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List of Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations Over the Past 3 Years

2019

  1. *Kaufman, C.C., Thurston, I.B., Okwumabua, TM, *Howie, WC, *Paladino, AJ, & *Maclin-Akinyemi, C. (2019, August). Risk and protective factors associated with posttraumatic stress among young adults exposed to trauma. Poster to be presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

  2. *Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., *Hardin, R. N., & *Toumayan, A. C. (2019, April). Family and Community Factors that Impact Sleep among Black Adolescents of Size. Poster to be presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

  3. Thurston, I.B., Howell, K.H., *Kaufman, C.C., *Mandell, J.E., & *Decker, K.M. (2019, March). Predictors of Parenting Practices in Matched-Pairs of Mothers living with HIV and Mothers Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence. Poster to be presented at the 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  4. *Mandell, J.E., Thurston, I.B., Howell, K.H., Schaefer, L.M., & *Hardin, R.N. (2019, March). Social support for mothers living with HIV: The beneficial role of positive parenting. Poster to be presented at the 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  5. *Kaufman, C.C., Thurston, I.B., Howell, K.H. *Maclin-Akinyemi, C., *Young, S.S., & Amaba, B. (2019, March). Associations between ethnic identity, social support, and spirituality among women living with adversity. Poster to be presented at the 40th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference, Washington, D.C.

  6. Thurston, I. B. (2019, April). Challenges and Benefits of using Technology to Bridge Health Disparity Gaps among Pediatric Populations. In M. Santos (Chair) & I. B. Thurston (Discussant), Applications of Technological Tools across Multiple Pediatric Populations: Lessons Learned and Future Directions for Implementation. Symposium to be presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

  7. Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., & *Decker, K. M. (2019, April). Sleep Problems in Black Adolescents of Size: Associations with Traumatic Stressors, Multilevel Resilience, and Ethnic Identity. In L. Daniel (Chair), Sleep as a Mechanism for Promoting Resilience in Adolescents and Young Adults. Symposium to be presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

  8. Thurston, I. B., Murphy, V., Knowlton, J., Mandell, J. E., Fox-Trautman, K., Brown, V., & Brown, D. (2019, January). Fostering Community Voice and Action: Using Participatory Action Research and Playback Theatre Techniques to Build School, Police, and Community Partnerships. Roundtable discussion presented at the 2019 National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Denver, CO.

 

2018

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  1. *Kaufman, C. C., *Paladino,A. J., & Thurston, I. B. (2018, November). Review of Anti-Semitism Measurement in the Psychological Literature: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Directions for Future Research. Paper presented at the Tennessee Psychological Association Annual Convention, Nashville, TN.

  2. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B., & Burton, E. T. (2018, November). How perception of physical appearance and locus of control impact engagement and outcomes among adolescents enrolled in a behavioral health intervention for binge eating. In D. Rancourt (Chair) & C. B. Becker (Discussant), The transdiagnostic role of anxiety-related factors in treatment outcomes across weight-related disorders. Symposium to be presented at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D. C. 

  3. Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Mandell, J. E., Paladino, A. J., Decker, K. M., Kaufman, C. C., Hasselle, A. J., Burton, E. T., & Han, J. C. (2018, November). Everyday Discrimination and Weight-Related Quality of Life in Black Adolescents in an Obesity Clinic. Poster presented at the Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Obesity Week 2018, Nashville, TN.

  4. Young, S. S., Decker, K. M., Fox-Trautman, K., Murphy, V., & Thurston, I. B. (2018, November). Be the Peace!: A Participatory Theatre Program Improves School Safety and Connectedness among 5th Grade Students. Poster presented at the Tennessee Psychological Association Annual Convention, Nashville, TN.

  5. Kaufman, C. C., Thurston, I. B., Paladino, A.J., & Porter, D.V. (2018, August). A systematic review of anti-Semitism: directions for future research. Poster presented at the 126th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

  6. Howell, K.H., & Thurston, I.B. (2018, July). Differential relations between past vs present violence and posttraumatic stress in women exposed to intimate partner violence. Paper presented at the International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference, Portsmouth, NH.

