Erika Montanaro
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 939926 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Erika Montanaro |
| PRENOMES | Erika |
| SOBRENOME | Montanaro |
| ASSINATURA | MONTANARO E |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8936-6372 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 17 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2015 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Individual, Interpersonal, and Contextual
Background: Bystander intervention (BI) is a promising technique to reduce problematic alcohol use (PAU) and its consequences among college students. However, to effectively apply BI principles to PAU, it is essential to understand barriers and facilitators that influence whether an individual decides to intervene in PAU situations. Objectives: The purpose of this research is to identify barriers and facilitators to BI for PAU among college stude…
Bystander intervention for problematic alcohol use among graduate and international students
OBJECTIVES: Bystander intervention (BI) is a prevention approach commonly used for interpersonal violence, but is less studied for problematic alcohol use (PAU). Domestic graduate and international students' life experiences bring a unique context for the potential application of BI to PAU. METHODS AND MEASURES: We conducted a mixed methods study that consisted of a needs assessment and focus groups at a southeastern university in the U.S. The ai…
“Sex as a way to gain some control”
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted dynamics of sexual health, including sexual subjectivity, or the way in which someone thinks of themself as a sexual being and feels entitled to pleasure. This study examines how adults in the US perceive changes in their sexual subjectivity related to the pandemic. We conducted an online survey ( N = 326), and included thematic analyses related to open-ended questions. The following themes emerged: intentional s…
I’ll Be That One Cockblocking Friend
The prevalence of sexual assault (SA) among college students (13%) is unacceptable, underreported, and alcohol use by the perpetrator or victim is reported in 50% of SA cases. Bystander intervention (BI) programs, which use prosocial behaviors to prevent or stop a harmful situation from occurring, have been implemented across college campuses to reduce SA. There are several known barriers (e.g. self-intoxication) and facilitators (e.g. peer suppo…
Gender, sexual orientation, and mental health in the kink community
A growing literature on kink practitioners reveals a complex picture of elevated risk of suicidal behaviors co-occurring with reduced reports of negative mental health outcomes. A key to understanding this conflicting pattern may be through identifying specific risk and protective mechanisms among distinct subgroups of kink practitioners. Comparisons in the health of kink practitioners based on gender and sexual orientation are currently lacking …
Long‐Term RCT outcomes for adolescent alcohol and cannabis use within a predominantly Hispanic sample
Because adolescents are unlikely to seek, receive, or complete treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis misuse, it is important to enhance the lasting impact of clinical contacts when they do occur. Adolescents (N = 506; 72.5% Hispanic) were randomized to motivational interviewing (MI) versus alcohol and cannabis education (ACE). Latent growth models estimated change over time. Significant reductions in alcohol use were observed, with slightly great…
A Qualitative Analysis of Student Experiences of Opportunities and Actions for Bystander Intervention Across Various Levels of Threat
A latent profile analysis using the theory of planned behavior to predict alcohol use
OBJECTIVE: The current study sought to identify subgroups of adult drinkers who differ in their level of association between alcohol-related Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) constructs (attitudes, perceived norms, self-efficacy, and intentions), and explore if distinct subgroup profiles relate to alcohol use two weeks later. DESIGN: = 9.88; 59.2% female; 71.1% Caucasian). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Alcohol attitudes, subjective norms, alcohol refusal…
Closeness and distance
The COVID-19 global pandemic has significantly impacted relationship and sexual intimacy dynamics. This study explores how social distancing and lockdown measures have influenced emotional and physical connectedness within relationships and sexuality. We conducted a national, cross-sectional survey of adults in the United States (N = 260) with online recruitment through Qualtrics from April-June 2020. Open-ended items were the primary focus of th…
Everything feels risky now
Social distancing through the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sexuality and relationships, which may also change risk perceptions beyond traditional definitions (e.g. sexually transmitted infections). This study examines risk perceptions related to sexuality during the pandemic. We present qualitative analyses of a survey of adults in the United States ( N = 333) to identify impacts of COVID-19 on individuals' risk perceptions. Risky sexual behavi…
Qualitative Analyses of Couples' Text Messages
Qualitative data analysis of text messages presents a unique methodological challenge for researchers and is largely absent specific guidelines to determine best practices in analysis as well as team management. This is especially true when the text messages are sexual and intimate in nature as researchers have new insight into previously private partnered communication. This research note explores the challenges and considerations in qualitative…
Making Peace” with Bodies and Sexual Selves
