Works (82)

2023 article

Parents' attitudes towards the content of sex education in the USA: Associations with religiosity and political orientation

Hurst, J. L. L., Widman, L., Brasileiro, J., Maheux, A. J. J., Evans-Paulson, R., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2023, January 4). SEX EDUCATION-SEXUALITY SOCIETY AND LEARNING, Vol. 1.

By: J. Hurst, L. Widman, J. Brasileiro, A. Maheux*, R. Evans-Paulson & S. Choukas-Bradley*

author keywords: Sex education; parenting; religion; political orientation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: January 23, 2023

2022 review

Adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 70(1), 28–41.

By: B. Allison*, L. Widman, J. Stewart, R. Evans & M. Perry*

author keywords: Pre-exposure prophylaxis; Adolescents; Young adults; Adherence; prophylaxis; Moderator
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: January 3, 2022

2022 article

Are Feminists Empowered Activists or Entitled Whiners? A Thematic Analysis of US Adolescents' Definitions of "Feminist" in a Diverse, Mixed-Gender Sample

Carrino, E. A., Bryen, C. P., Maheux, A. J., Stewart, J. L., Roberts, S. R., Widman, L., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2022, March 10). SEX ROLES, Vol. 3.

author keywords: Feminism; Feminist; Identity; Adolescence; Gender; Qualitative
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: March 28, 2022

2022 article

Behavioral Measures to Assess Adolescent Sexual Communication with Partners: A Scoping Review and Call for Further Studies

Maheux, A. J., Widman, L., Hurst, J. L., Craig, E., Evans-Paulson, R., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2022, August 8). JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH, Vol. 8.

By: A. Maheux*, L. Widman, J. Hurst, E. Craig, R. Evans-Paulson & S. Choukas-Bradley*

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: August 22, 2022

2022 article

Examining the Efficacy of STD Testing Public Health Messages Tailored to Youth's Regulatory Focus

Evans-Paulson, R., Widman, L., Javidi, H., & Lipsey, N. (2022, April 7). JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-APPLIED, Vol. 4.

By: R. Evans-Paulson, L. Widman, H. Javidi & N. Lipsey

author keywords: regulatory focus; sexual health; STDs; HIV; youth; intervention
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 14, 2022

2022 journal article

How Emotional Shifts Effect Youth Perceptions of Opioid Risk and Efficacy: Testing a Know the Truth Campaign Narrative

HEALTH COMMUNICATION, 37(14), 1820–1831.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 24, 2021

2022 article

Internal Consent, Affirmative External Consent, and Sexual Satisfaction Among Young Adults

Javidi, H., Widman, L., Evans-Paulson, R., & Lipsey, N. (2022, March 24). JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH, Vol. 3.

By: H. Javidi, L. Widman, R. Evans-Paulson & N. Lipsey

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: March 30, 2022

2022 article

Longitudinal associations between appearance-related social media consciousness and adolescents' depressive symptoms

Maheux, A. J., Roberts, S. R., Nesi, J., Widman, L., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2022, January 26). JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE, Vol. 1.

author keywords: adolescence; body image; depression; social media
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: February 7, 2022

2022 article

National trends and disparate access to formal and informal sex education among youth involved with the child welfare system in the USA

Brasileiro, J., Widman, L., Norwalk, K., Mccrimmon, J., & Mullins, L. (2022, October 23). SEX EDUCATION-SEXUALITY SOCIETY AND LEARNING, Vol. 10.

author keywords: Sex education; youth involved with the child welfare system; family planning; contraception; sexual health
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: November 7, 2022

2022 journal article

Psychometric properties and factor structure of the Appearance-Related Social Media Consciousness Scale among emerging adults

BODY IMAGE, 43, 63–74.

By: A. Maheux*, S. Roberts, J. Nesi, L. Widman & S. Choukas-Bradley

author keywords: Social media; Psychometrics; Assessment; Body image; Self-objectification
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2022 article

Sexual Communication between Adolescent Partners: A Scoping Review and Directions for Future Research

Widman, L., Maheux, A. J., Craig, E., Evans-Paulson, R., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2022, August 4). JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH, Vol. 8.

By: L. Widman, A. Maheux*, E. Craig, R. Evans-Paulson & S. Choukas-Bradley*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 29, 2022

2021 article

"They See Sex as Something That's Reproductive and Not as Something People Do for Fun": Shortcomings in Adolescent Girls' Sexual Socialization from Adults

Stewart, J. L., Kamke, K., Widman, L., & Hope, E. C. (2021, June 15). JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT RESEARCH, Vol. 6.

