Student Meta-Analysis Presentations

Aggression, Crime, & Domestic Violence

Ø  Archer, J. (2000).  Sex differences in aggression between heterosexual partners: A meta-analytic review.  Psychological Bulletin, 126(5), 651-680. Presented by Nicole Boyd (Summer, 2003).

Ø  Connor, D. F., Boone, R. T., Steingard, R. J., Lopez, I. D., & Melloni, R. H. (2003).  Psychopharmacology and aggression II: A meta-analysis of nonstimulant medication effects on overt aggression-related behaviors in youth with SED. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorder, 11(3), 157-168. Presented by Tzu Min Lee (Summer, 2004).

Ø  Dowden, C., & Andrews, D. A. (2003).  Does family intervention work for delinquents? Results of a meta-analysis. Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 45(3), 327-343. Presented by Maria Giovenco (Summer, 2004)

Ø  Farrington, D. P., & Welsh, B. C.(2003).  Family-based prevention of offending: A meta-analysis. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 36(2), 127-151. Presented by Jenna Ayers (Summer, 2004)

Ø  Emmers-Sommer, T. M., et al. (2004).  A meta-analysis of the relationship between social skills and sexual offenders. Communication Reports, 17(1), 1-10. Presented by  Jane Sirkel (Summer, 2004)

Ø    Losel, F., & Beelmann, A. (2003).  Effects of child skills training in preventing antsisocial behavior: A systematic review of randomized evaluations. Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, May, 84-109. Presented by Angelique Marshall (Summer, 2004)

Ø    Ortiz, B. A., & Raine, A. (2004).  Heart rate level and antisocial behavior in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis.  Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 43(2), 154-162. Presented by Jacob Jones (Summer, 2004)

Ø    Petrosino, A., Turpin-Petrosino, C., & Buehler, J. (2003).  Scared straight and other juvenile awareness programs for preventing juvenile delinquency: A systematic review of the randomized experimental evidence. Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 58(9), 41-62. Presented by Michael Formichella (Summer, 2004)

Ø    Price, C., & Kunz, J. (2003).  Rethinking the paradigm of juvenile delinquency as related to divorce.  Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 39(1-2), 109-133. Presented by Lorin Moseley (Summer, 2004)

Ø  Rosenfeld, B. (2004).  Violence risk factors in stalking and obsessional harassment: A review and preliminary meta-analysis. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 31(1), 8-36. Presented by Heather Mitchell (Summer, 2004)

Ø  Stith, S. M., Rosen, K. H., Middleton, K. A., Busch, A. L., Lundeberg, K., & Carlton, R. P. (2000).  The transgenerational transmission of spouse abuse: A meta-analysis. Journal of Marriage & the Family, 62(3), 640-655. Presented by Molly Schofield (Summer, 2003)

Ø  Wilson, W. C., & Rosenthal, B. S. (2003).  The relationship between exposure to community violence and psychological distress among adolescents: A meta-analysis. Violence and Victims, 18(3), 335-352. Presented by (Summer, 2004)

Child Abuse

Ø  Gershoff, E. T. (2002).  Corporal punishment by parents and associated child behaviors and experiences: A meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 128(4), 539-579. Presented by Kate Glotzer (Summer, 2003)

Ø  MacLeod, J., & Nelson, G. (2000).  Programs for the promotion of family wellness and the prevention of child maltreatment: A meta-analytic review. Child Abuse & Neglect, 24(9), 1127-1149. Presented by Ivan Vecickovic (Summer, 2003)

Ø  Rind, B., Tromovitch, P., & Bauserman, R. (1998).  A meta-analytic examination of assumed properties of child sexual abuse using college samples. Psychological Bulletin, 124(1), 22-53. Presented by Katie Hochella (Summer, 2003)

Depression

Ø  Smith, T. B., McCullough, M. E., & Poll, J. (2003).  Religiousness and depression: Evidence for a main effect and the moderating influence of stressful life events.  Psychological Bulletin, 129(4), 614-636.  Presented by Lynn Carlson (Summer, 2004).

Drug & Alcohol Interventions

Ø  Pearson, F. S., & Lipton, D. S. (1999).  A meta-analytic review of the effectiveness of corrections-based treatments for drug abuse.  Prison Journal, 79(4), 384-410. Presented by Ashley Nelson (Summer, 2003).

Ø  Pendergast, M. L., Urada, D., & Podus, D. (2001).  Meta-analysis of HIV tisk-reduction interventions within drug abuse treatment programs.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 69(3), 389-405. Presented by Dana Trent (Summer, 2003).

Ø  Walters, G. D. (2000).  Behavioral self-control training for problem drinkers: A meta-analysis of randomized control studies.  Behavior Therapy, 31(1), 135-149. Presented by Sarah Rodgers (Summer, 2003).

Eating Disorders

Ø  Stice, E. (2002).  Risk and maintenance factors for eating pathology: A meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 128(5), 824-848. Presented by Catherine Perkins (Summer, 2003)

Ø  Stice, E., & Shaw, H. (2004).  Eating disorder prevention programs: A meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 130(2), 206-227. Presented by Lisa Hoekzema (Summer, 2004)

Marriage

Ø  Shadish, W. R., & Baldwin, S. A. (2003).  Meta-analysis of MFT interventions.  Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 29(4), 547-570.  Presented by (Summer, 2004).

