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Roy F. Oman, Ph.D.
Edith Kinney Gaylord Presidential Professor and Vice-Chair
Phone: (405) 271-2017
Email: roy-oman@ouhsc.edu |
Youth
Asset Study (YAS)
Education Research Interests Courses Taught
Recent Publications Recent Invited Lectures
Recent Conference Presentations Funded
Research
Education
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship,
Stanford University, 1992-1994
- Ph.D., Health Education, University
of Oregon,1992
- M.S., Physical Education, University
of Oregon,1989
- B.A., Psychology, Seattle University,
1986
Research Interests
- Environmental factors, youth assets, and teen sexual and related risk behaviors
- Social, psychological, and environmental
determinants of participation in physical activity
- Program evaluation methodology
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Health Promotion
- Physical Activity and Public Health
- Social and Behavioral Sciences in
Public Health
- Theories of Health Promotion
- Theoretical Concepts for Health
Education
- Psychology of Sport
- Health Promotion Theory I: Individuals
and Small Groups
Recent Publications
- Oman, R.F., Vesley, S.K., Aspy, C.B., Fluhr, J., Marshall, L., Calhoun, G., Rodine, S. (2009). Methodological considerations in a community-based longitudinal study. American Journal of Health Behavior, 33(1):58-68.
- Aspy, C.B., Vesely, S.K., Tolma, E.L., Oman, R.F., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. (2009). Youth assets and delayed coitarche across developmental age groups. Journal of Early Adolescence Online First.
- Rodine, S., Oman, R.F., Tolma, E.L., Aspy, C.B., Vesley, S.K., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. (2008). Youth assets and sexual activity among Hispanic youth. Journal of Youth Development, 3(1).
- Tolma, E.L., Vesely, S.K., Oman, R.F., Aspy, C.B., Beebe, L., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. (2008). Youth assets and sexual activity: differences based on race/ethnicity. Health Educator, 40(2),59-69.
- Beebe, L., Vesely, S.K., Oman, R.F., Tolma, E., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S. (2008). Protective assets for alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among Native American youth. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 1092-7875 (Print) 1573-6628 (Online).
- Aspy, C.B., Vesely, S.K., Oman, R.F., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., McLeroy, K. (2007). Parental communication and youth sexual behavior. Journal of Adolescence, 30(3), 449-466.
- Doss, J., Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S., Tolma, E. (2007). A matched case control study: The relationship between youth assets and sexual intercourse among 13-14 year olds. Child: Care, Health & Development, 33(1), 40-44.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Tolma, E.L., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S., Marshall, L. (2007). Does family structure matter in the relationship between youth assets and youth alcohol, drug, and tobacco use? Journal of Research on Adolesence, 17(4), 743-766.
- Tolma, E.L., Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. (2007). Adolescent sexuality related beliefs and differences by sexual experience status. The Health Educator, 39(1), 3-9.
- Harris, L., Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Tolma, E.L., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. (2007). Associations between youth assets and sexual activity: Does adult supervision play a role? Child: Care, Health & Development, 33(4), 448-454.
- Aspy, C.B., Vesely, S.K., Oman, R.F., Rodine,
S., Marshall, L.D., McLeroy, K. (2007). Parental Communication and Youth Sexual
Behavior. Journal of Adolescence, 30(3), 449-66.
- Tolma, E.L., Vesely, S.K., Oman, R.F., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S. (2006). Sexuality education beliefs among sexually experienced youth: Difference by gender and birth control use. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 1(3), 3-23.
- Rodine, S., Marshall, L.D., Oman, R.F., Aspy,
C.B., Vesely, S.K. (2006). Healthy, Empowered And Responsible Teens of Oklahoma
City or HEART of OKC. Health Education and Behavior- Practice Notes, 33(3), 285-289.
- Tolma, E.L, Vesely, S.K., Oman, R.F., Aspy,
C.B., Rodine, S. (2006). Sexuality education beliefs among sexually experienced
youth: Differences by gender and birth control use. American Journal of
Sexuality Education, 1, 3-23.
- Kegler, M., Oman, R.F., Vesely, S., McLeroy,
K., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S., Marshall, L. (2005). Relationships among youth assets, neighborhood characteristics, and community resources. Health Education and Behavior, 32 (3), 380-397.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B. (2005). Youth assets, aggression and delinquency within the context of family structure. American Journal of Health Behavior, 29 (6), 557-568.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., & Aspy, C.B. (2005). Youth assets and sexual risk behavior: the importance of assets for youth residing in one-parent households. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 37 (1), 25-31.
Recent Invited Lectures
- Youth asset study. National Campaign
to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Scientific Advisory Committee. Washington,
D.C., 2005.
- The potential protective effect of
youth assets from youth sexual and related risk behavior: an update
on the youth asset studies. Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta, 2004.
- The association between youth assets
and abstinence, non use of alcohol and other drugs, and avoidance
of other youth risk behaviors. State of Georgia Abstinence Conference. Kennesaw, GA, 2004.
- The relationships between youth assets
and teen sexual behavior. Community Coalition Partnership Programs
Meeting, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, 2003.
- Physical activity in older adults. Oklahoma Public Health Association Annual Conference. Tulsa, OK. 2003.
- Physical activity determinants of obesity:
current state of knowledge and implications for practice. 17th National
Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. St. Louis, 2003.
- The obesity epidemic: trends, issues
and implications for practice. Governor's Task Force on Children's
Health. Oklahoma, 2003.
Recent
Conference Presentations
- Cheney, M., Oman, R.F., Aspy, C., Vesely, S., Tolma, E. Do Family Structure and Family Income Mediate the Influence of Negative Life Events on Tobacco Use in Adolescents? American Academy of Health Behavior 2009 Conference; Hilton Head Island, SC.
