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Category: Faculty Partner Research

October 20, 2023

Within-person associations of cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone, and testosterone hair hormone concentrations and psychological distress in pregnant and non-pregnant women

Kristine Marceau

Prenatal hair cortisol concentration is inconsistently associated with maternal psychological distress. However, prior studies have not often measured hair cortisol and maternal psychological distress prospectively over time, examined within-person associations, nor concurrently considered the complex hormonal milieu in which cortisol...
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October 17, 2023

Early cumulative risk and outcomes in adolescence and adulthood: The role of executive function and behavioral regulation

Rob Duncan

This study examined the extent to which early cumulative risk predicts a range of behavioral and psychological outcomes measured at ages 15 and 26 and whether executive function and/or behavioral regulation mediated and/or moderated these associations.
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October 16, 2023

Policy Brief: Indiana School Start Times and Adolescent Sleep Health

A.J. Schwichtenberg

Adolescence is a key developmental period with clear connections to later life health and behavioral outcomes. The impact of sleep on learning, health, and behavior in adolescence is robust; therefore, promoting sleep health is a logical step in encouraging healthy...
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October 15, 2023

Interactions Between Genetic, Prenatal Substance Use, Puberty, and Parenting are Less Important for Understanding Adolescents’ Internalizing, Externalizing, and Substance Use than Developmental Cascades in Multifactorial Models

Kristine Marceau

This study tested interactions among puberty-related genetic risk, prenatal substance use, harsh discipline, and pubertal timing for the severity and directionality (i.e., differentiation) of externalizing and internalizing problems and adolescent substance use. This is a companion paper to Marceau et...
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October 6, 2023

Relationship Status and Psychological Well-being: Initial Evidence for the Moderating Effects of Commitment Readiness

Chris Agnew

Past research has suggested that the association between romantic relationship status and well-being can be dependent on different aspects of an individual’s personal life. In the current research, we examined whether commitment readiness moderates the link between current relationship status...
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October 1, 2023

State of Mental Health, Healthy Behaviors, and Wellness Support in Big 10 University Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty, Staff, and Students During COVID-19

Vicki Simpson

This study aimed to describe rates of mental health issues, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and perceptions of COVID-19's impact among Big 10 University nursing and health sciences faculty, staff, and students; identify predictors of depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout; and assess...
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October 1, 2023

Association between adverse childhood experiences and fruit and vegetable intake among a national sample of U.S. adults

Jorge Banda

Few studies have examined the role adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have on specific diet patterns. This study assessed the association between ACEs and daily fruit and vegetable intake (FVI). Data were derived from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System...
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September 30, 2023

#MyBodyMyChoice: How young people share reproductive health experiences on TikTok

Laura Schwab-Reese

TikTok, a popular social media platform, allows users to create and share content through short videos. It has become a place for everyday users, especially Gen-Z users, to share experiences about their reproductive health. Due to its growing popularity and...
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September 28, 2023

MEASURING OUR COMMUNITIES: The State of Military and Veteran Families in the United States

Over this past year, hundreds of leaders, advocates, and professionals have used the data in Measuring Communities to make a difference in the lives of military-connected families.
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September 22, 2023

Early childhood education language environments: considerations for research and practice

Jennifer Finders, Rob Duncan

The importance of developing early language and literacy skills is acknowledged by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a global human rights issue. Indeed, research suggests that language abilities are foundational for a host of cognitive,...
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