Jacob Goffnett
Biographic Data
| ID | 163431 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jacob Goffnett |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jacob |
| FAMILY NAME | Goffnett |
| SIGNATURE | GOFFNETT J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7994-1422 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 43 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Visualizing identity and healing among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+)+ Latine people
Exploring Grit as an Individual Resilience Factor Associated with Community Resilience Among a Sample of LGB + College Students
Temporal relations between alcohol use, posttraumatic stress disorder, and internalizing symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic
Results suggest a bidirectional, cyclical relationship between alcohol consumption and internalizing psychopathology broadly, rather than PTSD specifically, during the pandemic. Interventions for alcohol consumption on college campuses may benefit from targeting internalizing symptoms, such as through facilitating the development of adaptive coping strategies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
My safety depends on everyone else feeling safe and good’
Emotion work is a regulatory method used to change the degree or quality of one's own or another's emotions. Among sexual minority people, emotion work is a regulatory method utilised to maximise identity expression while maintaining harmony in interpersonal connections. However, little is known about the utilisation of emotion work among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people. We sought to address this gap by qualitatively exploring emotion…
I'm proud to be myself
Transgender and gender-diverse youth (TGDY) experience elevated rates of discrimination and victimization. Recent empirical and theoretical work with sexual minority adolescents (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual or pansexual) propose negative emotions result from these adverse experiences and are managed through deleterious health behaviors and that experiences of resilience contribute to positive emotions managed through promotive health behaviors. …
It's the Environment, Not Me”
Transgender and gender diverse people (TGD) experience elevated rates of behavioral health problems, including depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and suicidality. Minority stressors (e.g., discrimination and victimization) contribute to these poor health outcomes. A salient form of discrimination is the use of gender nonaffirming language, such as using incorrect pronouns or names, yet less is known about other environmental stimuli that may …
Between cornfields and Kinfolk
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth face high rates of discrimination and victimization in their communities and families that contribute to elevated rates of behavioral health concerns. While the individual links between community and family environments and well‐being for this population are clear, how these environments work in unison remains unclear. Furthermore, the methods TGD youth use to manage their identities in these environment…
Linking critical consciousness and health
The CR_SDH is a standardized measure that can assess critical reflection about the impact of SDH on health among providers and consumers of health care. The CR_SDH can be used to identify critical reflection related training needs and inform decisions about development and testing of critical reflection related health interventions and health care policy
Grade-level differences of peer and dating victimization among transgender, gender expansive, female, and male adolescents
Rachel C. Garthea*, Agnes Riegerb, Jacob Goffnettc* , Amandeep Kaurd, Jesus N. Sarol Jr.d, Allyson M. Blackburnb , Shongha Kima, Jane Herethe & Angie C. Kennedyfa School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USAb Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USAc School of Social Work, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USAd Illinois Biosta…
Sometimes You Get Married on Facebook
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience risks due to their stigmatized SGM identities; however, supportive resources and people can mitigate these risks. In nonmetropolitan areas, SGM-affirming support may not be readily available. The internet and social media may be a way for SGM youth to access support and resources pertaining to their SGM identities, yet little research has been conducted in this area. This qualitative, exploratory …
The Construction of Shame and Pride
This study explored the development and impact of shame and pride among sexual minority adolescents (SMA) to better understand emotions as psychosocial mechanisms of wellbeing. Shame and pride are salient to understanding the experiences of SMAs because American society has culturally constructed their identities to be dichotomized as shameful and something to be hidden, or prideful, and something to be celebrated. However, little empirical resea…
A functioning addict is still a kid
Emerging adults (EAs; 18 to 29 year olds) experience high rates of substance use and disordered use. Few studies examine whether developmental theories account for elevated use among EAs across the continuum of substance use. This study surveyed emerging adults in residential treatment, focusing on their impressions of the Emerging Adulthood Theory (EAT) and whether it applied to their substance use. EAs (n = 21) receiving residential treatment d…
A comparison of developmental reasons for substance use between sexual minority and heterosexual emerging adults
Emerging adults (EAs; 18–29 years) have the highest rates of substance use across the lifespan, with some research displaying sexual minority EAs are at higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual counterparts. We explored differences in rates of substance use and developmental reasons for alcohol, binge drinking, and cannabis between sexual minority and heterosexual EAs. Participants (n = 145) in a randomized control trial completed Eme…
Young transgender women survivors of intimate partner violence
Research is critically needed to understand protective processes that may lessen the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on negative outcomes for transgender individuals. The current study utilized a latent class analysis to identify combinations of protective processes (i.e., collective self-esteem and social support) in relation to internalizing mental health symptoms among young transgender women (YTW) survivors of IPV. Data from Project…
Challenges, pride, and connection
Transgender youth experience a variety of risk and resilience factors that impact their wellbeing. However, the research on these factors rarely includes the personal perspectives or authority of transgender youth. To address this gap, we collaborated with a transgender youth advisory board to conduct qualitative interviews with 19 transgender youth (15–22 years-old). Participants lived in two Midwestern states to provide the perspective of trans…
It feels like home”