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the physical and mental health of many and has necessitated widespread societal shifts, including changes to work and family activities. These changes have impacted individuals' identity, including their sexual self-image and body image, yet research on perceptions of these changes is missing. This study reports on quantitative and qualitative data from an electronic survey with adults in the United S…
Preferences in Information Processing, Marginalized Identity, and Non-Monogamy
Suicide-related behavior (SRB) is a mental health disparity experienced by the alternative sexuality community. We assessed mental health, relationship orientation, marginalized identities (i.e., sexual orientation minority, gender minority, racial minority, ethnic minority, and lower education), and preferences in information processing (PIP) as factors differentiating lifetime SRB groups. An online cross-sectional survey study was conducted in …
Alternative sexuality, sexual orientation and mobile technology
The alternative sexuality and sexual orientation minority (SM) communities are at risk for numerous health disparities. However, there is a dearth of research exploring the potential receptivity of these communities to the use of mobile technology to promote health. The present study reports findings from a feasibility study comprising two aims: (1) describe health enhancement app usage among alternative sexuality community members, as well as va…
An event-level examination of successful condom negotiation strategies among young women
This study examines the effect of condom negotiation strategies on condom use and partner type and substance use before sex as moderators of strategy effectiveness. Women reported their daily sexual behavior during the last month. Withholding sex was more strongly associated with condom use when utilized with a non-casual sex partner. Directly requesting condom use was more strongly and using deceptive reasons to influence condom use was less str…
The impact of changing attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy on health-related intentions and behavior
Predictors of Sexual Coercion and Alcohol Use Among Female Juvenile Offenders
Everything feels risky now
Social distancing through the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sexuality and relationships, which may also change risk perceptions beyond traditional definitions (e.g. sexually transmitted infections). This study examines risk perceptions related to sexuality during the pandemic. We present qualitative analyses of a survey of adults in the United States ( N = 333) to identify impacts of COVID-19 on individuals' risk perceptions. Risky sexual behavi…
An event-level examination of successful condom negotiation strategies among young women
This study examines the effect of condom negotiation strategies on condom use and partner type and substance use before sex as moderators of strategy effectiveness. Women reported their daily sexual behavior during the last month. Withholding sex was more strongly associated with condom use when utilized with a non-casual sex partner. Directly requesting condom use was more strongly and using deceptive reasons to influence condom use was less str…
A Qualitative Analysis of Student Experiences of Opportunities and Actions for Bystander Intervention Across Various Levels of Threat
Closeness and distance
The COVID-19 global pandemic has significantly impacted relationship and sexual intimacy dynamics. This study explores how social distancing and lockdown measures have influenced emotional and physical connectedness within relationships and sexuality. We conducted a national, cross-sectional survey of adults in the United States (N = 260) with online recruitment through Qualtrics from April-June 2020. Open-ended items were the primary focus of th…
Predictors of Sexual Coercion and Alcohol Use Among Female Juvenile Offenders
The impact of changing attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy on health-related intentions and behavior
An event-level examination of successful condom negotiation strategies among young women
This study examines the effect of condom negotiation strategies on condom use and partner type and substance use before sex as moderators of strategy effectiveness. Women reported their daily sexual behavior during the last month. Withholding sex was more strongly associated with condom use when utilized with a non-casual sex partner. Directly requesting condom use was more strongly and using deceptive reasons to influence condom use was less str…
Preferences in Information Processing, Marginalized Identity, and Non-Monogamy
Suicide-related behavior (SRB) is a mental health disparity experienced by the alternative sexuality community. We assessed mental health, relationship orientation, marginalized identities (i.e., sexual orientation minority, gender minority, racial minority, ethnic minority, and lower education), and preferences in information processing (PIP) as factors differentiating lifetime SRB groups. An online cross-sectional survey study was conducted in …
Alternative sexuality, sexual orientation and mobile technology
The alternative sexuality and sexual orientation minority (SM) communities are at risk for numerous health disparities. However, there is a dearth of research exploring the potential receptivity of these communities to the use of mobile technology to promote health. The present study reports findings from a feasibility study comprising two aims: (1) describe health enhancement app usage among alternative sexuality community members, as well as va…
Making Peace” with Bodies and Sexual Selves