  7. Paladino, A. J., Thurston, I. B., Kaufman, C. C., Decker, K. M., Mandell, J. E., & Taylor, J. A. (2018, May). Internalized weight stigma and drug use among diverse young adults: Sexual Orientation as a moderator. Poster presented at the 30th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, San Francisco, CA.

  8. Maclin-Akinyemi, C. D., Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Jamison, L. E., & Anderson, M. B. (2018, May). Substance use among Black women experiencing adversity: Ethnic identity and community cohesion as protective factors. Poster presented at the 11th Annual National Health Disparities Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

  9. Thurston, I. B., & Howell, K.H. (2018, April). Ethnic Identity Moderates the Relationship Between Stress and Co-occurring Adversities among Black Women. Poster presented at the 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

  10. Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Kamody, R. C., Kaufman, C. C., Paladino, A. J., & Jean-Louis, G. (2018, April). Weight-based Stigma is Associated with Sleep Quality among Emerging Adults. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

  11. Hardin, R. N., Thurston, I. B., Kaufman, C. C., Maclin-Akinyemi, C. D., Mandell, J., & Porter, D. (2018, April). Internal Predictors of Silencing the Self in Black Women. Poster presented at the 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society for Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

  12. Kaufman, C. C., Thurston, I. B., Paladino, A. J., & Decker, K. M. (2018, April). Association between sleep quality, disordered eating, and depressive symptoms among college students. Poster presented at the 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

  13. Maclin-Akinyemi, C. D., Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Hardin, R. N., & Mandell, J. (2018, April). Ethnic Identity Predicts Weight Misperception for Emerging Adults Classified with Overweight/Obesity. Poster presented at the 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

  14. Marks, L. R., Thurston, I.B., Kamody, R. C., & Schaeffer, M. (2018, April). The Mediating Role of Multiracial Identity Integration on the Relation between Racism and Depression among Multiracial Adults. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

  15. Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Rybak, T. M., Banks, G. G., Burton, E. T., Smith, W., & Han, J. C. (2018, April). The Association of Weight Perception and Maladaptive Eating through Mental Health among Black Youth with Obesity. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

  16. Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Mandell, J., Hardin, R. N., Anderson, M. B., & Maclin-Akinyemi, C. (2018, March). Predictors of Sex Behavior Self-Efficacy among Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence. Poster presented at the Association for Women in Psychology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

  17. Thurston, I. B., Marks, L. R., Decker, K. M., & Kaufman, C. C. (2018, March). Resilience as a Moderator of the Relationship between Race-related Stress and Anxiety among Multiracial Young Adults. Paper presented at the Association for Women in Psychology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

2017

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  1. Thurston I. B., Richmond T. K., Milliren C. E., *Decker K. M., & Sonneville K. R. (2017, November). Weight Perception Is Associated With Sleep Duration In Adolescents With Overweight/Obesity. Poster to be presented at The Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC.

  2. Richmond T. K., Thurston I. B., Milliren C. E., & Sonneville K. R. (2017, November). Does weight misperception in youth with overweight/obesity represent lack of awareness or rejection of negative labels? Poster to be presented at The Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC.

  3. Sonneville K. R., Thurston I. B., Milliren C. E., & Richmond T. K. (2017, November). Weight Misperception Predicts Lower BMI Gains in Sexual Minority Adolescents With Overweight/Obesity. Poster to be presented at The Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC.

  4. Leak C. L., Harmon, B. E., Berg B. K., Thurston I. B., Nigg C. R., Hayman L. L., & Relyea G. E. (2017, November). Influence on Children’s BMI and Cooking Self-Efficacy in Latino Families. Poster to be presented at The Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC.

