Stacey MacArthur

Youth Programs Dept

Extension Professor | 4-H & Youth | Youth Health & Wellness

Stacey MacArthur

Contact Information

Office Location: AGRS 127
Phone: (435) 797-2202
Email: stacey.macarthur@usu.edu

Educational Background

PhD, Family, Consumer, and Human Development, Utah State University, 2008
Adolescent Religiosity, Religious Affiliation, and Premarital Predictors of Marital Quality and Stability
MS, Marriage, Family, and Human Development, Brigham Young University, 2005
The Individual and Interaction effects of Sexaul Abuse and Religiosity on Eating Disorder Characteristics and Diagnosis in Young Adult Females
BS, Recreation Therapy and Youth Leadership, (Family Science), Brigham Young University, 1998
Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health, 2019
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper, QPR Institute, 2019

Awards

Distinguished Service National Award, 2017

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Distinguished Team Regional Award, 2017

Epsilon Sigma Phi

Distinguished Team State Award, 2017

Epsilon Sigma Phi, IOTA Chapter

Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism Regional Award, 2017

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism State Award, 2017

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Distinguished Team State Award , 2016

Epsilon Sigma Phi

International Service Individual State Award, 2016

Epsilon Sigma Phi

Dean Don Felker Financial Management Team Award, 2015

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)

Search for Excellence in Teen Programming Team Award, 2015

National Association of Extension 4-H Association (NAE4-HA)

Search for Excellence in Teen Programming Team Award, 2015

National Association of Extension 4-H Association (NAE4-HA)

Dean Don Felker Financial Management Team Award, 2015

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)

Program Excellence through Research Team Award, 2nd Place Western Region, 2015

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)

Dean Don Felker Financial Management Team State Award, 2015

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)

Program Excellence through Research Team State Award, 2015

Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)

Distinguished Team State Award, 2015

Epsilon Sigma Phi--Iota Chapter

Excellence in 4-H Club Support Team State Award, 2015

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers (UAE4-HW)

Search for Excellence in Teen Programming Team State Award, 2015

Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers (UAE4-HW)

Achievement of Service National Award, 2014

NAE4-HA

Achievement of Service State Award, 2014

UAE4-HW

Human Development/Family Relations Team National Award, 3rd place, 2013

NEAFCS

Human Development/Family Relations Team Regional Award, 2013

NEAFCS

Human Development/Family Relations Team State Award, 2013

UEAFCS

Graduate Instructor of the Year, 2008

USU, FCHD Department

Dissertation Fellowship, 2007

Utah State University, School of Graduate Studies

Phyllis R. Snow Scholarship, 2006

USU, FCHD Department

Graduate Fellowship, 2005

Utah State University, School of Graduate Studies


Publications | Abstracts

  • Cromwell, S., Nelson, C., MacArthur, S., Prevedel, S., (2016). Healthy Living: Incorporate it into Your 4-H Program (WRLF).
  • MacArthur, S., Cromwell, S., Garcia, Z., Hill, P.A, Nelson, C., Discover 4-H Clubs: Baby Stepping into new 4-H Projects. Utah State University Extension
  • MacArthur, S., Cromwell, S., Garcia, Z., Hill, P.A, Nelson, C., Discover 4-H Clubs: Baby Stepping into new 4-H Projects. Utah State University Extension
  • Bunnell, J.B, Brower, N., MacArthur, S., Dart, P.C, Lyons, L., Mann, C.L, (2011). "Got Dating?" 4-H Teen Winter Retreat. 4-H State Training
  • MacArthur, S., Williams, S.R, (2010). Engaging youth as program mentors. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

  • MacArthur, S., (2016). Recruiting Volunteers through Mini-engagement Invitations. Utah State University
  • Smith, J., Anderson, K., MacArthur, S., (2015). 4-H Horse Basics: First Aid and Vital Signs.
  • Hill, P.A, MacArthur, S., Read, N., Jensen, N., (2013). Google Search Operators: Part II. Utah State University
  • Hill, P.A, MacArthur, S., Read, N., Jensen, N., (2013). Google Search Basics: Part I. Utah State University

