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 ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic 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
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
Agreement of Parent and Child Reports of Trauma Exposure and Symptoms in the Early Aftermath of a Traumatic Event
Stover CS, Hahn H, Berkowitz S, Im J. Agreement of Parent and Child Reports of Trauma Exposure and Symptoms in the Early Aftermath of a Traumatic Event. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2010, 2: 159-168. PMID: 21572906, PMCID: PMC3093053, DOI: 10.1037/a0019156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChild reportsPsychological functioningTraumatic eventsChildren's psychological functioningChild trauma historyImpact of traumaAgreement of parentsChild distressTrauma exposurePTSD symptomsTraumatic exposureHyperarousal symptomsTrauma historyParental acknowledgementSubjective reportsNon-significant agreementEarly aftermathPhysical assaultEarly interventionCommon experienceParentsDistressChildrenSerious accidentsPTSD
2008
Symptom Patterns among Youth Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
Lang J, Stover C. Symptom Patterns among Youth Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence. Journal Of Family Violence 2008, 23: 619-629. DOI: 10.1007/s10896-008-9184-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research