Paige Averett
lgbtq+, qualitative methodologist, mental health
Works (72)
2025 conference paper
"They will let me die”: A systematic review on transgender aging
Society for Social Work Research. Poster presented at the Society for Social Work Research, San Fransico, CA.
2025 article
Early Childhood Administrators Views on LGBTQ Books: A Mixed Methods Study
Hegde, A. V., Averett, P., Alexander, M., Holmes, L. P., & Ticknor, A. (2025, July 1). Education Sciences, Vol. 15.
2025 journal article
“They will let me die”: A systematic review on transgender aging
Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 59(Supplement_1).
2024 conference paper
Aging in LGTBQ+ Communities: Applications for Professionals
UNC-G Gerontology Certificate, Careers in Aging Workshop. Presented at the UNC-G Gerontology Certificate, Careers in Aging Workshop.
2024 chapter
Aging, Lesbian Women
In A. Goldberg (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ STUDIES.
Ed(s): A. Goldberg
2024 chapter
Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Elders
In A. Goldberg (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ STUDIES (2nd ed.).
Ed(s): A. Goldberg
2024 conference paper
LGBTQ+ Aging: Research Knowledge and Competent Practices. NC State School of Social Work
Big IDEAS lecture series. Presented at the Big IDEAS lecture series.
2024 conference paper
Systematic literature review of the recent research on bisexual women and depression
Council of Social Work Education. Poster presented at the Council of Social Work Education, Seattle, WA.
2024 chapter
Training of Teachers in LGBTQIA+ Sensitivity and Competence
In A. Goldberg (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ STUDIES.
Ed(s): A. Goldberg
2024 journal article
Windows & mirrors but mostly windows: Early childhood administrators view on diverse books
Windows & mirrors but mostly windows: Early childhood administrators view on diverse books. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 10.
2023 journal article
Children’s Home Network’s Kinship Navigator Program: Connecting to Concrete Resources Through Peer-to-Peer Kinship Navigation Services
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 105(1), 139–151.
2023 conference paper
Financial and psychological vulnerability among older 2nd mortgage and mobile home renters
Council of Social Work Education. Poster presented at the Council of Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA.
2023 conference paper
LGBTQ+ Aging
UNC-G, Psychology Department Diversity Speaker Series. Presented at the UNC-G, Psychology Department Diversity Speaker Series, Greensboro, NC.
2023 journal article
Supporting the lived experience through the implementation of peer-to-peer kinship navigation services
Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 34(5), 725–738.
2023 journal article
The influence of cannabis on sexual functioning and satisfaction
Journal of Cannabis Research, 5(1).
2022 chapter
Bisexual Women’s Health
In J. Duquaine-Watson (Ed.), Women's Health: Understanding Issues and Influences (Vol. 1, pp. 79–83). Bloomsbury Publishing.
Ed(s): J. Duquaine-Watson
2022 conference paper
Insider-outsider and the space between: Researcher identity politics and equity practices
Council of Social Work Education. Panel presented at the Council of Social Work Education, Anaheim, CA.
2022 conference paper
Mixing the methods for equity
NC State Equity Research Symposium. Roundtable presented at the NC State Equity Research Symposium, Raleigh, NC.
2022 journal article
“Let them know it’s okay to get help”: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Police Officers
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 49(4), 613–622.
2022 journal article
“The Problem Will Pass:” Attitudes of Latinx Adults Toward Mental Illness and Help Seeking
International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 44(3), 453–468.
2022 journal article
“You Hope and Pray”: A Composite Counterstory of New Mothers’ Racism Experiences, Fears, and Plans to Address It for Their Children
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 104(2), 196–208.
2021 chapter
"Who is that?” Becoming a bonus mom at age 45
In N. Bauer-Maglin & V. Breitbart (Eds.), Tick Tock: How Old is Too Old to Become a Parent? Minneapolis, MN: Dottir Press.
Ed(s): N. Bauer-Maglin & V. Breitbart
2021 conference paper
Bisexuality Through the Life Span
NC State GLBT Center, Lunch and Learn Workshop. Presented at the NC State GLBT Center, Lunch and Learn Workshop.
