Bianca T Villalobos
Biographic Data
| ID | 5189704 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bianca T Villalobos |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bianca T |
| FAMILY NAME | Villalobos |
| SIGNATURE | VILLALOBOS B T |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7191-9757 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
It was basically don't say gay with a therapist face”: LGBTQ+ Latinx individuals’ experiences with mental health services in South Texas
An in-depth exploration into college students’ information acquisition and evaluation behaviors during the Covid-19 infodemic
Introduction This study examines how vaccination-inclined and vaccination-hesitant U.S. college students acquired and evaluated COVID-19 vaccination information. Methods In 2021, we conducted 26 focus group discussions and used thematic analysis to identify patterns in information acquisition behaviors and trust in information sources. Results Findings revealed mismatches between frequently used and most trusted sources. Public health agencies we…
A compendium for the 2024 APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology: Guideline applications and resources
Originally conceptualized as eight guidelines within the American Psychological Association's (APA's) 2013 Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology , field evolution and advancement in research necessitated revision. The 2024 APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology revised, updated, and expounded upon the original document to yield 11 guidelines focusing on competence of the psychologist; informed consent; data security, management…
What’s the Right Move? The Relation Between Relocating and Psychosocial Outcomes Among Latinx College Students
The study investigated the role of relocating on the mental health, psychosocial stress, and social support of 159 first- and second-year Latinx college students. Findings revealed students who relocated for college had significantly higher self-reported sense of campus belonging, and social support compared to students who did not relocate. Implications for college readiness organizations and universities with commuter populations are discussed.…
Where I am from matters: Factors influencing behavioral and emotional changes in autistic individuals during Covid-19 in Latin America
Our findings highlight differences and predictions of behavioral challenges and psychological changes based on certain contextual factors and individual characteristics while experiencing severe life stressors such as a worldwide pandemic. This knowledge could help inform policies and decrees aimed at protecting those most vulnerable due to their increased difficulty adapting to change
Implementation of an Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Trauma-Exposed Children in a Lower-Middle Income Country: The Use of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in El Salvador
Listen, don’t tell: Partnership and adaptation to implement trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy in low-resourced settings
Clinical psychological science has developed many efficacious treatments for diverse emotional and behavioral difficulties encountered by children and adolescents, although randomized trials investigating these treatments have disproportionally been conducted by American, university-based research labs. The subsection of the world population involved in these studies, however, represents very few people among those in need of psychological servic…
Barriers to and Methods of Help Seeking for Domestic Violence Victimization: A Comparison of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Women Residing in the United States
This study examined strategies Hispanic and non-Hispanic White victims of domestic violence use to manage violence and leave their relationships. Participants ( N = 76, 41% Hispanic) completed self-report questionnaires and a semistructured interview with a language-congruent research assistant. Hispanics reported child care needs and fears of social embarrassment as barriers to leaving, while non-Hispanic Whites reported fewer social supports as…
Prevalence of substance use disorders among Latinos in the United States: An empirical review update
Testing an Attribution Model of Caregiving in a Latino Sample: The Roles of Familismo and the Caregiver–Care Recipient Relationship
Purpose: This study tests the parameters of Weiner’s attribution model of caregiving, which describes how attributions of controllability relate to emotional reactions, which in turn influence willingness to provide support to stigmatized individuals. To date, the model has not been explored in the context of cultural variables, the caregiver–recipient relationship, or types of support. Design: The present study examined the attribution model usi…
Does integrated behavioral health care reduce mental health disparities for Latinos? Initial findings
Integrated behavioral health care (IBHC) is a model of mental health care service delivery that seeks to reduce stigma and service utilization barriers by embedding mental health professionals into the primary care team. This study explored whether IBHC service referrals, utilization, and outcomes were comparable for Latinos and non-Latino White primary care patients. Data for the current study were collected from 793 consecutive patients (63.8% …
Does integrated behavioral health care reduce mental health disparities for Latinos? Initial findings
Integrated behavioral health care (IBHC) is a model of mental health care service delivery that seeks to reduce stigma and service utilization barriers by embedding mental health professionals into the primary care team. This study explored whether IBHC service referrals, utilization, and outcomes were comparable for Latinos and non-Latino White primary care patients. Data for the current study were collected from 793 consecutive patients (63.8% …
