2022
A Developmental Model of the Sexual Minority Closet: Structural Sensitization, Psychological Adaptations, and Post-closet Growth
Pachankis JE, Jackson SD. A Developmental Model of the Sexual Minority Closet: Structural Sensitization, Psychological Adaptations, and Post-closet Growth. Archives Of Sexual Behavior 2022, 52: 1869-1895. PMID: 35978203, PMCID: PMC9935753, DOI: 10.1007/s10508-022-02381-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentDisclosureFemaleHumansMaleSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSocial StigmaConceptsDevelopmental modelSexual minority identity formationSexual minority individualsMental health effectsPsychological adaptationVicarious learningSources of supportTemporal contextFuture research directionsSensitive periodMinority individualsCentral identityIdentity formationSexual identityMultilevel interventionsSexual orientationResearch directionsTestable hypothesesOrientation awarenessAdolescenceStressorsLearningIdentityClosetIndividuals
2018
A 7-Year Longitudinal Study of Sexual Minority Young Men’s Parental Relationships and Mental Health
Pachankis JE, Sullivan TJ, Moore NF. A 7-Year Longitudinal Study of Sexual Minority Young Men’s Parental Relationships and Mental Health. Journal Of Family Psychology 2018, 32: 1068-1077. PMID: 29927284, DOI: 10.1037/fam0000427.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Depression and Substance Use: Towards the Development of an Emotion Regulation Model of Stigma Coping
Wang K, Burton CL, Pachankis JE. Depression and Substance Use: Towards the Development of an Emotion Regulation Model of Stigma Coping. Substance Use & Misuse 2017, 53: 859-866. PMID: 29125383, PMCID: PMC5884706, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2017.1391011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedDepressionEmotionsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedModels, PsychologicalSocial StigmaSubstance-Related DisordersYoung AdultConceptsDepression-related stigmaEmotion dysregulationStigma copingSubstance useEmotion regulation modelSelf-report measuresSample of individualsRole of stigmaSubstance use problemsPrevention intervention effortsPsychological distressRemitted depressionIntervention effortsInitial supportUse problemsRegulation modelCopingLittle researchCurrent studyDepressionStigmaDrug useGreater tendencyDysregulationDistressVictimization and Depressive Symptomology in Transgender Adults: The Mediating Role of Avoidant Coping
Hughto J, Pachankis JE, Willie TC, Reisner SL. Victimization and Depressive Symptomology in Transgender Adults: The Mediating Role of Avoidant Coping. Journal Of Counseling Psychology 2017, 64: 41-51. PMID: 28068130, PMCID: PMC5226079, DOI: 10.1037/cou0000184.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAgedCrime VictimsDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMassachusettsMiddle AgedSocial StigmaSpouse AbuseSurveys and QuestionnairesTransgender PersonsConceptsDepressive symptomologyDepressive symptomsPublic health problemBehavioral health costsMental health sequelaeUseful intervention targetsOne-time surveyHealth sequelaeAvoidant copingHealth problemsDistress symptomsSymptomsIntervention targetsVulnerable populationsHealth costsTransgender adultsCommunity sampleSymptomologyCopingSequelaeTransgender communityClinicians
2016
The Moderating Role of Internalized Homonegativity on the Efficacy of LGB-Affirmative Psychotherapy: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial With Young Adult Gay and Bisexual Men
Millar BM, Wang K, Pachankis JE. The Moderating Role of Internalized Homonegativity on the Efficacy of LGB-Affirmative Psychotherapy: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial With Young Adult Gay and Bisexual Men. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2016, 84: 565-570. PMID: 27100124, PMCID: PMC4919208, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAnxietyBisexualityDepressionHomophobiaHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleOutcome Assessment, Health CarePsychotherapyStress, PsychologicalYoung AdultConceptsBisexual men
2010
The Psychological Impact of Genital Herpes Stigma
Merin A, Pachankis JE. The Psychological Impact of Genital Herpes Stigma. Journal Of Health Psychology 2010, 16: 80-90. PMID: 20656766, DOI: 10.1177/1359105310367528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalFemaleHerpes GenitalisHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleMental HealthRecurrenceSelf ConceptSelf DisclosureSocial SupportStereotypingConceptsPsychological consequencesNegative psychological consequencesMental health treatmentNegative affectSelf-schemaConcealable stigmaPoor copingPsychological impactPhysical healthHealth treatmentFuture researchStigmaGenital herpes outbreaksGenital herpes infectionCopingAffectGenital herpesHerpes infectionResearchSalienceHerpes outbreaksDistressFrequent recurrenceConsequencesImplications
2008
Extension of the Rejection Sensitivity Construct to the Interpersonal Functioning of Gay Men
Pachankis JE, Goldfried MR, Ramrattan ME. Extension of the Rejection Sensitivity Construct to the Interpersonal Functioning of Gay Men. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2008, 76: 306-317. PMID: 18377126, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.76.2.306.Peer-Reviewed Original Research