Tara Rava Zolnikov
Biographic Data
| ID | 904946 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tara Rava Zolnikov |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tara Rava |
| FAMILY NAME | Zolnikov |
| SIGNATURE | ZOLNIKOV T R |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0106-1214 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 24 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Therapists’ perspectives on culture and trauma in India
Objective: Mental health awareness in India has been steadily increasing; however, mental health literacy and treatment is still lagging. India hosts the largest population dealing with mental health struggles in the world. India has been identified as a country prone to traumatic events. However, little research study exists about this group’s mental health. The purpose of the qualitative interpretative phenomenological analysis study was to exp…
Gender-role norms and livelihoods of female small-scale gold miners in Kenya: A qualitative study
Institutionalized Bullying in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria and Perceived Mental Health Impacts: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study
Institutionalized bullying is when bullying moves beyond individual instances of bullying and is culturally embedded in an institution, such as a school or workplace. This type of bullying has not been thoroughly examined in tertiary school settings in Nigeria. This phenomenological qualitative study examined the experiences of tertiary students (from four different institutions in Nigeria) and their experiences of institutionalized bullying to d…
Xenophobia according to Fairbairn
Demystifying Male Emotional Development: Exploring the Implications of Forced Gender Roles on Black American Males
Statements like “ boys do not cry” and other teaching modalities of emotional blandness can negatively affect the Black American male population with lower emotional development in adulthood. The focus of this study was to understand the extent of self-described societal-forced gender roles in childhood on the emotional development of Black American adult men. A total of 35 participants were interviewed using a qualitative study to further explor…
The Effects of Enmeshment and Familism in Armenian Mothers
One-third of mothers experience emotional and psychological stress due to the demands of motherhood. This qualitative study analyzed the impact of enmeshment on the emotional and psychological well-being in the family of Armenian origin as well as new mothers current parenting styles and the impacts of their past experiences on their current families. Participants included 19 Armenian mothers, aged 20–40, living in Los Angeles, California, with a…
Understanding attachment in homeless adolescents and emerging adults with pets
In general, homelessness is associated with insecure attachment and poorly developed relationships in early life, which may be one reason why homeless adolescents or emerging adults are using pets to create a first-time secure attachment. A descriptive phenomenological qualitative study was used to explore homeless adolescents and emerging adults' attachment to their pet. There were 23 participants used in this study, aged 18 to 24, who were home…
Understanding Emerging Adults’ Perspectives on Mental Health in Togo
Mental health worldwide is extremely important to address; unfortunately, many aspects of mental health are not visibly known or treated in the world. Moreover, some developmental groups are more affected than others; in fact, emerging adulthood is a crucial developmental phase that is prone to depression. With most mental health conditions beginning before the age of 24 and depression as the leading cause of disability globally, this study sough…
A Pilot Study on Program Leadership Styles and Student Perceptions of Competency in Marriage and Family Therapy Programs
Graduate level marriage and family therapy programs prepare practitioners to provide family therapy. Research is lacking on the role program leadership plays in student professional development. This pilot study explored differences in program leadership styles and student perceptions of competency. It used survey data from the Perception of Competency Scale (PCS), a self-rating competency assessment, and the Vannsimpco Leadership Survey (VLS), w…
First responders and social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic
Social distancing is the practice of physically distancing (e.g., 6 feet away) from other people. Social distancing has been implemented as the primary intervention against the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce transmission of the virus between people. While this is beneficial, there are effects that could result from the lack of social interaction. This study reviewed the effects of social distancing on first responders—an at-risk population who were …
A mixed methods study reviewing consumer experiences for oral health treatment in Medicaid‐eligible children in Florida
Ultimately, there exists an avenue to implement programs and policies that address existing disparities in oral health to improve health outcomes by increasing access to care and reducing cultural and socioeconomic barriers
Stigma on first responders during Covid-19
During the pandemic, first responders were at an increased risk of being stigmatized because of their direct exposure to COVID-19;stigmatization is an undesirable stereotype that can contribute to a myriad of adverse effects, including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, devaluing, rejection, stress, health problems, exposure to risks, and limiting protective factors The objectives of this research were to understand stigma on first respond…
Global Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change
Suicide and Resilience in Rural Montana
Global Health in Action Against a Superbug
AffiliationsTara Rava Zolnikov is with the Department of Community Health, National University, San Diego, CA and the School of Behavioral Sciences, California Southern University, Costa Mesa
Autoethnographies on the Environment and Human Health
Formalizing artisanal gold mining under the Minamata convention: Previewing the challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa