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

  • Cromwell, S., Davis, E., MacArthur, S., (2023). Discover 4-H: STEM At-Home.
  • Goates, J., Hunsaker, D., MacArthur, S., (2018). Discover 4-H Aerodynamics & Model Airplane Clubs.
  • MacArthur, S., Ivie, J., (2017). Discover 4-H Clubs: Edible Science Clubs.
  • MacArthur, S., Cooper, T.D, Simmons, M.D, (2017). Discover 4-H Clubs: Entomology Clubs.
  • MacArthur, S., McHale, N., Veeder, K., Groves, J., (2017). Discover 4-H Clubs: Environmental Education & Citizenship Clubs.
  • MacArthur, S., Oldham, T., (2017). Discover 4-H Clubs: Seed Clubs.
  • MacArthur, S., Ivie, J., (2017). Discover 4-H Clubs: Urban Gardening Clubs.
  • MacArthur, S., Mesner, N., Robinson, E., Hanson, S., (2017). Discover 4-H Clubs: Wonders of Water Clubs.
  • Roberts, A., Ward, C., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Clubs: T-Shirt Quilt Clubs.
  • Hill, P.A, Jimenez, L.N, Garcia, Z., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Code Clubs . Utah State University Extension
  • Nelson, C., MacArthur, S., Hashimoto, C., (2016). Discover 4-H Fitness Clubs.
  • Romney, K.W, MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Horse: Showmanship and Halter Clubs .
  • Mathis, P.W, MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Interior Design Clubs: Intermediate.
  • Smith, J., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Pack Goats Clubs.
  • Cooper, T.D, Sulser, A.R, Simmons, M.D, MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Poultry Production Clubs.
  • Cooper, T.D, Sulser, A.R, Simmons, M.D, MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Poultry Showmanship Clubs.
  • Hill, P.A, Jimenez, L.N, Garcia, Z., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Python Code Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Hill, P.A, Jimenez, L.N, Garcia, Z., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Scratch Code Clubs . Utah State University Extension
  • Brower, N., Washburn, C., Washburn, M., Richman, S., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Emergency Prepardness: Surviving the Zombie Apocolypse.
  • Crandall, L., Porter, L., MacArthur, S., Williams, S.R, (2016). Discover 4-H Archeology Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Crandall, L., Beck, J., MacArthur, S., Williams, S.R, (2016). Discover 4-H Cloverbud: Personal Development & Leadership Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Crandall, L., Beck, J., MacArthur, S., Williams, S.R, (2016). Discover 4-H Cloverbud: Science & Technology Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Christensen, D., MacArthur, S., Discover 4-H Duct Tape Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Porter, L., Francis, D.W, Crandall, L., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Geology Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Mills, R.M, Biederman, A., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Let's start a blog!.
  • Pappageorge, L., Israelsen, C.E, MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Dairy Heifer Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Crandall, L., Beck, J., MacArthur, S., Williams, S.R, (2015). Discover 4-H Cloverbud: Communicative & Expressive Arts Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Brower, N., Washburn, M., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Craft Beading Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Haws, S., Proctor, D.G, Stott, L., Lott, C., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Crochet Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Family History Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Proctor, D.G, Brower, N., Haws, S., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Healthy Snacks Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Christensen, A., Memmott, M.P, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H & Fidelity Investments Money Mentors Clubs. Utah 4-H: Discover 4-H Curriculum
  • Biederman, A., Mills, R.M, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Art of Math Clubs.
  • Joiner, C., Sulser, A.R, Dallin, J., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Beef Clubs.
  • Porter, L., MacArthur, S., Williams, S.R, (2014). Discover 4-H Cloverbud Citizenship Clubs.
  • Porter, L., MacArthur, S., Williams, S.R, (2014). Discover 4-H Cloverbud FCS Clubs.
  • White, A., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Dog Clubs.
  • Nelson, C., MacArthur, S., Hashimoto, C., (2014). Discover 4-H Fitness Clubs.
  • Porter, L., Francis, D.W, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Forces of Nature Clubs.
  • Porter, L., Francis, D.W, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Kitchen Science Clubs.
  • Porter, L., Thomas, L., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Paper Craft Clubs.
  • Simmons, M., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Photography Clubs.
  • Porter, L., Francis, D.W, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Planet Energy Clubs.
  • Hill, P.A, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Robotics Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Dallin, J., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Sheep Clubs.
  • Porter, L., Francis, D.W, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Spa & Relaxation Clubs.
  • Porter, L., Francis, D.W, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Spy & Crime Clubs.
  • Christensen, A., Peterson, G., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Theatre Clubs.
  • Proctor, D.G, Haws, S., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Sewing Clubs.
  • Sulser, A.R, Dallin, J., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Goat Clubs.
  • Sulser, A.R, Dallin, J., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Swine Clubs.
  • Brower, N., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Cake Decorating Clubs. Utah State University 4-H
  • Simmons, M.D, MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover Photography.
  • Hill, P.A, Patterson, R., Kitchen, B.M, MacArthur, S., (2013). Discover Shooting Sports Clubs. Utah State University Extension

