social Development, 23, 573-592. doi: 10.1111\/sode.12065<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Benavides<\/strong>, C. & Lopez, A. (2011). Early Childhood Education for the 21st<\/sup> Century: Linking Research, Language, and Culture<\/em>. Washington, DC: National Council of La Raza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benavides<\/strong>, C. & Lopez, A. (Eds.). (2011). NCLR Core Qualities for Successful Early Childhood Education Programs Tool Kit<\/em>. Washington, DC: National Council of La Raza.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dr. Benavides’ research, teaching, and program development experiences are in early childhood education, positive youth development, civic engagement, and higher<\/p>\n
Wray-Lake, L., Burkhard, G.,\u00a0Benavides<\/strong>, C., & Wilf, S. (2021). Youth civic engagement: Exploring micro and macro social processes. In A. Kostic & D. Chadee (Eds.),\u00a0Positive Psychology: An International Perspective<\/em>\u00a0(pp. 152-176). Jon Wiley & Sons Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n