2024
Ableism in Mental Healthcare Settings: A Qualitative Study Among U.S. Adults with Disabilities
Wang K, Ostrove J, Manning R, Fodero S, Ash S, Whang J, Bogart K, Cipollina R, Nario-Redmond M, Adler J, Lowe S. Ableism in Mental Healthcare Settings: A Qualitative Study Among U.S. Adults with Disabilities. SSM - Qualitative Research In Health 2024, 6: 100498. DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2024.100498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health servicesMental healthcare settingsHealth servicesHealthcare settingsU.S. adultsUnmet mental health serviceMental health researchMental health concernsReflexive thematic analysisImpact of disabilityExperiences of PWDSemi-structured interviewsAccessing careHealth researchEnvironmental barriersMental healthInterpersonal processesMedical traumaThematic analysisQualitative studyDisability knowledgeNondisabled counterpartsPWDHealth concernDisabilitySexual and Gender Minority College Students’ Perceptions of Sexuality Blindfolding
Cipollina R, Wang K. Sexual and Gender Minority College Students’ Perceptions of Sexuality Blindfolding. Psychology Of Sexual Orientation And Gender Diversity 2024 DOI: 10.1037/sgd0000758.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLGBTQ college studentsLGBTQ studentsGender minority college studentsPerceptions of sexualityMinority college studentsLGBTQ peopleLGBTQ personsLGBTQCollege studentsIdentity developmentIntergroup tensionsSocietal progressFrequency of participationSexualityPerceived dangerThematic analysisNegative consequencesApproach to diversityUnited StatesIdentityPersonal experienceEducation policyUnintended harmQueer/questioningTransgender
2023
Barriers to Mental Health Service Use Among People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Manning R, Cipollina R, Lowe S, Bogart K, Ostrove J, Adler J, Nario-Redmond M, Wang K. Barriers to Mental Health Service Use Among People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rehabilitation Psychology 2023, 68: 351-361. PMID: 37470994, PMCID: PMC10799191, DOI: 10.1037/rep0000512.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health service needsHealth service needsMental health service useHealth service useMental health conditionsService useMental health needsHealth needsCOVID-19 pandemicMental health service utilizationHealth conditionsHealth service utilizationService needsIllness-related factorsPandemic-related stressorsMental health professionalsService utilizationDepressive symptomsPsychosocial barriersHealth professionalsReduction interventionsYounger ageU.S. adultsBias reduction interventionsHealth inequitiesThe Role of Emotion Dysregulation in the Association Between Substance Use Stigma and Depressive Symptoms Among Trauma-Exposed, Substance-Using Individuals
Wang K, Schick M, Quinn D, Weiss N. The Role of Emotion Dysregulation in the Association Between Substance Use Stigma and Depressive Symptoms Among Trauma-Exposed, Substance-Using Individuals. Stigma And Health 2023, 8: 243-251. PMID: 37577451, PMCID: PMC10419118, DOI: 10.1037/sah0000313.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmotion dysregulationSubstance use stigmaDepressive symptomsPositive emotion dysregulationTrauma-exposed individualsSubstance-using adultsSelf-report measuresAdverse mental health outcomesSubstance-using individualsSubstance use severityMental health outcomesPositive emotionsStigma copingTraumatic eventsCommunity sampleIntervention effortsInitial supportUse severityRole of dysregulationMental healthStigma experiencesCommunity participantsCurrent studyStigmaIndividuals
2022
Rejection sensitivity and sexual minority men’s social anxiety disorder: The moderating role of sexual identity strength
Maiolatesi A, Wang K, Burton C, Harkness A, Esserman D, Safren S, Pachankis J. Rejection sensitivity and sexual minority men’s social anxiety disorder: The moderating role of sexual identity strength. Self And Identity 2022, 22: 563-591. PMID: 37346170, PMCID: PMC10281756, DOI: 10.1080/15298868.2022.2125062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial anxiety symptomsGay-related rejection sensitivityRejection sensitivitySocial anxiety disorderIdentity strengthAnxiety symptomsSocial anxietyIncremental validitySexual minority menSocial anxiety disorder diagnosisDisorder diagnosisRS scoresAnxiety disorder diagnosisMental health correlatesStructured diagnostic interviewMinority menIndividual differencesAnxiety disordersStudy 1Study 2RS measuresHealth correlatesDiagnostic InterviewRS scaleAnxietyToward Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Sexual Minority Women: Voices From Stakeholders and Community Members
Scheer J, Clark K, McConocha E, Wang K, Pachankis J. Toward Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Sexual Minority Women: Voices From Stakeholders and Community Members. Cognitive And Behavioral Practice 2022, 30: 471-494. PMID: 37547128, PMCID: PMC10403251, DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2022.02.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health needsSexual minority womenMental health servicesMinority womenCognitive behavioral therapy interventionDelivery of CBTMental health problemsCognitive behavioral therapyClinical providersElevated riskCommunity members' perspectivesTherapy interventionClinical practiceHealth problemsHealth needsHealth servicesCBT interventionTrauma exposureAlcohol useHeavy drinkingWomenCBT approachUnique needsContent expertsIntervention
2017
Perceived provider stigma as a predictor of mental health service users' internalized stigma and disempowerment