2021 journal article
Changes to cigarette packaging influence US consumers’ choices: Results of two discrete-choice experiments to inform regulation
Changes to cigarette packaging influence US consumers.’ Tobacco Induced Diseases, 19(September), 1–11.
2021 journal article
Drawing teachers: examining teacher gender in drawings by pre-service educators
Gender and Education, 34(5), 609–625.
2021 journal article
Early childhood administrators’ use of and beliefs about inclusive practices for gay and lesbian families
Journal of Early Childhood Research, 19(4), 413–428.
2021 journal article
Mental Health Service Use Among Middle-aged and Older Lesbians: Application of Andersen’s Health Service Use Model
Journal of Homosexuality, 69(8), 1435–1448.
2021 conference paper
New Mothers Share Racism Fears, Experiences, and Plans for their Children
Council of Social Work Education. Poster presented at the Council of Social Work Education, Tampa, FL.
2020 journal article
Assessing the Potential Impact of Cigarette Packs Designed for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adults: A Randomized Experiment to Inform U.S. Regulation, 2018
Health Promotion Practice, 21(1_suppl), 157S–164S.
2020 journal article
Barriers to and Facilitators of Oral Health Among Persons Living With Mental Illness: A Qualitative Study
Psychiatric Services, 72(2), 156–162.
2020 article
Characteristics of Medical School Applicants: A Single-Institution Study
Campbell, K., Lancaster, K. D., Averett, P. E., Tumin, D., & Bright, C. M. (2020, November 5). Family Medicine, Vol. 52, pp. 752–756.
2019 article
Does Gender Minority Professional Experience Impact Employment Discrimination? Two Résumé Experiments
Cabacungan, A. N., Lee, J. G. L., Chaney, B. H., & Averett, P. E. (2019, December 16). Journal of Youth Development.
2019 journal article
“Look Like You Have It Together”: Examining Mental Illness Stigma and Help Seeking Among Diverse Emerging Adults
Emerging Adulthood, 9(6), 702–711.
2018 article
An Exploration of Victimization in the Older Lesbian Population
Stacey, M., Averett, P., & Knox, B. (2018, May 16). Victims & Offenders, Vol. 13, pp. 693–710.
Contributors: M. Stacey *, * & B. Knox*
2018 article
An Exploratory Study of Stress Coping and Resiliency of Black Men at One Medical School: A Critical Race Theory Perspective
Acheampong, C., Davis, C., Holder, D., Averett, P., Savitt, T., & Campbell, K. (2018, July 23). Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.
Contributors: C. Acheampong *, C. Davis *, D. Holder*, * , T. Savitt* & K. Campbell *
2018 article
Qualitative assessment of a Context of Consumption Framework to inform regulation of cigarette pack design in the U.S.
Lee, J., Averett, P., Blanchflower, T., & Gregory, K. (2018, February 10). Tobacco Induced Diseases, Vol. 16.
Contributors: J. Lee *, * , T. Blanchflower * & K. Gregory*
2018 article
“I would do it again”: Past and present experiences of older lesbians
Averett, P., Pylant, J., Craft, K., & Ricks, I. (2018, November 30). Journal of Women & Aging, Vol. 11, pp. 1–15.
2017 article
Emerging: An Art Field Placement’s Impact on Practice
Averett, P., & Spence, C. H. (2017, December 14). Journal of Teaching in Social Work, Vol. 38, pp. 88–104.
2017 article
Is the cigarette pack just a wrapper or a characteristic of the product itself? A qualitative study of adult smokers to inform U.S. regulations
Lee, J. G. L., Averett, P. E., Blanchflower, T., & Gregory, K. R. (2017, December 30). Journal of Cancer Policy, Vol. 15, pp. 45–49.
Contributors: J. Lee *, * , T. Blanchflower * & K. Gregory*
2017 article
Reasons for Caution When Emphasizing Health Disparities for Sexual and Gender Minority Adults in Public Health Campaigns
Lee, J. G. L., Landrine, H., Martin, R. J., Matthews, D. D., Averett, P. E., & Niederdeppe, J. (2017, July 12). American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 107, pp. 1223–1225.
