Articles in the Journals Category
Internalizing and Externalizing Personality Dimensions and Clinical Problems in Adolescents
Abstract Ostensible psychiatric comorbidity can sometimes be explained by shared relations between diagnostic constructs and higher
order internalizing and externalizing dimensions. However, this possibility has not been explored with regard to comorbidity
between personality pathology and other clinical constructs in adolescents. In this study, personality pattern scales from
the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory in a sample of 492 adolescent inpatients were subjected to a principal components
analysis to yield oblique intern [...]
Abstract Ostensible psychiatric comorbidity can sometimes be explained by shared relations between diagnostic constructs and higher
order internalizing and externalizing dimensions. However, this possibility has not been explored with regard to comorbidity
between personality pathology and other clinical constructs in adolescents. In this study, personality pattern scales from
the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory in a sample of 492 adolescent inpatients were subjected to a principal components
analysis to yield oblique intern [...]
Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy: Potential Mediators of Stress, Illness, and Utilization of Health Services in College Students
Abstract Although many studies examine the biological phenomena that mediate the relationship between stress and illness, more research
is needed regarding psychological variables that may mediate this relationship. Thus, the current study investigates the mediating
effects of locus of control and self-efficacy in the relationships among stress, illness, and the utilization of health services
in a sample of 159 college students. Results suggest that participants who endorse higher levels of stress also endorse higher
levels of il [...]
Abstract Although many studies examine the biological phenomena that mediate the relationship between stress and illness, more research
is needed regarding psychological variables that may mediate this relationship. Thus, the current study investigates the mediating
effects of locus of control and self-efficacy in the relationships among stress, illness, and the utilization of health services
in a sample of 159 college students. Results suggest that participants who endorse higher levels of stress also endorse higher
levels of il [...]
Lotteries as Disguised, Regressive, and Counterproductive Taxes
Lotteries as Disguised, Regressive, and Counterproductive Taxes
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-010-9269-2Authors
Rick Wolff, University of Massachusetts Amherst MA USA
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Print ISSN 1557-1874
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Lotteries as Disguised, Regressive, and Counterproductive Taxes
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11469-010-9269-2Authors
Rick Wolff, University of Massachusetts Amherst MA USA
Journal International Journal of Mental Health and AddictionOnline ISSN 1557-1882Print ISSN 1557-1874
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Correlates of Heterosexual Anal Intercourse Among Substance-Using Club-Goers
Abstract Anal sexual intercourse represents the highest transmission risk for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
yet much of what we know about anal sex is based on men who have sex with men (MSM). Less is known about heterosexual adults
who practice anal sex, especially those who may be at risk for HIV such as substance users. The present study examined the
demographic, sexual behaviors, substance use, and psychosocial correlates of recent anal intercourse among a heterosexual
young adult sample of nightclub [...]
Abstract Anal sexual intercourse represents the highest transmission risk for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
yet much of what we know about anal sex is based on men who have sex with men (MSM). Less is known about heterosexual adults
who practice anal sex, especially those who may be at risk for HIV such as substance users. The present study examined the
demographic, sexual behaviors, substance use, and psychosocial correlates of recent anal intercourse among a heterosexual
young adult sample of nightclub [...]
A Critique of the Proposed DSM-V Diagnosis of Pedophilia
A Critique of the Proposed DSM-V Diagnosis of Pedophilia
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s10508-010-9604-5Authors
William O’Donohue, University of Nevada, Reno Department of Psychology Reno NV 89557 USA
Journal Archives of Sexual BehaviorOnline ISSN 1573-2800Print ISSN 0004-0002
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A Critique of the Proposed DSM-V Diagnosis of Pedophilia
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s10508-010-9604-5Authors
William O’Donohue, University of Nevada, Reno Department of Psychology Reno NV 89557 USA
Journal Archives of Sexual BehaviorOnline ISSN 1573-2800Print ISSN 0004-0002
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Buying and Selling Sex in Québec Adolescents: A Study of Risk and Protective Factors
Abstract This study examined the exchange of sexual services for compensation (e.g., money, drugs, alcohol) in high school students.