  5. Paladino, A.P., Thurston I. B.,  Kaufman, C. C. (2017, November). Weight Bias Internalization and Depression in Diverse Young Adults: Analyzing Sexual Orientation as a Moderator. Poster to be presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

  6. Kaufman, C. C., Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., & Hasselle, A. J. (2017, November). Parenting practices and spirituality among women exposed to intimate partner violence. Poster to be presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

  7. Kamody, R. C., *Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Hardin, R. N., Kaufman, C. C., *Paladino, A. J., & *Maclin-Akinyemi, C. (2017, November). Examining racial disparities in binge eating and body mass index among young adults. Poster to be presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

  8. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B., & Burton, E. T. (2017, November). Implementing a culturally responsive DBT skills intervention for emotional overeating and binge eating in adolescence: Updates from the 2016 ISITDBT student research grant. Invited research talk to be presented at the 2017 International Society for the Improvement and Teaching of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Conference, San Diego, CA.

  9. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B., & Burton, E. T. (2017, November). Pilot trial and three-month follow-up of a dialectical behavior therapy skills group for subclinical binge eating among adolescents. In C. B. Sieberg (Chair) & E. L. McQuaid (Discussant), Behavioral interventions for pediatric health conditions: Results from prospective studies. Symposium to be presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

  10. Hasselle, A. J., Howell, K. H., Thurston, I. B., Kamody, R. C., Crossnine, C. B. (2017, November). Childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) as a moderator of current IPV and negative parenting practices. In C. Martinez-Torteya (Chair), How does victimization influence maternal parenting? Using brain activity, early adversity, and infant factors to understand a complex link. Symposium to be presented at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Chicago, IL.

  11. Schaefer, L. M., Howell, K. H., Thurston, I. B., Kaufman, C. C., & Hasselle, A. J. (2017, August). Protective factors associated with generalized anxiety among women exposed to partner violence. Poster presented at the 125th Annual American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, DC.

  12. Schwartz, L.E., Howell, K.H., Thurston, I.B., Jamison, L.E., & Decker, K.M. (2017, July). The effects of empirically derived patterns of intimate partner violence and stressful life events on resilience and social support. Poster presented at the 2017 Fifth World Congress on Positive Psychology, Montreal, Canada.

  13. Thurston, I. B., Dietrich, J., Otwombe, K. N., Decker, K. M., Nkala, B., Sikkema, K. J., & Gray, G. E. (2017, June). Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Positive Body Image and High Self-Esteem among South African Adolescents. In K. H. Howell (Chair), Multilevel Predictors of Resilience in Diverse Communities of High Risk Youth and Adults. Symposium presented at the Pathways to Resilience IV: Global South Perspectives in Cape Town, South Africa.

  14. Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Hasselle, A. J., & Kamody, R. C. (2017, June). Profiles of maternal strengths: Association with positive parenting practices among mothers experiencing adversity. In K. H. Howell (Chair), Multilevel predictors of resilience in diverse communities of high risk youth and adults. Symposium to be presented at Pathways to Resilience IV: Global South Perspectives, Cape Town, South Africa.

  15. Hardin, R. N., Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Kamody, R. C., & Kaufman, C. C. (2017, June). External predictors of community connectedness in women living with HIV: The moderating role of resilience and depression. In K. H. Howell (Chair), Multilevel predictors of resilience in diverse communities of high risk youth and adults. Symposium to be presented at Pathways to Resilience IV: Global South Perspectives, Cape Town, South Africa.

  16. Howell, K. H., Thurston, I. B., Schwartz, L. E., Jamison, L. E., & Hasselle, A. J. (2017, June). Individual, cultural, and community factors that promote resilience among women exposed to intimate partner violence. In K. H. Howell (Chair), Multilevel predictors of resilience in diverse communities of high risk youth and adults. Symposium to be presented at Pathways to Resilience IV: Global South Perspectives, Cape Town, South Africa.

