Abstract
ObjectiveThe objective was to determine what factors influence application of an ecological approach by extension professionals.DescriptionAn online training course was delivered to 383 professionals, either as teams of extension/community partners or individuals.EvaluationOutcomes were assessed at course end and six-month follow-up using matched surveys (n=240). Behavioral intentions, credential, work experience, networking utility, job scope, job support, and funding were associated with application of an ecological approach at follow-up (P<.05).Conclusions and ImplicationsCertain personal and organizational factors can enhance professionals’ ability to apply an ecological approach at the community level.FundingUSDA Grant #2010-85215-20665, USDA Smith-Lever and Hatch funds supported the delivery and evaluation of the online course to New York State professionals including Cornell Cooperative Extension educators. ObjectiveThe objective was to determine what factors influence application of an ecological approach by extension professionals. The objective was to determine what factors influence application of an ecological approach by extension professionals. DescriptionAn online training course was delivered to 383 professionals, either as teams of extension/community partners or individuals. An online training course was delivered to 383 professionals, either as teams of extension/community partners or individuals. EvaluationOutcomes were assessed at course end and six-month follow-up using matched surveys (n=240). Behavioral intentions, credential, work experience, networking utility, job scope, job support, and funding were associated with application of an ecological approach at follow-up (P<.05). Outcomes were assessed at course end and six-month follow-up using matched surveys (n=240). Behavioral intentions, credential, work experience, networking utility, job scope, job support, and funding were associated with application of an ecological approach at follow-up (P<.05). Conclusions and ImplicationsCertain personal and organizational factors can enhance professionals’ ability to apply an ecological approach at the community level. Certain personal and organizational factors can enhance professionals’ ability to apply an ecological approach at the community level.
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