Community climate toward sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth is associated with higher rates of victimization and poorer health and wellbeing‐related outcomes such as depression and suicidal ideation. However, this field of research has underemphasized the experiences of transgender youth, particularly within the Midwestern context which is marked by vast rurality and characterized as sociopolitically conservative. Using qualitative and commun…
The Impact of Community Size, Community Climate, and Victimization on the Physical and Mental Health of SGM Youth
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience high rates of victimization leading to health disparities. Community size and community climate are associated with health outcomes among SGM youth; however, we lack studies that include them as covariates alongside victimization to understand their collective impact on health. This study utilized minority stress theory to understand how community context shapes experiences of victimization and he…
Impact of victimization, community climate, and community size on the mental health of sexual and gender minority youth
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth are at risk of stigma and victimization, which may lead to increased mental health symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and stress. The role of the community in exacerbating or mitigating the frequency of victimization and mental health symptoms among SGM youth has been understudied. Using a minority stress framework, this study examined the association between physical and nonphysical anti‐SGM victimiza…
Impact of victimization, community climate, and community size on the mental health of sexual and gender minority youth
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth are at risk of stigma and victimization, which may lead to increased mental health symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and stress. The role of the community in exacerbating or mitigating the frequency of victimization and mental health symptoms among SGM youth has been understudied. Using a minority stress framework, this study examined the association between physical and nonphysical anti‐SGM victimiza…
Sometimes You Get Married on Facebook
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience risks due to their stigmatized SGM identities; however, supportive resources and people can mitigate these risks. In nonmetropolitan areas, SGM-affirming support may not be readily available. The internet and social media may be a way for SGM youth to access support and resources pertaining to their SGM identities, yet little research has been conducted in this area. This qualitative, exploratory …
Challenges, pride, and connection
Transgender youth experience a variety of risk and resilience factors that impact their wellbeing. However, the research on these factors rarely includes the personal perspectives or authority of transgender youth. To address this gap, we collaborated with a transgender youth advisory board to conduct qualitative interviews with 19 transgender youth (15–22 years-old). Participants lived in two Midwestern states to provide the perspective of trans…
The Impact of Community Size, Community Climate, and Victimization on the Physical and Mental Health of SGM Youth
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience high rates of victimization leading to health disparities. Community size and community climate are associated with health outcomes among SGM youth; however, we lack studies that include them as covariates alongside victimization to understand their collective impact on health. This study utilized minority stress theory to understand how community context shapes experiences of victimization and he…
It's the Environment, Not Me”
Transgender and gender diverse people (TGD) experience elevated rates of behavioral health problems, including depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and suicidality. Minority stressors (e.g., discrimination and victimization) contribute to these poor health outcomes. A salient form of discrimination is the use of gender nonaffirming language, such as using incorrect pronouns or names, yet less is known about other environmental stimuli that may …
The Construction of Shame and Pride
This study explored the development and impact of shame and pride among sexual minority adolescents (SMA) to better understand emotions as psychosocial mechanisms of wellbeing. Shame and pride are salient to understanding the experiences of SMAs because American society has culturally constructed their identities to be dichotomized as shameful and something to be hidden, or prideful, and something to be celebrated. However, little empirical resea…
It feels like home”
Community climate toward sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth is associated with higher rates of victimization and poorer health and wellbeing‐related outcomes such as depression and suicidal ideation. However, this field of research has underemphasized the experiences of transgender youth, particularly within the Midwestern context which is marked by vast rurality and characterized as sociopolitically conservative. Using qualitative and commun…
Young transgender women survivors of intimate partner violence
Research is critically needed to understand protective processes that may lessen the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on negative outcomes for transgender individuals. The current study utilized a latent class analysis to identify combinations of protective processes (i.e., collective self-esteem and social support) in relation to internalizing mental health symptoms among young transgender women (YTW) survivors of IPV. Data from Project…
I'm proud to be myself
Transgender and gender-diverse youth (TGDY) experience elevated rates of discrimination and victimization. Recent empirical and theoretical work with sexual minority adolescents (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual or pansexual) propose negative emotions result from these adverse experiences and are managed through deleterious health behaviors and that experiences of resilience contribute to positive emotions managed through promotive health behaviors. …
Impact of victimization, community climate, and community size on the mental health of sexual and gender minority youth
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth are at risk of stigma and victimization, which may lead to increased mental health symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and stress. The role of the community in exacerbating or mitigating the frequency of victimization and mental health symptoms among SGM youth has been understudied. Using a minority stress framework, this study examined the association between physical and nonphysical anti‐SGM victimiza…
Young transgender women survivors of intimate partner violence
Research is critically needed to understand protective processes that may lessen the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on negative outcomes for transgender individuals. The current study utilized a latent class analysis to identify combinations of protective processes (i.e., collective self-esteem and social support) in relation to internalizing mental health symptoms among young transgender women (YTW) survivors of IPV. Data from Project…
Challenges, pride, and connection