  17. Howell, K.H., Thurston, I.B., Hasselle, A.J., *Decker, K. & Jamison, L.E. (2017, April). Risk and resilience among children exposed to maternal intimate partner violence. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX

  18. Klages, K. L., Thurston, I. B., Schwartz, L. E., Han, J. C., & Burton, E. T. (2017, March). Sleep Duration, BMI, and Psychological Functioning in Youth with Obesity. Poster presented at Le Bonheur Pediatric Research Day, Memphis, TN.

  19. Schwartz, L. E., Thurston, I. B., Klages, K. L., Han, J. C., & Burton, E. T. (2017, March). Binge Eating and Readiness to Change among Youth with Obesity and their Caregivers. Poster presented at Le Bonheur Pediatric Research Day, Memphis, TN.

  20. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B., & Burton, E. T. (2017, March). Developing a culturally-responsive behavioral health intervention for disordered eating among adolescents: From theoretical conceptualization to implementation. In B. Thurston (Chair) & E. Getzoff Testa (Discussant), Culturally Responsive Assessments and Interventions to Address Pediatric Obesity: A Collaborative Symposium of the Diversity and Obesity SIG. Symposium presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

  21. Rybak, T. M., Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Burton, E. T., & Han, J. C. (2017, March). Focused discussion groups: A culturally-responsive strategy for bridging research and practice in a pediatric obesity clinic. In B. Thurston (Chair) & E. Getzoff Testa (Discussant), Culturally Responsive Assessments and Interventions to Address Pediatric Obesity: A Collaborative Symposium of the Diversity and Obesity SIG. Symposium presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

  22. Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Kamody, R. C., Maclin-Akinyemi, C., & Cotton, M. (2017, March). The mediating role of resilience on the relationship between syndemics and depressive symptoms among mothers living with HIV. In B. Thurston (Chair), A strength-based approach to understanding health disparities: Risk and resilience in mothers living with syndemics. Symposium presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  23. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Schwartz, L. E., & Schaefer, L. M. (2017, March). The relationship between intimate partner violence and mother-child communication about syndemics. In B. Thurston (Chair), A strength-based approach to understanding health disparities: Examining risk and resilience in mothers living with syndemics. Symposium presented at 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  24. Howell, K. H., Thurston, I. B., Schaefer, L. M., Hasselle, A. J., & Murry-Drubot, O. (2017, March). Social support as a mediator of the relationship between syndemics and posttraumatic stress. In B. Thurston (Chair), A strength-based approach to understanding health disparities: Examining risk and resilience in mothers living with syndemics. Symposium presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  25. Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Hardin, R. N., Anderson, M. B., Maclin-Akinyemi, C. D. (2017, March). Profiles of weight stigma and mental health: Association with health outcomes among emerging adults with overweight/obesity. In E. Panza (Chair), Stigma as a pathway to obesity and negative health outcomes in underserved populations. Symposium presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  26. Harmon, B., Berg, B. K., Thurston, I. B., Leak, C., Nigg, C. R., & Hayman, L. L. (2017, March). Expanding the living healthy summer camp to Latino families. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  27. Howell, K. H., Thurston, I. B., Schaefer, L. M., Hasselle, A. J., & Murry-Drubot, O. (2017, March). Social support as a mediator of the relationship between syndemics and posttraumatic stress. In I. B. Thurston (Chair), A strength-based approach to understanding health disparities: Examining risk and resilience in mothers living with syndemics. Symposium presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  28. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B., & Burton, E. T. (2017, March). Developing a culturally responsive behavioral health intervention for disordered eating and obesity among adolescents: From theoretical conceptualization to implementation. In I. B. Thurston (Chair) & E. Getzoff Testa (Discussant), Culturally responsive assessments and interventions to address pediatric obesity: A collaborative symposium of the diversity and obesity SIGs. Symposium presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

