Mia Budescu
Biographic Data
| ID | 176071 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mia Budescu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mia |
| FAMILY NAME | Budescu |
| SIGNATURE | BUDESCU M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lehman College |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2140-6814 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 25 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Fear of Crime and Emotional Reactions to Police Surveillance Among Bronx Residents
Background: The current pilot study examines reactions to surveillance techniques used by law enforcement and whether these reactions are associated with fear of crime. Objective: To understand how Bronx residents understand the use of suvrveillance technology used in their community. Method: Data were collected on N = 202 adults ( M age = 39.4 years), primarily identifying as Hispanic/Latino ( n = 102) or Black/African American ( n = 99). Using …
Hope, quality of life, and duration of homelessness in emerging adults
This study examines the relationship between duration of homelessness and quality of life (QOL) among emerging adults (ages 18–29). Specifically, whether there is an interaction between dispositional hope and duration of homelessness. Previous research indicates that longer periods of homelessness are related to lower QOL. However, hope’s role in this relationship has never been explored. A sample of 100 young adults experiencing homelessness in …
Risk Behaviors and Sexual Health in the Context of Homelessness Discrimination in an Urban Sample of Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Discrimination based on homelessness is a problem that has only recently been explored in youth experiencing homelessness (YEH). Our study explores the relationship between homelessness discrimination and risky sexual health behaviors among 147 urban YEH. YEH reporting more discrimination were less likely to use contraception. YEH who reported more depressive symptoms were also less likely to use contraception. There was also an indirect effect o…
Multiple discriminatory threats and well-being among youth experiencing homelessness
The Hope and Goals of Youth Experiencing Homelessness
This study investigates the relationship between goal characteristics and hope in emerging adults experiencing homelessness. Employing Hope Theory as a framework, we surveyed 100 emerging adults experiencing homelessness, ages 18–29 ( M = 21.95), asking them to nominate three goals they were currently pursuing, rate those goals on personal importance, and complete measures of dispositional and goal-specific hope. Goals were coded for domains and …
Daily association between racial discrimination and depressive symptoms among ethnically diverse adolescents: Ethnic identity as a predictor and a buffer
The study underscores the need to use momentary or daily assessments of discriminatory experiences to understand the full impact of minority-related stress. The current results demonstrate that daily discriminatory experiences are not only commonplace but that ethnic identity alone may not be enough to combat the negative impact of these experiences. Implications of these findings are discussed in the unique context of adolescent development. (Ps…
Discrimination, self-harming behaviors and emotional quality of life among youth experiencing homelessness
Discrimination against the homeless is an increasingly documented phenomenon with detrimental mental and physical health impacts. Relatively less is known about potential buffers of the negative impact of this discrimination, though research suggests that resiliency and social support can help individuals who are homeless overcome adversity. A total of 147 unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness (ages 16–24) completed a survey assessing sel…
An Experimental Approach to Assessing the Attitudes of Social Service and Healthcare Employees toward the Homeless
The current study examined attitudes about the homeless among a range of social service and healthcare employees using both self-report and an experimental approach. Ninety-six respondents were recruited from drop-in shelters, medical facilities and social service agencies. After completing an initial measure of homelessness stigmatization, participants were randomly assigned into one of two experimental conditions in which they were given a desc…
Mental Health Among Black Youth Experiencing Socioeconomic Microaggressions
Microaggressions, or subtle forms of discrimination, are associated with poor mental and physical health as well as chronic stress and disease. The current study sought to add to the microaggressions literature by exploring the effects of socioeconomic status (SES)-based microaggressions on the mental health of urban low-income adolescents. Data were collected from 291 adolescents in New York City regarding experiences with SES-based microaggress…
Experience of Homelessness Discrimination Among Emerging Adults: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
The goal of the current study was to describe the experiences of discrimination based on homelessness among youth between the ages of 18 and 24 using both quantitative and qualitative data. Pilot data were collected on 85 homeless emerging adults in New York City recruited at drop-in centers and residential shelters. Quantitative results show the majority of the sample (81%) experienced at least one instance of homelessness discrimination in the …
