Adrian M Valadez
Biographic Data
| ID | 6851136 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Adrian M Valadez |
| GIVEN NAMES | Adrian M |
| FAMILY NAME | Valadez |
| SIGNATURE | VALADEZ A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Santa Barbara |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9934-8212 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Conceptualizing Internalized Binegativity
Internalized binegativity is a bisexual-specific form of internalized stigma that devalues bisexuality as a legitimate and stable sexual orientation. Although internalized binegativity and its psychosocial correlates have been studied, measured, and targeted through interventions, there has yet to be a comprehensive review that formalizes the theoretical bases of this form of internalized stigma. This review offers a thorough examination of extan…
Affirmative Therapy for Bisexual Clients
Despite documented mental health vulnerabilities, bisexual people report unsatisfactory experiences with mental health professionals that lead to negative psychotherapy outcomes. To gain insight into therapists’ experiences working with bisexual clients across multi-national contexts, an online survey was disseminated through professional networks in primarily English-speaking countries. A total of 105 therapists (primarily from North America and…
Bisexuals’ implicit associations about bisexuality
Amidst the Chaos
In this reflection paper we discuss the complex challenge of undergoing Counseling Psychology doctoral training as gender expansive women of color during times of great sociopolitical unrest in the United States (U.S.). We consider how via insider status, we are uniquely impacted by engagement in clinical and research work with diverse communities that face ongoing threats to their social and psychological well-being. However, our insider positio…
Examining pandemic stress and mental health among a community-based sample of sexual minority women in Los Angeles County
In partnership with community stakeholders, the present study aimed to gather descriptive data on pandemic-related stress and its association with mental health outcomes among a community sample of self-identified sexual minority women (SMW) in Los Angeles County (N = 84; Mage = 35.61). The sample was comprised solely of women (i.e. self-identified gender identity as woman, including cisgender and transgender women). Data were collected in April …
Perceived Stigmatization and Disclosure among Individuals in Consensually Nonmonogamous Relationships
The current study aimed to identify common themes regarding stigma and identity disclosure among individuals in Consensually Nonmonogamous (CNM) relationships. Researchers conducted semistructured interviews with participants ( N = 8) to gather information about their current or previous CNM relationship(s). Utilizing an Inductive Latent Thematic approach within a Constructivist framework, results indicated that the majority of the participants a…
Amidst the Chaos
In this reflection paper we discuss the complex challenge of undergoing Counseling Psychology doctoral training as gender expansive women of color during times of great sociopolitical unrest in the United States (U.S.). We consider how via insider status, we are uniquely impacted by engagement in clinical and research work with diverse communities that face ongoing threats to their social and psychological well-being. However, our insider positio…
Examining pandemic stress and mental health among a community-based sample of sexual minority women in Los Angeles County
In partnership with community stakeholders, the present study aimed to gather descriptive data on pandemic-related stress and its association with mental health outcomes among a community sample of self-identified sexual minority women (SMW) in Los Angeles County (N = 84; Mage = 35.61). The sample was comprised solely of women (i.e. self-identified gender identity as woman, including cisgender and transgender women). Data were collected in April …
Perceived Stigmatization and Disclosure among Individuals in Consensually Nonmonogamous Relationships
The current study aimed to identify common themes regarding stigma and identity disclosure among individuals in Consensually Nonmonogamous (CNM) relationships. Researchers conducted semistructured interviews with participants ( N = 8) to gather information about their current or previous CNM relationship(s). Utilizing an Inductive Latent Thematic approach within a Constructivist framework, results indicated that the majority of the participants a…
Amidst the Chaos
In this reflection paper we discuss the complex challenge of undergoing Counseling Psychology doctoral training as gender expansive women of color during times of great sociopolitical unrest in the United States (U.S.). We consider how via insider status, we are uniquely impacted by engagement in clinical and research work with diverse communities that face ongoing threats to their social and psychological well-being. However, our insider positio…
Examining pandemic stress and mental health among a community-based sample of sexual minority women in Los Angeles County
In partnership with community stakeholders, the present study aimed to gather descriptive data on pandemic-related stress and its association with mental health outcomes among a community sample of self-identified sexual minority women (SMW) in Los Angeles County (N = 84; Mage = 35.61). The sample was comprised solely of women (i.e. self-identified gender identity as woman, including cisgender and transgender women). Data were collected in April …
Bisexuals’ implicit associations about bisexuality
Conceptualizing Internalized Binegativity
Internalized binegativity is a bisexual-specific form of internalized stigma that devalues bisexuality as a legitimate and stable sexual orientation. Although internalized binegativity and its psychosocial correlates have been studied, measured, and targeted through interventions, there has yet to be a comprehensive review that formalizes the theoretical bases of this form of internalized stigma. This review offers a thorough examination of extan…
Affirmative Therapy for Bisexual Clients
Despite documented mental health vulnerabilities, bisexual people report unsatisfactory experiences with mental health professionals that lead to negative psychotherapy outcomes. To gain insight into therapists’ experiences working with bisexual clients across multi-national contexts, an online survey was disseminated through professional networks in primarily English-speaking countries. A total of 105 therapists (primarily from North America and…
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Marriage and Sexual Relationships (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Sexual minority (2 works) · Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology (1 work)