Yvette Z Szabo
Biographic Data
| ID | 2499283 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yvette Z Szabo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yvette Z |
| FAMILY NAME | Szabo |
| SIGNATURE | SZABO Y Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | California State University Los Angeles |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5436-7081 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Somatic symptoms among young adults
The present study extends extant research demonstrating that greater exposure to interpersonal trauma exposure is significantly and strongly associated with increased somatic symptoms, psychological distress partially accounts for these associations. With replication, these findings inform theoretical frameworks of the psychological underpinnings of somatic symptom development and can be used to foster advancements in patient care
Survivors’ Perspectives on Positive Life Changes and Growth After Intimate Partner Abuse
The present study used mixed methods to advance understanding of positive life changes and perceived growth following intimate partner abuse (IPA), focusing on coercive controlling violence. Women completed open-ended interview questions about positive changes and growth following divorce. Seven domains of positive changes and twelve domains of perceived growth were coded. Quantitative IPA measures assessed prior exposure to direct assault and do…
Childhood Adversity and Adult Inflammation
Understanding Differences Between Veterans and Civilians on a Range of Biopsychological Domains
A growing amount of literature has documented differences between United States (US) veterans of the armed services and civilians in mental and physical health outcomes. However, less is known about the correlates of these outcomes, and most studies have used samples of veterans receiving US Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) healthcare only. Using a nationally recruited sample from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) II study, we examined…
The American Psychosomatic Society Antiracism Task Force
The American Psychosomatic Society (APS) is an international professional society that aims to advance the scientific study of biological, behavioral, and social factors in health among educators, clinicians, and researchers. In pledging to be an antiracist organization in 2020, APS formed the Antiracism Task Force to identify different manifestations of systemic racism within the society and to make recommendations for building a more inclusive …
Mental and Physical Health Changes Following an Abusive Intimate Relationship
Longitudinal studies are critical to understanding health changes following trauma. The present systematic review adopted a longitudinal perspective on intimate partner abuse (IPA) by examining characteristics and findings of studies that followed persons who recently left an abusive relationship or who were at a point where they might leave and reported on health over time. Web of Science, EBSCO, Published International Literature on Traumatic S…
Exploring the longitudinal clustering of lifestyle behaviors, social determinants of health, and depression
Lifestyle behaviors such as exercise, sleep, smoking, diet, and social interaction are associated with depression. This study aimed to model the complex relationships between lifestyle behaviors and depression and among the lifestyle behaviors. Data from three waves of the Midlife in the United States study were used, involving 6898 adults. Network models revealed associations between the lifestyle behaviors and depression, with smoker status bei…
Resilience predicts posttraumatic cognitions after a trauma reminder task and subsequent positive emotion induction among veterans with PTSD
Thus, resilience may attenuate negative trauma-related cognitions after trauma recall; however, this study was not designed to test causal pathways. Future research could examine whether resilience-building exercises reduce negative PTCs after trauma reminders among veterans. Additional research is needed to generalize to other trauma-exposed populations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Social Engagement Early in the U.S. Covid-19 Crisis
Introduction: Social distancing and sheltering-in-place mitigate the physical health risks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); however, there are concerns about the impact on mental health and social engagement. Methods: We used data from a U.S.-based online survey (March 2020) to examine patterns of social support and prosocial behavior, explore differences between people with and without depression or anxiety, and explore correlates of social …
Direct and Indirect Effects of Trait and State Gratitude on Health-Related Quality of Life in a Prospective Design
Gratitude has been consistently linked to well-being, but its influence on health-related functioning is not well understood. Furthermore, research suggests the need to differentiate between-person and within-person effects of personality characteristics, and research on gratitude and health has not typically done so. This prospective study aimed to (1) differentiate the unique effects of trait and state gratitude on health-related quality of lif…
Salivary cytokine response in the aftermath of stress
Elevated inflammation in the context of stress has been implicated in mental and physical health. Approaching this from an emotion regulation perspective, we tested whether the salivary cytokine response to stress is dampened by using distraction to minimize opportunity for poststressor rumination. Healthy young adults were randomized to an acute stressor: modified Trier Social Stress Test (TSST, Study 1) or angry memory retrieval (Study 2). With…
Sheltering for Safety in Community Women With Divorce Histories
This cross-sectional study compared the prevalence of formal and informal sheltering (i.e., staying in an agency shelter, or with friends/family, respectively) and evaluated associations with abuse severity. Community women ( N = 197) with divorce histories reported on lifetime intimate partner abuse, including sheltering for safety. Prevalence of informal sheltering (43%) exceeded that of formal sheltering (11%). Rates/levels of coercive control…
Exploring the longitudinal clustering of lifestyle behaviors, social determinants of health, and depression
Lifestyle behaviors such as exercise, sleep, smoking, diet, and social interaction are associated with depression. This study aimed to model the complex relationships between lifestyle behaviors and depression and among the lifestyle behaviors. Data from three waves of the Midlife in the United States study were used, involving 6898 adults. Network models revealed associations between the lifestyle behaviors and depression, with smoker status bei…
