David Schramm
Human Development & Family Studies Dept
Family Life Specialist

Contact Information
Office Location: Logan CampusPhone: 435-797-8183
Email: david.schramm@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
Licensures & Certifications
Biography
Dr. Dave Schramm works as a Family Life State Extension Specialist and Associate Professor
Teaching Interests
Relationship, marriage, parenting, family life education, personal well-being, workplace positivity
Research Interests
Relationship, marriage, and parenting education. Also enjoy studying and creating resources related to personal flourishing and well-being.
Awards
Distinguished Team Award, Facebook Live Team, 2019
Epsilon Sigma Phi IOTA Chapter
Diversity Team Award, Relationship Education for Incarcerated Women, 2019
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Marketing/Public Relations Team Award, Strong Parents, Stable Children, 2019
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Peer Recognition Award, 2019
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Western Region Extension Excellence Award, 2019
Association of Public Land-grant Universities. National Institute of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture.
Provost Award for Creative Extension Programming, 2012
University of Missouri
Distinguished Research/Creative Activity Award, 2011
College of Human Environmental Sciences - University of Missouri
Early Career Achievement Award, 2010
National Awards Committee for Family Life and Human Development State Specialists; National Council on Family Relations
Publications | Book Chapters
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Publications | Fact Sheets
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Publications | Curriculum
- Holverson, A., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Gratitude.
- Brower, N., Holverson, A., Schramm, D., Obray, K., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Gratitude.
- Holverson, A., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Gratitude.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Circus Extravaganza.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Incredible Insects.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Ocean Wonders.
- Evans, A., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2022). Hidden Gems: Family At Home: At-Home Olympics.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Higginbotham, B., Turner, J., Duncan, S., Schramm, D., (2023). Time allocation changes for family life Extension educators: The impact of COVID-19. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 11:3, doi: https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1402
- Turner, J.J, Higginbotham, B., Bradford, K.P, Schramm, D., (2025). Brief Divorce Education Programming and Co-parenting Intentions. Family Transitions, 1-20. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/28375300.2025.2458711
- Turner, J.J, Higginbotham, B., Bradford, K.P, Schramm, D., Reaching American Indian parents through online divorce education. Journal of Family Studies
- Turner, J.J, Higginbotham, B., Bradford, K.P, Schramm, D., Divorce education and African American parents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-024-02889-w
- Higginbotham, B., Turner, J.J, Schramm, D., H., (2024). The state of divorce education in the United States. Journal of Family Strengths, 23:2, Article 3. doi: https://doi.org/10.58464/2168-670X.1479
- Turner, J., Kopystynska, O., Bradford, K.P, Schramm, D., Higginbotham, B., (2021). Predicting parenting and stepparenting difficulties among newly remarried parents.. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 62:7, 511-531. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/10502556.2021.1925857
- Harris, V.W, Schramm, D., Marshall, J., Lee, T., (2012). Marital quality, context, and interaction: A comparison of those currently receiving government assistance with those who are not. Marriage & Family Review, 48:4, 386–414.
- Adler-Baeder, F., Robertson, A., Schramm, D., (2010). Conceptual framework for marriage education programs for stepfamily couples with considerations for socioeconomic context. Marriage & Family Review, 46:4, 300–322.
Professional Journal
- Galovan, A., Schramm, D., Strong relationality and ethical responsiveness: An integrative meta-model for family science..
- Futris, T., Schramm, D., Duncan, J., (2016). Preparing future child welfare professionals to strengthen couple relationships. Family Science Review, 21, 74-95.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
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