  29. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B. & Burton, E. T. (2017, March). Preliminary efficacy of a pilot intervention for emotional overeating and binge eating among adolescents. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  30. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Schwartz, L. E., & Schaefer, L. M. (2017, March). The relationship between intimate partner violence and mother-child communication about syndemics. In I. B. Thurston (Chair), A strength-based approach to understanding health disparities: Examining risk and resilience in mothers living with syndemics. Symposium presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  31. Kaufman, C.C., Thurston, I.B., Maclin-Akinyemi, Hardin, R.N., Kamody, R.C., & Decker, K.M. (2017, March). Body positivity, satisfaction, and exercise are associated with lower depressive symptoms among adolescents and young adults with overweight and obesity. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

  32. Maclin-Akinyemi, C., Thurston, I. B., Decker, K. M., & Berlin, K. S. (2017, March). Assessing measurement invariance of the modified weight bias internalization scale. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  33. Pichon, L. C., Powell, T. W., Thurston, I. B., Arnold, T. L., Ogg, S. A., Williams, A. L., & Becton-Odum, N. (2017, March). An exploration of southern faith leaders’ perspectives of sexuality and sexual health teachings. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

  34. Rybak, T. M., Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Burton, E. T., & Han, J. C. (2017, March). Focused discussion groups: A culturally-responsive strategy for bridging research and practice in a pediatric obesity clinic. In I. B. Thurston (Chair) & E. Getzoff Testa (Discussant), Culturally responsive assessments and interventions to address pediatric obesity: A collaborative symposium of the diversity and obesity SIG. Symposium presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

  35. Thurston, I. B., Howell, K. H., Kamody, R. C., Maclin-Akinyemi, C., & Cotton, M. (2017, March). The mediating role of resilience on the relationship between syndemics and depressive symptoms among mothers living with HIV. In I. B. Thurston (Chair), A strength-based approach to understanding health disparities: Risk and resilience in mothers living with syndemics. Symposium presented at the 38th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

2016

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  1. Decker, K. M., Thurston, I. B., Kamody, R. C., Maclin-Akinyemi, C. D., & Hardin, R. N. (2016, November). Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire: An exploratory factor analysis among emerging adults with overweight and obesity. Poster presented at the Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

  2. Herbozo, S., Stevens, S.D., & Thurston, I. B. (2016, November). Physical appearance comparison mediates the relationship between negative appearance commentary and binge eating symptoms in a racially diverse sample of young adult females. Poster presented at The Obesity Society’s 2016 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

  3. Jamison, L. E., Howell, K. H., Thurston, I. B., Schwartz, L. E., Decker, K. M. (2016, November). The role of current and past intimate partner violence on depression among women. Poster presented at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 32nd Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX.

  4. Kamody, R. C., Thurston, I. B., Decker, K. M., Hardin, R. N., Richmond, T. K., & Sonneville, K. R. (2016, November). Facets of self-esteem and their associations with weight and depression among adolescents and young adults. Poster presented at The Obesity Society’ s Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

  5. Thurston, I. B., Decker, K. M., Richmond, T. K., & Sonneville, K. R. (2016, November). The scale matters: Assessing overweight and obesity with figure rating scales. Poster presented at The Obesity Society’s 2016 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

  6. Thurston, I. B., Herbozo, S., Decker, K. M., Mackenzie, K., & Maclin-Akinyemi, C., (November 2016). Sociocultural attitudes towards appearance and body dissatisfaction among a racially-diverse sample of emerging adult females with overweight and obesity. Poster presented at The Obesity Society’s 2016 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

  7. Unger, E. S., Kawachi, I., Milliren, C., Sonneville, K. , Thurston, I. B., Gooding, H. C., & Richmond, T. K. (2016, November). Protective misperception? Prospective study of weight self-perception and blood pressure in adolescents with overweight and obesity. Poster presented at the Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

  8. Kaufman, C.C., Thurston, I.B., Howell, K.H., & Crossnine, C.B. (2016, October). Patterns of mental health and associations with spirituality in women exposed to adversity. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