By: J. Stewart, K. Kamke, L. Widman & E. Hope

author keywords: adolescents; sexual socialization; positive sexuality; development; sexual minority youth; girls of color
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: July 6, 2021

2021 journal article

Associations between adolescents' pornography consumption and self-objectification, body comparison, and body shame

BODY IMAGE, 37, 89–93.

author keywords: Adolescence; Pornography; Self-objectification; Body comparison; Body shame
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: June 28, 2021

2021 journal article

Depressive symptoms among mostly heterosexual adolescents

JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN MENTAL HEALTH, 25(3), 317–332.

author keywords: Adolescence; mostly heterosexual; adolescent; depression; sexual minority
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: January 4, 2021

2021 article

Examining the link between sexual self-concept and sexual communication among adolescents

Evans-Paulson, R., Widman, L., Brasileiro, J., Maheux, A. J., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2021, September 2). COMMUNICATION QUARTERLY, Vol. 69.

By: R. Evans-Paulson, L. Widman, J. Brasileiro, A. Maheux* & S. Choukas-Bradley*

author keywords: Sexual self-concept; sexual communication; sex-positive; sexual health; adolescence
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 article

Identifying gaps in training on sexual health for caregivers of adolescents in foster care

Brasileiro, J., Widman, L., Spiva, S., & Norwalk, K. (2021, September 11). VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH STUDIES, Vol. 9.

By: J. Brasileiro, L. Widman, S. Spiva n & K. Norwalk

author keywords: Caregivers of youth in foster care; adolescent sexual health; training; HIV/STI prevention
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 article

Is Regulatory Focus Related to Condom Use, STI/HIV Testing, and Sexual Satisfaction?

Evans-Paulson, R., Widman, L., Javidi, H., & Lipsey, N. (2021, August 17). JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH, Vol. 59.

By: R. Evans-Paulson, L. Widman, H. Javidi & N. Lipsey

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: August 17, 2021

2021 article

Multilevel Barriers to Sexual Health Behavior Among Vulnerable Adolescent Girls in the USA

Kamke, K., Stewart, J. L., & Widman, L. (2021, June 1). SEXUALITY RESEARCH AND SOCIAL POLICY, Vol. 6.

By: K. Kamke, J. Stewart & L. Widman

author keywords: Adolescent girls; Adolescent sexuality; Sexual health; Sexual education; Qualitative research
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 article

Parent-Child Communication and Adolescent Sexual Decision Making: An Application of Family Communication Patterns Theory

Hurst, J. L., Widman, L., Maheux, A. J., Evans-Paulson, R., Brasileiro, J., & Lipsey, N. (2021, September 2). JOURNAL OF FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 9.

By: J. Hurst n, L. Widman, A. Maheux*, R. Evans-Paulson, J. Brasileiro & N. Lipsey

author keywords: family communication patterns; sexual decision making; adolescence
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: January 3, 2022

2021 article

Parental Influence on Sexual Intentions of Black Adolescent Girls: Examining the Role of Gendered-Racial Socialization

Evans, R., Stokes, M. K. N., Hope, E. C., Widman, L., & Cryer-Coupet, Q. R. (2021, June 3). JOURNAL OF FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 6.

By: R. Evans, M. Stokes, E. Hope, L. Widman & Q. Cryer-Coupet

author keywords: adolescence; gendered-racial socialization; sexual communication; parental monitoring; sexuality
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: January 3, 2022

2021 journal article

REDEVELOPING A DIGITAL SEXUAL HEALTH INTERVENTION FOR ADOLESCENTS TO ALLOW FOR BROADER DISSEMINATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR HIV AND STD PREVENTION

AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION, 33(2), 89–102.

By: H. Javidi, L. Widman, N. Lipsey, J. Brasileiro, F. Javidi* & A. Jhala

author keywords: adolescent sexual health; digital health intervention; development; program adaptation; implementation science; evaluation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 10, 2021

2021 journal article

Selfie Appearance Investment and Peer Feedback Concern: Multimethod Investigation of Adolescent Selfie Practices and Adjustment

PSYCHOLOGY OF POPULAR MEDIA, 10(4), 488–499.

