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Jaimee Hartenstein is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Human Services at the University of Central Missouri's Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. Her work focuses on divorce and child custody, representations of diversity and disability in children's literature, and teaching effectiveness in family science education.
- PhD in Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University (2014)
- MS in Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University (2012)
- BS in Human Ecology and Mass Communications, Kansas State University (2008)
Research Interests: Dr. Hartenstein's research explores the intersection of family law and child well-being, with particular emphasis on custody arrangement decision-making and adolescent perspectives in post-divorce contexts. She also investigates how children's literature can better reflect diverse family structures and disabilities, aiming to improve educational and therapeutic practices for families navigating divorce and single-parent dynamics.
Article Trends: Her recent publications (2015-2018) focus on shared custody models, co-parenting communication, and foster care education challenges. These works span family science, legal studies, and behavioral health, emphasizing evidence-based practices for family educators and therapists.
Academic Leadership: Dr. Hartenstein has held key roles in the Advancing Family Science section as secretary/treasurer and currently serves as chair-elect. She was instrumental in establishing the Mid-Central Council on Family Relations affiliate.
Advising: She has advised student researchers on topics including foster care education and adolescent involvement in custody decisions, notably collaborating with
- Sewester, G.
- Summers, K.
- Tambling, R.
