2022
Posttraumatic stress disorder strengthens the momentary associations between emotion dysregulation and substance use: a micro‐longitudinal study of community women experiencing intimate partner violence
Weiss NH, Brick LA, Schick MR, Forkus SR, Raudales AM, Contractor AA, Sullivan TP. Posttraumatic stress disorder strengthens the momentary associations between emotion dysregulation and substance use: a micro‐longitudinal study of community women experiencing intimate partner violence. Addiction 2022, 117: 3150-3169. PMID: 35792057, DOI: 10.1111/add.15992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCross-Sectional StudiesEmotionsFemaleHumansIntimate Partner ViolenceLongitudinal StudiesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPositive emotion dysregulationPost-traumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderEmotion dysregulationStress disorderMomentary associationsSubstance usePerson relationsNegative emotion dysregulationMicro-longitudinal studyIntimate partner violenceStructured diagnostic interviewCommunity womenPositive emotionsPartner violencePTSD diagnosisDrug useNumber of drinksMomentary dataCross-sectional designMomentary surveysDiagnostic InterviewBody of literatureMore alcoholInteraction testModeling reciprocal relations between emotion dysregulation and alcohol use using dynamic structural equation modeling: A micro‐longitudinal study
Weiss NH, Brick LA, Forkus SR, Goldstein SC, Thomas ED, Schick MR, Barnett NP, Contractor AA, Sullivan TP. Modeling reciprocal relations between emotion dysregulation and alcohol use using dynamic structural equation modeling: A micro‐longitudinal study. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2022, 46: 1460-1471. PMID: 35676805, PMCID: PMC11100457, DOI: 10.1111/acer.14881.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlcohol DrinkingCross-Sectional StudiesEmotionsFemaleHumansLatent Class AnalysisLongitudinal StudiesConceptsPositive emotion dysregulationEmotion dysregulationAlcohol useDynamic structural equation modelingLater alcohol useMicro-longitudinal studyCross-lagged effectsPotential reciprocal associationsCross-lagged associationsIntimate partner violenceStructural equation modelingMomentary levelIdiographic approachReciprocal associationsCross-sectional designLater levelsEquation modelingReciprocal relationsCommunity womenExtant literatureParticipantsSignificant interindividual variabilityPartner violenceVoice recordingsDysregulation
2019
Criminal Orders of Protection for Domestic Violence: Associated Revictimization, Mental Health, and Well-being Among Victims
Sullivan TP, Weiss NH, Woerner J, Wyatt J, Carey C. Criminal Orders of Protection for Domestic Violence: Associated Revictimization, Mental Health, and Well-being Among Victims. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2019, 36: 10198-10219. PMID: 31658852, DOI: 10.1177/0886260519883865.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental healthPost-traumatic stressPsychological domestic violenceUnwanted pursuit behaviorDomestic violenceDepression symptom severityMental health problemsProtection ordersDearth of researchCross-sectional designRevictimizationVictim experiencePursuit behaviorLives of victimsSymptom severityVictimsContact restrictionsAmount of changeDV casesCriminal ordersHealth problemsExperienceFearViolenceFindingsPost-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity attenuates bi-directional associations between negative affect and avoidant coping: A daily diary study
Weiss NH, Risi MM, Sullivan TP, Armeli S, Tennen H. Post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity attenuates bi-directional associations between negative affect and avoidant coping: A daily diary study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2019, 259: 73-81. PMID: 31442882, PMCID: PMC6791769, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.08.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAffectCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleSelf ReportStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsPTSD symptom severityPost-traumatic stress disorderAvoidant copingNegative affectSymptom severityPost-traumatic stress disorder symptom severityTrauma-exposed adultsTrauma-exposed individualsDaily diary methodDaily diary studySelf-report measuresSevere PTSD symptomsDaily diary dataDisorder symptom severityLight of limitationsPTSD symptomsStrategies individualsBi-directional associationsDiary studyStress disorderCopingCross-sectional designDiary methodAffectCollege students
2018
An Examination of the Role of Difficulties Regulating Positive Emotions in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Weiss NH, Dixon‐Gordon K, Peasant C, Sullivan TP. An Examination of the Role of Difficulties Regulating Positive Emotions in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2018, 31: 775-780. PMID: 30338577, PMCID: PMC6197926, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderPositive emotionsGoal-directed behaviorStress disorderImpulsive behaviorEmotion regulation difficultiesRole of difficultiesProbable PTSD diagnosisPTSD symptom severityNature of difficultiesRegulation difficultiesEmotional numbingNegative emotionsHyperarousal clustersPTSD diagnosisEmotionsSymptom severityPrevious researchGreat difficultyHigh levelsDomestic violenceDifficultiesNumbingDisordersNonacceptanceHeterogeneity in emotion regulation difficulties among women victims of domestic violence: A latent profile analysis
Weiss NH, Darosh AG, Contractor AA, Forkus SR, Dixon-Gordon KL, Sullivan TP. Heterogeneity in emotion regulation difficulties among women victims of domestic violence: A latent profile analysis. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2018, 239: 192-200. PMID: 30014959, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive emotionsLatent profile analysisEmotion regulationPsychiatric difficultiesRisky behaviorsEmotion regulation dimensionsEmotion regulation difficultiesSelf-report measuresPosttraumatic stress disorderEmotion valenceRegulation difficultiesLight of limitationsNegative emotionsTransdiagnostic factorLevel of difficultyRegulation dimensionsStress disorderWomen victimsEmotionsDomestic violenceProfile analysisAlcohol misuseFemale victimsCorrelation designHigh levels