By: J. Nesi, S. Choukas-Bradley, A. Maheux, S. Roberts, C. Sanzari, L. Widman, M. Prinstein

author keywords: selfie; social media; adolescents; gender differences; appearance investment
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: December 20, 2021

2021 journal article

Sexual Communication in the Digital Age: Adolescent Sexual Communication with Parents and Friends About Sexting, Pornography, and Starting Relationships Online

SEXUALITY & CULTURE-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 25(6), 2092–2109.

author keywords: Sexual communication; Adolescent sexual development; Sexting; Pornography; Digital media
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 30, 2021

2021 article

Sexual Communication in the Digital Age: Adolescent Sexual Communication with Parents and Friends About Sexting, Pornography, and Starting Relationships Online (Apr, 10.1007/s12119-021-09866-1, 2021)

Widman, L., Javidi, H., Maheux, A. J., Evans, R., Nesi, J., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2021, June 7). SEXUALITY & CULTURE-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, Vol. 6.

By: L. Widman, H. Javidi, A. Maheux, R. Evans, J. Nesi & S. Choukas-Bradley

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: June 8, 2021

2021 article

Sexual self-efficacy and sexual communication among adolescent girls: moderated mediation results from a randomized controlled trial

Brasileiro, J., Widman, L., & Hurst, J. L. (2021, November 29). PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH, Vol. 11.

By: J. Brasileiro, L. Widman & J. Hurst

author keywords: Sexual communication; sexual self-efficacy; program acceptability; adolescent sexual health; moderated mediation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: January 3, 2022

2021 journal article

Social self-efficacy and sexual communication among adolescents in the United States: a cross-sectional study

SEXUAL HEALTH, 18(2), 172–179.

By: J. Brasileiro, L. Widman, R. Evans & H. Javidi

author keywords: adolescent sexual health; sexual communication; social self-efficacy; sexual assertiveness; safer sex; sexual behaviours; teenagers; positive; negative psychological constructs
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 17, 2021

2021 article

The Multidimensionality of Adolescent Girls' Gender Attitudes

Kamke, K., Widman, L., & Javidi, H. (2021, August 23). GENDER ISSUES, Vol. 39.

By: K. Kamke, L. Widman & H. Javidi

author keywords: Gender attitudes; Gender roles; Adolescent girls; Racial and ethnic differences; Sexual minorities
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: August 24, 2021

2021 article

Validated HIV Knowledge Scales for Use with Adults and Adolescents: A Systematic Review (Nov, 10.1007/s10461-021-03521-4, 2021)

Stewart, J. L., Wallace, D. D., Nance, A., Schalkoff, C. A., Uhrig Castonguay, B. J., Widman, L., … Golin, C. E. (2021, November 17). AIDS AND BEHAVIOR, Vol. 11.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: November 29, 2021

2021 article

Validated HIV Knowledge Scales for Use with Youth and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Stewart, J. L., Wallace, D. D., Nance, A., Schalkoff, C. A., Uhrig Castonguay, B. J., Widman, L., … Golin, C. E. (2021, November 3). AIDS AND BEHAVIOR, Vol. 11.

author keywords: HIV; AIDS; Measurement; Validation; Reliability; Knowledge
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: November 15, 2021

2020 article

Adolescent Sexual Health Interventions: Innovation, Efficacy, Cost, and the Urgent Need to Scale

Widman, L., & Evans, R. (2020, May). PEDIATRICS, Vol. 145.

By: L. Widman & R. Evans

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 26, 2020

2020 review

Association of Sexual Health Interventions With Sexual Health Outcomes in Black Adolescents A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

[Review of ]. JAMA PEDIATRICS, 174(7), 676–689.

By: R. Evans, L. Widman, M. Stokes, H. Javidi, E. Hope & J. Brasileiro

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 10, 2020

2020 journal article

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Brief Online Sexual Health Program for Adolescents

JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH, 57(2), 145–154.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: July 29, 2019

2020 journal article

Gender Differences in Parents' Communication With Their Adolescent Children about Sexual Risk and Sex-Positive Topics

JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH, 57(2), 177–188.

By: R. Evans, L. Widman, K. Kamke & J. Stewart

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: October 7, 2019

2020 personal communication

More Meta-analytical Explorations on Adolescent Sexual Health Interventions Are Needed Reply

Widman, L., Evans, R., & Choukas-Bradley, S. (2020, April).

