Sara Smock Jordan
Biographic Data
| ID | 5875355 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sara Smock Jordan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sara Smock |
| FAMILY NAME | Jordan |
| SIGNATURE | JORDAN S S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nevada, Reno |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4404-9135 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Addressing the Trauma of Executive Orders Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth
Across the United States, executive orders and legislative actions restricting gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) youth under the age of 19 have created psychological, medical, and familial trauma. These actions deny access to critical medical interventions, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, disrupting evidence-based, healthcare plans that align with best practices in adolescent health. The consequences…
Self-Efficacy, Goal Orientation, and Relationship Ideologies Among Incarcerated Men and Their Romantic Partners
Previous research has found that self-efficacy may be higher during incarceration, which may be a time when individuals reflect, leading incarcerated individuals to create lasting behavioral changes. Self-efficacy may be used to prepare for upcoming community reentry and improve other life outcomes while managing stress during and after incarceration. Utilizing a solution-focused brief therapy conceptualization and data from the Multi-Site Family…
It’s a Complicated Issue
Sex work has existed globally for thousands of years. Although research on why individuals enter sex work is growing, widespread public misconceptions persist, particularly regarding women's motivations to enter sex work and the definition of sex work itself. These misunderstandings represent a contemporary women's issue, influencing public policy, social attitudes, and resource allocation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the…
Blacklgbtqlivesmatter
Both Black Lives Matter (BLM) and LGBTQ+ rights movements have a history of fighting for social justice. Often, these movements are two separate movements that do not provide inclusivity for those that hold Black and queer identities. This study examined Twitter users’ perceptions of the rights of individuals with intersecting identities during the BLM and LGBTQ+ rights movements through the qualitative method of thematic analysis. Researchers re…
Providing Immediate Hope to Survivors of Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can greatly impact the physical and psychological well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Experiencing the event is only the beginning of negative outcomes endured by families. The loss of a home, livelihood, possessions, and a sense of safety can cause depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and a vast array of other psychological challenges. This article proposes the use of the Miracle Question (MQ), …
Are You in, or Are You Out? Implications of Inclusion Criteria in Sexual Minority Health Disparities Research
Those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are found to be at a heightened risk for problematic health outcomes, including substance use. Sexual minority identities are concealable, multidimensional, exist on a continuum, and develop fluidly. Together, these factors are important predictors of health outcomes, yet they have been neglected in the process of sample identification in health disparity research. Inclusion criteria employed when i…
The Interactions Between Power and Couple Satisfaction for Women
Gender and power impact heterosexual relationships immensely. Imbalanced power dynamics within a relationship can lead to challenges. This study seeks to examine the reported power dynamics in a therapeutic seeing of women within a heterosexual relationship. The aim of this study is to see if (a) women have more perceived power after five therapy sessions of therapy and (b) this perceived power influences relationship satisfaction. Results includ…
Experiences of Women Coping With Catcalling Experiences in New York City
Awareness of sexual harassment in various forms continues to increase. However, literature on street harassment, such as catcalling, is less explored. A constructivist grounded theory and narrative approach was used to better understand the experiences of catcalled women by analyzing a publicly available online blog. This study included 11 female participants who journaled for 2 weeks about their catcalling experiences, which included feeling uns…
A View of Lake Placid from a Hong Kong Hillside
(2009). A View of Lake Placid from a Hong Kong Hillside. Administrative Theory & Praxis: Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 247-251
Meeting women's needs and priorities for water and sanitation in cities
Meeting women's needs and priorities for water and sanitation in cities describes the importance of safe and sufficient water supplies and provision for sanitation and drainage for health, especially for women since they take on most responsibilities for household management and childcare. The authors also describe how women are rarely consulted about their needs and priorities and how new orientations in water and sanitation projects that fully …
Experiences of Women Coping With Catcalling Experiences in New York City
Awareness of sexual harassment in various forms continues to increase. However, literature on street harassment, such as catcalling, is less explored. A constructivist grounded theory and narrative approach was used to better understand the experiences of catcalled women by analyzing a publicly available online blog. This study included 11 female participants who journaled for 2 weeks about their catcalling experiences, which included feeling uns…
The Interactions Between Power and Couple Satisfaction for Women
