Molly R Franz

Biographic Data

ID164180
NAMEMolly R Franz
GIVEN NAMESMolly R
FAMILY NAMEFranz
SIGNATUREFRANZ M R
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
ORCID0000-0001-7377-2296
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS8
TOTAL CITATIONS6
AUTHOR COUNT8
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2017
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX2

  • War zone veteran cognitive-related functional decline and posttraumatic stress symptoms

    Open AccessJennifer J Vasterling, Arjun Bhalla et al.ARTICLEPsychological Trauma Theory…2025

    Although WZV functional cognitive decline was associated with greater partner stress, this relationship appeared attributable to WZV hyperarousal symptoms. Findings suggest that partners of WZVs with elevated hyperarousal symptoms may require additional resources to help mitigate their stressors and that WZVs reporting worsened cognitive-related functioning may benefit from interventions targeting arousal and other PTSS in addition to interventio…

  • Is trauma associated with plant-based diet choice

    Open AccessFaith O Nomamiukor, Madeline A Smethurst et al.ARTICLEAppetite2025References: 33

  • Promoting resilience to depression among couples during pregnancy

    Open AccessShaina A Kumar, Molly R Franz et al.ARTICLEFamily Process2023

    Pregnancy, while often marked by joy, may pose considerable risk for depression among parents. Against a backdrop of adverse life events, expectant parents may be even more vulnerable to developing symptoms of depression during the prenatal period. Thus, it is critical to identify sources of resilience that might facilitate a successful transition to parenthood among couples who have a history of adversity. Prior work suggests that interpersonal …

  • PTSD and parental functioning

    Open AccessMolly R Franz, Wesley Sanders et al.ARTICLEPsychological Trauma Theory…2021

    Objective: Caregivers with a history of trauma exposure may struggle to parent effectively, particularly when symptoms of PTSD are prominent. Consequently, identifying factors that buffer associations between PTSD and poor parental functioning is critical to help trauma-exposed families thrive. One important source of resilience may spring from being part of a socially cohesive neighborhood that offers positive social connections and resources. T…

  • Trauma symptoms contribute to daily experiential avoidance

    Open AccessMolly R Franz, Rebecca L Brock et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social and Personal…2021Cited by: 2References: 50

    Objective: The present study examined the protective role of partner support in reducing daily experiential avoidance (EA) associated with trauma symptoms in a sample of 154 couples during pregnancy. Background: Although psychological distress during pregnancy may hinder the developing bond between parents and infants after birth, high quality intimate partner support has the potential to enhance psychological wellbeing during pregnancy, particul…

  • An Integrated Relational Framework of Depressed Mood and Anhedonia During Pregnancy

    Open AccessRebecca L Brock, Molly R Franz et al.ARTICLEJournal of Marriage and the Family2020References: 62

    ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to test a unified framework that integrates several theories into a cohesive model to explain the interplay between neuroticism and intimate relationship quality as risk factors for prenatal depression.BackgroundThere is a notable spike in risk for depression during pregnancy, and the processes unfolding in the interparental relationship during this important time in the family life cycle might serve to m…

  • Posttraumatic Stress and Parenting Behaviors

    Open AccessShaina A Kumar, Molly R Franz et al.ARTICLEJournal of Family Violence2019Cited by: 1References: 2

  • Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beer Holder

    Open AccessAbigail R Riemer, Michelle Haikalis et al.ARTICLESex Roles2017Cited by: 3References: 12