Sheltering for Safety in Community Women With Divorce Histories
This cross-sectional study compared the prevalence of formal and informal sheltering (i.e., staying in an agency shelter, or with friends/family, respectively) and evaluated associations with abuse severity. Community women ( N = 197) with divorce histories reported on lifetime intimate partner abuse, including sheltering for safety. Prevalence of informal sheltering (43%) exceeded that of formal sheltering (11%). Rates/levels of coercive control…
Sheltering for Safety in Community Women With Divorce Histories
This cross-sectional study compared the prevalence of formal and informal sheltering (i.e., staying in an agency shelter, or with friends/family, respectively) and evaluated associations with abuse severity. Community women ( N = 197) with divorce histories reported on lifetime intimate partner abuse, including sheltering for safety. Prevalence of informal sheltering (43%) exceeded that of formal sheltering (11%). Rates/levels of coercive control…
Salivary cytokine response in the aftermath of stress
Elevated inflammation in the context of stress has been implicated in mental and physical health. Approaching this from an emotion regulation perspective, we tested whether the salivary cytokine response to stress is dampened by using distraction to minimize opportunity for poststressor rumination. Healthy young adults were randomized to an acute stressor: modified Trier Social Stress Test (TSST, Study 1) or angry memory retrieval (Study 2). With…
Direct and Indirect Effects of Trait and State Gratitude on Health-Related Quality of Life in a Prospective Design
Gratitude has been consistently linked to well-being, but its influence on health-related functioning is not well understood. Furthermore, research suggests the need to differentiate between-person and within-person effects of personality characteristics, and research on gratitude and health has not typically done so. This prospective study aimed to (1) differentiate the unique effects of trait and state gratitude on health-related quality of lif…
Social Engagement Early in the U.S. Covid-19 Crisis
Introduction: Social distancing and sheltering-in-place mitigate the physical health risks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); however, there are concerns about the impact on mental health and social engagement. Methods: We used data from a U.S.-based online survey (March 2020) to examine patterns of social support and prosocial behavior, explore differences between people with and without depression or anxiety, and explore correlates of social …
Resilience predicts posttraumatic cognitions after a trauma reminder task and subsequent positive emotion induction among veterans with PTSD
Thus, resilience may attenuate negative trauma-related cognitions after trauma recall; however, this study was not designed to test causal pathways. Future research could examine whether resilience-building exercises reduce negative PTCs after trauma reminders among veterans. Additional research is needed to generalize to other trauma-exposed populations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Mental and Physical Health Changes Following an Abusive Intimate Relationship
Longitudinal studies are critical to understanding health changes following trauma. The present systematic review adopted a longitudinal perspective on intimate partner abuse (IPA) by examining characteristics and findings of studies that followed persons who recently left an abusive relationship or who were at a point where they might leave and reported on health over time. Web of Science, EBSCO, Published International Literature on Traumatic S…
Exploring the longitudinal clustering of lifestyle behaviors, social determinants of health, and depression
Lifestyle behaviors such as exercise, sleep, smoking, diet, and social interaction are associated with depression. This study aimed to model the complex relationships between lifestyle behaviors and depression and among the lifestyle behaviors. Data from three waves of the Midlife in the United States study were used, involving 6898 adults. Network models revealed associations between the lifestyle behaviors and depression, with smoker status bei…
Understanding Differences Between Veterans and Civilians on a Range of Biopsychological Domains
A growing amount of literature has documented differences between United States (US) veterans of the armed services and civilians in mental and physical health outcomes. However, less is known about the correlates of these outcomes, and most studies have used samples of veterans receiving US Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) healthcare only. Using a nationally recruited sample from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) II study, we examined…
The American Psychosomatic Society Antiracism Task Force
The American Psychosomatic Society (APS) is an international professional society that aims to advance the scientific study of biological, behavioral, and social factors in health among educators, clinicians, and researchers. In pledging to be an antiracist organization in 2020, APS formed the Antiracism Task Force to identify different manifestations of systemic racism within the society and to make recommendations for building a more inclusive …
Childhood Adversity and Adult Inflammation
Somatic symptoms among young adults
The present study extends extant research demonstrating that greater exposure to interpersonal trauma exposure is significantly and strongly associated with increased somatic symptoms, psychological distress partially accounts for these associations. With replication, these findings inform theoretical frameworks of the psychological underpinnings of somatic symptom development and can be used to foster advancements in patient care
Survivors’ Perspectives on Positive Life Changes and Growth After Intimate Partner Abuse
The present study used mixed methods to advance understanding of positive life changes and perceived growth following intimate partner abuse (IPA), focusing on coercive controlling violence. Women completed open-ended interview questions about positive changes and growth following divorce. Seven domains of positive changes and twelve domains of perceived growth were coded. Quantitative IPA measures assessed prior exposure to direct assault and do…
Psychology (11 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research (3 works) · Psychotherapist (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)