A5060315847- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Sex work and related issues
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Franklin University
2021-2025
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
2020-2025
University of Chicago
2024
Encore Pharmaceuticals (United States)
2023
Rosalind Franklin Institute
2023
Columbia University
2022
University of Denver
2022
Northwestern University
2015-2021
Science North
2021
Office of Minority Health
2018-2019
Recent research demonstrates that it is the quality rather than frequency of social networking experiences places individuals at risk for negative mental health outcomes. However, mechanisms account this association have yet to be examined. Accordingly, study examined whet
The current study used path analysis to examine potential mechanisms through which experiences of discrimination influence depressive and social anxiety symptoms.The sample included 218 lesbians 249 gay men (total N = 467) who participated in an online survey about minority stress mental health. proposed model 2 mediators-internalized homonegativity rejection sensitivity-as well as a culturally relevant antecedent discrimination-childhood gender nonconformity.Results indicated that the data...
Two studies examined associations between social networking and depressive symptoms among youth. In Study 1, 384 participants (68% female; mean age = 20.22 years, SD 2.90) were surveyed. 2, 334 (62% M 19.44 2.05) surveyed initially 3 weeks later. Results indicated that associated with quality of interactions, not quantity. There was some evidence rumination moderated associations, both corumination aspects usage quality. Implications for understanding circumstances increase networking, as...
This study conducted a meta-analysis of published randomized clinical group trials for adult survivors trauma to examine the efficacy format. Effect sizes posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity outcome were examined. Sixteen studies included, with total 1686 participants. Results random effects model indicated that treatments are associated significant preto posttreatment reduction in PTSD symptom (within treatment d .71, 95% CI [.51, .91]), and result superior relative wait list...
This study investigated longitudinal trajectories of stigma (i.e., enacted, anticipated, internalized, concealed); stress-sensitive mental health disorder symptoms depression, social anxiety); and their associations across 8 annual assessments in a sample 128 young gay bisexual U.S. university students. All forms significantly decreased over time, while depressive remained stable anxiety increased. Men from higher socioeconomic backgrounds experienced quicker reductions anticipated stigma,...
The current study examined the 3-week prospective associations between cyber-victimization and both depressive symptoms rumination. In addition, a mediation model was tested, wherein rumination mediated association symptoms. Participants (N = 565 college-age young adults) completed online surveys at two time points 3 weeks apart. Results indicated that associated with increases in over time. Furthermore, results of path analysis time, which were then greater symptoms, providing support for...
Background: Young men who have sex with (YMSM) are disproportionately impacted by HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at preventing HIV acquisition. It remains unclear if PrEP use increases rates of condomless (ie, risk compensation), which may increase infection adherence not optimal. This study aimed to examine whether and were associated change in sexual behaviors a large longitudinal cohort YMSM reporting on multiple partnerships over time. Method: Data obtained from...
Abstract A skills‐based model of healthy relationship functioning—romantic competence ( RC )—is described. Its association with and individual well‐being was examined in three studies emerging adults using the Romantic Competence Interview for Emerging Adults RCI–EA ), which measures as interplay skill domains. Across (women [ n = 102], women men 187], romantic couples 89]), associated greater security, healthier decision making, satisfaction, fewer internalizing symptoms. The domains formed...
Young men who have sex with (YMSM) report higher rates of substance use than their heterosexual peers and minority stress has been posited as a risk factor for use. The associations between specific types inconsistent throughout the literature few studies examined mechanisms underlying these associations. Drawing on theory motivational model alcohol use, we propose that one mechanism may be people's motivations using substances, including substances to cope negative emotions enhance...
Bisexual and other non-monosexual (bi+) people are at increased risk for depression anxiety compared to both heterosexual gay/lesbian people. Bi + also more likely conceal their sexual orientation than are, concealment is generally associated with negative mental health outcomes. Despite evidence that a particularly salient stressor bi+ people, there has been lack of attention motivations concealment. As such, the goal current study was examine associations among concealment, generalized...
Compared to heterosexual individuals, sexual minorities exhibit elevated risk for depression and borderline personality disorder (BPD). One psychosocial factor relevant minority mental health is outness, or the degree which an individual discloses conceals their orientation. Previous findings are mixed regarding whether outness associated with better worse health, likely because can have positive consequences (e.g., social support) negative discrimination). Support exists both mechanisms,...