Barriers to and Methods of Help Seeking for Domestic Violence Victimization: A Comparison of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Women Residing in the United States
This study examined strategies Hispanic and non-Hispanic White victims of domestic violence use to manage violence and leave their relationships. Participants ( N = 76, 41% Hispanic) completed self-report questionnaires and a semistructured interview with a language-congruent research assistant. Hispanics reported child care needs and fears of social embarrassment as barriers to leaving, while non-Hispanic Whites reported fewer social supports as…
Prevalence of substance use disorders among Latinos in the United States: An empirical review update
Does integrated behavioral health care reduce mental health disparities for Latinos? Initial findings
Integrated behavioral health care (IBHC) is a model of mental health care service delivery that seeks to reduce stigma and service utilization barriers by embedding mental health professionals into the primary care team. This study explored whether IBHC service referrals, utilization, and outcomes were comparable for Latinos and non-Latino White primary care patients. Data for the current study were collected from 793 consecutive patients (63.8% …
Testing an Attribution Model of Caregiving in a Latino Sample: The Roles of Familismo and the Caregiver–Care Recipient Relationship
Purpose: This study tests the parameters of Weiner’s attribution model of caregiving, which describes how attributions of controllability relate to emotional reactions, which in turn influence willingness to provide support to stigmatized individuals. To date, the model has not been explored in the context of cultural variables, the caregiver–recipient relationship, or types of support. Design: The present study examined the attribution model usi…
Prevalence of substance use disorders among Latinos in the United States: An empirical review update
Barriers to and Methods of Help Seeking for Domestic Violence Victimization: A Comparison of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Women Residing in the United States
This study examined strategies Hispanic and non-Hispanic White victims of domestic violence use to manage violence and leave their relationships. Participants ( N = 76, 41% Hispanic) completed self-report questionnaires and a semistructured interview with a language-congruent research assistant. Hispanics reported child care needs and fears of social embarrassment as barriers to leaving, while non-Hispanic Whites reported fewer social supports as…
Implementation of an Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Trauma-Exposed Children in a Lower-Middle Income Country: The Use of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in El Salvador
Listen, don’t tell: Partnership and adaptation to implement trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy in low-resourced settings
Clinical psychological science has developed many efficacious treatments for diverse emotional and behavioral difficulties encountered by children and adolescents, although randomized trials investigating these treatments have disproportionally been conducted by American, university-based research labs. The subsection of the world population involved in these studies, however, represents very few people among those in need of psychological servic…
Where I am from matters: Factors influencing behavioral and emotional changes in autistic individuals during Covid-19 in Latin America
Our findings highlight differences and predictions of behavioral challenges and psychological changes based on certain contextual factors and individual characteristics while experiencing severe life stressors such as a worldwide pandemic. This knowledge could help inform policies and decrees aimed at protecting those most vulnerable due to their increased difficulty adapting to change
What’s the Right Move? The Relation Between Relocating and Psychosocial Outcomes Among Latinx College Students
The study investigated the role of relocating on the mental health, psychosocial stress, and social support of 159 first- and second-year Latinx college students. Findings revealed students who relocated for college had significantly higher self-reported sense of campus belonging, and social support compared to students who did not relocate. Implications for college readiness organizations and universities with commuter populations are discussed.…
An in-depth exploration into college students’ information acquisition and evaluation behaviors during the Covid-19 infodemic
Introduction This study examines how vaccination-inclined and vaccination-hesitant U.S. college students acquired and evaluated COVID-19 vaccination information. Methods In 2021, we conducted 26 focus group discussions and used thematic analysis to identify patterns in information acquisition behaviors and trust in information sources. Results Findings revealed mismatches between frequently used and most trusted sources. Public health agencies we…
A compendium for the 2024 APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology: Guideline applications and resources
Originally conceptualized as eight guidelines within the American Psychological Association's (APA's) 2013 Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology , field evolution and advancement in research necessitated revision. The 2024 APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology revised, updated, and expounded upon the original document to yield 11 guidelines focusing on competence of the psychologist; informed consent; data security, management…
It was basically don't say gay with a therapist face”: LGBTQ+ Latinx individuals’ experiences with mental health services in South Texas
Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (2 works)