Transgender youth experience a variety of risk and resilience factors that impact their wellbeing. However, the research on these factors rarely includes the personal perspectives or authority of transgender youth. To address this gap, we collaborated with a transgender youth advisory board to conduct qualitative interviews with 19 transgender youth (15–22 years-old). Participants lived in two Midwestern states to provide the perspective of trans…
It feels like home”
Community climate toward sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth is associated with higher rates of victimization and poorer health and wellbeing‐related outcomes such as depression and suicidal ideation. However, this field of research has underemphasized the experiences of transgender youth, particularly within the Midwestern context which is marked by vast rurality and characterized as sociopolitically conservative. Using qualitative and commun…
The Impact of Community Size, Community Climate, and Victimization on the Physical and Mental Health of SGM Youth
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience high rates of victimization leading to health disparities. Community size and community climate are associated with health outcomes among SGM youth; however, we lack studies that include them as covariates alongside victimization to understand their collective impact on health. This study utilized minority stress theory to understand how community context shapes experiences of victimization and he…
A functioning addict is still a kid
Emerging adults (EAs; 18 to 29 year olds) experience high rates of substance use and disordered use. Few studies examine whether developmental theories account for elevated use among EAs across the continuum of substance use. This study surveyed emerging adults in residential treatment, focusing on their impressions of the Emerging Adulthood Theory (EAT) and whether it applied to their substance use. EAs (n = 21) receiving residential treatment d…
A comparison of developmental reasons for substance use between sexual minority and heterosexual emerging adults
Emerging adults (EAs; 18–29 years) have the highest rates of substance use across the lifespan, with some research displaying sexual minority EAs are at higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual counterparts. We explored differences in rates of substance use and developmental reasons for alcohol, binge drinking, and cannabis between sexual minority and heterosexual EAs. Participants (n = 145) in a randomized control trial completed Eme…
Between cornfields and Kinfolk
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth face high rates of discrimination and victimization in their communities and families that contribute to elevated rates of behavioral health concerns. While the individual links between community and family environments and well‐being for this population are clear, how these environments work in unison remains unclear. Furthermore, the methods TGD youth use to manage their identities in these environment…
Linking critical consciousness and health
The CR_SDH is a standardized measure that can assess critical reflection about the impact of SDH on health among providers and consumers of health care. The CR_SDH can be used to identify critical reflection related training needs and inform decisions about development and testing of critical reflection related health interventions and health care policy
Grade-level differences of peer and dating victimization among transgender, gender expansive, female, and male adolescents
Rachel C. Garthea*, Agnes Riegerb, Jacob Goffnettc* , Amandeep Kaurd, Jesus N. Sarol Jr.d, Allyson M. Blackburnb , Shongha Kima, Jane Herethe & Angie C. Kennedyfa School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USAb Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USAc School of Social Work, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USAd Illinois Biosta…
Sometimes You Get Married on Facebook
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience risks due to their stigmatized SGM identities; however, supportive resources and people can mitigate these risks. In nonmetropolitan areas, SGM-affirming support may not be readily available. The internet and social media may be a way for SGM youth to access support and resources pertaining to their SGM identities, yet little research has been conducted in this area. This qualitative, exploratory …
The Construction of Shame and Pride
This study explored the development and impact of shame and pride among sexual minority adolescents (SMA) to better understand emotions as psychosocial mechanisms of wellbeing. Shame and pride are salient to understanding the experiences of SMAs because American society has culturally constructed their identities to be dichotomized as shameful and something to be hidden, or prideful, and something to be celebrated. However, little empirical resea…
It's the Environment, Not Me”
Transgender and gender diverse people (TGD) experience elevated rates of behavioral health problems, including depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and suicidality. Minority stressors (e.g., discrimination and victimization) contribute to these poor health outcomes. A salient form of discrimination is the use of gender nonaffirming language, such as using incorrect pronouns or names, yet less is known about other environmental stimuli that may …
Temporal relations between alcohol use, posttraumatic stress disorder, and internalizing symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic
Results suggest a bidirectional, cyclical relationship between alcohol consumption and internalizing psychopathology broadly, rather than PTSD specifically, during the pandemic. Interventions for alcohol consumption on college campuses may benefit from targeting internalizing symptoms, such as through facilitating the development of adaptive coping strategies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
My safety depends on everyone else feeling safe and good’
Emotion work is a regulatory method used to change the degree or quality of one's own or another's emotions. Among sexual minority people, emotion work is a regulatory method utilised to maximise identity expression while maintaining harmony in interpersonal connections. However, little is known about the utilisation of emotion work among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people. We sought to address this gap by qualitatively exploring emotion…
I'm proud to be myself
Transgender and gender-diverse youth (TGDY) experience elevated rates of discrimination and victimization. Recent empirical and theoretical work with sexual minority adolescents (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual or pansexual) propose negative emotions result from these adverse experiences and are managed through deleterious health behaviors and that experiences of resilience contribute to positive emotions managed through promotive health behaviors. …
Exploring Grit as an Individual Resilience Factor Associated with Community Resilience Among a Sample of LGB + College Students
Visualizing identity and healing among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+)+ Latine people
Psychology (17 works) · Social Psychology (13 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (12 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Sexual orientation (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Sexual minority (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Transgender (8 works)