Featured Publications
The child and family traumatic stress intervention: Factors associated with symptom reduction for children receiving treatment
Stover CS, Hahn H, Maciejewski KR, Epstein C, Marans S. The child and family traumatic stress intervention: Factors associated with symptom reduction for children receiving treatment. Child Abuse & Neglect 2022, 134: 105886. PMID: 36152531, DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105886.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress symptomsFamily Traumatic Stress InterventionChild advocacy centerStress symptomsMental health treatmentStress interventionsChildren's posttraumatic stress symptomsHealth treatmentPosttraumatic stress scoresTrauma symptomsTrauma typesAdvocacy CentersTraumatic experiencesChild relationshipSymptom reductionPosttraumatic ChecklistCommunity-based clinical settingsComparison groupChild caregiversStress scoresTreatment studiesCommunity-based providersChildrenNaturalistic treatment studyMixed modeling
2023
Structured Trauma-Related Experiences and Symptoms Screener for Adults (STRESS-A): Validation in a Child Welfare Sample of Mothers and Fathers With Active Domestic Violence
McGuire A, Beebe R, Stover C, Clough M, DiVietro S, Grasso DJ. Structured Trauma-Related Experiences and Symptoms Screener for Adults (STRESS-A): Validation in a Child Welfare Sample of Mothers and Fathers With Active Domestic Violence. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2023, 15: 163-172. PMID: 33705198, DOI: 10.1037/tra0001029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultChildChild WelfareDomestic ViolenceFathersFemaleHumansMaleMothersReproducibility of ResultsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderChild protective servicesSymptoms ScreenerCo-occurring mental health concernsChild mental health problemsMeasurement invariance testingAssessment of traumaChild welfare sampleMental health concernsSatisfactory internal reliabilityDomestic violenceMental health problemsOne-factor modelPTSD symptomsCurrent domestic violenceStress disorderImpaired parentingComorbid symptomsInvariance testingFamily dysfunctionSymptom structureActive domestic violenceConvergent validityDSM-5Internal reliability
2020
Psychopathology in children exposed to trauma: detection and intervention needed to reduce downstream burden
Danese A, McLaughlin KA, Samara M, Stover CS. Psychopathology in children exposed to trauma: detection and intervention needed to reduce downstream burden. The BMJ 2020, 371: m3073. PMID: 33214140, PMCID: PMC7673907, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.m3073.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildFemaleHumansLife Change EventsMaleMass ScreeningNeurodevelopmental DisordersPsychopathologyStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticStress, Psychological
2016
Research domain criteria and the study of trauma in children: Implications for assessment and treatment research
Stover CS, Keeshin B. Research domain criteria and the study of trauma in children: Implications for assessment and treatment research. Clinical Psychology Review 2016, 64: 77-86. PMID: 27863803, PMCID: PMC5423862, DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2016.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersHumansResearchStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderChild traumaDiagnosis of PTSDResearch Domain Criteria frameworkChild trauma exposureResearch Domain CriteriaStudy of traumaDomains of functionDifferent developmental periodsDevelopmental traumaCognitive systemNegative valenceTrauma exposureArray of domainsRDoC domainsTraumatic exposureTraumatic eventsStress disorderStatistical Manual diagnosisPTSD diagnosisBrain functioningTreatment researchDomain CriteriaSignificant distressLine of inquiry
2013
Caregiver and Youth Agreement Regarding Youths’ Trauma Histories: Implications for Youths’ Functioning After Exposure to Trauma
Oransky M, Hahn H, Stover CS. Caregiver and Youth Agreement Regarding Youths’ Trauma Histories: Implications for Youths’ Functioning After Exposure to Trauma. Journal Of Youth And Adolescence 2013, 42: 1528-1542. PMID: 23580028, DOI: 10.1007/s10964-013-9947-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAffectCaregiversChildCommunicationCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFather-Child RelationsFemaleHumansMaleMental HealthModels, PsychologicalModels, StructuralMother-Child RelationsNew York CityRegression AnalysisSelf ReportSeverity of Illness IndexSocial SupportStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticStress, PsychologicalViolenceConceptsFunctional impairmentMood symptomsPTSD symptomsTraumatic eventsTrauma historyPost-traumatic stress disorder symptomsHistory of exposureSelf-reported symptomsYouth functional impairmentTime of intakeFamily-based interventionsRace/ethnicityReports of youthCaregiver-youth dyadsDetrimental associationSymptomsEpidemiological researchChild advocacy centerImpairmentCaregiversTraumatic exposureDisorder symptomsAfrican AmericansFamily supportHigh rate
2012
Fathers entering substance abuse treatment: An examination of substance abuse, trauma symptoms and parenting behaviors