By: L. Widman, R. Evans & S. Choukas-Bradley*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 8, 2020

2020 journal article

Popular peer norms and adolescent sexting behavior

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE, 78, 62–66.

author keywords: Teen sexting; Adolescents; Peer status; Peer relations; Social influences
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: February 17, 2020

2020 journal article

Preliminary Evaluation of a Prescription Opioid Misuse Prevention Program Among Rural Middle School Students

Journal of Community Health, 45(6), 1139–1148.

author keywords: Opioids; Primary prevention; Health education; Opioid addiction; Adolescence
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 14, 2020

2020 journal article

Randomized Trial of a Single-Session Growth MindSet Intervention for Rural Adolescents' Internalizing and Externalizing Problems

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY, 49(5), 660–672.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: July 8, 2019

2020 review

Sexual Health Programs for Latinx Adolescents: A Meta-analysis

[Review of ]. PEDIATRICS, 146(1).

By: R. Evans, L. Widman, M. Stokes, H. Javidi, E. Hope & J. Brasileiro

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: September 14, 2020

2020 journal article

The Appearance-Related Social Media Consciousness Scale: Development and validation with adolescents

BODY IMAGE, 33, 164–174.

author keywords: Social media; Body image; Self-objectification; Disordered eating; Depression; Adolescence
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: July 27, 2020

2020 journal article

The Role of Adolescent Sex Education in Sexual Satisfaction among LGB+ and Heterosexual Young Adults

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SEXUALITY EDUCATION, 15(3), 310–335.

By: R. Evans, L. Widman & K. Goldey*

author keywords: Sex education; sexual communication; sexual contentment; sexual satisfaction; sexual identity
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: July 6, 2020

2020 journal article

Understanding Adolescents' Attitudes Toward Affirmative Consent

JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH, 57(9), 1100–1107.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: January 27, 2020

2019 journal article

Applying a Multifactorial Communication Framework to Better Understand Differences between Father-daughter and Mother-daughter Sexual Health Discussions

JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION, 24(7-8), 633–642.

By: J. Stewart, L. Widman & K. Kamke

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: September 3, 2019

2019 review

Assessment of Parent-Based Interventions for Adolescent Sexual Health A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

[Review of ]. JAMA PEDIATRICS, 173(9), 866–877.

By: L. Widman, R. Evans, H. Javidi & S. Choukas-Bradley*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: October 28, 2019

2019 journal article

Camera-ready: Young women’s appearance-related social media consciousness.

Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8(4), 473–481.

By: S. Choukas-Bradley*, J. Nesi*, L. Widman & M. Higgins*

author keywords: social media; body image; objectification; social comparison; depression
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, ORCID
Added: January 13, 2020

2019 journal article

Developmental patterns of sexual identity, romantic attraction, and sexual behavior among adolescents over three years

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE, 77, 90–97.

author keywords: Sexual fluidity; Sexual orientation; Sexual minority youth; LGBTQ youth; Sexual development; Sexual behavior
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2019 journal article

Evaluation of an Online Sexual Health Program among Adolescent Girls with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties

Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29(4), 1044–1054.

By: K. Kamke, L. Widman & S. Desmarais

author keywords: High risk youth; Adolescent girls; Sexual communication; eHealth; Preventative intervention
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: April 6, 2020

2019 journal article

Public Reactions to and Impact of Celebrity Health Announcements: Understanding the Charlie Sheen Effect

HOWARD JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATIONS, 30(5), 479–494.

author keywords: Celebrity health announcements; Charlie Sheen; Empathy; HIV prevention; Interpersonal communication
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: November 18, 2019

2019 journal article

Safer Sex Communication and Sexual Health Behaviors Among a Representative Statewide Sample of Homeless Adolescents

The Journal of Sex Research, 2, 1–8.

By: K. Kamke n, L. Widman & M. Haskett

Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: February 24, 2020

2018 journal article

An online growth mindset intervention in a sample of rural adolescent girls

BRITISH JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, 88(3), 428–445.

By: J. Burnette, M. Russell n, C. Hoyt*, K. Orvidas & L. Widman

author keywords: academic interventions; belonging; efficacy; growth mindsets; learning motivation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: October 19, 2018

2018 journal article

Examining the Roles of Self-Objectification and Appearance Expectations in Young Women’s Indoor Tanning Behavior

Sex Roles, 80(1-2), 52–62.

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 21, 2019

2018 journal article

Intentions to Use Emergency Contraception: The Role of Accurate Knowledge and Information Source Credibility

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH EDUCATION, 49(4), 264–270.

By: K. Wagner*, L. Widman, J. Nesi* & S. Noar*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 review

Technology-Based Interventions to Reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections and Unintended Pregnancy Among Youth

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 62(6), 651–660.

author keywords: Adolescent sexual health; Sex education; Technology-based interventions; eHealth; mHealth; Digital health; Sexually transmitted diseases; HIV prevention
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Does the quality of safetalk motivational interviewing counseling predict sexual behavior outcomes among people living with HIV?

