2026 Carol M. Trivette: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	46	6371	5927	3456	3136	144	10057

Overview

Carol M. Trivette is affiliated with East Tennessee State University in the United States and has contributed to multiple studies within the fields of social sciences and psychology, with a strong focus on education and developmental topics.

Their recent publications include research papers that address various aspects of early childhood education, trauma-informed approaches, family engagement, and literacy development. Notable papers include:

Primary early childhood educators' perspectives of trauma-informed knowledge, confidence, and training (2022), published in The Australian Educational Researcher
Parent agency in promoting child learning: Family perceptions of focusing on family strengths during early childhood assessment and planning practices (2022), published in Journal of Early Childhood Research
Home Literacy Environment and Literacy Development of Appalachian Preschool Children with Disabilities (2023), published in Rural Special Education Quarterly
Conceptualizing a Professional Learning Program for Public Library Staff to Support Diverse Young Children and Their Families in Math: A Flexible, Strengths-Based Approach (2025), published in Public Library Quarterly

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Carol M. Trivette include Jennifer B. Bilbrey, Kristy Lynn Castanon, Ruth B. Copeland, Pamela Evanshen, and Bonnie Keilty.

Their work has appeared in various academic venues, including:

The Australian Educational Researcher
Journal of Early Childhood Research
Rural Special Education Quarterly
Public Library Quarterly

Carol M. Trivette's research contributes primarily to the fields of social sciences and psychology, with a more precise focus in the subfields of education, clinical psychology, general health professions, developmental and educational psychology, and library and information sciences.

The main topics addressed in their research emphasize:

Parental Involvement in Education
Child Abuse and Trauma
Migration, Health and Trauma
Child and Adolescent Health
Family and Disability Support Research
Early Childhood Education and Development
Reading and Literacy Development

Best Publications

Enabling and empowering families: Principles and guidelines for practice

Carl J. Dunst;Carol M. Trivette;Angela G. Deal

893
Citations
Meta‐analysis of family‐centered helpgiving practices research

Carl J. Dunst;Carol M. Trivette;Deborah W. Hamby

783
Citations
Mediating influences of social support: personal, family, and child outcomes.

Carl J. Dunst;Carol M. Trivette;Arthur H. Cross

532
Citations
Family Support Scale: Reliability and Validity

Carl J. Dunst;V. Jenkins;Carol M. Trivette

445
Citations
Family-Oriented Early Intervention Policies and Practices: Family-Centered or Not?:

Carl J. Dunst;Charlie Johanson;Carol M. Trivette;Debbie Hamby

353
Citations
Influences of Family-Systems Intervention Practices on Parent-Child Interactions and Child Development:

Carol M. Trivette;Carl J. Dunst;Deborah W. Hamby

343
Citations
Everyday Family and Community Life and Children's Naturally Occurring Learning Opportunities

Carl J. Dunst;Deborah Hamby;Carol M. Trivette;Melinda Raab

334
Citations
Capacity-Building Family-Systems Intervention Practices

Carl J. Dunst;Carol M. Trivette

314
Citations
Empowerment, effective helpgiving practices and family-centered care

Carl J. Dunst;Carol M. Trivette

280
Citations
Characteristics and Consequences of Everyday Natural Learning Opportunities

Carl J. Dunst;Mary Beth Bruder;Carol M. Trivette;Deborah Hamby

280
Citations
Enabling and empowering families

Carl J. Dunst;Carol M. Trivette;Angela G. Deal

269
Citations
Family-Oriented Program Models and Professional Helpgiving Practices*

Carl J. Dunst;Kimberly Boyd;Carol M. Trivette;Deborah W. Hamby

236
Citations
The effects of parent-implemented language interventions on child linguistic outcomes: A meta-analysis

Jodi K. Heidlage;Jennifer E. Cunningham;Jennifer E. Cunningham;Ann P. Kaiser;Carol M. Trivette

215
Citations
Let's Be PALS: An Evidence-Based Approach to Professional Development.

Carl J. Dunst;Carol M. Trivette

201
Citations
Behavior engagement as a measure of the efficacy of early intervention

R.A. McWilliam;Carol M. Trivette;Carl J. Dunst

189
Citations
Everyday Activity Settings, Natural Learning Environments, and Early Intervention Practices

Carl J. Dunst;Mary Beth Bruder;Carol M. Trivette;Deborah W. Hamby

186
Citations
Enabling and Empowering Families: Conceptual and Intervention Issues

Carl J. Dunst;Carol M. Trivette

180
Citations
Characteristics and Consequences of Adult Learning Methods and Strategies

Carol M. Trivette;Carl J. Dunst;Deborah W. Hamby

175
Citations
Family-Oriented Program Models, Helpgiving Practices, and Parental Control Appraisals

Carol M. Trivette;Carl J. Dunst;Kimberly Boyd;Deborah W. Hamby

173
Citations
Family Resources, Personal Well-Being, and Early Intervention:

Carl J. Dunst;Hope E. Leet;Carol M. Trivette

170
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Carl J. Dunst Drexel University

Lise Fox University of South Florida

Brian Reichow University of Connecticut Health Center

Donna M. Bryant University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Judith J. Carta University of Kansas

Mary Louise Hemmeter Vanderbilt University

External Links

Personal website of Carol M. Trivette

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