Stover CS, Hall C, McMahon TJ, Easton CJ. Fathers entering substance abuse treatment: An examination of substance abuse, trauma symptoms and parenting behaviors. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2012, 43: 335-343. PMID: 22305235, PMCID: PMC3346880, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2011.12.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance abusePTSD symptomsDrug useSignificant PTSD symptomsSymptoms of menSubstance-abusing menSeverity of alcoholSubstance abuse treatmentPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsTrauma-related symptomsMore PTSD symptomsGreater severityPsychiatric distressSymptomsAbuse treatmentFatherhood statusSeverityDisorder symptomsMenTrauma symptomsStructured questionnaireSA assessmentTreatmentFurther explorationAbuse
2010
The Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention: Secondary prevention for youth at risk of developing PTSD
Berkowitz SJ, Stover CS, Marans SR. The Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention: Secondary prevention for youth at risk of developing PTSD. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2010, 52: 676-685. PMID: 20868370, PMCID: PMC3096712, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2010.02321.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderFamily Traumatic Stress InterventionChronic posttraumatic stress disorderPartial PTSD diagnosisPosttraumatic stressStress interventionsPTSD diagnosisChild posttraumatic stressTrauma Symptom ChecklistPosttraumatic stress symptomsSymptom severityPast trauma exposureComparison groupTrauma exposureTraumatic eventsExploratory chi-square analysesStress disorderStress symptomsInteraction of interventionComparison conditionGroup differencesAnxiety IndexStandardized diagnostic measuresFour-sessionIntervention groupParenting behaviors and posttraumatic symptoms in relation to children's symptomatology following a traumatic event
Valentino K, Berkowitz S, Stover CS. Parenting behaviors and posttraumatic symptoms in relation to children's symptomatology following a traumatic event. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2010, 23: 403-407. PMID: 20564374, PMCID: PMC3083926, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentCaregiversChildFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleParentingStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticWounds and InjuriesConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderChild posttraumatic stress disorderChild symptomatologyTraumatic eventsCoercive parentingPersonal adjustmentTrauma symptomsPosttraumatic symptomsInternalizing symptomsExternalizing symptomsStress disorderSalient predictorsChildren's symptomsOwn symptomsSymptomatologyParentingInternalizingSymptomsYouthBehaviorChildrenDisordersInterventionImplicationsPredictors
2009
Intimate Partner Violence
Israel E, Stover C. Intimate Partner Violence. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2009, 24: 1755-1764. PMID: 19401601, DOI: 10.1177/0886260509334044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAdultCaliforniaChildChild BehaviorChild Behavior DisordersChild, PreschoolCrime VictimsFather-Child RelationsFemaleHumansInfantInternal-External ControlInterpersonal RelationsMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsSpouse AbuseStress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
2005
Assessing violence exposure and trauma symptoms in young children: A critical review of measures
Stover CS, Berkowitz S. Assessing violence exposure and trauma symptoms in young children: A critical review of measures. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2005, 18: 707-717. PMID: 16382437, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildChild, PreschoolHumansInfantInfant, NewbornPsychological TestsReproducibility of ResultsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticViolenceConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderTrauma symptomsYoung childrenViolence exposurePosttraumatic stress symptomsFurther test developmentTraumatic eventsStress disorderStress symptomsSpecific difficultiesDevelopmental contextAssessment measuresStandardized assessment toolsTest developmentChildrenSymptomsMeasuresAssessment toolToddlersExposureUrgent needCritical reviewInfantsDomestic Violence Research
Stover CS. Domestic Violence Research. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2005, 20: 448-454. PMID: 15722500, DOI: 10.1177/0886260504267755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultChildChild WelfareCommunity Mental Health CentersDomestic ViolenceFemaleHumansMalePrimary PreventionResearch DesignRisk FactorsSex OffensesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurvivorsUnited StatesConceptsDomestic violenceDomestic violence researchDomestic violence interventionsCycle of violenceViolence researchFamily violenceViolence interventionViolencePast intervention studiesMethodological issuesRecent decadesPerpetratorsPerpetrationRecidivismVictimsFuture research directionsFocused effortsArticleIssuesDecadesEffortsResearch directionsInterventionNeedResearch