Patient Education and Counseling, 100(1), 147–153.

By: C. Grodensky*, C. Golin*, M. Parikh*, R. Ochtera*, C. Kincaid*, J. Groves*, L. Widman, C. Suchindran* ...

author keywords: AIDS; HIV; Motivational interviewing; Safer sex; SafeTalk; Counseling; Fidelity; Quality; Coding
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

Feasibility and acceptability of a web-based HIV/STD prevention program for adolescent girls targeting sexual communication skills

HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH, 32(4), 343–352.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Technology-Based Communication and the Development of Interpersonal Competencies Within Adolescent Romantic Relationships: A Preliminary Investigation

JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE, 27(2), 471–477.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Adolescent Susceptibility to Peer Influence in Sexual Situations

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 58(3), 323–329.

By: L. Widman, S. Choukas-Bradley*, S. Helms* & M. Prinstein*

author keywords: Sexual risk taking; Sexual behavior; Peer influence; Social norms; Susceptibility; Adolescence
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Emergency contraception: Sources of information and perceptions of access among young adults

WOMEN & HEALTH, 56(6), 668–679.

By: K. Garrett*, L. Widman, D. Francis* & S. Noar*

author keywords: Emergency contraception; health communication; perceived access; post-coital contraception
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

PROJECTHEARTFORGIRLS.COM: DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED HIV/STD PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS EMPHASIZING SEXUAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION, 28(5), 365–377.

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Parent-Adolescent Sexual Communication and Adolescent Safer Sex Behavior A Meta-Analysis

JAMA PEDIATRICS, 170(1), 52–61.

By: L. Widman, S. Choukas-Bradley*, S. Noar*, J. Nesi* & K. Garrett*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Perceptions of a campus-wide condom distribution programme: An exploratory study

Health Education Journal, 75(8), 998–1011.

By: D. Francis*, S. Noar*, L. Widman, J. Willoughby*, D. Sanchez* & K. Garrett*

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2015 journal article

Demographic and developmental differences in the content and sequence of adolescents' ideal romantic relationship behaviors

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE, 45, 112–126.

author keywords: Adolescence; Romantic relationships; Sexual behavior; Gender differences; Racial and ethnic differences; Sexual minority youth
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Adolescent sexual health communication and condom use: A meta-analysis.

Health Psychology, 33(10), 1113–1124.

author keywords: adolescent sexual health; sexual communication; sexual assertiveness; condom use; safer sex
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2014 journal article

Adolescents misperceive and are influenced by high-status peers’ health risk, deviant, and adaptive behavior.

Developmental Psychology, 50(12), 2697–2714.

By: S. Helms*, S. Choukas-Bradley*, L. Widman, M. Giletta*, G. Cohen* & M. Prinstein*

author keywords: risk behavior; substance use; adolescence; social norms; peer crowds
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2014 journal article

Examining the role of serostatus disclosure on unprotected sex among people living with HIV

AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 28(12), 677–684.

By: S. Przybyla*, C. Golin*, L. Widman, C. Grodensky*, J. Earp* & C. Suchindran

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2014 journal article

Experimentally measured susceptibility to peer influence and adolescent sexual behavior trajectories: A preliminary study.

Developmental Psychology, 50(9), 2221–2227.

By: S. Choukas-Bradley*, M. Giletta*, L. Widman, G. Cohen* & M. Prinstein*

author keywords: adolescence; sexual behavior; peer influence; susceptibility; popularity
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2014 journal article

Incarceration and unstable housing interact to predict sexual risk behaviours among African American STD clinic patients

International Journal of STD and AIDS, 25(5), 348–354.

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2014 journal article

Safe Sext: Adolescents' Use of Technology to Communicate About Sexual Health With Dating Partners

Journal of Adolescent Health, 54(5), 612–614.

author keywords: Adolescent sexual communication; Condom use; Technology; E-health
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2014 journal article

Sexual Narcissism and Infidelity in Early Marriage

Archives of Sexual Behavior, 43(7), 1315–1325.

By: J. McNulty* & L. Widman

author keywords: Sexual narcissism; Narcissism; Infidelity; Personality; Marriage
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2013 journal article

Self-Reported Sexual Assault in Convicted Sex Offenders and Community Men

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 28(7), 1519–1536.

