Tyrel J Starks

Dados Biográficos

ID	110385
NOME	Tyrel J Starks
PRENOMES	Tyrel J
SOBRENOME	Starks
ASSINATURA	STARKS T J
AFILIAÇÕES	The Graduate Center, CUNY
ORCID	0000-0003-0746-3844
VERIFICADO	Sim
TOTAL DE OBRAS	92
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES	216
TOTAL COMO AUTOR	92
TOTAL COMO EDITOR	0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO	2009
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO	2026
ÍNDICE H	8

Effects of couples motivational interviewing with mobile breathalyzers on mental health among HIV-affected couples in South Africa
Open AccessJoshua Kiyingi, Torsten B Neilands et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2026
Discrimination, relationship quality, and the mental health of sexual minority men in relationships
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Kaitlyn Howe et al.ARTICLEPsychology of Sexual Orientation…2026
Mental health disparities among sexual minority men (SMM) are commonly studied in the context of minority stress theory. The psychological mediation hypothesis posits that stigma is adversely associated with mental health in part through disruptions in interpersonal relationships. This study tested models hypothesizing internalized, enacted, and relationship-focused stigma would be associated with mental health through diminished relationship qua…
Relationship Status and Quality Associations with HIV Care Cascade Outcomes Among Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV in the US
Open AccessJoseph R Hillesheim, Tyrel J StarksARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
Dyadic coping among sexual minority men (SMM) has been a focus of HIV prevention research for decades, but few studies have examined relationship quality as a covariate of HIV care cascade outcomes (ART adherence and an undetectable viral load (VL)). This study utilized a 5-category relationship status variable (single; non-monogamous, sero-discordant; non-monogamous, sero-concordant; monogamous, sero-discordant; monogamous, sero-concordant) to t…
Romantic Relationship Satisfaction and Sexual Communication Self-Efficacy Among Partnered Adolescent Sexual Minority Males
Trey V Dellucci, Mariah Brewe et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Sex Research2026Referências: 6
Theoretical frameworks suggest that romantic relationship satisfaction may influence sexual communication self-efficacy, which involves the confidence to discuss personal sexual health goals and plays a key role in HIV prevention among partnered adolescent males who have sex with males (MSM). The current study examined romantic relationship satisfaction as a correlate of sexual communication self-efficacy in a sample of partnered adolescent MSM. …
Experiences in Healthcare Predicts Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Attitudes
Open AccessTrey V Dellucci, Leslie A Hulvershorn et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
Pilot Results of Masibambisane
Open AccessAmy A Conroy, Rita M Butterfield et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
Similarities and distinctions in the drug use and sexual behavior of transfeminine and nonbinary adults assigned male at birth in the United States
Open AccessDemetria Cain, Hale M Thompson et al.ARTICLEPsychology of Sexual Orientation…2025Referências: 5
Research has clearly documented high rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among transfeminine (TF) people (including trans women). This research has largely overlooked nonbinary people assigned male at birth (NBAMAB) despite their gender fluidity. This study examined similarities and distinctions in the occurrence and frequency of condomless anal sex (CAS) with casual male partners and associated drug use among TF and NBAMAB peop…
Interdependence and Sexual Health
Tyrel J Starks, Joseph R Hillesheim et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Sex Research2025Citada por: 1Referências: 8
Sexual HIV transmission risk among sexual minority men (SMM) in relationships has been the focus of considerable research informed by interdependence theory. We tested a hypothesized model that situated condomless anal sex (CAS) with casual and main partners in the context of cannabis and illicit drug use, joint coping to reduce HIV risk, and relationship quality. A sample of 192 cisgender SMM aged 18 to 35 completed survey measures and a 30-day …
Enhancing constructive communication in the digital age through "textual healing," a mindfulness app
Open AccessLeora Trub, Rashelle Ahokas et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social and Personal…2025Citada por: 1Referências: 88
Texting has become a primary mode of communication across relationship types, particularly amongst women, despite its vulnerability to miscommunication and associated social consequences. Whereas there is a robust literature on the mechanics and the importance of constructive communication, little is known about how these findings generalize to text-based forms of communication. Using a sample of 71 Black women between the ages of 18-29, the pres…
Drug use during the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic
Tyrel J Starks, Joseph R Hillesheim et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024
