A5053978020- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Sex work and related issues
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Career Development and Diversity
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
The Ohio State University
2019-2025
The University of Texas at Austin
2017-2024
Tulane University
2024
University of Maryland, College Park
2024
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2024
New York State University College of Human Ecology
2022
Nationwide Children's Hospital
2021
Ohio Department of Transportation
2019
Kansas State University
2015-2017
The present study analyzed responses from 220 female survivors of sexual assault at a U.S. college campus. Guided by feminist thought, we used thematic analysis to analyze survivors' reasons for not reporting their university officials. Drawing on participants' own words, the most common included “It was big enough deal,” “I didn't know who report or that I could report,” wasn't related university,” afraid,” “Because drunk,” “Too ashamed want get him in trouble,” and “Felt as if would be...
Purpose: The study purpose was to investigate differences in past 5-year suicide attempts among racially/ethnically diverse sexual minority (SM) and heterosexual adults across the life course examine association of discrimination with SM adults. Methods: Using nationally representative data collected from 2012 2013, we assessed age-varying prevalence Black, Hispanic, White (ages 18–60). We tested whether between differed by race/ethnicity All secondary analyses were approved Institutional...
Sexual minority youth (SMY) are more likely to use alcohol than their heterosexual peers, yet a lack of research on within-group differences and modifiable mechanisms has hindered efforts address disparities. The purpose the current study was examine in mediating role homophobic bullying association between sexual orientation identity drinking frequency heavy episodic by sex race/ethnicity.We used data from subsample 20,744 seven states 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, population-based set...
In this article, we propose a clinical model for treating anxiety-related sexual dysfunctions that hinges on the use of mindfulness meditation practices. First, theoretical and empirical evidence anxiety as either cause or condition several different is provided. Next, concept research supports practices in addressing are explained. The inherent link between sex-positivity also addressed while acknowledging need to emphasize both therapy. proposed treatment using within sex-positive...
Sexual identity development milestones mark the ages at which sexual minority people first experience key developmental events including same-sex attraction, self-realization of a identity, behavior and romantic relationships, disclosure. Most studies use variable-centered, rather than person-centered approaches, potentially obscuring diversity in patterns across milestones. Using data from The Generations Study, national probability sample White, Black, Latinx adults United States (
Disclosing a sexual minority (e.g., lesbian, gay, or bisexual) identity to others is an ongoing process throughout life. Research shows that disclosure stressful, and this stress related poorer mental health for youth. However, there are few theoretically grounded studies examining its prospective association with health. The current study utilizes two conceptualizations of development-stage models milestone models-to contextualize how changes in disclosure-related associated depression...
Young adults experiencing homelessness often suffer from adverse mental health outcomes and suicide is a leading cause of death. The objective this study to examine service use psychosocial risk factors for suicide, in relation assessment, inform strategies engaging youth prevention services. A cross-sectional analysis enrolled supportive housing randomized clinical trial. We categorized into three groups (low-, moderate-, high-risk) based on suicidal ideation past-year attempt. patterns...
Sexual minority people face greater risk for compromised sexual health than their heterosexual peers, yet school-based sexuality education often excludes them. Little is known about whether or how people's experiences have varied across sociohistorical contexts of rapid social change in both and visibility. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted among 191 from three distinct generations (ages 18-25, 34-41, 52-59, respectively) four geographic regions the United States. Data...
Purpose: Sexual minority youth (SMY), particularly bisexual and unsure of their sexual identity, are at greater risk poor mental health outcomes than heterosexual youth. The purpose this study was to examine disparities in intimate partner violence (IPV) for Black Latino/a compared with White peers. Methods: We used aggregated state school district 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data demonstrate differences (e.g., depressive symptoms suicidality), number partners contraceptive use),...
Sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) report greater alcohol use in comparison to their heterosexual counterparts. Prior research has found that elevated among SGMY can be explained by stress experiences. identity outness may another factor drives SGMY, given is associated with older sexual samples. We examined how patterns of were lifetime use, past-30-day heavy episodic drinking. Data drawn from the LGBTQ National Teen Survey (N = 8884). Participants aged 13 17 (mean age 15.59) years...
We conducted two studies to understand if reminiscing about early parts of a romantic relationship can increase positive affect and satisfaction. In Study 1, we examined the psychometrics an adapted nostalgia measure, changes affect, satisfaction are associated. 2, tested longitudinal link between Rather than increasing is associated with movement toward emotional homeostasis. Additionally, positively at same time point but in short term, association negative-long this disappears....