Contributors: J. Lee *, R. Martin *, H. Landrine *, D. Matthews*, * & J. Niederdeppe *
2017 article
Using Sketchbooks to Facilitate the Group Process with At-Risk Youth
Averett, P., Crowe, A., & Johnson, T. (2017, February 3). Social Work With Groups, Vol. 41, pp. 125–138.
Contributors: * , A. Crowe * & T. Johnson *
2017 article
Using relational cultural theory in education research design
Ticknor, A. S., & Averett, P. (2017, September 28). Qualitative Research Journal, Vol. 17, pp. 373–384.
2017 article
“Their Packaging Has Always Been Like a Power”: A Qualitative Study of U.S. Smokers’ Perceptions of Cigarette Pack Visual Design Features to Inform Product Regulation
Lee, J., Averett, P., Blanchflower, T., Landi, N., & Gregory, K. (2017, October 17). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 14.
Contributors: J. Lee *, * , T. Blanchflower *, N. Landi* & K. Gregory*
2016 article
Early childhood administrators’ attitudes and experiences in working with gay- and lesbian-parented families
Church, J., Hegde, A. V., Averett, P., & Ballard, S. M. (2016, July 29). Early Child Development and Care, Vol. 188, pp. 264–280.
Contributors: J. Church*, A. Hegde *, * & S. Ballard *
2015 article
Lesbian and gay parents in early childhood settings: A systematic review of the research literature
Averett, P., Hegde, A., & Smith, J. (2015, March 12). Journal of Early Childhood Research, Vol. 15, pp. 34–46.
Contributors: * , A. Hegde * & J. Smith *
2015 journal article
Mental illness stigma, psychological resilience, and help seeking: What are the relationships?
Mental Health & Prevention, 4(2), 63–68.
Contributors: A. Crowe *, * & J. Glass*
2015 article
Routine Activities and Perceived Homophobia Among Older Lesbians
Stacey, M., & Averett, P. (2015, June 27). Sexuality Research and Social Policy, Vol. 13, pp. 22–34.
Contributors: M. Stacey * & *
2015 article
The Youth Public Arts Program: Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Outcomes for At-Risk Youth
Averett, P., Crowe, A., & Hall, C. (2015, July 3). Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, Vol. 10, pp. 306–323.
Contributors: * , A. Crowe * & C. Hall*
2014 article
Japanese nursery and kindergarten teachers' beliefs and practices regarding developmentally appropriate practices
Hegde, A. V., Sugita, C., Crane-Mitchell, L., & Averett, P. (2014, July 3). International Journal of Early Years Education, Vol. 22, pp. 301–314.
Contributors: A. Hegde *, C. Sugita*, L. Crane-Mitchell* & *
2014 article
Preparing BSW Students for Service-Learning: Enhancing Epistemological Reflection
Averett, P. E., & Arnd-Caddigan, M. (2014, May 27). Journal of Teaching in Social Work, Vol. 34, pp. 316–331.
Contributors: * & M. Arnd-Caddigan *
2014 article
Virginity Definitions and Meaning Among the LGBT Community
Averett, P., Moore, A., & Price, L. (2014, July 3). Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, Vol. 26, pp. 259–278.
2013 article
Examining preschool teachers' attitudes, comfort, action orientation and preparation to work with children reared by gay and lesbian Parents
Hegde, A. V., Averett, P., White, C. P., & Deese, S. (2013, October 14). Early Child Development and Care, Vol. 184, pp. 963–976.
Contributors: A. Hegde *, * , C. White * & S. Deese*
2013 journal article
Japanese nursery and kindergarten teachers’ beliefs and practices regarding developmentally appropriate practices
International Journal of Early Years Education.
2013 journal article
Older Lesbians and Bereavement: Experiencing the Loss of a Partner
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(2-4), 273–287.
Contributors: C. Jenkins*, A. Edmundson*, * & I. Yoon*
2013 journal article
Preparing students for service-learning: Enhancing epistemological reflection
Journal of Teaching in Social Work.
