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Kristin D. Mickelson is affiliated with Arizona State University in the United States. Their research spans psychology and social sciences, with a focus on subfields including social psychology, clinical psychology, sociology and political science, public health, environmental and occupational health, and general health professions.

The scientist has explored a variety of research topics, prominently including:

  • Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Media Influence and Health
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Mickelson's recent publications include:

  • "Living Through COVID-19: Social Distancing, Computer-Mediated Communication, and Well-Being in Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Adults" (2021) in Journal of Homosexuality
  • "Health behavior adherence and emotional adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic in a US nationally representative sample: The roles of prosocial motivation and gratitude" (2021) in Social Science & Medicine
  • "New parental positivity: The role of positive emotions in promoting relational adjustment during the transition to parenthood" (2021) in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
  • "Feeling the Absence of Touch: Distancing, Distress, Regulation, and Relationships in the Context of COVID-19" (2021) in Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
  • "Are online behaviors damaging our in-person connections? Passive versus active social media use on romantic relationships" (2021) in Cyberpsychology Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace

They frequently publish in venues such as:

  • Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
  • Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
  • Sex Roles
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Journal of Homosexuality

Kristin D. Mickelson collaborates regularly with several coauthors who have contributed to multiple publications, including:

  • Pooja Doehrman
  • Ashley K. Randall
  • Hayley D. Seely
  • Megan Witsoe
  • Brittany Krzyzanowski

Best Publications

  • The prevalence, distribution, and mental health correlates of perceived discrimination in the United States.

    Ronald C. Kessler;Kristin D. Mickelson;David R. Williams

  • Adult Attachment in a Nationally Representative Sample

    Kristin D. Mickelson;Ronald C. Kessler;Phillip R. Shaver

  • Coping as a Communal Process

    Renee F. Lyons;Kristin D. Mickelson;Michael J.L. Sullivan;James C. Coyne

  • The effects of chronic medical conditions on work loss and work cutback.

    Ronald C. Kessler;Paul E. Greenberg;Kristin D. Mickelson;Laurie M. Meneades

  • Motives for Social Comparison

    Vicki S. Helgeson;Kristin D. Mickelson

  • The Frequency, Nature, and Effects of Naturally Occurring Appearance-Focused Social Comparisons

    Tricia M. Leahey;Janis H. Crowther;Kristin D. Mickelson

  • Attachment Styles and Contingencies of Self-Worth:

    Lora E. Park;Jennifer Crocker;Kristin D. Mickelson

  • Patterns and correlates of self-help group membership in the United States

    Ronald C Kessler;Kristin D Mickelson;S Zhao

  • Perceived Stigma, Social Support, and Depression

    Kristin D. Mickelson

  • Duration between onset and time of obtaining initial treatment among people with anxiety and mood disorders: an international survey of members of mental health patient advocate groups.

    J. M. Christiana;S. E. Gilman;M. Guardino;K. Mickelson

  • The Moderating Role of Gender and Gender Role Attitudes on the Link Between Spousal Support and Marital Quality

    Kristin D. Mickelson;Sharon T. Claffey;Stacey L. Williams

  • Seeking social support: Parents in electronic support groups

    Kristin D. Mickelson

  • Division of Household Labor and Distress: The Role of Perceived Fairness for Employed Mothers

    Sharon T. Claffey;Kristin D. Mickelson

  • Social distribution of social support: the mediating role of life events.

    Kristin D. Mickelson;Laura D. Kubzansky

  • Perceived Stigma of Poverty and dePreSSion: examination of interPerSonal and intraPerSonal mediatorS

    Kristin D. Mickelson;Stacey L. Williams

  • Couples' Support Provision During Illness: The Role of Perceived Emotional Responsiveness

    Erin M. Fekete;Mary Ann Parris Stephens;Kristin D. Mickelson;Jennifer Ann Druley

  • The relationships among trauma, stress, ethnicity, and binge eating.

    Ellen F. Harrington;Janis H. Crowther;Heather C. Payne Henrickson;Kristin D. Mickelson

  • Stereotype Threat and the Exercise/ Dietary Health Intentions of Overweight Women

    Jason D. Seacat;Kristin D. Mickelson

  • First-time parents' expectations about the division of childcare and play.

    Susanne N. Biehle;Kristin D. Mickelson

  • Paternal postpartum depression: The role of maternal postpartum depression, spousal support, and relationship satisfaction.

    Brian Paul Don;Kristin D. Mickelson

Frequent Co-Authors

James C. Coyne
James C. Coyne University of Groningen
Vicki S. Helgeson
Vicki S. Helgeson Carnegie Mellon University
Janis H. Crowther
Janis H. Crowther Kent State University
Mary Ann Parris Stephens
Mary Ann Parris Stephens Kent State University
Jennifer Crocker
Jennifer Crocker The Ohio State University
Phillip R. Shaver
Phillip R. Shaver University of California, Davis
Sara B. Algoe
Sara B. Algoe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
W. Steven Rholes
W. Steven Rholes Texas A&M University
Barbara L. Fredrickson
Barbara L. Fredrickson University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jeffry A. Simpson
Jeffry A. Simpson University of Minnesota

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