Studies conducted early in the COVID-19 pandemic - before vaccines were widely available - indicated that drug use may have declined among sexual minority men (SMM). This study evaluated drug use trends in the second year of the pandemic. Cross-sectional responses from cisgender SMM living in the US and recruited online (n = 15,897) were grouped for analyses: Time 1: 3/1/2021-5/30/2021; Time 2: 6/1/2021-8/31/2021; Time 3: 9/1/2021-11/30/2021; and…
A protocol for a randomized controlled trial of couples motivational interviewing to reduce drug use and HIV transmission risk among male couples in the US
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Joseph R Hillesheim et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
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A Qualitative Analysis of Shared Values and Motivation for Change Expressed by Sexual Minority Men in Relationships
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Jennifer L Stewart et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2024
Optimizing Individual HIV Testing and Counseling for Emerging Adult Sexual Minority Men (Aged 18 to 24) in Relationships
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Gustavo Robles et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2024
Multiple Dimensions of Machismo
Open AccessGustavo Robles, Trey V Dellucci et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Men s Studies2024Referências: 15
The literature differentiates between two domains of machismo: traditional machismo and caballerismo. Research has largely focused on measuring machismo among English speakers. We evaluated whether Estrada's (2011) 2-factor model of machismo was invariant across languages (English versus a direct Spanish translation). A series of multigroup confirmatory factor analyses were conducted between respondents who completed the survey in English ( n = 4…
Peer social support moderates the impact of ethnoracial discrimination on mental health among young sexual minority men of color
Open AccessGustavo Robles, Yong Gun Lee et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social and Personal…2024Referências: 58
Few studies have examined developmentally relevant sources of resilience, such as peer social support, among young sexual minority men (SMM) of color experiencing discrimination and mental health distress. To address this gap in the literature, we examined the role of peer social support in the association between discrimination and mental health distress in a sample of young SMM of color. Ninety-four cisgender young SMM of color (aged 16–29) wer…
Drug use and condomless sex among sexual minority men in relationships
Open AccessJoseph R Hillesheim, Tyrel J StarksARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2024Referências: 41
Community-oriented Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Open AccessDavid Scales, Joshua M Gorman et al.ARTICLEComputers in Human Behavior2023
Researchers have linked circulating misinformation in online platforms to low COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Two disparate literatures provide relevant initial guidance to address the problem. Motivational Interviewing (MI) effectively reduces vaccine hesitancy in clinical environments; meanwhile, social scientists note inoculation, rebuttal, and appeals to accuracy are persuasive in digital contexts. A tension is inherent in these approaches. MI in di…
Client Responses to Video-Based Communication Skills Training Involving PrEP for HIV
Open AccessDemetria Cain, Daniel Sauermilch et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2023
Testing the Effectiveness of a Motivational Interviewing Intervention to Reduce HIV Risk and Drug Use in Young Sexual Minority Men in a Community-Based Organization Setting
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Steven Samrock et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2023
Policy, relationships, and well-being
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Joseph R Hillesheim et al.ARTICLEPsychology of Sexual Orientation…2023Referências: 8
Mental health disparities are well documented among sexual minority men (SMM) and generally attributed to sexuality-based minority stress. Separate research has established that being in a main or primary partner relationship - particularly one of high quality - is associated with better mental health. The current study tested an integrated model predicting mental health from relationship status and quality, and evaluated the potential for these …
Multilevel Analysis of Sociopolitical Contexts, Social Support, Mental Health, and Alcohol Use Among Partnered Sexual Minority Latino Men in the U.S
Open AccessGustavo Robles, J Lee et al.ARTICLEJournal of Racial and Ethnic…2023Referências: 10
Relationship Functioning Buffers the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Intimate Partner Violence Among Latino Sexual Minority Male Couples
Open AccessGustavo Robles, Addam Reynolds et al.ARTICLEJournal of Family Violence2023Referências: 2
Correlates of Mpox Vaccination among Sexual Minority Men in the United States
Tyrel J Starks, David Scales et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Sex Research2023Citada por: 3Referências: 3
Sexual minority men (SMM) have accounted for the majority of infections during the 2022 outbreak of the orthopox virus known as mpox (previously "monkeypox") in the US. This study examined correlates of mpox vaccination. Between July 28 and September 22, 2022, adult cisgender SMM ( n = 2,620) not previously diagnosed with mpox responded to recruitment advertisements on social networking applications and completed an online survey. Of these, 730 (…