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the physical and mental health of many and has necessitated widespread societal shifts, including changes to work and family activities. These changes have impacted individuals' identity, including their sexual self-image and body image, yet research on perceptions of these changes is missing. This study reports on quantitative and qualitative data from an electronic survey with adults in the United S…
A latent profile analysis using the theory of planned behavior to predict alcohol use
OBJECTIVE: The current study sought to identify subgroups of adult drinkers who differ in their level of association between alcohol-related Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) constructs (attitudes, perceived norms, self-efficacy, and intentions), and explore if distinct subgroup profiles relate to alcohol use two weeks later. DESIGN: = 9.88; 59.2% female; 71.1% Caucasian). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Alcohol attitudes, subjective norms, alcohol refusal…
Closeness and distance
The COVID-19 global pandemic has significantly impacted relationship and sexual intimacy dynamics. This study explores how social distancing and lockdown measures have influenced emotional and physical connectedness within relationships and sexuality. We conducted a national, cross-sectional survey of adults in the United States (N = 260) with online recruitment through Qualtrics from April-June 2020. Open-ended items were the primary focus of th…
Everything feels risky now
Social distancing through the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sexuality and relationships, which may also change risk perceptions beyond traditional definitions (e.g. sexually transmitted infections). This study examines risk perceptions related to sexuality during the pandemic. We present qualitative analyses of a survey of adults in the United States ( N = 333) to identify impacts of COVID-19 on individuals' risk perceptions. Risky sexual behavi…
Qualitative Analyses of Couples' Text Messages
Qualitative data analysis of text messages presents a unique methodological challenge for researchers and is largely absent specific guidelines to determine best practices in analysis as well as team management. This is especially true when the text messages are sexual and intimate in nature as researchers have new insight into previously private partnered communication. This research note explores the challenges and considerations in qualitative…
Gender, sexual orientation, and mental health in the kink community
A growing literature on kink practitioners reveals a complex picture of elevated risk of suicidal behaviors co-occurring with reduced reports of negative mental health outcomes. A key to understanding this conflicting pattern may be through identifying specific risk and protective mechanisms among distinct subgroups of kink practitioners. Comparisons in the health of kink practitioners based on gender and sexual orientation are currently lacking …
Long‐Term RCT outcomes for adolescent alcohol and cannabis use within a predominantly Hispanic sample
Because adolescents are unlikely to seek, receive, or complete treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis misuse, it is important to enhance the lasting impact of clinical contacts when they do occur. Adolescents (N = 506; 72.5% Hispanic) were randomized to motivational interviewing (MI) versus alcohol and cannabis education (ACE). Latent growth models estimated change over time. Significant reductions in alcohol use were observed, with slightly great…
A Qualitative Analysis of Student Experiences of Opportunities and Actions for Bystander Intervention Across Various Levels of Threat
“Sex as a way to gain some control”
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted dynamics of sexual health, including sexual subjectivity, or the way in which someone thinks of themself as a sexual being and feels entitled to pleasure. This study examines how adults in the US perceive changes in their sexual subjectivity related to the pandemic. We conducted an online survey ( N = 326), and included thematic analyses related to open-ended questions. The following themes emerged: intentional s…
I’ll Be That One Cockblocking Friend
The prevalence of sexual assault (SA) among college students (13%) is unacceptable, underreported, and alcohol use by the perpetrator or victim is reported in 50% of SA cases. Bystander intervention (BI) programs, which use prosocial behaviors to prevent or stop a harmful situation from occurring, have been implemented across college campuses to reduce SA. There are several known barriers (e.g. self-intoxication) and facilitators (e.g. peer suppo…
Individual, Interpersonal, and Contextual
Background: Bystander intervention (BI) is a promising technique to reduce problematic alcohol use (PAU) and its consequences among college students. However, to effectively apply BI principles to PAU, it is essential to understand barriers and facilitators that influence whether an individual decides to intervene in PAU situations. Objectives: The purpose of this research is to identify barriers and facilitators to BI for PAU among college stude…
Bystander intervention for problematic alcohol use among graduate and international students
OBJECTIVES: Bystander intervention (BI) is a prevention approach commonly used for interpersonal violence, but is less studied for problematic alcohol use (PAU). Domestic graduate and international students' life experiences bring a unique context for the potential application of BI to PAU. METHODS AND MEASURES: We conducted a mixed methods study that consisted of a needs assessment and focus groups at a southeastern university in the U.S. The ai…
Psychology (16 obras) · Medicine (12 obras) · Social Psychology (11 obras) · Clinical Psychology (9 obras) · Psychiatry (8 obras) · Social Psychology (8 obras) · Sociology (7 obras) · Developmental psychology (6 obras) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (5 obras) · Clinical Psychology (5 obras)