The Association of Racial and Homelessness Microaggressions and Physical and Mental Health in a Sample of Homeless Youth
The Impact of Religion on Family Functioning in Low-Income African American Families With Adolescents
The current study explores the association between religion and family functioning. Specifically, this study examined whether two aspects of religion, social religious support (from clergy and members of the congregation) and support from God (or spirituality), were related to frequency of household routines and parenting strategies as reported by both parents and adolescents, as well as adolescent problem behaviors. The sample consisted of 115 l…
Posttraumatic stress disorder in incarcerated women: A call for evidence-based treatment
The majority of women who enter the criminal justice system, most of whom are poor and women of color, have suffered from significant lifetime trauma exposure that can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is essential to identify the prevalence of PTSD among this population in order to identify treatment needs. Most studies on PTSD among incarcerated women have focused on PTSD in jailed populations, including women awaiting trial. Usi…
Emotional adjustment and distressed interpersonal relations among low-income African American mothers: Moderating effects of demanding kin relations
Association of mothers' emotional adjustment and negative kin relations with distressed interpersonal relations was examined. Among 115 low-income African American mothers, relationship of depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and demanding kin relations with psychological control and stressful interpersonal relations was assessed. Depressive symptoms and demanding kin relations were positively associated with mothers' use of psychological control in…
How to measure diversity when you must.
Racial/ethnic diversity has become an increasingly important variable in the social sciences. Research from multiple disciplines consistently demonstrates the tremendous impact of ethnic diversity on individuals and organizations. Investigators use a variety of measures, and their choices can affect the conclusions that can be drawn and limit the ability to compare and generalize results across studies effectively. The current article reviews 3 p…
Demanding kin relations and depressive symptoms among low-income African American women: Mediating effects of self-esteem and optimism
Association of demanding kin relations, depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and optimism was assessed among 130 low-income African American women. Demanding relations with kin were positively associated with depressive symptoms and negatively linked to self-esteem and optimism. Self-esteem and optimism were negatively associated with depressive symptoms and mediated the association of demanding relations with kin and women's depressive symptoms. Fi…
Stress and African American Women's Smoking/Drinking to Cope: Moderating Effects of Kin Social Support
Associations of urban poverty-related stress with smoking and drinking to cope and the moderating role of kin social support were assessed in African American women. Findings revealed that among a sample of 101 poor African American women residing in economically and socially disadvantaged neighborhoods, depressive symptoms and relationship stress were significantly associated with smoking. Similarly, perceptions of neighborhood crime were margin…
Stress and African American Women's Smoking/Drinking to Cope: Moderating Effects of Kin Social Support
Associations of urban poverty-related stress with smoking and drinking to cope and the moderating role of kin social support were assessed in African American women. Findings revealed that among a sample of 101 poor African American women residing in economically and socially disadvantaged neighborhoods, depressive symptoms and relationship stress were significantly associated with smoking. Similarly, perceptions of neighborhood crime were margin…
Mental Health Among Black Youth Experiencing Socioeconomic Microaggressions
Microaggressions, or subtle forms of discrimination, are associated with poor mental and physical health as well as chronic stress and disease. The current study sought to add to the microaggressions literature by exploring the effects of socioeconomic status (SES)-based microaggressions on the mental health of urban low-income adolescents. Data were collected from 291 adolescents in New York City regarding experiences with SES-based microaggress…
Daily association between racial discrimination and depressive symptoms among ethnically diverse adolescents: Ethnic identity as a predictor and a buffer
The study underscores the need to use momentary or daily assessments of discriminatory experiences to understand the full impact of minority-related stress. The current results demonstrate that daily discriminatory experiences are not only commonplace but that ethnic identity alone may not be enough to combat the negative impact of these experiences. Implications of these findings are discussed in the unique context of adolescent development. (Ps…
Demanding kin relations and depressive symptoms among low-income African American women: Mediating effects of self-esteem and optimism