Wang K, Link BG, Corrigan PW, Davidson L, Flanagan E. Perceived provider stigma as a predictor of mental health service users' internalized stigma and disempowerment. Psychiatry Research 2017, 259: 526-531. PMID: 29156425, PMCID: PMC5742055, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.11.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative affective reactionsInternalized stigmaAffective reactionsMental health service providersSocial distanceMental health treatment settingsAwareness of stigmaMental health service usersMental health professionalsStructural equation modelingFuture stigma reduction interventionsMental health settingsHealth service usersPsychosocial constructsService usersStigma reduction interventionsEquation modelingLife domainsHealth service providersProvider stigmaLittle researchTreatment settingsHealth settingsReduction interventionsStigmaDepression and Substance Use: Towards the Development of an Emotion Regulation Model of Stigma Coping
Wang K, Burton CL, Pachankis JE. Depression and Substance Use: Towards the Development of an Emotion Regulation Model of Stigma Coping. Substance Use & Misuse 2017, 53: 859-866. PMID: 29125383, PMCID: PMC5884706, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2017.1391011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepression-related stigmaEmotion dysregulationStigma copingSubstance useEmotion regulation modelSelf-report measuresSample of individualsRole of stigmaSubstance use problemsPrevention intervention effortsPsychological distressRemitted depressionIntervention effortsInitial supportUse problemsRegulation modelCopingLittle researchCurrent studyDepressionStigmaDrug useGreater tendencyDysregulationDistressWhat Reduces Sexual Minority Stress? A Review of the Intervention “Toolkit”
Chaudoir SR, Wang K, Pachankis JE. What Reduces Sexual Minority Stress? A Review of the Intervention “Toolkit”. Journal Of Social Issues 2017, 73: 586-617. PMID: 29170566, PMCID: PMC5695701, DOI: 10.1111/josi.12233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe role of distress intolerance in the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and problematic alcohol use among Latin American MSM
Wang K, Hughto J, Biello KB, O’Cleirigh C, Mayer KH, Rosenberger JG, Novak DS, Mimiaga MJ. The role of distress intolerance in the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and problematic alcohol use among Latin American MSM. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 175: 151-156. PMID: 28432938, PMCID: PMC5487024, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblematic alcohol useChildhood sexual abuseChildhood sexual abuse historyDistress intoleranceSexual abuse historySexual abuseAlcohol useAbuse historyAlcohol use preventionPsychological mechanismsMediation analysisIntervention effortsInitial evidenceMultinational sampleSubstance useLittle researchUse preventionAbuseCurrent studyOnline surveyParticipantsSexual networking websiteMSM healthAmerican MSMHigh levels
2016
Looking on the bright side of stigma: How stress-related growth facilitates adaptive coping among gay and bisexual men
Wang K, Rendina HJ, Pachankis JE. Looking on the bright side of stigma: How stress-related growth facilitates adaptive coping among gay and bisexual men. Journal Of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health 2016, 20: 363-375. PMID: 27833668, PMCID: PMC5098905, DOI: 10.1080/19359705.2016.1175396.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Gay-Related Rejection Sensitivity as a Risk Factor for Condomless Sex
Wang K, Pachankis JE. Gay-Related Rejection Sensitivity as a Risk Factor for Condomless Sex. AIDS And Behavior 2015, 20: 763-767. PMID: 26459334, PMCID: PMC4799731, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-015-1224-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCondomless sexCondom useCondomless anal sex actsGay-related rejection sensitivityNumerous adverse health outcomesEffective HIV prevention effortsAnal sex actsAdverse health outcomesHIV prevention effortsTimeline Followback interviewRisk factorsRisk populationsCasual partnersHealth outcomesBisexual menPrevention effortsSex actsSexual behaviorPresent studySexSensitivityBroadening Perspectives on Achieving Social Change
Stroebe K, Wang K, Wright S. Broadening Perspectives on Achieving Social Change. Journal Of Social Issues 2015, 71: 633-645. DOI: 10.1111/josi.12132.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Independent or ungrateful? Consequences of confronting patronizing help for people with disabilities
Wang K, Silverman A, Gwinn J, Dovidio J. Independent or ungrateful? Consequences of confronting patronizing help for people with disabilities. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations 2014, 18: 489-503. DOI: 10.1177/1368430214550345.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Stigma consciousness and prejudice ambiguity: Can it be adaptive to perceive the world as biased?
Wang K, Stroebe K, Dovidio J. Stigma consciousness and prejudice ambiguity: Can it be adaptive to perceive the world as biased? Personality And Individual Differences 2012, 53: 241-245. DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2012.03.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStigma consciousnessPresent researchActive copingSituational ambiguityPsychological impactNegative outcomesMale interviewersFemale participantsBehavioral responsesPrejudiceAdaptive effectsConsciousnessParticipantsGender discriminationDiscrimination variesEmotionsCopingAmbiguityResearchStigmatizationInterviewersDiscriminationImplicationsJobsSituation