Where Your Electronics Go to Die
A personal narrative is presented in which the author reflects on traveling to Seelampur, India to observe an electronic waste (e-waste) site and investigate the e-waste industry
A Humanitarian Crisis: Lessons Learned From Hurricane Irma
An editorial is presented which addresses the author's views about a Hurricane Irma-related humanitarian crisis in Florida, and it mentions several other articles which appear in the same issue of the journal and deal with topics such as guidelines for natural disasters and evacuation orders. Patterns of daily life and American public health issues are examined, along with wind- and rain-related damage to homes. The author's personal experiences …
My Failed Attempt to Gain Access to Small-Scale Gold Miners
My Failed Attempt to Gain Access to Small-Scale Gold Miners Affiliation Tara Rava Zolnikov PhD, MS, ScMTara Rava Zolnikov is with the Department of Community Health, National University, San Diego, CA.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Tara Rava Zolnikov, Assistant Professor, National University, School of Health and Human Services, 3678 Aero Court, San Diego, CA 92123 (e-mail: [email protected]com). Reprints can be ordered at http://www.a…
A Qualitative Study on the Interconnected Nature of HIV, Water, and Family
My Walk to Water
My Walk to Water Affiliation Tara Rava Zolnikov PhD, MS, ScMTara Rava Zolnikov is with the Department of Community Health, National University, San Diego, CA, and also with the Kenya Red Cross, International Center for Humanitarian Affairs, Nairobi, Kenya.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Tara Rava Zolnikov, Assistant Professor, National University, School of Health and Human Services, Department of Community Health, 3678 Aero Ct., San Di…
Proposing a re-adapted successful aging model addressing chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries
Understanding cultural experiences: A qualitative study of Kenyans in America
Socialization is the lifelong process of learning beliefs, norms, and values socially expected by members of a society or a particular social group. Socialization encourages individuals to learn their culture and naturally reproduce it. Socialization may be altered when an individual enters a different society. This study used a phenomenological approach to understand experiences and adapted or preserved cultural traits of Kenyans in America. Soc…
The Maladies of Water and War: Addressing Poor Water Quality in Iraq
Water is essential in providing nutrients, but contaminated water contributes to poor population health. Water quality and availability can change in unstructured situations, such as war. To develop a practical strategy to address poor water quality resulting from intermittent wars in Iraq, I reviewed information from academic sources regarding waterborne diseases, conflict and war, water quality treatment, and malnutrition. The prevalence of dis…
Formalizing artisanal gold mining under the Minamata convention: Previewing the challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa
A Humanitarian Crisis: Lessons Learned From Hurricane Irma
An editorial is presented which addresses the author's views about a Hurricane Irma-related humanitarian crisis in Florida, and it mentions several other articles which appear in the same issue of the journal and deal with topics such as guidelines for natural disasters and evacuation orders. Patterns of daily life and American public health issues are examined, along with wind- and rain-related damage to homes. The author's personal experiences …
The Maladies of Water and War: Addressing Poor Water Quality in Iraq
Water is essential in providing nutrients, but contaminated water contributes to poor population health. Water quality and availability can change in unstructured situations, such as war. To develop a practical strategy to address poor water quality resulting from intermittent wars in Iraq, I reviewed information from academic sources regarding waterborne diseases, conflict and war, water quality treatment, and malnutrition. The prevalence of dis…
Proposing a re-adapted successful aging model addressing chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries
Understanding cultural experiences: A qualitative study of Kenyans in America
Socialization is the lifelong process of learning beliefs, norms, and values socially expected by members of a society or a particular social group. Socialization encourages individuals to learn their culture and naturally reproduce it. Socialization may be altered when an individual enters a different society. This study used a phenomenological approach to understand experiences and adapted or preserved cultural traits of Kenyans in America. Soc…
A Qualitative Study on the Interconnected Nature of HIV, Water, and Family
My Walk to Water
My Walk to Water Affiliation Tara Rava Zolnikov PhD, MS, ScMTara Rava Zolnikov is with the Department of Community Health, National University, San Diego, CA, and also with the Kenya Red Cross, International Center for Humanitarian Affairs, Nairobi, Kenya.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Tara Rava Zolnikov, Assistant Professor, National University, School of Health and Human Services, Department of Community Health, 3678 Aero Ct., San Di…
My Failed Attempt to Gain Access to Small-Scale Gold Miners
My Failed Attempt to Gain Access to Small-Scale Gold Miners Affiliation Tara Rava Zolnikov PhD, MS, ScMTara Rava Zolnikov is with the Department of Community Health, National University, San Diego, CA.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Tara Rava Zolnikov, Assistant Professor, National University, School of Health and Human Services, 3678 Aero Court, San Diego, CA 92123 (e-mail: [email protected]com). Reprints can be ordered at http://www.a…
Autoethnographies on the Environment and Human Health
Formalizing artisanal gold mining under the Minamata convention: Previewing the challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa
Where Your Electronics Go to Die
A personal narrative is presented in which the author reflects on traveling to Seelampur, India to observe an electronic waste (e-waste) site and investigate the e-waste industry
A Humanitarian Crisis: Lessons Learned From Hurricane Irma