Association of demanding kin relations, depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and optimism was assessed among 130 low-income African American women. Demanding relations with kin were positively associated with depressive symptoms and negatively linked to self-esteem and optimism. Self-esteem and optimism were negatively associated with depressive symptoms and mediated the association of demanding relations with kin and women's depressive symptoms. Fi…
The Association of Racial and Homelessness Microaggressions and Physical and Mental Health in a Sample of Homeless Youth
The Impact of Religion on Family Functioning in Low-Income African American Families With Adolescents
The current study explores the association between religion and family functioning. Specifically, this study examined whether two aspects of religion, social religious support (from clergy and members of the congregation) and support from God (or spirituality), were related to frequency of household routines and parenting strategies as reported by both parents and adolescents, as well as adolescent problem behaviors. The sample consisted of 115 l…
An Experimental Approach to Assessing the Attitudes of Social Service and Healthcare Employees toward the Homeless
The current study examined attitudes about the homeless among a range of social service and healthcare employees using both self-report and an experimental approach. Ninety-six respondents were recruited from drop-in shelters, medical facilities and social service agencies. After completing an initial measure of homelessness stigmatization, participants were randomly assigned into one of two experimental conditions in which they were given a desc…
Emotional adjustment and distressed interpersonal relations among low-income African American mothers: Moderating effects of demanding kin relations
Association of mothers' emotional adjustment and negative kin relations with distressed interpersonal relations was examined. Among 115 low-income African American mothers, relationship of depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and demanding kin relations with psychological control and stressful interpersonal relations was assessed. Depressive symptoms and demanding kin relations were positively associated with mothers' use of psychological control in…
Demanding kin relations and depressive symptoms among low-income African American women: Mediating effects of self-esteem and optimism
Association of demanding kin relations, depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and optimism was assessed among 130 low-income African American women. Demanding relations with kin were positively associated with depressive symptoms and negatively linked to self-esteem and optimism. Self-esteem and optimism were negatively associated with depressive symptoms and mediated the association of demanding relations with kin and women's depressive symptoms. Fi…
Stress and African American Women's Smoking/Drinking to Cope: Moderating Effects of Kin Social Support
Associations of urban poverty-related stress with smoking and drinking to cope and the moderating role of kin social support were assessed in African American women. Findings revealed that among a sample of 101 poor African American women residing in economically and socially disadvantaged neighborhoods, depressive symptoms and relationship stress were significantly associated with smoking. Similarly, perceptions of neighborhood crime were margin…
How to measure diversity when you must.
Racial/ethnic diversity has become an increasingly important variable in the social sciences. Research from multiple disciplines consistently demonstrates the tremendous impact of ethnic diversity on individuals and organizations. Investigators use a variety of measures, and their choices can affect the conclusions that can be drawn and limit the ability to compare and generalize results across studies effectively. The current article reviews 3 p…
Posttraumatic stress disorder in incarcerated women: A call for evidence-based treatment
The majority of women who enter the criminal justice system, most of whom are poor and women of color, have suffered from significant lifetime trauma exposure that can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is essential to identify the prevalence of PTSD among this population in order to identify treatment needs. Most studies on PTSD among incarcerated women have focused on PTSD in jailed populations, including women awaiting trial. Usi…
Emotional adjustment and distressed interpersonal relations among low-income African American mothers: Moderating effects of demanding kin relations
Association of mothers' emotional adjustment and negative kin relations with distressed interpersonal relations was examined. Among 115 low-income African American mothers, relationship of depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and demanding kin relations with psychological control and stressful interpersonal relations was assessed. Depressive symptoms and demanding kin relations were positively associated with mothers' use of psychological control in…
The Association of Racial and Homelessness Microaggressions and Physical and Mental Health in a Sample of Homeless Youth
The Impact of Religion on Family Functioning in Low-Income African American Families With Adolescents
The current study explores the association between religion and family functioning. Specifically, this study examined whether two aspects of religion, social religious support (from clergy and members of the congregation) and support from God (or spirituality), were related to frequency of household routines and parenting strategies as reported by both parents and adolescents, as well as adolescent problem behaviors. The sample consisted of 115 l…
