A5067216088- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Sex work and related issues
Brigham Young University
2013-2024
Dartmouth College
2009
Previous research has suggested that religiosity is associated with positive marital outcomes, but the underlying reasons for this association are not fully understood. We tested hypothesis religion influences marriage via partner selection strategies. Specifically, we hypothesized proximal (more than distal) would predict strategies facilitates outcomes; also conducted exploratory analyses examining influence of religious affiliation. Using a novel methodology allowed an examination...
While many adults in the United States view explicit sexual imagery (e.g., pornography), some feel conflicted or out-of-control regarding these behaviors and seek mental health services. Interventions which address concerns include 12-step support groups, sex addicts anonymous recovery group therapy, individual therapies such as acceptance commitment therapy (ACT). In this study, we outline a approach based ACT demonstrate how psychological flexibility processes are utilized group....
Research finds that sexual minority university students experience considerable psychological and emotional distress. Furthermore, a recent study at Brigham Young University (BYU)—a affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints—found suicidality prevalence severity were twice as high among compared to their heterosexual peers. To better understand this finding, we interviewed ten BYU who reported clinically significant current or previous suicidality. A coding team auditors...