  9. Maclin-Akinyemi, C., Thurston, I. B., Harden, R. N., & Kaufman, C. (2016, October). Ethnic identity differentially predicts weight bias internalization among Black college students. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

  10. Anderson, M. B., Thurston, I. B., Hardin, R. N., Decker, K. M., Kaufman, C. C., Edmonson, C., Jamison, L. E., Whestone, A. L., Stewart, K., Padden, J. L., & Okwumabua, T. M. (2016, September). The Condom Carnival: Efficacy of a novel group intervention for decreasing sexual risk among black and white adolescents and young adults. Poster presented at the 2016 National STD Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  11. Howell, K. H., Thurston, I. B., Decker, K. M., & Dormois, M. (2016, July). The impact of intergenerational intimate partner violence on parenting, child resilience, and child psychopathology. Poster presented at the International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference, Portsmouth, NH.

  12. Sonneville, K.R., Thurston, I.B., Milliren, C., Gooding, H.C., & Richmond, T.K. (2016, May). Prospective association between weight misperception and disordered eating behaviors among adolescents with overweight/obesity. Paper presented at the International Conference on Eating Disorders, San Francisco, CA.

  13. Decker, K.M., Thurston, I.B., Rybak, T.M., Burton, E.T., & Han, J.C. (2016, April). The Association between weight misperception and mental health among Black and White youth in a pediatric obesity clinic. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  14. Enzer, K., Milliren, C. E., Thurston, I. B., Sonneville, K. R., & Richmond, T. K. (2016, April). The impact of health related quality of life on longitudinal weight gain in youth: Does weight perception play a role? Poster presented at the 2016 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

  15. Kamody, R.C., Thurston, I.B., Decker, K.M., Padden, J.L., Richmond, T.K., & Sonneville, K.R. (2016, April). The relation among profiles of shape/weight-based self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, and BMI and perceived health in adolescents and young adults. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  16. Kaufman, C. C., Thurston, I. B., Maclin-Akinyemi, C., Ingram, D., & Kamody, R. C. (2016, April). Predictors of engagement in weight loss behaviors among black and white emerging adults with overweight and obesity. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  17. Padden, J.L., Decker, K.M., Thurston, I.B., Anderson, M.B., Sonneville, K.R., Richmond, T.K. (2016, April). Associations between shape/weight overvaluation and depression and anxiety among emerging adults. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  18. Rybak, T.M., Thurston, I.B., Decker, K.M., Burton, E.T., & Han, J.C. (2016, April). Caregivers’ readiness to change lifestyle habits in relation to perception of child’s weight and psychosocial difficulties at a tertiary pediatric obesity clinic. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

  19. Anderson, M.B., Thurston, I.B., Decker, K.M., Hardin, R.N., Kaufman, C.C., Padden, J.L., Edmonson, C., Jameson, L.E., Whestone, A.L., Stewart, K., & Okwumabua, T.M. (2016, March). The Condom Carnival: Efficacy of a novel, peer-led, group sexual risk reduction intervention.Poster presented at the 37th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.

  20. Decker, K. M. & Thurston, I. B. (2016, March). Weight self-stigma and internalizing symptoms in emerging adults with overweight or obesity: Exploring race as a moderator. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.

  21. Kaufman, C.C., Maclin-Akinyemi, C., Ingram, D., Iwelunmor, J., & Thurston, I.B. (2016, March). Factors associated with intentions to lose weight among Black and White emerging adults with overweight and obesity. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.

  22. Padden, J.L., Decker, K.M., Sonneville, K.R., Richmond, T.K., & Thurston, I.B. (2016, March). The impact of shape/weight overvaluation on weight dissatisfaction among emerging adults. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.

  23. Thurston, I.B., Howell, K.H., Hardin, R.N., Hasselle, A., & Anderson, M.B. (2016, March). Factors associated with resilience in children of Black mothers experiencing physical and emotional adversities. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.

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