Matia Finn-Stevenson, PhD
Research Scientist; Associate Director Zigler Center; Director, School of the 21st Century; Director, The Mutt-i-grees Initiative
Research & Publications
Biography
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Research Summary
The application of research in policy and practice and the development, evaluation and dissemination of research-based programs addressing the needs of children and families.
Extensive Research Description
The School of the 21st Century, a school-based approach to providing child care and family support services, implemented in over 1300 schools in the US
The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum, builds on the research on human-animal interaction to enhance socio-emotional skills. Designed for all students from PreK-Grade 6, Middle School and High School. Also appropriate for use with students with special needs.
The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum, builds on the research on human-animal interaction to enhance socio-emotional skills. Designed for all students from PreK-Grade 6, Middle School and High School. Also appropriate for use with students with special needs.
Research Interests
Psychiatry and Psychology; Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena
Selected Publications
- Curriculum-Based Animal-Assisted Therapy in an Acute Outpatient Mental Health SettingKashden J, Lincoln C, Finn-Stevenson M. Curriculum-Based Animal-Assisted Therapy in an Acute Outpatient Mental Health Setting. Journal Of Contemporary Psychotherapy 2020, 51: 77-83. DOI: 10.1007/s10879-020-09470-8.
- Schools of the 21st Century, Linking Child Care and EducationFinn-Stevenson M, Zigler E. Schools of the 21st Century, Linking Child Care and Education. 2018 DOI: 10.4324/9780429497438.
- 5. Home Visitation and Parent EducationZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 5. Home Visitation and Parent Education. 2017, 96-122. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-006.
- 7. The Mozart EffectZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 7. The Mozart Effect. 2017, 139-155. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-008.
- 6. Child Abuse and the BrainZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 6. Child Abuse and the Brain. 2017, 123-138. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-007.
- 1. The More Things ChangeZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 1. The More Things Change. 2017, 1-18. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-002.
- 9. The Brain CampaignZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 9. The Brain Campaign. 2017, 185-198. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-010.
- 8. The Brain, Prenatal Development, and NutritionZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 8. The Brain, Prenatal Development, and Nutrition. 2017, 156-184. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-009.
- 4. Early Intervention and Child CareZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 4. Early Intervention and Child Care. 2017, 65-95. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-005.
- 2. The Science of Brain ResearchZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 2. The Science of Brain Research. 2017, 19-43. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-003.
- 10. EpilogueZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 10. Epilogue. 2017, 199-212. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-011.
- 3. Family LeaveZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 3. Family Leave. 2017, 44-64. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-004.
- 27.2 THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE DOG: THE GROWING USE OF CANINE ASSISTANTS IN THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND SCHOOL SETTINGSFinn-Stevenson M. 27.2 THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE DOG: THE GROWING USE OF CANINE ASSISTANTS IN THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND SCHOOL SETTINGS. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2016, 55: s41. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.07.596.
- The Transformative Power of the Dog: The Growing Use of Canine Assistants in Therapeutic Interventions and School SettingsFinn-Stevenson M. The Transformative Power of the Dog: The Growing Use of Canine Assistants in Therapeutic Interventions and School Settings. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2016, 55: 437-438. PMID: 27238060, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.03.010.
- Longitudinal Effects of Parent–Child Interactions on Children’s Social CompetenceGadaire D, Henrich C, Finn-Stevenson M. Longitudinal Effects of Parent–Child Interactions on Children’s Social Competence. Research On Social Work Practice 2016, 27: 767-778. DOI: 10.1177/1049731516632592.
- Family, school, and community partnerships: Practical strategies for afterschool programsFinn-Stevenson M. Family, school, and community partnerships: Practical strategies for afterschool programs. New Directions For Student Leadership 2014, 2014: 89-103. PMID: 25537352, DOI: 10.1002/yd.20115.
- The Added Value of the School of the 21st Century When Combined With a Statewide Preschool ProgramGinicola M, Finn-Stevenson M, Zigler E. The Added Value of the School of the 21st Century When Combined With a Statewide Preschool Program. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2013, 83: 89-93. PMID: 23330626, DOI: 10.1111/ajop.12004.
- From Research to Policy and Practice: The School of the 21st CenturyZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. From Research to Policy and Practice: The School of the 21st Century. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2007, 77: 175-181. PMID: 17535114, DOI: 10.1037/0002-9432.77.2.175.
