A5090095165- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Mental Health via Writing
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Community Health and Development
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Diverse Education Studies and Reforms
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
University of Florida
2023-2024
University of South Florida
2019-2024
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
2016-2023
University of Houston
2011-2023
James Madison University
2017-2022
The University of Texas at El Paso
2020
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
2015-2016
University of New Hampshire
2015-2016
Given the powerful implications of relationship quality for health and well-being, a central mission science is explaining why some romantic relationships thrive more than others. This large-scale project used machine learning (i.e., Random Forests) to 1) quantify extent which predictable 2) identify constructs reliably predict quality. Across 43 dyadic longitudinal datasets from 29 laboratories, top relationship-specific predictors were perceived-partner commitment, appreciation, sexual...
College represents a period of risk for heavy drinking and experiencing unwanted consequences associated with drinking. Previous research has identified specific events, including holidays (e.g., New Years), school breaks Spring Break) personally relevant events 21st birthdays), that are elevated negative alcohol-related consequences. The systematic evaluation relative offers insights into event-specific an empirical basis upon which to consider allocation limited prevention resources. Thus,...
Social influences on gambling among adolescents and adults have been well documented may be particularly evident college students, who higher rates of problem pathological relative to the general population. Personalized normative feedback (PNF) is a brief intervention designed correct misperceptions regarding prevalence problematic behavior by showing individuals engaging in such behaviors that their own atypical with respect actual norms. The current randomized controlled trial evaluated...
Self-determination theory can be viewed as a of optimal relationship development and functioning. We examine the concept self that is employed in self-determination explain how its unique definition allows an important novel characterization investing one's "self" romantic relationships. A self-determined perspective on relationships integrates several theories development, but also goes beyond them by explicitly articulating personality, developmental, situational factors facilitate...
This article reviews current literature examining problematic alcohol use and marital distress introduces a new marriage model within the theoretical framework of interdependence theory. Although is generally associated with decreased heavy drinking problems, many couples develop maintain disorders during committed relationships marriage. When one person affected by an disorder, it both affects their close relationships, particularly relationship partner or spouse. While causal connections...
Previous research has shown that perceived social norms are among the strongest predictors of drinking young adults. Research also consistently found religiousness to be protective against risk and negative health behaviors. The present evaluates extent which reliance on God, prayer, religion moderates association between drinking.Participants (n = 1,124 undergraduate students) completed a cross-sectional survey online, included measures norms, religious values, drinking. Perceived were...
Research has revealed negative associations between religiosity and alcohol consumption. Given these associations, the aim of current research was to evaluate whether order assessing each construct might affect subsequent reports other. The present provided an experimental evaluation response biases self-reported consumption based on assessment. Participants (N = 301 undergraduate students) completed online survey. Based random assignment, assessed either before or after questions regarding...
Given widespread alcohol misuse among college students, numerous intervention programs have been developed, including personalized normative feedback (PNF). Most research evaluating PNF assumes that presenting one's own perceived norms is necessary to correct misperceptions and thereby reduce drinking. Alternatively, simply providing social comparison information showing one drinks more than others may be sufficient. The present study evaluated the efficacy of full (one's drinking, campus...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate an intervention ( Supporting Survivors and Self [SSS]) created increase positive social reactions decrease negative sexual assault partner violence disclosures among informal support disclosure recipients. Participants were 1,268 college students from a medium-sized New England university who completed online baseline survey assigned either the treatment or control condition. SSS trained potential supports on what say not Six months after...
Adolescence is a time in which individuals are particularly likely to engage health-risk behaviors, with marijuana being the most prevalent illicit drug used. Perceptions of others' use (i.e., norms) have previously been found be related increased use. Additionally, low refusal self-efficacy has associated consumption. This cross-sectional study examined effects normative perceptions and on negative outcomes for heavy using adolescent population. A structural equation model was tested...
With the high prevalence of HIV among youth in sub-Saharan Africa, it is vital to better understand factors affecting testing this population; first step treatment cascade. The purpose study was examine related behavioral intentions regarding using existing pre-test data from SEERs (Stigma-reduction via Education, Empowerment, and Research) Project, a community-based participatory research program targeting 13-24-year-olds Kenya. It hypothesized that knowledge, social support, subjective...
Alcohol use is prevalent among college students, including those who are in committed romantic relationships. Individuals' perceptions of their partner's alcohol may have significant effects on how they view both partner and relationship. The current study examines the effect one's perception drinking as problematic relationship satisfaction commitment, whether this varies a function drinking. Both partners heterosexual relationships (N = 78 dyads) completed an online survey assessing...
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented event for the entire world. Stay-at-home orders, many children being taught at home, health anxieties, and subsequent economic downturn have collectively resulted in significant stress. Recent work established that some individuals report drinking more response to experiencing pandemic-related stress, but data largely limited psychological Methods: This research investigated how own (actor) partner financial stress about were...
The declaration of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic led to the closures schools worldwide contain spread. In present study, we examine effects this mandated homeschooling on parents’ mental health and substance use. study 758 couples, 211 whom were homeschooling, contrasted general (anxiety depression) COVID-specific (socioeconomic traumatic stress), optimism. We also examined coping-related use alcohol cannabis. Actor–partner interdependence model results demonstrated...
Objective: The current study reexamines data from Babcock et al. (2011) proximal change experiment to discern the differential utility of two communication skills-based interventions for proactive and reactive partner violence offenders. Method: Partner violent men were randomly assigned Editing Out Negative skill, Accepting Influence or a placebo/timeout reengaged in conflict discussion with their partners. Proactivity was tested as moderator immediate intervention outcomes. ability learn...
How much and why individuals in romantic relationships drink alcohol may be a function of both personal relational influences. The current research examined factors that predict vulnerability to health-related risky behavior (i.e., drinking cope problems) response relationship difficulties. We consider the possibility for whose self-worth is contingently tied fluctuations their relationship, feeling less satisfied increased problems; moreover, this mediated by cope. This study evaluated...
Computer-based interventions aimed at reducing college student drinking have shown positive effects. The authors compare differences in effects of computer-based personalized normative feedback (PNF) based on delivery modality (in-person vs. remotely) across six previously evaluated studies with similar content.Three included evaluations a PNF intervention which baseline and procedures took place inside laboratory setting; three separate the same participants completed remotely over Web....
Drinking identity is a component of that associated with heavier drinking and more negative alcohol-related consequences. Social displayed through social networking sites, which are being used on daily basis by millions young adults. The current research provides insight into understanding for whom network sites strongly alcohol use examining the potentially interactive effects Facebook identity. We explored whether association between posts differs based extent to students identify...