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Male Sexual Function Do Not Meet the Needs of Sexual Minority Men
Open AccessMatthew B Clements, Chasity Burrows Walters et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2023Referências: 28
Young Adult Women and Sexual Awareness in the Digital Age
Open AccessLeora Trub, J L Stewart et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2023Citada por: 1Referências: 57

The influence of structural stigma and rejection sensitivity on young sexual minority men's daily tobacco and alcohol use
Open AccessJohn E Pachankis, Mark L Hatzenbuehler et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2014Citada por: 53Referências: 47
Alternatives to Monogamy Among Gay Male Couples in a Community Survey
Open AccessJeffrey T Parsons, Tyrel J Starks et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2013Citada por: 32Referências: 47
Relationship stigma and well-being among adults in interracial and same-sex relationships
Open AccessLisa Rosenthal, Ashleigh Deosaran et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social and Personal…2019Citada por: 21Referências: 57
Stigmatization of interracial and same-sex relationships persists, with negative consequences for relationship functioning and mental health. We extended past research to examine consequences of relationship stigma from different sources (family, friends, public) for well-being (anxiety, depressive symptoms, overall self-rated health), potential buffers (egalitarianism, dyadic coping), and possible mediated pathways (to overall self-rated health …
Distinguishing hypothetical willingness from behavioral intentions to initiate HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Open AccessH Jonathon Rendina, Thomas H F Whitfield et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2017Citada por: 15Referências: 37
Contextualizing condom use
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Gregory Payton et al.ARTICLEJournal of Health Psychology2014Citada por: 14Referências: 41
Intimate relationships have received increasing attention as a context for HIV transmission. We examined the relationships among perceptions that condoms interfere with intimacy, gay-related stigma, and unprotected/protected anal intercourse. Participants included 245 single-identified men who have sex with men. Intimacy Interference was positively associated with number of unprotected anal intercourse acts, and this effect was stronger among par…
Methods for the Design and Analysis of Relationship and Partner Effects on Sexual Health
Open AccessBrian Mustanski, Tyrel J Starks et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2014Citada por: 11Referências: 45
Internalized Homophobia and Drug Use in a National Cohort of Gay and Bisexual Men
Open AccessRaymond L Moody, Tyrel J Starks et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2018Citada por: 10Referências: 80
Relationship Characteristics and HIV Transmission Risk in Same-Sex Male Couples in HIV Serodiscordant Relationships
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Kristi E Gamarel et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2014Citada por: 9Referências: 46
Adult Attachment Among Partnered Gay Men
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Jeffrey T ParsonsARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2014Citada por: 7Referências: 64
Keeps me awake at night
Open AccessBrett M Millar, Trinae Adebayo et al.ARTICLEPsychology of Sexual Orientation…2020Citada por: 4Referências: 2
Sleep health, a crucial component and predictor of physical and mental health, has likely been adversely impacted by the stress and disruption wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief report sought to assess self-reported sleep quality among sexual minority men across the U.S.A. in the early months of the pandemic. In a cross-sectional online survey of a racially-diverse sample of 477 sexual minority men (mean age of 41.2; range 18-75 years) …
Race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and education are associated with gay and bisexual men’s religious and spiritual participation and beliefs
Open AccessJonathan Mathias Lassiter, Lena Saleh et al.ARTICLECultural Diversity & Ethnic…2017Citada por: 4Referências: 5
The implications of these findings for future research and psychological interventions with gay and bisexual men are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record
Relationship Factors Associated with Sexual Risk Behavior and High-Risk Alcohol Consumption Among Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men
Open AccessOmar Martinez, Miguel Muñoz‐laboy et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2017Citada por: 4Referências: 46
Unprotected Anal Intercourse With Casual Male Partners in Urban Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men
David W Pantalone, Julia C Tomassilli et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2015Citada por: 4Referências: 28