An editorial is presented which addresses the author's views about a Hurricane Irma-related humanitarian crisis in Florida, and it mentions several other articles which appear in the same issue of the journal and deal with topics such as guidelines for natural disasters and evacuation orders. Patterns of daily life and American public health issues are examined, along with wind- and rain-related damage to homes. The author's personal experiences …
Global Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change
Suicide and Resilience in Rural Montana
Global Health in Action Against a Superbug
AffiliationsTara Rava Zolnikov is with the Department of Community Health, National University, San Diego, CA and the School of Behavioral Sciences, California Southern University, Costa Mesa
Stigma on first responders during Covid-19
During the pandemic, first responders were at an increased risk of being stigmatized because of their direct exposure to COVID-19;stigmatization is an undesirable stereotype that can contribute to a myriad of adverse effects, including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, devaluing, rejection, stress, health problems, exposure to risks, and limiting protective factors The objectives of this research were to understand stigma on first respond…
A Pilot Study on Program Leadership Styles and Student Perceptions of Competency in Marriage and Family Therapy Programs
Graduate level marriage and family therapy programs prepare practitioners to provide family therapy. Research is lacking on the role program leadership plays in student professional development. This pilot study explored differences in program leadership styles and student perceptions of competency. It used survey data from the Perception of Competency Scale (PCS), a self-rating competency assessment, and the Vannsimpco Leadership Survey (VLS), w…
First responders and social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic
Social distancing is the practice of physically distancing (e.g., 6 feet away) from other people. Social distancing has been implemented as the primary intervention against the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce transmission of the virus between people. While this is beneficial, there are effects that could result from the lack of social interaction. This study reviewed the effects of social distancing on first responders—an at-risk population who were …
A mixed methods study reviewing consumer experiences for oral health treatment in Medicaid‐eligible children in Florida
Ultimately, there exists an avenue to implement programs and policies that address existing disparities in oral health to improve health outcomes by increasing access to care and reducing cultural and socioeconomic barriers
The Effects of Enmeshment and Familism in Armenian Mothers
One-third of mothers experience emotional and psychological stress due to the demands of motherhood. This qualitative study analyzed the impact of enmeshment on the emotional and psychological well-being in the family of Armenian origin as well as new mothers current parenting styles and the impacts of their past experiences on their current families. Participants included 19 Armenian mothers, aged 20–40, living in Los Angeles, California, with a…
Understanding attachment in homeless adolescents and emerging adults with pets
In general, homelessness is associated with insecure attachment and poorly developed relationships in early life, which may be one reason why homeless adolescents or emerging adults are using pets to create a first-time secure attachment. A descriptive phenomenological qualitative study was used to explore homeless adolescents and emerging adults' attachment to their pet. There were 23 participants used in this study, aged 18 to 24, who were home…
Understanding Emerging Adults’ Perspectives on Mental Health in Togo
Mental health worldwide is extremely important to address; unfortunately, many aspects of mental health are not visibly known or treated in the world. Moreover, some developmental groups are more affected than others; in fact, emerging adulthood is a crucial developmental phase that is prone to depression. With most mental health conditions beginning before the age of 24 and depression as the leading cause of disability globally, this study sough…
Demystifying Male Emotional Development: Exploring the Implications of Forced Gender Roles on Black American Males
Statements like “ boys do not cry” and other teaching modalities of emotional blandness can negatively affect the Black American male population with lower emotional development in adulthood. The focus of this study was to understand the extent of self-described societal-forced gender roles in childhood on the emotional development of Black American adult men. A total of 35 participants were interviewed using a qualitative study to further explor…
Gender-role norms and livelihoods of female small-scale gold miners in Kenya: A qualitative study
Institutionalized Bullying in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria and Perceived Mental Health Impacts: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study
Institutionalized bullying is when bullying moves beyond individual instances of bullying and is culturally embedded in an institution, such as a school or workplace. This type of bullying has not been thoroughly examined in tertiary school settings in Nigeria. This phenomenological qualitative study examined the experiences of tertiary students (from four different institutions in Nigeria) and their experiences of institutionalized bullying to d…
Xenophobia according to Fairbairn
Therapists’ perspectives on culture and trauma in India
Objective: Mental health awareness in India has been steadily increasing; however, mental health literacy and treatment is still lagging. India hosts the largest population dealing with mental health struggles in the world. India has been identified as a country prone to traumatic events. However, little research study exists about this group’s mental health. The purpose of the qualitative interpretative phenomenological analysis study was to exp…
Medicine (15 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Population (7 works) · Political science (6 works) · Computer Science (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Gerontology (4 works)