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

  • Laxman, D.J, Higginbotham, B., Plummer Lee, C., MacArthur, S., (2019). A test of the Family Stress Model using a remarriage sample. . Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 60:7, 518-536. doi: 10.1080/10502556.2019.1586230
  • MacArthur, S., Christensen, A., Garcia, Z., Memmott, M.P, Hill, P.A, Swadley, E., Impacts of Youth Financial Literacy Education Through 4-H TRY Teams. Forum for Family and Consumer Issues
  • MacArthur, S., Garcia, Z., Christensen, A., Francis, D.W, Memmott, M.P, Hill, P.A, (2017). The Money Mentors Program: Increasing financial literacy in Utah youth. Journal of Extension, 55:6
  • Christensen, A., Roberts, A., MacArthur, S., Jewkes, M., Garcia, Z., (2015). Comprehensive mentoring of extension professionals: Investing in the future of extension. Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 9:2014
  • Hill, P.A, MacArthur, S., Read, N., Nelson, C., (2014). Google Search Mastery Operators. Journal of Extension
  • Hill, P.A, Read, N., MacArthur, S., (2014). Google Search Mastery Basics. Journal of Extension
  • MacArthur, S., Higginbotham, B., Ho, E., (2013). The effect of non-academic mentoring on school-related cognition: A pilot study. Journal of Youth Development, 8:1, 27-37.
  • Roberts, A., MacArthur, S., Christensen, A., Garcia, Z., (2013). Volunteer Latino Advisory Councils: A Valuable Resource for Recruiting Latino Instructors and Program Volunteers . Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Roberts, A., MacArthur, S., Christensen, A., Garcia, Z., (2013). Volunteer Latino Advisory Councils: A Valuable Resource for Recruiting Latino Instructors and Program Volunteers . Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Higginbotham, B., MacArthur, S., Dart, P.C, (2010). Youth and Families with Promise--adult engagement and the development of strengths in youth. Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, 38:3, 229-243. doi: 10.1080/10852352.2010.486300
  • Dimick, K., Higginbotham, B., MacArthur, S., Poulson, M., (2008). Recruiting college students to be youth mentors. Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, 12:2

Professional Journal

  • Sulzer, S., MacArthur, S., Garcia, Z., Jensen, C.E, Prevedel, S., Voss, M., (2020). Scaling Community Health Coalitions: The Well Connected Communities Pilot Initiative. Journal of Extension, Volume 58 :Number 2
  • MacArthur, S., Anderson, E.J, Roop, K., (2017). Effective Chaperone Selection and Training for Enhanced Youth Experiences. Journal of Extension
  • MacArthur, S., Nelson, C., Brower, N., Memmott, M.P, Peterson, G., (2016). Discover 4-H Clubs: The Essential Resource for 4-H. Journal of Extension
  • Memmott, M.P, Miner, F., MacArthur, S., (2015). Extending the reach of PowerPay debt elimination: A new mobile application. Journal of Extension
  • Brower, N., MacArthur, S., Bradford, K.P, Bunnell, J.B, Albrecht, C., (2012). Got Dating? Outcomes of a 4-H relationship teen retreat. Journal of Youth Development, 7:1, 118-124.
  • Rudd, R., MacArthur, S., (2011). Using Google Docs and the web to manage and recruit volunteers. International Journal of Volunteer Administration

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

Research Reports

  • MacArthur, S., Higginbotham, B., (2007). Report for the Department of Education Grant. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

  • Dallin, J., Jensen, J., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Sheep Clubs.
  • Sulser, A.R, Dallin, J., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Goat Clubs. Utah State University Extension
  • Sulser, A.R, Dallin, J., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Swine Clubs.
  • Joiner, C., Sulser, A.R, Dallin, J., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Beef Clubs.

Newsletter

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Extension

    Volunteer Development, 2018 - 2023
    Teen Winter Retreat, 2011 - 2020
    Other State Events, 2010 - 2016
    Volunteer Assessment / Training, 2010 - 2016
    Volunteer Recruitment, 2010 - 2016
    State 4-H Adventure/i4-H Camp, 2010 - 2016
    Mock Legislature, 2010 - 2016
    Leadermete, 2010 - 2016
    Healthy Living , 2012 - 2012
    Day Camp, 2010 - 2010