- Oman, R.F., Aspy, C., Vesely, S., Tolma, E. Mapping Youth Assets environmental conditions, and youth sexual risk behavior. American Academy of Health Behavior 2009 Conference; Hilton Head Island, SC.
- Vesely, S.K, Oman, R.F., Tolma, E., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. (2008). Total Number of Youth Assets, Demographic, and Never had Sexual Intercourse. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA.
- Aspy, C.B., Vesely, S.K, Oman, R.F., Tolma, E., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. (2008). The Relationship Between School-Related Assets and Youth Sexual Activity. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA.
- Tolma, E., Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. Parental-Related Youth Assets and Sexual Activity: Differences Based on Race/Ethnicity. (2008). American Public Health Association Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Tolma, E., Aspy, C.B., Rodine, S., Marshall, L. Psychometic properties of the revised youth asset survey. (2007). American Academy of Health Behavior Scientific Meeting; Savannah, GA.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B.,
Tolma, E., Gavin, L., Mueller, T., Rodine, S. (2005). The Youth
Asset Study. 11th Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology
Conference, Miami, FL.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B.,
Tolma, E., Gavin, L., Mueller, T. (2005). Youth Assets and Sexual
Intercourse. 11th Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology
Conference, Miami, FL.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B.,
Tolma, E., Mueller, T.E., Bensyl, D., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J. (2005). Youth Assets and Sexual Risk Behavior. American
Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting and Exposition, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B.,
Tolma, E., Rodine, S., Fluhr, J., Marshall, L. (2005). Youth
Assets and Risk Behaviors: Findings from the Youth Asset Study (YAS).
American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting and Exposition,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B.,
Tolma, E., Gavin, L., Mueller, T. (2005). Youth Assets and Progression
Toward Sexual Activity. 11th Annual Maternal and Child Health
Epidemiology Conference, Miami, FL.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B.,
Tolma, E., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J., Doss, J. (2005). Associations
Among Community- and Individual-Level Variables and Parent and Youth
Physical Activity. American Academy of Health Behavior 5th Conference,
Charleston, South Carolina.
- Vesely, S.K., Rodine, S., Oman, R.F.,
Aspy, C.B., Marshall, L. (2005). Potential Protective Effect of
Community Involvement on Adolescent Risk Behaviors. American Academy
of Health Behavior 5th Conference, Charleston, South Carolina.
- Vesely, S.K., Oman, R.F., Aspy, C.B.,
Tolma, E., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J.D. (2005). Potential
Protective Effect of Youth Assets on Tobacco Use. American Public
Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting and Exposition, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
- Doss, J.R., Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K.,
Aspy, C.B., Tolma, E., Fluhr, J. (2005). The Association Between
Youth Assets and Abstinence Among Young Teens. American Academy
of Health Behavior 5th Conference, Charleston, South Carolina.
- Oman, R.F., Vesely, S.K., Aspy, C.B.,
Tolma, E., Rodine, S., Marshall, L., Fluhr, J., Doss, J. (2005). Associations
Among Community- and Individual-Level Variables and Parent and Youth
Physical Activity. American Academy of Health Behavior 5th Conference,
Charleston, South Carolina.
Funded Research
Grants: Active
- Principal Investigator, Youth Asset Study. Funded by the Inasmuch Foundation. $200,000 total costs, 20% time, 2008-2010.
- Principal Investigator, Prospective
Study of Youth Assets and Teen Pregnancy (Waves 4 - 6). Funded by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. $1,637,125 total
costs 60% time, 2005-2010.
- Principal Investigator, Evaluation
of the Oklahoma State Department of Health Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Programs. Funded by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, $408,000,
10% time, 2005-2010.
Grants: Past Funded
- Principal Investigator, Longitudinal Study Youth Assets and Teen Pregnancy. Funded by the Association of Schools of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, $1,400,000 total costs, 2003-2007.
- Principal Investigator, The Relationships
Among Youth Assets and Teen Pregnancy. Funded by the Association of
Schools of Public Health, $1,082,773 total costs, 40% time, 2002-2006.
- Principal Investigator, The Relationships Among Youth Assets and Teen Pregnancy. Funded by the Association of Schools of Public Health, $1,082,773 total costs, 2002-2006.
- Principal Investigator, Evaluation
of the Oklahoma State Department of Health Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Programs. Funded by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, $399,940
direct costs, 2000-2005.
- Principal Investigator,
Enhanced Evaluation of the HEART of OKC Oklahoma Adolescent Pregnancy
Prevention Project. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control, $1,032,000, 1997-2003.
- Principal Investigator, SIP 7-00:
Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity Prevention Network. Funded
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,$30,000,
2000-2003.
- Co-Principal Investigator, Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Projects Evaluation. Funded by the Oklahoma State Department fo Health, $79,988 total costs,
1999-2000.
- Co-Principal Investigator, Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Projects Evaluation. Funded by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, $72,716,
1998-1999.
- Co-Principal Investigator, Teen
Pregnancy Prevention Projects Evaluation. Funded by the Oklahoma State
Department of Health, $56,527.91, 1997-1998.
- Principal Investigator, Student Recruitment. Funded
by the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate College, $2,970. 1997.
- Co-Principal Investigator, Evaluation
of the HEART of Oklahoma adolescent pregnancy prevention project.
Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, $140,000, 1995-1997.
- Principal Investigator, Public
Health Methods to Increase Physical Activity Rates in a Minority Population.
Funded by the Presbyterian Health Foundation, $25,000,
1996-1997.
- Co-Investigator, Physician Attitudes Toward Advance Care Directives and End-of-Life Decision Making: A Cultural Perspective. Funded by the Veterans Administration Medical Center $15,000, 1995-1996.
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