Objectives. We investigated trends in, and predictors of, unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) with casual male partners of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). Methods. We analyzed data from cross-sectional intercept surveys conducted annually (2003–2008) at 2 large lesbian, gay, and bisexual community events in New York City. Survey data covered GBMSM’s highest-risk behaviors for HIV acquisition (HIV-negative or unknown sta…
Drug Use and Sexual Arrangements Among Gay Couples
Open AccessJeffrey T Parsons, Tyrel J StarksARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2014Citada por: 4Referências: 46
Correlates of Mpox Vaccination among Sexual Minority Men in the United States
Tyrel J Starks, David Scales et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Sex Research2023Citada por: 3Referências: 3
Sexual minority men (SMM) have accounted for the majority of infections during the 2022 outbreak of the orthopox virus known as mpox (previously "monkeypox") in the US. This study examined correlates of mpox vaccination. Between July 28 and September 22, 2022, adult cisgender SMM ( n = 2,620) not previously diagnosed with mpox responded to recruitment advertisements on social networking applications and completed an online survey. Of these, 730 (…
Patterns of Client Behavior with Their Most Recent Male Escort
Open AccessChristian Grov, Tyrel J Starks et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2015Citada por: 3Referências: 43
A Longitudinal Study of Interpersonal Relationships Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents and Young Adults
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Michael E Newcomb et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2015Citada por: 3Referências: 58
Population-Specific Correlates of Sexual Arrangements and Communication in a National Sample of Latinx Sexual Minority Men
Open AccessGustavo Robles, Stephen C Bosco et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2021Citada por: 2Referências: 64
Biomedical HIV Prevention among Gay Male Couples
Stephen C Bosco, Mark Pawson et al.ARTICLEJournal of Homosexuality2021Citada por: 2Referências: 35
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are highly efficacious biomedical prevention strategies, which significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Yet, partnered sexual minority men (SMM) continue to exhibit poorer uptake rates especially those in a non-monogamous or serodiscordant relationship for whom PrEP is recommended. The purpose of the study was to identify factors that may facilitate or impede the uptake…
Modeling Interpersonal Correlates of Condomless Anal Sex among Gay and Bisexual Men
Open AccessTyrel J Starks, Michael A Castro et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2017Citada por: 2Referências: 37
Internalized homonegativity and relationship quality in same-sex romantic couples
Kristin Thies, Tyrel J Starks et al.ARTICLEPsychology of Sexual Orientation…2016Citada por: 2Referências: 29
Prior research has consistently found greater internalized homonegativity to be associated with lower relationship quality for individuals in same-sex relationships. Yet, few studies have examined different dimensions of relationship quality, what mechanisms explain the association between internalized homonegativity and relationship quality, or whether the association varies for women versus men. This study sought to build upon past research to …
Gendered Sexuality
Tyrel J Starks, Brenda O Gilbert et al.ARTICLEJournal of Homosexuality2009Citada por: 2Referências: 10
Currently, the literature related to sexual orientation is ambiguous with regard to the relationship of sexual orientation, sexual identity, attraction, and intimacy. In order to explore the relationships of self-identified categorical sexual identity (which is the most popular method of sexual orientation assessment) with attraction and intimacy, it is imperative that researchers have access to a reliable and valid measure of the latter. The pre…
Interdependence and Sexual Health
Tyrel J Starks, Joseph R Hillesheim et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Sex Research2025Citada por: 1Referências: 8
Sexual HIV transmission risk among sexual minority men (SMM) in relationships has been the focus of considerable research informed by interdependence theory. We tested a hypothesized model that situated condomless anal sex (CAS) with casual and main partners in the context of cannabis and illicit drug use, joint coping to reduce HIV risk, and relationship quality. A sample of 192 cisgender SMM aged 18 to 35 completed survey measures and a 30-day …
Enhancing constructive communication in the digital age through "textual healing," a mindfulness app
Open AccessLeora Trub, Rashelle Ahokas et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social and Personal…2025Citada por: 1Referências: 88
Texting has become a primary mode of communication across relationship types, particularly amongst women, despite its vulnerability to miscommunication and associated social consequences. Whereas there is a robust literature on the mechanics and the importance of constructive communication, little is known about how these findings generalize to text-based forms of communication. Using a sample of 71 Black women between the ages of 18-29, the pres…
Young Adult Women and Sexual Awareness in the Digital Age
Open AccessLeora Trub, J L Stewart et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2023Citada por: 1Referências: 57