Gender and power impact heterosexual relationships immensely. Imbalanced power dynamics within a relationship can lead to challenges. This study seeks to examine the reported power dynamics in a therapeutic seeing of women within a heterosexual relationship. The aim of this study is to see if (a) women have more perceived power after five therapy sessions of therapy and (b) this perceived power influences relationship satisfaction. Results includ…
Meeting women's needs and priorities for water and sanitation in cities
Meeting women's needs and priorities for water and sanitation in cities describes the importance of safe and sufficient water supplies and provision for sanitation and drainage for health, especially for women since they take on most responsibilities for household management and childcare. The authors also describe how women are rarely consulted about their needs and priorities and how new orientations in water and sanitation projects that fully …
Meeting women's needs and priorities for water and sanitation in cities
Meeting women's needs and priorities for water and sanitation in cities describes the importance of safe and sufficient water supplies and provision for sanitation and drainage for health, especially for women since they take on most responsibilities for household management and childcare. The authors also describe how women are rarely consulted about their needs and priorities and how new orientations in water and sanitation projects that fully …
A View of Lake Placid from a Hong Kong Hillside
(2009). A View of Lake Placid from a Hong Kong Hillside. Administrative Theory & Praxis: Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 247-251
Experiences of Women Coping With Catcalling Experiences in New York City
Awareness of sexual harassment in various forms continues to increase. However, literature on street harassment, such as catcalling, is less explored. A constructivist grounded theory and narrative approach was used to better understand the experiences of catcalled women by analyzing a publicly available online blog. This study included 11 female participants who journaled for 2 weeks about their catcalling experiences, which included feeling uns…
Are You in, or Are You Out? Implications of Inclusion Criteria in Sexual Minority Health Disparities Research
Those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are found to be at a heightened risk for problematic health outcomes, including substance use. Sexual minority identities are concealable, multidimensional, exist on a continuum, and develop fluidly. Together, these factors are important predictors of health outcomes, yet they have been neglected in the process of sample identification in health disparity research. Inclusion criteria employed when i…
The Interactions Between Power and Couple Satisfaction for Women
Gender and power impact heterosexual relationships immensely. Imbalanced power dynamics within a relationship can lead to challenges. This study seeks to examine the reported power dynamics in a therapeutic seeing of women within a heterosexual relationship. The aim of this study is to see if (a) women have more perceived power after five therapy sessions of therapy and (b) this perceived power influences relationship satisfaction. Results includ…
Providing Immediate Hope to Survivors of Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can greatly impact the physical and psychological well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Experiencing the event is only the beginning of negative outcomes endured by families. The loss of a home, livelihood, possessions, and a sense of safety can cause depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and a vast array of other psychological challenges. This article proposes the use of the Miracle Question (MQ), …
Blacklgbtqlivesmatter
Both Black Lives Matter (BLM) and LGBTQ+ rights movements have a history of fighting for social justice. Often, these movements are two separate movements that do not provide inclusivity for those that hold Black and queer identities. This study examined Twitter users’ perceptions of the rights of individuals with intersecting identities during the BLM and LGBTQ+ rights movements through the qualitative method of thematic analysis. Researchers re…
Self-Efficacy, Goal Orientation, and Relationship Ideologies Among Incarcerated Men and Their Romantic Partners
Previous research has found that self-efficacy may be higher during incarceration, which may be a time when individuals reflect, leading incarcerated individuals to create lasting behavioral changes. Self-efficacy may be used to prepare for upcoming community reentry and improve other life outcomes while managing stress during and after incarceration. Utilizing a solution-focused brief therapy conceptualization and data from the Multi-Site Family…
It’s a Complicated Issue
Sex work has existed globally for thousands of years. Although research on why individuals enter sex work is growing, widespread public misconceptions persist, particularly regarding women's motivations to enter sex work and the definition of sex work itself. These misunderstandings represent a contemporary women's issue, influencing public policy, social attitudes, and resource allocation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the…
Addressing the Trauma of Executive Orders Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth
Across the United States, executive orders and legislative actions restricting gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) youth under the age of 19 have created psychological, medical, and familial trauma. These actions deny access to critical medical interventions, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, disrupting evidence-based, healthcare plans that align with best practices in adolescent health. The consequences…
Psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (3 works)