2016
Stigmatizing Reactions Versus General Negative Reactions to Partner Violence Disclosure as Predictors of Avoidance Coping and Depression
Overstreet NM, Willie TC, Sullivan TP. Stigmatizing Reactions Versus General Negative Reactions to Partner Violence Disclosure as Predictors of Avoidance Coping and Depression. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2016, 34: 1734-1752. PMID: 27296052, PMCID: PMC5754257, DOI: 10.1177/0886260516653753.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Barriers to HIV Medication Adherence: Examining Distinct Anxiety and Depression Symptoms among Women Living with HIV Who Experienced Childhood Sexual Abuse
Willie TC, Overstreet NM, Sullivan TP, Sikkema KJ, Hansen NB. Barriers to HIV Medication Adherence: Examining Distinct Anxiety and Depression Symptoms among Women Living with HIV Who Experienced Childhood Sexual Abuse. Behavioral Medicine 2015, 42: 120-127. PMID: 26010763, PMCID: PMC4710561, DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2015.1045823.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV medication nonadherenceMedication nonadherenceAntiretroviral medicationsMedication adherenceChildhood sexual abuseDepression symptomsHIV medication adherenceLogistic regression analysisMental health interventionsHIV medicationsSexual abuseRisk factorsHIVHealth interventionsSecondary analysisNonadherenceMedicationsSymptom componentsWomenDepressionDistinct anxietyAdherenceRegression analysisSymptomsAnxiety
2014
Psychological Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Risk Behavior: Examining the Role of Distinct Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in the Partner Violence–Sexual Risk Link
Overstreet NM, Willie TC, Hellmuth JC, Sullivan TP. Psychological Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Risk Behavior: Examining the Role of Distinct Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in the Partner Violence–Sexual Risk Link. Women's Health Issues 2014, 25: 73-78. PMID: 25498762, PMCID: PMC4275339, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2014.10.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCrime VictimsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsInterviews as TopicMiddle AgedPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisk-TakingSeverity of Illness IndexSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSpouse AbuseStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurveys and QuestionnairesViolenceYoung AdultConceptsSexual risk behaviorsSexual health outcomesRisk behaviorsHuman immunodeficiency virusGreater sexual risk behaviorPsychological IPVPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsImmunodeficiency virusGreater severityHealth outcomesPsychological intimate partner violenceSymptom severityCommunity womenDisorder symptomsIntimate partner violenceForm of IPVPartner violence victimizationIntimate partner violence (IPV) victimizationIPVSeveritySexual intimate partner violence (IPV) victimizationPartner violenceCurrent studyViolence victimizationSymptoms
2013
Partner violence and health among HIV-infected jail detainees
Meyer JP, Wickersham JA, Fu JJ, Brown SE, Sullivan TP, Springer SA, Altice FL. Partner violence and health among HIV-infected jail detainees. International Journal Of Prison Health 2013, 9: 124-141. PMID: 24376468, PMCID: PMC3873166, DOI: 10.1108/ijph-03-2013-0011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntimate partner violenceSubstance use disordersHIV treatment outcomesHealthcare utilizationPartner violenceTreatment outcomesJail detaineesIPV exposureEffects of IPVHIV secondary preventionPost-release interventionsUntreated mental disordersDepth qualitative interviewsLifetime IPV exposureForms of childhoodHigher alcohol use severityCriminal justice populationsAlcohol use severityViolence reductionCJ populationsTime of incarcerationHIV diagnosisSecondary preventionAdulthood abuseQualitative interviews
2009
Testing posttraumatic stress as a mediator of physical, sexual, and psychological intimate partner violence and substance problems among women
Sullivan TP, Cavanaugh CE, Buckner JD, Edmondson D. Testing posttraumatic stress as a mediator of physical, sexual, and psychological intimate partner violence and substance problems among women. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2009, 22: 575-584. PMID: 19960546, PMCID: PMC3012603, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20474.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stressPsychological IPVDrug problemsPsychological intimate partner violenceStructural equation modelingSix-month prevalenceIntimate partner violenceIPV-exposed womenIntervention effortsSubstance problemsEquation modelingPartner violenceAlcohol problemsAlcohol useDrug useType of IPVWomenIPVPhysical IPV
2004
Treatment Utilization by Women with PTSD and Substance Dependence
Najavits LM, Sullivan TP, Schmitz M, Weiss RD, Lee CS. Treatment Utilization by Women with PTSD and Substance Dependence. American Journal On Addictions 2004, 13: 215-224. PMID: 15370941, DOI: 10.1080/10550490490459889.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)FemaleHumansMaleMental Health ServicesMiddle AgedStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderTreatment utilizationCurrent treatmentSubstance dependenceLifetime treatment utilizationMost current treatmentsCommon treatmentTreatment exposurePTSD treatmentStress disorderIndividual therapyLifetime utilizationTreatmentWomenParticipants' preferencesHospitalizationMedicationsPatientsTherapyDay utilization