Publications authored by HDFS Graduate Students

Blair, C., & Patrick, M. E. (2006). Fluid cognitive abilities: Neglected aspects of cognition in research on mental retardation. International Review of Research in Mental Retardation, 32, 134-158.

Bray, B. C., Almirall, D. Zimmerman, R. S., Lynam, D., & Murphy, S. A. (2006). Assessing the total effect of time-varying predictors in prevention research. Prevention Science, 7(1), 1-17.

Coatsworth, J. D., Palen, L., Sharp, E. H., & Ferrer-Wreder, L. (2006). Self-defining activities, expressive identity and adolescent wellness. Applied Developmental Science, 10(3), 157-170.

Coatsworth, J. D., Sharp, E. H., Palen, L., Darling, N., Cumsille, P., & Marta, E. (2005). Exploring adolescent self-defining leisure activities and identity experiences across three countries. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 29, 361-370.

Crouter, A. C., Bumpus, M. F., Davis, K. D., & McHale, S. M. (2005). How do parents learn about adolescents' experiences: Implications for parental knowledge and adolescent risky behavior. Child Development, 76, 869-882.

Crouter, A. C., Davis, K. D., Updegraff, K. Delgado, M., & Fortner, M. (in press). Mexican American fathers' occupational conditions: Links to family members' psychological adjustment. Journal of Marriage and Family.

Davis, K. D., Crouter, A. C., & McHale, S. M. (in press). Implications of shift work for parent-adolescdnt relationships in dual-earner families. Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Studies.

Davis, K. D., Winsler, A., & Middleton, M. (in press). Students' perceptions of rewards for academic performance by parents and teachers: Relations with achievement and motivation in college. The Journal of Genetic Psychology.

Gillen, M. M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2006). Gender role development and body image among male and female first year college students. Sex Roles.

Gillen, M., M., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Shearer, C. L. (in press). Does body image play a role in risky sexual behavior and attitudes? Journal of Youth and Adolescence.

Lambert, N. M., & Dollahite, D. C. (in press). How religiosity helps couples prevent, resolve, and overcome marital conflict. Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Studies.

Lefkowitz, E. S., & Stoppa, T. M. (2006). Positive sexual communication and socialization in the parent-adolescent context. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 112, 39-56.

May, A., Kim, J., McHale, S., & Crouter, A. (in press). Parent-adolescent relationships and the development of adolescent weight concerns from early to late adolescence. International Journal of Eating Disorders.

McHale, S. M., Crouter, A. C., Burton, L. M., Kim, J., Davis, K., Dotterer, A., & Swanson, D. (in press). Mothers' and fathers' racial socialization in African American families: Implications for youth. Child Development.

Palen, L., Smith, E. A., Flisher, A. J., Caldwell, L. L., & Mpofu. E. (in press). Substance use and sexual behavior among South African eighth grade students Journal of Adolescent Health.

Patrick, M. E., Maggs, J. L., Abar, C. C. (in press). Reasons to have sex, personal goas, and sexual behavior during the transition to college. Journal of Sex Research.

Patrick, M. E., Rhoades, B. L., Small, M., & Coatsworth, J. D. (in press). Family-based interventions in faith contexts. Journal of Community Psychology.

Sharp, E. H., Caldwell, L. L., Graham, J. W., & Ridenour, T. A. (in press). Individual motivation and parental influence on adolescents' experiences of interest in free time: A longitudinal examination. Journal of Youth and Adolescence.

Sharp, E. H., Coatsworth, J. D., Darling, N., Cumsille, P., & Ranieri, S. (in press). Gender differences in the self-defining activities and identity experiences of adolescents and emerging adults. Journal of Adolescence.

Shearer, C. L., Crouter, A. C., & McHale (2005). Mothers' and fathers' perceptions of relationship change in parent-child relationships during adolescence. Journal of Adolescent Research, 20, 662-684.

Shearer, C. L., Hosterman, S. J., Gillen, M. M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2005). Are traditional gener role attitudes related to risky sexual behavior and beliefs about condoms? Sex Roles, 52, 311-324.

Lefkowitz, E. S., Boone, T., & Shearer, C. L. (2004). Communication with best friends about sex-related topics during emerging adulthood. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 33, 339-351.

Lefkowitz, E. S., Gillen, M., Shearer, C.L., & Boone, T. (2004). Religiosity and sexual behaviors and attitudes during emerging adulthood. The Journal of Sex Research, 41, 150-159.

Ventura, A. (in press). Understanding reporting bias in the dietary intake data of 11-year-old girls." Obesity Research.

Ventura, A., Savage, J., & May, A. (2005). Early childhood obesity. Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development. Available at: http://www.excellence-earlychildhood.ca/theme.asp?id=33&lang=EN#