The sale of sex in young people from nonclinical samples has been the subject of recent studies, but buying such services
has received far less attention. This study described these two phenomena and associated factors within a nonclinical sample
of 815 high school students (M = 15.86 years) from Québec. According to our results, 3% of these youth reported having bought and 4% reporte [...]
Abstract This study examined the exchange of sexual services for compensation (e.g., money, drugs, alcohol) in high school students.
The sale of sex in young people from nonclinical samples has been the subject of recent studies, but buying such services
has received far less attention. This study described these two phenomena and associated factors within a nonclinical sample
of 815 high school students (M = 15.86 years) from Québec. According to our results, 3% of these youth reported having bought and 4% reporte [...]
Sexual Preference for 14-Year-Olds as a Mental Disorder: You Can’t Be Serious!!
Sexual Preference for 14-Year-Olds as a Mental Disorder: You Can’t Be Serious!!
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s10508-010-9602-7Authors
Richard Green, Imperial College Department of Psychological Medicine London W6 8RF UK
Journal Archives of Sexual BehaviorOnline ISSN 1573-2800Print ISSN 0004-0002
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Sexual Preference for 14-Year-Olds as a Mental Disorder: You Can’t Be Serious!!
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s10508-010-9602-7Authors
Richard Green, Imperial College Department of Psychological Medicine London W6 8RF UK
Journal Archives of Sexual BehaviorOnline ISSN 1573-2800Print ISSN 0004-0002
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Toward Understanding Errors in Inpatient Psychiatry: A Qualitative Inquiry
Abstract While prior research has identified the impact, nature, and causes of medical error in general medical settings, little is
known about errors in inpatient psychiatry. Understanding the broad range of errors that occur in inpatient psychiatry is
a critical step toward improving systems of care for a vulnerable patient population. An explorative qualitative analysis
of key informant interviews identified a preliminary typology of errors and the contextual factors that precipitate them in
inpatient psychiatry. The types of [...]
Minority Stress and Attributions for Discriminatory Events Predict Social Anxiety in Gay Men
Abstract This study revealed that attributional style can identify gay men at risk for adverse mental health correlates of discrimination,
as well as those resilient in the face of frequent discriminatory events. Men identifying as gay (N = 307) completed online self-reports of social anxiety, perceived frequency of discriminatory events, attributions for discriminatory
events, and key minority stress constructs: internalized homonegativity and gay identity development. A new measure was constructed
to assess different t [...]
Abstract This study revealed that attributional style can identify gay men at risk for adverse mental health correlates of discrimination,
as well as those resilient in the face of frequent discriminatory events. Men identifying as gay (N = 307) completed online self-reports of social anxiety, perceived frequency of discriminatory events, attributions for discriminatory
events, and key minority stress constructs: internalized homonegativity and gay identity development. A new measure was constructed
to assess different t [...]
Cognitive Reactivity in Everyday Life as a Prospective Predictor of Depressive Symptoms
Abstract We used PDA devices and an experience sampling technique to assess participants’ negative mood and thoughts as they engaged
in their normal daily routines over the course of a week. We then calculated each person’s own unique relationship between
mood and thoughts, and used this index of cognitive reactivity to predict depressive symptoms at 6-month follow-up. Participants
who demonstrated a stronger link between their momentary negative mood and negative cognitions reported more depressive symptoms
at follow-up than [...]
Abstract We used PDA devices and an experience sampling technique to assess participants’ negative mood and thoughts as they engaged
in their normal daily routines over the course of a week. We then calculated each person’s own unique relationship between
mood and thoughts, and used this index of cognitive reactivity to predict depressive symptoms at 6-month follow-up. Participants
who demonstrated a stronger link between their momentary negative mood and negative cognitions reported more depressive symptoms
at follow-up than [...] 
