Kristin Vickers
Biographic Data
| ID | 121929 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kristin Vickers |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kristin |
| FAMILY NAME | Vickers |
| SIGNATURE | VICKERS K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Toronto Metropolitan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5977-0251 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Characteristics of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Associations with Adult Autoimmunity and Health-Related Quality of Life
Examining the Effects of Nature and Animal Videos on Stress
Animals are often prohibited in public areas, which limit opportunities for people to experience improvements in well-being from their presence. Visual representations of animals, such as videos, may serve as an alternative intervention to the physical presence of live animals. University students, in particular, may benefit from virtual animal-assisted interventions, given that they report high rates of stress, and opportunities to interact with…
Effects on Wellbeing of Exposure to Dog Videos Before a Stressor
Expanding Access to Social Support in Primary Care via Telemedicine
The coronavirus pandemic quickly exposed the need for efficient and widespread implementation of telehealth services. Additionally, it further unveiled the impact of social and environmental barriers to healthcare in underserved, rural populations. This in-practice pilot study tested the utility of a geographically centralized social worker providing services between a patient and a primary care provider via telecommunication at two high volume r…
The Effect of Dog Videos on Subjective and Physiological Responses to Stress
Research indicates that animal-assisted therapy programs can reduce stress responses. However, animals are not always permitted in public settings. Thus, alternative forms to the physical presence of an animal could be beneficial. The objective of this study was to determine (1) whether exposure to an active-dog video can help improve subjective and physiological responses to stress more than a tranquil-dog video, (2) whether exposure to dog vide…
The impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on mental health of undergraduate students in New Jersey, cross-sectional study
OBJECTIVE: The COVID-19 pandemic has been a period of upheaval for college students. The objective of this study was to assess the factors associated with the increased levels of mental health burden among a sample of undergraduate college students in Northern New Jersey, the region of the U.S. severely impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. METHODS: College students (N = 162) enrolled in an introductory core curriculum course completed a cross-se…
Effect of Tranquil and Active Video Representations of an Unfamiliar Dog on Subjective Mental States
The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effects of different videos of an unfamiliar dog (tranquil and active) on subjective mental state measures. All participants watched two videos of an unfamiliar dog (tranquil and active). Subjective measures of stress, anxiety, alertness, attention, likeability, and cuteness were assessed. The results showed that the tranquil dog video significantly decreased anxiety only. Additionally, the active do…
The importance of bereavement cognitions on grief symptoms
The experience of bereavement and trauma share some overlapping features, such as changes in the cognitive processing of information. This article explored the extent to which cognitive processes during bereavement influence coping outcomes in relation to grief in a sample of university students who had been previously bereaved ( N = 104). First, we examined differences in bereavement outcomes based on whether cognitive processes associated with …
Does Viewing a Picture of a Pet During a Mental Arithmetic Task Lower Stress Levels
Pets can reduce stress in their owner; however, they are not always permitted in public and institutional places. This study examined the impact of people viewing a picture of their pet versus other images on stress levels. One hundred and twenty participants were randomly assigned to one of six conditions. These involved completing a mental arithmetic task while viewing a picture of either their personal pet; an unfamiliar animal; a familiar, su…
Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure of Children Undergoing Surgery
Both parents and clinicians are receptive to clinician-delivered interventions to reduce the SHS exposure of children scheduled for elective surgery
Motivational Improvements for Health Behavior Change from Wellness Coaching
These results provide further support for the effectiveness of wellness coaching for weight management and for improving motivational readiness for behavior change
Predicting Patient Expectations about Survival Following Cardiac Events
Patients' perception of adherence following a cardiac event is a potent predictor of later expectations
Impact of Diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome on Risk Perception
Sharing the diagnosis of MetSx increases risk perception and motivation toward a healthier behavior
Exercise DVD Improves Exercise Expectations in Cardiovascular Outpatients
A minimal intervention improves outcome expectations for exercise
The Influence of Television Programs on Appearance Satisfaction
Patients With Diabetes and Depression May Need Additional Support for Exercise
Sociodemographic Characteristics and Drinking Status as Predictors of Older Women's Health
As part of a U.S. national survey of women's drinking and life experiences, the authors used responses from a subsample (n = 245) of women aged 55-90 years (M = 65.8 years) to examine the relationship of sociodemographic characteristics (income, marital status, and occupational status) and drinking status to several health outcomes (self-perceived general health, depression, sexual satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction). In all analyses, the autho…
Does Viewing a Picture of a Pet During a Mental Arithmetic Task Lower Stress Levels
Pets can reduce stress in their owner; however, they are not always permitted in public and institutional places. This study examined the impact of people viewing a picture of their pet versus other images on stress levels. One hundred and twenty participants were randomly assigned to one of six conditions. These involved completing a mental arithmetic task while viewing a picture of either their personal pet; an unfamiliar animal; a familiar, su…
The Influence of Television Programs on Appearance Satisfaction
The Effect of Dog Videos on Subjective and Physiological Responses to Stress
Research indicates that animal-assisted therapy programs can reduce stress responses. However, animals are not always permitted in public settings. Thus, alternative forms to the physical presence of an animal could be beneficial. The objective of this study was to determine (1) whether exposure to an active-dog video can help improve subjective and physiological responses to stress more than a tranquil-dog video, (2) whether exposure to dog vide…
Effect of Tranquil and Active Video Representations of an Unfamiliar Dog on Subjective Mental States
