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Website Statistics: The Top 50 Most Read JOE Articles of 2017

The following 50 articles were the most viewed JOE articles between January 1 and December 31 of 2017. We offer this list as an indicator of trends in reader interest. It says a lot about the degree of interest people from around the world have in some of the topics discussed in JOE articles.

Bear in mind this list is not a reflection on the quality of the JOE articles that "made the list" as opposed to those that didn't. This list may be influenced by several factors (including the commonness of key phrases contained in a page and the length of time a page has been available online), and we caution against over interpretation.

  1. Factors Influencing Career Choices of Adolescents and Young Adults in Rural Pennsylvania
    Ferry, Natalie M.
    Issue: 2006 June
    No. of Views: 31,169
    2016 Rank: 1 (Unchanged)

  2. Analyzing Likert Data
    Boone Jr., Harry N.; Boone, Deborah A.
    Issue: 2012 April
    No. of Views: 26,735
    2016 Rank: 3 (+1)

  3. Empowerment: What Is It?
    Page, Nanette; Czuba, Cheryl E.
    Issue: 1999 October
    No. of Views: 24,282
    2016 Rank: 4 (+1)

  4. Tips for Developing and Testing Questionnaires/Instruments
    Radhakrishna, Rama B.
    Issue: 2007 February
    No. of Views: 24,142
    2016 Rank: 2 (-2)

  5. Keys to Successful Mentoring Relationships
    Byington, Teresa
    Issue: 2010 December
    No. of Views: 23,407
    2016 Rank: 6 (+1)

  6. Financial Simulations for Young Adults: Making the Real World" Real"
    O'Neill, Barbara
    Issue: 2008 December
    No. of Views: 22,538
    2016 Rank: 8 (+2)

  7. The Value Orientations Method: A Tool to Help Understand Cultural Differences
    Gallagher, Tom
    Issue: 2001 December
    No. of Views: 18,889
    2016 Rank: 9 (+2)

  8. Understanding Employee Motivation
    Lindner, James R.
    Issue: 1998 June
    No. of Views: 16,946
    2016 Rank: 5 (-3)

  9. Youth Involvement in Community Development: Implications and Possibilities for Extension
    Brennan, M. A.; Barnett, Rosemary V.; Baugh, Eboni
    Issue: 2007 August
    No. of Views: 16,532
    2016 Rank: 7 (-2)

  10. A 10-Step Process for Environmental Scanning
    Guion, Lisa A.
    Issue: 2010 August
    No. of Views: 13,416
    2016 Rank: 17 (+7)

  11. Cronbach's Alpha: A Tool for Assessing the Reliability of Scales
    Santos, J. Reynaldo A.
    Issue: 1999 April
    No. of Views: 13,062
    2016 Rank: 18 (+7)

  12. Training and the Needs of Adult Learners
    Ota, Carrie; DiCarlo, Cynthia F.; Burts, Diane C.; Laird, Robert; Gioe, Cheri
    Issue: 2006 December
    No. of Views: 12,128
    2016 Rank: 10 (-2)

  13. Barriers to a Healthy Lifestyle: From Individuals to Public Policy—An Ecological Perspective
    Fitzgerald, Nurgul; Spaccarotella, Kim
    Issue: 2009 February
    No. of Views: 11,770
    2016 Rank: 11 (-2)

  14. Calibration of Boom Sprayers Using Charts to Reduce Math Calculations
    Beard, F. Richard; Deer, Howard
    Issue: 2001 February
    No. of Views: 11,634
    2016 Rank: 13 (-1)

  15. GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing Technologies in Extension Services: Where to Start, What to Know
    Milla, Katherine A.; Lorenzo, Alfredo; Brown, Cynthia
    Issue: 2005 June
    No. of Views: 11,525
    2016 Rank: 12 (-3)

