2012
Improving the Social and Emotional Climate of Classrooms: A Clustered Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the RULER Approach
Rivers SE, Brackett MA, Reyes MR, Elbertson NA, Salovey P. Improving the Social and Emotional Climate of Classrooms: A Clustered Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the RULER Approach. Prevention Science 2012, 14: 77-87. PMID: 23188089, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-012-0305-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComparison schoolsRuler approachEnglish language arts classroomEmotional climateLanguage arts classroomClassroom social interactionsEmotional learning programPositive youth developmentELA curriculumArts classroomLearning programEmotional literacyClassroomStudentsSchoolsTeachersYouth developmentMulti-level modeling analysesMore autonomyCondition assignmentSocial interactionModeling analysisCurriculumLiteracyLessons
2009
Tailoring Messages to Individual Differences in Monitoring-Blunting Styles to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake
Williams-Piehota P, Latimer AE, Katulak NA, Cox A, Silvera SA, Mowad L, Salovey P. Tailoring Messages to Individual Differences in Monitoring-Blunting Styles to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2009, 41: 398-405. PMID: 19879495, PMCID: PMC2807207, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.06.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Promoting participation in physical activity using framed messages: An application of prospect theory
Latimer AE, Rench TA, Rivers SE, Katulak NA, Materese SA, Cadmus L, Hicks A, Hodorowski J, Salovey P. Promoting participation in physical activity using framed messages: An application of prospect theory. British Journal Of Health Psychology 2008, 13: 659-681. PMID: 17925060, DOI: 10.1348/135910707x246186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMixed-framed messagesSocial cognitive variablesGain-framed messagesCognitive variablesPhysical activity participationGain-framed informationActivity participationGreater physical activity participationLoss-framed messagesProspect theorySeparate regression analysesCost of inactivityStronger intentionsEffectiveness of gainSelf-reported physical activityMessage effectsAssessment pointsPhysical activityVigorous physical activityNational Cancer Institute's Cancer Information ServiceRegression analysisMessagesIntentionTheoryParticipationPromoting Fruit and Vegetable Intake through Messages Tailored to Individual Differences in Regulatory Focus
Latimer AE, Williams-Piehota P, Katulak NA, Cox A, Mowad L, Higgins ET, Salovey P. Promoting Fruit and Vegetable Intake through Messages Tailored to Individual Differences in Regulatory Focus. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine 2008, 35: 363-369. PMID: 18670833, PMCID: PMC2739374, DOI: 10.1007/s12160-008-9039-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Comparing Gain- and Loss-Framed Messages for Smoking Cessation With Sustained-Release Bupropion: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Toll BA, O'Malley SS, Katulak NA, Wu R, Dubin JA, Latimer A, Meandzija B, George TP, Jatlow P, Cooney JL, Salovey P. Comparing Gain- and Loss-Framed Messages for Smoking Cessation With Sustained-Release Bupropion: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2007, 21: 534-544. PMID: 18072836, PMCID: PMC2527727, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.21.4.534.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSustained-release bupropionSmoking cessationGain-framed messagesLoss-framed messagesTreat analysisControlled TrialsPoint prevalenceClinical trialsContinuous abstinencePrevention behaviorsTreatment completersCessationBupropionExperimental groupTrialsLoss-framed conditionHigher proportionGain-framed conditionParticipantsPrevalenceValidation of a scale for the assessment of food cravings among smokers
Toll BA, Katulak NA, Williams-Piehota P, O’Malley S. Validation of a scale for the assessment of food cravings among smokers. Appetite 2007, 50: 25-32. PMID: 17574300, PMCID: PMC2386855, DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2007.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPredictive validityInternal consistencyTwo-factor modelIntensity of cravingHigh internal consistencyNegative affectFood cravingsGood convergentFactor structureCravingValid measureRich foodsReliable measureCurrent studyWeight gainSmoking cessationConvergentItemsClinical trialsAffectSmokersValidityMeasuresPerceptionFactor 1
2005
Motivating Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Behaviors using Psychologically Tailored Messages
Latimer AE, Katulak NA, Mowad L, Salovey P. Motivating Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Behaviors using Psychologically Tailored Messages. Journal Of Health Communication 2005, 10: 137-155. PMID: 16377605, DOI: 10.1080/10810730500263364.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological stylesEarly detection behaviorsHealth information processingDetection behaviorPsychological processesIndividual differencesLine of researchHealth messagesMismatched messagesRegulatory focusInformation processingCancer Institute's Cancer Information ServiceMonitor/Effective health messagesHealth communication strategiesHealth locusIndividual variabilityCancer Information ServiceVariety of settingsCancer preventionCommunication strategiesNational Cancer Institute's Cancer Information ServiceStyleCognitionPsychologicallyInvestigating the factor structure of the Questionnaire on Smoking Urges-Brief (QSU-Brief)
Toll BA, Katulak NA, McKee SA. Investigating the factor structure of the Questionnaire on Smoking Urges-Brief (QSU-Brief). Addictive Behaviors 2005, 31: 1231-1239. PMID: 16226843, PMCID: PMC2527734, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.09.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking Urges-BriefTreatment-seeking populationQSU-BriefSmoking urgesGood internal consistency reliability estimateStudy sampleFive-itemTwo-factor structurePsychometric propertiesPresent studyQuestionnaireInitial exploratory factor analysisInternal consistency reliability estimatesFactor analysisExploratory factor analysisFactor analytic findingsReliable assessmentSmokersScoringConfirmatory factor analysis
2004
Casting Health Messages in Terms of Responsibility for Dietary Change: Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Williams-Piehota P, Cox A, Silvera SN, Mowad L, Garcia S, Katulak N, Salovey P. Casting Health Messages in Terms of Responsibility for Dietary Change: Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2004, 36: 114-120. PMID: 15202986, DOI: 10.1016/s1499-4046(06)60146-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research