Ø  Twenge, J. M., Campbell, W. K., & Foster, C. A. (2003).  Parenthood and marital satisfaction: A meta-analytic review.  Journal of Marriage and the Family, 65(3), 573-583.  Presented by Chris Farnum (Summer, 2004).

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Ø  Ozer, E. J., Best, S. R., Lipsey, T. L., & Weiss, D. S. (2003).  Predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder and symptoms in adults: A meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 129(1), 52-73. Presented by Kim Norton (Summer, 2003)

Psychopharmacology

Ø  Connor, D. F., Boone, R. T., Steingard, R. J., Lopez, I. D., & Melloni, R. H. (2003).  Psychopharmacology and aggression II: A meta-analysis of nonstimulant medication effects on overt aggression-related behaviors in your with SED. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorder, 11(3), 157-168. Presented by Tsu Min Lee (Summer, 2004).

Ø  Geller, D. A., Biederman, J., Steward, S. E., Mullin, B., Spencer, T., & Faraonem, S. V.,  (2003).  Which SSRI? A meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy trials in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 160(11), 1019-1928. Presented by Stephanie Hoban (Summer, 2004)

School-Based Interventions

Ø  Elbaum, B., & Vaughn, S. (2001).  School-based interventions to enhance the self-concept of students with learning disabilities: A meta-analysis.  Elementary School Journal, 101(3), 303-329. Presented by Jessica Branch (Summer, 2003).

Ø  Elbaum, B., & Vaughn, S., Hughes, T., Watson, M., & Moody, S. (2000).  How effective are one-to-one tutoring programs in reading for elementary students at risk for reading failure? A meta-analysis of the intervention research. Journal of Educational Psychology, 92(4), 605-619. Presented by Brooke Betson (Summer, 2003).

Ø  Jeynes, W. H., & Littell, S. W. (2000).  A meta-analysis of studies examining the effect of whole language instruction on the literacy of low-SES students. The Elementary School Journal, 101, 21-34.  Presented by Randy Queen (Summer, 2003).

Ø  Swanson, H. L. (2001).  Research on interventions for adolescents with learning disabilities: A meta-analysis of outcomes related to higher-order processing. Elementary School Journal, 101(3), 331-348.  Presented by Juli Gibson (Summer, 2003).

Ø  Wilson, D. B., Gottfredson, D. C., & Najaka, S. S.(2001).  School-based prevention of problem behaviors: A meta-analysis. Journal of Quantitative Criminology, 17(3), 247-272.  Presented by Holli Mills (Summer, 2003).

Sex and Race Differences

Ø  LaFrance, M., Hecht, M. A., & Pauluck, E. L. (2003).  The contingent smile: A meta-analysis of sex differences in smiling. Psychological Bulletin, 129(2), 305-334. Presented by Mandy McCoy (Summer, 2003)

Ø  Hosp, J. L., & Reschly, D. J. (2003).  Referral rates for intervention or assessment: A meta-analysis of racial differences.  Journal Special Education, 37(2), 67-80.  Presented by  Breann Herring (Summer, 2004).

Ø  Silverman, I. W. (2003, November).  Gender differences in delay of gratification: A meta-analysis.  Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 49(9-10), 451-463-80.  Presented by  Alicia Summers (Summer, 2004).

Therapy Effectiveness

Ø  Braithwaite, D., Emery, J., Walter, F., Prevost, A. T., & Sutton, S. (2004).  Psychological impact of genetic counseling for familial cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 96(2), 122-133.  Presented by Jennifer Kyanko (Summer, 2004).

Ø  Burke, B. L., Arkowitz, H., & Menchola, M. (2003).  The efficacy of motivational interviewing: A meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 71(5), 842-861.  Presented by Jane Canavan (Summer, 2004).

Ø  Leichsenring, F., & Leibing, E. (2003).  The effectiveness of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of personality disorders: A meta-analysis.  American Journal of Psychiatry, 160(7), 1223-1233.  Presented by Lauren Coe (Summer, 2004).

Ø  Moyer, C. A., Rounds, J., & Hannum, J. W. (2004).  A meta-analysis of massage therapy research.  Psychological Bulletin, 130(1), 3-18.  Presented by  Victoria Bedford (Summer, 2004).

Validity Issues

Ø  Kuncel, N. R., Hezlett, S. A., & Ones, D. S. (2001).  A comprehensive meta-analysis of the predictive validity of the Graduate Record Examinations: Implications for graduate student selection and performance. Psychological Bulletin, 127(1), 162-181. Presented by Blanton Greene (Summer, 2003)

Ø  Robbins, S. B., Lauver, K., Lee, H., Davis, D., Langley, R., & Carlstrom, A. (2004).  Do psychosocial and study skill factors predict college outcomes? A meta-analysis.  Psychological Bulletin, 130(2), 261-288.  Presented by Andriette Vaughn (Summer, 2004).