Anthony G. James, Ph.D.
Educational Credentials
Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri
M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri
B.S., Sociology, Lincoln University
Biography
Anthony G. James, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University (OH). His scholarly work uses an interdisciplinary approach to understanding social interactions and human development, with an expertise in positive youth development, religion and spirituality, diverse family systems, family processes, and program evaluation. His works include publications in referred journals and book chapters, on topics in the areas of youth development and family processes, including an edited book on black family life using a systems perspective. He is the current deputy editor of the journal of Family Theory and Review and a consulting editor for the Journal of Research on Adolescence. He is a certified relationship assessment facilitator through the PREPARE/ENRICH program, a certified family life educator through the National Council on Family Relations. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri.
Professional Experience
2012 - Present, Miami University
Affiliations
Honors, Awards, and Grants
Honors and Awards:
2020 Spirit of Western College Award
2020 National Council on Family Relations Social Justice Award
2020 Inclusive Excellence Award (Miami University Athletics)
2019 Community Service Award Honoree (B. T. Washington Center)
Grants:
2019-2020 Program Evaluation (Butler County Success Program; $18,000)
2019-2020 Program Evaluation (Butler County Kinship Navigator Program; $4600)
2020-2023 Evaluation of School-wide Transformation Grant, Phase II; $425,000)
Research Interests
My primary research interests are positive youth development, family processes, and program evaluation. I am working on an ongoing project with Kevin Bush and Amity Noltemeyer (i.e., program evaluation). I would love to pursue collaboration with any students or faculty members interested in positive youth development and/or religion and spirituality across the lifespans of childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, please contact me for more information.
Courses
FSW 475 (Family Theories)
FSW 481 (Adolescent Development)
FSW 724 (Agency Administration)
Selected Publications
Research
Families
James, A. G., Coard, S. I., Fine, M. A., & Rudy, D. (2018). The central roles of race and racism in reframing family systems theory: A consideration of choice and time. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 10(2), 419-433.
James, A. G. (2020). Black Families: A systems approach. Cognella
Positive Youth Development
Dotterer, A. M., & James, A. (2018). Can parenting microprotections buffer against adolescents’ experiences of racial discrimination?. Journal of youth and adolescence, 47(1), 38-50.
Noltemeyer, A., Palmer, K., James, A. G., & Petrasek, M. (2019). Disciplinary and achievement outcomes associated with school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports implementation level. School Psychology Review, 48(1), 81-87.
DEI
James, A., Kaur-Colbert, S., Stohry, H., Hicks, N., & Robinson, V. (2020). Enacting Truth and Reconciliation Through Community-University Partnerships: A Grassroots Approach. ENGAGE! Co-created Knowledge Serving the City, 1(3).
James, A. G. (2021). Diversity, equity, and inclusion: A practical guide. Cognella
Books
James, A.G. (2021). Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A practical guide. San Diego, CA: Cognella Press
James, A.G., & Anderson, L. (first draft under review). Letters to young practitioners: Essays of advice. San Diego, CA: Cognella Press
James, A.G. (2020). Black Families: A Systems Approach. San Diego, CA: Cognella Academic Press.
Selected Referred Articles
Roy, R. N., James, A. G., & Brown, T. L. (2021). Racial/ethnic minority families. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 42(1), 84-100.
Rudy, D., Ispa, J. M., Fine, M. A., & James, A. G. (2021). Ethnic variations in mothers’ and children’s positive and negative emotional expressions toward each other. Social Development, 30(2), 515-535.
Su-Russell, C., & James, A. (2021). Chinese International Scholars’ Work–Life Balance in the United States: Stress and Strategies. Journal of International Students, 11(2), 484-504.
Petrasek, M., James, A., Noltemeyer, A., Green, J., & Palmer, K. (2021). Enhancing motivation and engagement within a PBIS framework. Improving Schools, 13654802211002299.
Noltemeyer, A., James, A. G., Bush, K., Bergen, D., Barrios, V., & Patton, J. (2021). The relationship between deficiency needs and growth needs: The continuing investigation of Maslow’s theory. Child & Youth Services, 42(1), 24-42.
Harper, E. A., James, A. G., Curtis, C., & Ramey, D. (2021). Using the participatory culture-specific intervention model to improve a positive youth development program for African American adolescent girls. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 31(1), 61-81.
James, A., Kaur-Colbert, S., Stohry, H., Hicks, N., & Robinson, V. (2020). Enacting Truth and Reconciliation Through Community-University Partnerships: A Grassroots Approach. ENGAGE! Co-created Knowledge Serving the City, 1(3).
James, A. G., Coard, S. I., Fine, M. A., & Rudy, D. (2018). The central roles of race and racism in reframing family systems theory: A consideration of choice and time. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 10(2), 419-433.
Podcast
Explore the Role of Spirituality in Positive Youth Development:
Are you interested in how we can support teens to thrive even in the toughest of environments? This podcast episode features Professor Anthony James, who shares his insights into Positive Youth Development and the significant role spirituality can play in this transformative process.