By: L. Widman, M. Olson* & R. Bolen*

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2013 journal article

Sexual Communication Between Early Adolescents and Their Dating Partners, Parents, and Best Friends

The Journal of Sex Research, 51(7), 731–741.

By: L. Widman, S. Choukas-Bradley*, S. Helms*, C. Golin* & M. Prinstein*

Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 28, 2020

2013 journal article

The Implications of Sexual Narcissism for Sexual and Marital Satisfaction

Archives of Sexual Behavior, 42(6), 1021–1032.

By: J. McNulty* & L. Widman

author keywords: Sexual narcissism; Narcissism; Sexual satisfaction; Personality; Marital satisfaction
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2013 journal article

When do condom use intentions lead to actions? Examining the role of sexual communication on safer sexual behavior among people living with HIV

Journal of Health Psychology, 18(4), 507–517.

By: L. Widman, C. Golin* & S. Noar*

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2012 journal article

Do Safer Sex Self-Efficacy, Attitudes toward Condoms, and HIV Transmission Risk Beliefs Differ among Men who Have Sex with Men, Heterosexual Men, and Women Living with HIV?

AIDS and Behavior, 17(5), 1873–1882.

By: L. Widman, C. Golin*, C. Grodensky* & C. Suchindran*

author keywords: HIV transmission risk behavior; Self-efficacy; Safer sex attitudes; Condom attitudes; Sexual behavior
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: January 21, 2021

2012 book

Narcissism and Sexuality

In The Handbook of Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Theoretical Approaches, Empirical Findings, and Treatments (pp. 351–359).

By: L. Widman & J. Mcnulty*

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2012 journal article

On the Relationship Between Automatic Attitudes and Self-Reported Sexual Assault in Men

Archives of Sexual Behavior, 42(5), 813–823.

By: L. Widman & M. Olson*

author keywords: Rape supportive attitudes; Sexual assault; Attitude-behavior relations; Implicit social cognition
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: January 21, 2021

2012 journal article

Serostatus disclosure to sexual partners among people living with HIV: Examining the roles of partner characteristics and stigma

AIDS Care, 25(5), 566–572.

By: S. Przybyla*, C. Golin*, L. Widman, C. Grodensky*, J. Earp* & C. Suchindran*

author keywords: HIV serostatus disclosure; stigma; gender differences; sexual partners
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 28, 2020

2010 journal article

Psychophysiological and neuroendocrine responses to laboratory stressors in women: Implications of menstrual cycle phase and stressor type☆

Biological Psychology, 83(2), 84–92.

By: M. Lustyk*, K. Olson*, W. Gerrish*, A. Holder* & L. Widman

author keywords: Women; Psychophysiology reactivity; Cardiovascular recovery; Neuroendocrine reactivity; State anxiety; Menstrual cycle; PASAT; Cold pressor; Salivary cortisol
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2009 journal article

Sexual Narcissism and the Perpetration of Sexual Aggression

Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39(4), 926–939.

By: L. Widman & J. McNulty*

author keywords: Sexual narcissism; Narcissistic personality; Rape; Sexual assault
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: January 21, 2021

2007 journal article

Abuse history and premenstrual symptomatology: Assessing the mediating role of perceived stress

Women and Health, 46(4), 61–80.

By: M. Lustyk*, L. Widman & L. Becker*

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2006 journal article

Sexual Communication and Contraceptive Use in Adolescent Dating Couples

Journal of Adolescent Health, 39(6), 893–899.

By: L. Widman, D. Welsh*, J. McNulty* & K. Little*

author keywords: adolescents; romantic relationships; sexual communication; contraception; self-silencing
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2004 journal article

Physical activity and quality of life: Assessing the influence of activity frequency, intensity, volume, and motives

Behavioral Medicine, 30(3), 124–131.

By: M. Lustyk*, L. Widman, A. Paschane* & K. Olson*

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

2004 journal article

Stress, quality of life and physical activity in women with varying degrees of premenstrual symptomatology

Women and Health, 39(3), 35–44.

By: M. Lustyk*, L. Widman, A. Paschane* & E. Ecker*

Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2023

Employment

2019 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Associate Professor Psychology

2015 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Assistant Professor Department of Psychology

2010 - 2015

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC, US
Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Psychology & School of Public Health

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record.

grant July 26, 2015 - June 30, 2018
Reducing HIV Risk Among Adolescents
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
grant August 13, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Reducing HIV Risk Among Adolescents
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
grant August 13, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Reducing HIV Risk Among Adolescents
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development