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Research Centers
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Sarah Danielle Ackerman
- Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) - Research Assistant
Person: Academic
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Jennifer Barton
- Human Development and Family Studies - Assistant Research Professor
- Child Health Research Center
Person: Academic
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Geneen Rae Burris
- Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) - Research Assistant
Person: Academic
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Sarah Chilenski
- Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) - Associate Research Professor
Person: Academic
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Blake Colaianne
- Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) - Assistant Research Professor
Person: Academic
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Sebrina Leann Doyle Fosco
- Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) - Senior Research Assistant
Person: Academic
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Mark Ethan Feinberg
- Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC) - Research Professor
Person: Academic
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Research output
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Advancing adolescent flourishing through academic coursework: A developmental blueprint for U.S. high schools
Colaianne, B. A. & Wagner, T. M., Jun 2026, In: Social and Emotional Learning: Research, Practice, and Policy. 7, 100179.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Affective Responsivity and Cardiovascular Stress Reactivity in Depression
Darling, A. M., Dominguez, C. M., Mogle, J., Fadel, P. J., Saunders, E. F. H., Almeida, D. M. & Greaney, J. L., Feb 2026, In: Hypertension. 83, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A qualitative study investigating the role of humor in supporting recovery from addiction
Stull, S. W., Wakely, M. E., Saunders, E. C., Jacobson, N. C., Marsch, L. A. & Lanza, S. T., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment. 181, 209833.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations between coparenting and child adjustment: Universality and specificity across four countries
Xu, W., Feinberg, M. E., Gedaly, L. R., Barham, E., Camisasca, E., de Carvalho, T. R., Khawaja, M., Malik, T. A., Mosmann, C. & Wells, M. B., Feb 2026, In: Family Relations. 75, 1, p. 245-260 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations between inclusive community coalition leadership and use of evidence-based practices
Wells, R., Ranjit, N., Brown, L. D., Chilenski, S. M. & Gaddy, Y. M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Community Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Daily sibling interactions among latino children in middle childhood: An examination of familism values and sibling roles
Son, D., Duran, J. G., Updegraff, K. A., Umaña-Taylor, A. J. & Feinberg, M. E., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. 43, 1 Special Issue: Sibling Relationship Processes Across the Li..., p. 91-114 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of apple form on satiety in 4–6 year-old children: possible evidence of sex differences
Reigh, N. A., Rolls, B. J., Baney, B. A., Francis, L. A., Buss, K. A., Hayes, J. E., Hetherington, M. M., Moding, K., Kling, S. M. R. & Keller, K. L., Jan 1 2026, In: Appetite. 216, 108269.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fair Pay Practices in Small Ventures: The Interplay of Founder Competency and Racial Identity
Park, H. M., Roumpi, D., Hur, Y. S., Small, M. & Crowley, D. M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Compensation and benefits review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Family vulnerability, disruption, and parent mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic
Albright, C. A., Fosco, G. M., Feinberg, M. E., Sloan, C. J. & Fang, S., Feb 1 2026, In: Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43). 40, 1, p. 49-60 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Graduating With an Alcohol Problem? Associations Between Drinking, Willingness to Experience Consequences, Protective Behavioral Strategies, and Repeated Alcohol Problems Across the Senior Year of College
Mallett, K. A., Richards, V. L., Glenn, S. D., Russell, M. A., Ackerman, S. D. & Turrisi, R., Jan 2026, In: Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs. 87, 1, p. 183-191 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Equipment
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Interoception and Obesogenic Eating Behaviors in Children
Hohman, E. (PI)
6/14/24 → 5/31/26
Project: Research project
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Promoting Rapid Uptake of Multilevel Latent Class Modeling via Best Practices: Investigating Heterogeneity in Daily Substance Use Patterns
Lanza, S. T. (PI)
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE
7/15/23 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
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Investing in Prevention Infrastructure: Economic Evaluation of the PROSPER System
Crowley, D. D. M. (PI), Jones, D. E. (CoPI) & Crowley, D. D. M. (CoPI)
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE
5/15/23 → 3/31/26
Project: Research project
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The effects of pandemic-related stressors on change in CVD Risk: The protective role of universal prevention
Graham-engeland, J. J. E. (PI) & Feinberg, M. E. (CoPI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
5/2/23 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
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ADMINISTRATIVE CORE: Penn State University's Translational Center for Child Maltreatment Studies (TCCMS)
Noll, J. G. (PI)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
4/1/23 → 5/31/26
Project: Research project
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INCREASING FOOD LITERACY AS A MEANS OF INCREASING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN`S FOOD ACCEPTANCE AND REDUCING OBESITY RISK
Francis, L. A. (PI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
3/1/23 → 2/28/27
Project: Research project
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A randomized clinical trial: Examining a brief parent-intervention to reduce college student drinking and cannabis use
Turrisi, R. J. (PI)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
9/15/22 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Intensive Multicouple Therapy for PTSD Versus Relationship Education in Military Couples
Fredman, S. J. (PI)
9/1/22 → …
Project: Research project
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Adaptation of an Evidence-based Family Program for Obesity Prevention in Health Care Context: Testing Outcomes and Mechanisms with First-time Military Parents and their Infants
Feinberg, M. E. (PI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
8/1/22 → 5/31/26
Project: Research project
Activities
- 1 Editorial activity
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Sleep Health (Journal)
Buxton, O. M. (Reviewer)
2019 → 2025Activity: Editorial work types › Editorial activity
Prizes
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Evan G. and Helen G. Pattishall Outstanding Research Achievement Award
Buxton, O. M. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Honorary award