2012 Best New Professional Research Article Award
Sara Elizabeth Killoren, University of Missouri
Kimberly A. Updegraff, Arizona State University
F. Scott Christopher, Arizona State University
Adriana Umana-Taylor, Arizona State University
"The Family and Cultural Context of Mexican-Origin Adolescents' Sibling Relationships"

Purpose:

The Men in Families Best New Professional Research Article Award is presented to the new professional author of the best research article related to men in families for the year prior to the award.

Award (Plaque, Money, Recognition, etc.):

The award winners will receive a plaque. The awards are presented annually.

Criteria:

• The Best Research Article Award is intended to honor peer-reviewed journal publicaoins on men in families that are innovative and that advance the field.
• Contributions could be in the areas of substantive knowledge, methods, or theory about men in families.
• Examples of research could include applied, policy, meta-analyses, theoretical innovations, or basic research.
• At least one author of the research article must be a member of NCFR.

Nomination/Application Process:

• A committee of scholars is selected annually to review top peer-reviewed scholarly journals relevant to men in families.
• Committee members select and then are assigned journals they will review.
• After reviewing the journals committee members identify articles that fit the award criteria and send those references to the committee chairs.
• Committee members will also accept individual nominations, either from the author themselves or from others.

Deadline for Application:

Application deadline is May 1^st.