Experience of Homelessness Discrimination Among Emerging Adults: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
The goal of the current study was to describe the experiences of discrimination based on homelessness among youth between the ages of 18 and 24 using both quantitative and qualitative data. Pilot data were collected on 85 homeless emerging adults in New York City recruited at drop-in centers and residential shelters. Quantitative results show the majority of the sample (81%) experienced at least one instance of homelessness discrimination in the …
An Experimental Approach to Assessing the Attitudes of Social Service and Healthcare Employees toward the Homeless
The current study examined attitudes about the homeless among a range of social service and healthcare employees using both self-report and an experimental approach. Ninety-six respondents were recruited from drop-in shelters, medical facilities and social service agencies. After completing an initial measure of homelessness stigmatization, participants were randomly assigned into one of two experimental conditions in which they were given a desc…
Mental Health Among Black Youth Experiencing Socioeconomic Microaggressions
Microaggressions, or subtle forms of discrimination, are associated with poor mental and physical health as well as chronic stress and disease. The current study sought to add to the microaggressions literature by exploring the effects of socioeconomic status (SES)-based microaggressions on the mental health of urban low-income adolescents. Data were collected from 291 adolescents in New York City regarding experiences with SES-based microaggress…
Discrimination, self-harming behaviors and emotional quality of life among youth experiencing homelessness
Discrimination against the homeless is an increasingly documented phenomenon with detrimental mental and physical health impacts. Relatively less is known about potential buffers of the negative impact of this discrimination, though research suggests that resiliency and social support can help individuals who are homeless overcome adversity. A total of 147 unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness (ages 16–24) completed a survey assessing sel…
Daily association between racial discrimination and depressive symptoms among ethnically diverse adolescents: Ethnic identity as a predictor and a buffer
The study underscores the need to use momentary or daily assessments of discriminatory experiences to understand the full impact of minority-related stress. The current results demonstrate that daily discriminatory experiences are not only commonplace but that ethnic identity alone may not be enough to combat the negative impact of these experiences. Implications of these findings are discussed in the unique context of adolescent development. (Ps…
Multiple discriminatory threats and well-being among youth experiencing homelessness
The Hope and Goals of Youth Experiencing Homelessness
This study investigates the relationship between goal characteristics and hope in emerging adults experiencing homelessness. Employing Hope Theory as a framework, we surveyed 100 emerging adults experiencing homelessness, ages 18–29 ( M = 21.95), asking them to nominate three goals they were currently pursuing, rate those goals on personal importance, and complete measures of dispositional and goal-specific hope. Goals were coded for domains and …
Risk Behaviors and Sexual Health in the Context of Homelessness Discrimination in an Urban Sample of Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Discrimination based on homelessness is a problem that has only recently been explored in youth experiencing homelessness (YEH). Our study explores the relationship between homelessness discrimination and risky sexual health behaviors among 147 urban YEH. YEH reporting more discrimination were less likely to use contraception. YEH who reported more depressive symptoms were also less likely to use contraception. There was also an indirect effect o…
Fear of Crime and Emotional Reactions to Police Surveillance Among Bronx Residents
Background: The current pilot study examines reactions to surveillance techniques used by law enforcement and whether these reactions are associated with fear of crime. Objective: To understand how Bronx residents understand the use of suvrveillance technology used in their community. Method: Data were collected on N = 202 adults ( M age = 39.4 years), primarily identifying as Hispanic/Latino ( n = 102) or Black/African American ( n = 99). Using …
Hope, quality of life, and duration of homelessness in emerging adults
This study examines the relationship between duration of homelessness and quality of life (QOL) among emerging adults (ages 18–29). Specifically, whether there is an interaction between dispositional hope and duration of homelessness. Previous research indicates that longer periods of homelessness are related to lower QOL. However, hope’s role in this relationship has never been explored. A sample of 100 young adults experiencing homelessness in …
Psychology (15 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (9 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Association (psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Mental health (5 works)