  16. A Review and Critique of 16 Major Parent Education Programs
    Collins, Christina L.; Fetsch, Robert J.
    Issue: 2012 August
    No. of Views: 10,602
    2016 Rank: 15 (-1)

  17. ABC's of Behavioral Objectives--Putting Them to Work for Evaluation
    Boone, Harry N., Jr.: Boone, Deborah A.
    Issue: 2005 October
    No. of Views: 8,879
    2016 Rank: 16 (-1)

  18. Nominal Group Technique: An Alternative to Brainstorming
    Sample, John A.
    Issue: 1984 March
    No. of Views: 8,694
    2016 Rank: 21 (+3)

  19. Assessing Program Implementation: What It Is, Why It's Important, and How to Do It
    Duerden, Mat D.; Witt, Peter A.
    Issue: 2012 February
    No. of Views: 8,642
    2016 Rank: 19 (Unchanged)

  20. Behavior Change Strategies for Successful Long-Term Weight Loss: Focusing on Dietary and Physical Activity Adherence, Not Weight Loss
    Hongu, Nobuko; Kataura, Martha P.; Block, Linda M.
    Issue: 2011 February
    No. of Views: 8,091
    2016 Rank: 14 (-6)

  21. Small Businesses and the Community: Their Role and Importance Within a State's Economy
    Muske, Glenn; Woods, Michael; Swinney, Jane; Khoo, Chia-Ling
    Issue: 2007 February
    No. of Views: 6,860
    2016 Rank: 22 (+1)

  22. Tools to Help Horse Owners Deal with Muddy High-Traffic Areas
    Greene, Elizabeth A.
    Issue: 2007 December
    No. of Views: 5,370
    2016 Rank: 20 (-2)

  23. Creative Teaching: Simulations, Games, and Role Playing
    Karen DeBord
    Issue: 1989 Summer
    No. of Views: 5,019
    2016 Rank: 29 (+6)

  24. An Organizational Culture Assessment Using the Competing Values Framework: A Profile of Ohio State University Extension
    Berrio, Angel A.
    Issue: 2003 April
    No. of Views: 4,715
    2016 Rank: 24 (Unchanged)

  25. The Meaning of Aging
    Chen, Nina
    Issue: 2001 December
    No. of Views: 4,690
    2016 Rank: 33 (+8)

  26. Ecological Principles—A Unifying Theme in Environmental Education
    Mengak, Michael T.; Rutledge, Holly E.; McDonald, Barbara
    Issue: 2009 October
    No. of Views: 4,450
    2016 Rank: 38 (+12)

  27. Detergent Considerations for Consumers: Laundering in Hard Water—How Much Extra Detergent Is Required?
    Cameron, Bruce A.
    Issue: 2011 August
    No. of Views: 4,263
    2016 Rank: 23 (-4)

  28. Serving Dual-Career Families: Problem or Opportunity?
    Hester, Susan B.; Dickerson, Kitty G.
    Issue: 1984 July
    No. of Views: 4,255
    2016 Rank: 27 (-1)

  29. Pre- and Post-Testing with More Impact
    La Barge, Greg
    Issue: 2007 December
    No. of Views: 4,195
    2016 Rank: 32 (+3)

  30. A Population at Risk: Youth Aging Out" of the Foster Care System and Implications for Extension"
    Baugh, Eboni J.
    Issue: 2008 August
    No. of Views: 4,139
    2016 Rank: 36 (+6)

  31. Strategies for Generalizing Findings in Survey Research
    Radhakrishna, Rama; Doamekpor, Prosper
    Issue: 2008 April
    No. of Views: 3,905
    2016 Rank: 35 (+4)

  32. Maintaining Healthy Boundaries When Working with At-Risk Audiences
    Torretta, Alayne
    Issue: 2004 December
    No. of Views: 3,875
    2016 Rank: 26 (-6)

  33. Assessing Your Collaboration: A Self Evaluation Tool
    Borden, Lynne M., Perkins, Daniel F.
    Issue: 1999 April
    No. of Views: 3,756
    2016 Rank: 37 (+4)

