Robert S Stephens
Biographic Data
| ID | 5069556 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robert S Stephens |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robert S |
| FAMILY NAME | Stephens |
| SIGNATURE | STEPHENS R S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Virginia Tech |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1987 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The relationship between situational determinants of use and drinking motives
Objective: Recent research has focused on motives as proximal factors of alcohol use that relate to problematic outcomes. High-risk situations for use are also salient predictors of use and negative consequences, and there is some evidence to suggest that situations of use align with motives for alcohol use. The goal of the current study was to examine whether situational use variables can potentially be a proxy for motives for use by evaluating …
The Teen Marijuana Check-Up
Given the prevalence of regular marijuana use among adolescents and associated risks for adverse consequences to functioning, effective interventions are needed that are tailored for this population. To date, most such counseling approaches have relied on non-voluntary participation by adolescent marijuana smokers and the outcomes have been only modestly successful. The Teen Marijuana Check-Up is a brief motivational enhancement intervention publ…
Comparison of extended versus brief treatments for marijuana use.
Adult marijuana users (N = 291) seeking treatment were randomly assigned to an extended 14-session cognitive-behavioral group treatment (relapse prevention support group; RPSG), a brief 2-session individual treatment using motivational interviewing (individualized assessment and intervention; IAI), or a 4-month delayed treatment control (DTC) condition. Results indicated that marijuana use, dependence symptoms, and negative consequences were redu…
Cognitive-Behavioral Group Counseling to Prevent HIV Transmission in Gay and Bisexual Men
This study assessed the effectiveness of a 17-session HIV-prevention group intervention with gay and bisexual males. Participants were aged 18 years or older, had engaged in one or more instances of unprotected sex with other males during the preceding 12 months, and had responded to local publicity for a program to assist gay and bisexual men who were having difficulty being sexually safe. Following assessment, 159 individuals were matched and a…
Treatment of Marijuana Dependence
Responses to depressed interpersonal behavior
We placed 144 female subjects in a helping role and randomly assigned them to interact with a confederate in a 3 X 3 X 2 X 2 (Psychopathology X Blaming X Advice Seeking X Sex of Confederate) factorial design. In order to study behaviors that mediate interpersonal responses to depression, male and female confederates enacted depressed, anxious, or normal roles and blamed themselves, others, or no one for their problems. The confederates requested …
Responses to depressed interpersonal behavior
We placed 144 female subjects in a helping role and randomly assigned them to interact with a confederate in a 3 X 3 X 2 X 2 (Psychopathology X Blaming X Advice Seeking X Sex of Confederate) factorial design. In order to study behaviors that mediate interpersonal responses to depression, male and female confederates enacted depressed, anxious, or normal roles and blamed themselves, others, or no one for their problems. The confederates requested …
Cognitive-Behavioral Group Counseling to Prevent HIV Transmission in Gay and Bisexual Men
This study assessed the effectiveness of a 17-session HIV-prevention group intervention with gay and bisexual males. Participants were aged 18 years or older, had engaged in one or more instances of unprotected sex with other males during the preceding 12 months, and had responded to local publicity for a program to assist gay and bisexual men who were having difficulty being sexually safe. Following assessment, 159 individuals were matched and a…
Responses to depressed interpersonal behavior
We placed 144 female subjects in a helping role and randomly assigned them to interact with a confederate in a 3 X 3 X 2 X 2 (Psychopathology X Blaming X Advice Seeking X Sex of Confederate) factorial design. In order to study behaviors that mediate interpersonal responses to depression, male and female confederates enacted depressed, anxious, or normal roles and blamed themselves, others, or no one for their problems. The confederates requested …
Treatment of Marijuana Dependence
Cognitive-Behavioral Group Counseling to Prevent HIV Transmission in Gay and Bisexual Men
This study assessed the effectiveness of a 17-session HIV-prevention group intervention with gay and bisexual males. Participants were aged 18 years or older, had engaged in one or more instances of unprotected sex with other males during the preceding 12 months, and had responded to local publicity for a program to assist gay and bisexual men who were having difficulty being sexually safe. Following assessment, 159 individuals were matched and a…
Comparison of extended versus brief treatments for marijuana use.
Adult marijuana users (N = 291) seeking treatment were randomly assigned to an extended 14-session cognitive-behavioral group treatment (relapse prevention support group; RPSG), a brief 2-session individual treatment using motivational interviewing (individualized assessment and intervention; IAI), or a 4-month delayed treatment control (DTC) condition. Results indicated that marijuana use, dependence symptoms, and negative consequences were redu…
The Teen Marijuana Check-Up
Given the prevalence of regular marijuana use among adolescents and associated risks for adverse consequences to functioning, effective interventions are needed that are tailored for this population. To date, most such counseling approaches have relied on non-voluntary participation by adolescent marijuana smokers and the outcomes have been only modestly successful. The Teen Marijuana Check-Up is a brief motivational enhancement intervention publ…
The relationship between situational determinants of use and drinking motives
Objective: Recent research has focused on motives as proximal factors of alcohol use that relate to problematic outcomes. High-risk situations for use are also salient predictors of use and negative consequences, and there is some evidence to suggest that situations of use align with motives for alcohol use. The goal of the current study was to examine whether situational use variables can potentially be a proxy for motives for use by evaluating …
Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (4 works) · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (3 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (2 works) · Coping (psychology (2 works) · Intervention (counseling (2 works)