The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effects of different videos of an unfamiliar dog (tranquil and active) on subjective mental state measures. All participants watched two videos of an unfamiliar dog (tranquil and active). Subjective measures of stress, anxiety, alertness, attention, likeability, and cuteness were assessed. The results showed that the tranquil dog video significantly decreased anxiety only. Additionally, the active do…
Effects on Wellbeing of Exposure to Dog Videos Before a Stressor
The importance of bereavement cognitions on grief symptoms
The experience of bereavement and trauma share some overlapping features, such as changes in the cognitive processing of information. This article explored the extent to which cognitive processes during bereavement influence coping outcomes in relation to grief in a sample of university students who had been previously bereaved ( N = 104). First, we examined differences in bereavement outcomes based on whether cognitive processes associated with …
Sociodemographic Characteristics and Drinking Status as Predictors of Older Women's Health
As part of a U.S. national survey of women's drinking and life experiences, the authors used responses from a subsample (n = 245) of women aged 55-90 years (M = 65.8 years) to examine the relationship of sociodemographic characteristics (income, marital status, and occupational status) and drinking status to several health outcomes (self-perceived general health, depression, sexual satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction). In all analyses, the autho…
Sociodemographic Characteristics and Drinking Status as Predictors of Older Women's Health
As part of a U.S. national survey of women's drinking and life experiences, the authors used responses from a subsample (n = 245) of women aged 55-90 years (M = 65.8 years) to examine the relationship of sociodemographic characteristics (income, marital status, and occupational status) and drinking status to several health outcomes (self-perceived general health, depression, sexual satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction). In all analyses, the autho…
Patients With Diabetes and Depression May Need Additional Support for Exercise
The Influence of Television Programs on Appearance Satisfaction
Exercise DVD Improves Exercise Expectations in Cardiovascular Outpatients
A minimal intervention improves outcome expectations for exercise
Impact of Diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome on Risk Perception
Sharing the diagnosis of MetSx increases risk perception and motivation toward a healthier behavior
Motivational Improvements for Health Behavior Change from Wellness Coaching
These results provide further support for the effectiveness of wellness coaching for weight management and for improving motivational readiness for behavior change
Predicting Patient Expectations about Survival Following Cardiac Events
Patients' perception of adherence following a cardiac event is a potent predictor of later expectations
Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure of Children Undergoing Surgery
Both parents and clinicians are receptive to clinician-delivered interventions to reduce the SHS exposure of children scheduled for elective surgery
The importance of bereavement cognitions on grief symptoms
The experience of bereavement and trauma share some overlapping features, such as changes in the cognitive processing of information. This article explored the extent to which cognitive processes during bereavement influence coping outcomes in relation to grief in a sample of university students who had been previously bereaved ( N = 104). First, we examined differences in bereavement outcomes based on whether cognitive processes associated with …
Does Viewing a Picture of a Pet During a Mental Arithmetic Task Lower Stress Levels
Pets can reduce stress in their owner; however, they are not always permitted in public and institutional places. This study examined the impact of people viewing a picture of their pet versus other images on stress levels. One hundred and twenty participants were randomly assigned to one of six conditions. These involved completing a mental arithmetic task while viewing a picture of either their personal pet; an unfamiliar animal; a familiar, su…
The impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on mental health of undergraduate students in New Jersey, cross-sectional study
OBJECTIVE: The COVID-19 pandemic has been a period of upheaval for college students. The objective of this study was to assess the factors associated with the increased levels of mental health burden among a sample of undergraduate college students in Northern New Jersey, the region of the U.S. severely impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. METHODS: College students (N = 162) enrolled in an introductory core curriculum course completed a cross-se…
Effect of Tranquil and Active Video Representations of an Unfamiliar Dog on Subjective Mental States
The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effects of different videos of an unfamiliar dog (tranquil and active) on subjective mental state measures. All participants watched two videos of an unfamiliar dog (tranquil and active). Subjective measures of stress, anxiety, alertness, attention, likeability, and cuteness were assessed. The results showed that the tranquil dog video significantly decreased anxiety only. Additionally, the active do…
The Effect of Dog Videos on Subjective and Physiological Responses to Stress
Research indicates that animal-assisted therapy programs can reduce stress responses. However, animals are not always permitted in public settings. Thus, alternative forms to the physical presence of an animal could be beneficial. The objective of this study was to determine (1) whether exposure to an active-dog video can help improve subjective and physiological responses to stress more than a tranquil-dog video, (2) whether exposure to dog vide…
Expanding Access to Social Support in Primary Care via Telemedicine
The coronavirus pandemic quickly exposed the need for efficient and widespread implementation of telehealth services. Additionally, it further unveiled the impact of social and environmental barriers to healthcare in underserved, rural populations. This in-practice pilot study tested the utility of a geographically centralized social worker providing services between a patient and a primary care provider via telecommunication at two high volume r…
Examining the Effects of Nature and Animal Videos on Stress
Animals are often prohibited in public areas, which limit opportunities for people to experience improvements in well-being from their presence. Visual representations of animals, such as videos, may serve as an alternative intervention to the physical presence of live animals. University students, in particular, may benefit from virtual animal-assisted interventions, given that they report high rates of stress, and opportunities to interact with…
Effects on Wellbeing of Exposure to Dog Videos Before a Stressor
Characteristics of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Associations with Adult Autoimmunity and Health-Related Quality of Life
Medicine (13 works) · Psychology (13 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Human-Animal Interaction Studies (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Anxiety (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works)