  34. Getting the Most Out of Multiple Response Questions
    Santos, J. Reynaldo A.
    Issue: 2000 June
    No. of Views: 3,694
    2016 Rank: 41 (+7)

  35. Comparison of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT and EV3 Robotics Education Platforms
    Sherrard, Ann; Rhodes, Amy
    Issue: 2014 October
    No. of Views: 3,677
    2016 Rank: 30 (-5)

  36. Growing Through the Stages: A New Look at Professional Growth
    Rennekamp, Roger A. Nall, Martha A.
    Issue: 1994 June
    No. of Views: 3,627
    2016 Rank: 39 (+3)

  37. Challenges to Diversity from an African-American Perspective
    McCray, Jacquelyn W.
    Issue: 1994 June
    No. of Views: 3,449
    2016 Rank: 43 (+6)

  38. The Influence of Different Tomato Varieties on Acidity as It Relates to Home Canning
    Heflebower, Rick; Washburn, Carolyn
    Issue: 2010 December
    No. of Views: 3,448
    2016 Rank: 46 (+8)

  39. Principles of Effective Behavior Change: Application to Extension Family Educational Programming
    Pratt, Clara; Bowman, Sally
    Issue: 2008 October
    No. of Views: 3,447
    2016 Rank: 44 (+5)

  40. Risk Factors Affecting High School Drop Out Rates and 4-H Teen Program Planning
    Lamm, Alexa; Harder, Amy; Lamm, Dennis; Rose, Herb, III; Rask, Glen
    Issue: 2005 August
    No. of Views: 3,354
    2016 Rank: 40 (Unchanged)

  41. Learning Best Through Experience
    Richardson, John G.
    Issue: 1994 August
    No. of Views: 3,270
    2016 Rank: 28 (-13)

  42. Indicators of Success for Teamwork: What Extension Professionals Need to Excel as Team Members
    Kelbaugh, Beverly M.; Earnest, Garee W.
    Issue: 2008 August
    No. of Views: 3,262
    2016 Rank: 34 (-8)

  43. NEW Are Accents One of the Last Acceptable Areas for Discrimination?
    Ingram, Patreese D.
    Issue: 2009 February
    No. of Views: 3,258
    2016 Rank: Unranked

  44. NEW Understanding the Role of Culture and Heritage in Community Festivals: An Importance-Performance Analysis
    C. Hugo, Nichole; Lacher, R Geoffrey
    Issue: 2014 October
    No. of Views: 3,245
    2016 Rank: Unranked

  45. NEW What Are the Economic Costs and Benefits of Home Vegetable Gardens?
    Langellotto, Gail Ann
    Issue: 2014 April
    No. of Views: 3,220
    2016 Rank: Unranked

  46. NEW Using Speed Dating Techniques to Enliven and Improve Conferences and Workshops
    Lev, Larry
    Issue: 2003 April
    No. of Views: 3,180
    2016 Rank: Unranked

  47. NEW LEGO Parts Organization for New Mindstorms EV3
    Ewers, Timothy
    Issue: 2014 December
    No. of Views: 3,020
    2016 Rank: Unranked

  48. Simple Statistics for Correlating Survey Responses
    Hollingsworth, Robert G.; Collins, Topaz P.; Smith, Virginia Easton; Nelson, Scot C.
    Issue: 2011 October
    No. of Views: 3,017
    2016 Rank: 25 (-23)

  49. Examining Empowerment": A How-To Guide for the Youth Development Professional"
    Huebner, Angela J.
    Issue: 1998 December
    No. of Views: 2,950
    2016 Rank: 31 (-18)

  50. NEW Teaching Child Care Providers to Reduce the Risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
    Byington, Teresa; Martin, Sally; Reilly, Jackie; Weigel, Dan
    Issue: 2011 April
    No. of Views: 2,868
    2016 Rank: Unranked