- From Visions to Systems of Universal Prekindergarten.Barnett W, Brown K, Finn-Stevenson M, Henrich C. From Visions to Systems of Universal Prekindergarten. 2007, 113-128. DOI: 10.1037/11486-007.
- Comprehensive School Reform: An Implementation Study of Preschool Programs in Elementary SchoolsDesimone L, Payne B, Fedoravicius N, Henrich C, Finn-Stevenson M. Comprehensive School Reform: An Implementation Study of Preschool Programs in Elementary Schools. The Elementary School Journal 2004, 104: 369-389. DOI: 10.1086/499758.
- Opportunities for schools to promote resilience in children and youth.Smith E, Boutte G, Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Opportunities for schools to promote resilience in children and youth. 2004, 213-231. DOI: 10.1037/10660-012.
- Nutrition and Brain Development: Social Policy ImplicationsTanner EM, Finn-Stevenson M. Nutrition and Brain Development: Social Policy Implications. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2002, 72: 182-193. PMID: 15792058, DOI: 10.1037/0002-9432.72.2.182.
- Whole School Reform in a Low-Income African American CommunityDesimone L, Finn-Stevenson M, Henrich C. Whole School Reform in a Low-Income African American Community. Urban Education 2000, 35: 269-323. DOI: 10.1177/0042085900353003.
- Linking child care and support services with the school: Pilot evaluation of the school of the 21st centuryFinn-Stevenson M, Desimone L, Chung A. Linking child care and support services with the school: Pilot evaluation of the school of the 21st century. Children And Youth Services Review 1998, 20: 177-205. DOI: 10.1016/s0190-7409(98)00003-6.
- Integrating Early-Childhood and Family-Support Services with a School Improvement Process: The Comer-Zigler InitiativeFinn-Stevenson M, Stern B. Integrating Early-Childhood and Family-Support Services with a School Improvement Process: The Comer-Zigler Initiative. The Elementary School Journal 1997, 98: 51-66. DOI: 10.1086/461884.
- SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE SCHOOLSZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Stern B. SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE SCHOOLS. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 1997, 67: 396-407. PMID: 9250341, DOI: 10.1037/h0080242.
- Funding child care and public education.Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Funding child care and public education. The Future Of Children 1996, 6: 104-21; discussion 137-45. PMID: 8972130, DOI: 10.2307/1602422.
- Funding child rearing: child allowance and parental leave.Walker J, Goldberg L, Schultz T, Piel M, Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Funding child rearing: child allowance and parental leave. The Future Of Children 1996, 6: 122-36; discussion 137-45. PMID: 8972131, DOI: 10.2307/1602423.
- The Child Care Crisis: Implications for the Growth and Development of the Nation's ChildrenZigler E, Finn‐Stevenson M. The Child Care Crisis: Implications for the Growth and Development of the Nation's Children. Journal Of Social Issues 1995, 51: 215-231. DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1995.tb01343.x.
- Schools' Role in the Provision of Support Services for Children and Families: A Critical Aspect of Program EquityZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Schools' Role in the Provision of Support Services for Children and Families: A Critical Aspect of Program Equity. Educational Policy 1994, 8: 591-606. DOI: 10.1177/0895904894008004018.
- The school of the 21st century: Creating opportunities for school-based child careFinn-Stevenson M, Linkins K, Beacom E. The school of the 21st century: Creating opportunities for school-based child care. Child & Youth Care Forum 1992, 21: 335-345. DOI: 10.1007/bf00757383.
- MANDATED LEAVEFinn-Stevenson M, Trzcinski E. MANDATED LEAVE. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 1991, 61: 567-575. PMID: 1746633, DOI: 10.1037/h0079295.
- A Response to Arguments against Mandated Parental Leave: Findings from the Connecticut Survey of Parental Leave PoliciesTrzcinski E, Finn-Stevenson M. A Response to Arguments against Mandated Parental Leave: Findings from the Connecticut Survey of Parental Leave Policies. Journal Of Marriage And Family 1991, 53: 445. DOI: 10.2307/352911.
- Safe care/safe play: child care as a site for injury prevention.Finn-Stevenson M, Stevenson J. Safe care/safe play: child care as a site for injury prevention. Children Today 1990, 19: 16-20, 32. PMID: 2347253.
- Child Care in America: From Problem to SolutionZigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Child Care in America: From Problem to Solution. Educational Policy 1989, 3: 313-329. DOI: 10.1177/0895904889003004002.