2013 journal article
“I Want to Know More About Who We Are”: New Directions for Research With Older Lesbians
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(2-4), 349–361.
Contributors: * , A. Robinson *, C. Jenkins* & I. Yoon*
2012 article
Getting “Tillerized”: Traits and Outcomes of Students in a Rural Community Field Placement
Averett, P., Carawan, L., & Burroughs, C. (2012, January 1). Journal of Social Work Education, Vol. 48, pp. 75–91.
2012 journal article
Older Lesbian Experiences of Homophobia and Ageism
Journal of Social Service Research, 39(1), 3–15.
Contributors: * , I. Yoon* & C. Jenkins*
2012 article
School social work and early childhood student's attitudes toward gay and lesbian families
Averett, P. E., & Hegde, A. (2012, October 1). Teaching in Higher Education, Vol. 17, pp. 537–549.
Contributors: * & A. Hegde *
2011 article
Adoptive Parents’ Attitudes Towards Gay and Lesbian Adoption
Averett, P., Strong-Blakeney, A., Nalavany, B. A., & Ryan, S. D. (2011, February 2). Journal of GLBT Family Studies, Vol. 7, p. 30â48.
Contributors: * , A. Strong-Blakeney*, B. Nalavany * & S. Ryan *
2011 journal article
Older Lesbian Sexuality: Identity, Sexual Behavior, and the Impact of Aging
Journal of Sex Research, 49(5), 495–507.
Contributors: * , I. Yoon* & C. Jenkins*
2011 journal article
Older Lesbians: Experiences of Aging, Discrimination and Resilience
Journal of Women & Aging, 23(3), 216–232.
Contributors: * , I. Yoon* & C. Jenkins*
2011 journal article
Sometimes I am afraid: An autoethnography of resistance and compliance
Qualitative Report, 16(2), 358–376. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79952425277&partnerID=MN8TOARS
2010 chapter
Professional readiness: Service learning projects as preparation for the field experience
In M. Cooksey & M. Coulter-Kern (Eds.), Quick Hits for Service Learning: Successful Strategies from Award-Winning Educators (pp. 57–59).
Ed(s): M. Cooksey & M. Coulter-Kern
2010 book
Professional readiness: Service-learning projects as preparation for the field experience
In Quick Hits for Service-Learning: Successful Strategies by Award-Winning Teachers (pp. 57–59). http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84894860564&partnerID=MN8TOARS
2010 article
Review of the Literature on Older Lesbians
Averett, P., & Jenkins, C. (2010, December 23). Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 31, pp. 537–561.
2010 article
Teaching Human Behavior and the Social Environment to Enhance Students' Personal Epistemology
Arnd-Caddigan, M., Averett, P., & Pozzuto, R. (2010, November 30). Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Vol. 20, pp. 974–988.
Contributors: M. Arnd-Caddigan *, * & R. Pozzuto*
2009 article
An Evaluation of Gay/Lesbian and Heterosexual Adoption
Averett, P., Nalavany, B., & Ryan, S. (2009, November 21). Adoption Quarterly, Vol. 12, pp. 129–151.
Contributors: * , B. Nalavany * & S. Ryan *
2009 journal article
Facial expression recognition deficits and faulty learning: Implications for theoretical models and clinical applications
International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 5(1), 31–55. http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ861352.pdf
2009 article
Notes in Support of a Relational Social Work Perspective: A Critical Review of the Relational Literature with Implications for Macro Practice
Pozzuto, R., Arnd‐Caddigan, M., & Averett, P. (2009, January 1). Smith College Studies in Social Work, Vol. 79, pp. 5–16.
Contributors: R. Pozzuto*, M. Arnd-Caddigan * & *
2009 article
The Search for Wonder Woman
Averett, P. (2009, August 13). Affilia, Vol. 24, pp. 360–368.
2008 article
Young women's struggle for sexual agency: the role of parental messages
Averett, P., Benson, M., & Vaillancourt, K. (2008, November 26). Journal of Gender Studies, Vol. 17, pp. 331–344.
Contributors: * , M. Benson * & K. Vaillancourt*
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Funding History
Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: November 1st, 2025 11:15