World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Mark L. Hatzenbuehler

Mark L. Hatzenbuehler

Award Badge
Social Sciences and Humanities
USA
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
86
Citations
32898
World Ranking
254
National Ranking
117

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Social Sciences and Humanities in United States Leader Award

Overview

Mark L. Hatzenbuehler is affiliated with Harvard University in the United States and has contributed extensively to research on psychology and social sciences. Their work spans multiple subfields including social psychology, sociology and political science, clinical psychology, general health professions, and education.

The primary focus of their research addresses topics such as LGBTQ health, identity, and policy; racial and ethnic identity research; child and adolescent psychosocial and emotional development; bullying, victimization, and aggression; HIV/AIDS research and interventions; social and intergroup psychology; and attachment and relationship dynamics.

Among their recent papers are:

  • Structural stigma and LGBTQ+ health: a narrative review of quantitative studies (2024), published in The Lancet Public Health
  • Smaller Hippocampal Volume Among Black and Latinx Youth Living in High-Stigma Contexts (2021), published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

They have collaborated frequently with coauthors including John E. Pachankis, Micah R. Lattanner, Sarah McKetta, Richard Bränström, and Katie A. McLaughlin.

Their research is featured predominantly in venues such as the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychological Science, Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, and the American Journal of Public Health.

Best Publications

  • How does sexual minority stigma “get under the skin”? A psychological mediation framework.

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler

  • Stigma as a fundamental cause of population health inequalities.

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Jo C. Phelan;Bruce G. Link

  • The Impact of Institutional Discrimination on Psychiatric Disorders in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations: A Prospective Study

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Katie A. McLaughlin;Katherine M. Keyes;Deborah S. Hasin

  • Emotion dysregulation and adolescent psychopathology: a prospective study.

    Katie A. McLaughlin;Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Douglas S. Mennin;Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

  • The Social Environment and Suicide Attempts in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler

  • Structural stigma: Research evidence and implications for psychological science.

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler

  • Stigma and Minority Stress as Social Determinants of Health Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth: Research Evidence and Clinical Implications.

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;John E. Pachankis

  • State-Level Policies and Psychiatric Morbidity In Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Katherine M. Keyes;Deborah S. Hasin

  • LGB-affirmative cognitive-behavioral therapy for young adult gay and bisexual men: A randomized controlled trial of a transdiagnostic minority stress approach.

    John E. Pachankis;Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;H. Jonathon Rendina;Steven A. Safren

  • How Does Stigma “Get Under the Skin”? The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Susan Nolen-Hoeksema;John Dovidio

  • Introduction to the special issue on structural stigma and health

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Bruce G. Link

  • Minority stress predictors of HIV risk behavior, substance use, and depressive symptoms: Results from a prospective study of bereaved gay men.

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Susan Nolen-Hoeksema;Sarah J. Erickson

  • Stressful life experiences, alcohol consumption, and alcohol use disorders: the epidemiologic evidence for four main types of stressors

    Katherine M. Keyes;Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Deborah S. Hasin

  • Stigma and Treatment for Alcohol Disorders in the United States

    K. M. Keyes;M. L. Hatzenbuehler;K. A. McLaughlin;B. Link

  • Structural stigma and all-cause mortality in sexual minority populations.

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Anna Bellatorre;Yeonjin Lee;Brian Karl Finch

  • Structural Stigma and the Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler

  • Inclusive anti-bullying policies and reduced risk of suicide attempts in lesbian and gay youth

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Katherine M. Keyes

  • Emotion regulation and internalizing symptoms in a longitudinal study of sexual minority and heterosexual adolescents.

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Katie A. McLaughlin;Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

  • Emotion dysregulation as a mechanism linking peer victimization to internalizing symptoms in adolescents.

    Katie A. McLaughlin;Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Lori M. Hilt

  • Individual- and Structural-Level Risk Factors for Suicide Attempts Among Transgender Adults

    Amaya Perez-Brumer;Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Catherine E. Oldenburg;Walter Bockting

  • State-LevelPoliciesandPsychiatricMorbidityIn Lesbian,Gay,andBisexualPopulations

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Katherine M. Keyes;Deborah S. Hasin

  • TheImpactofInstitutionalDiscriminationonPsychiatric DisordersinLesbian,Gay,andBisexualPopulations: AProspectiveStudy

    Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;Katie A. McLaughlin;Katherine M. Keyes;Deborah S. Hasin

Frequent Co-Authors

John E. Pachankis
John E. Pachankis Yale University
Katie A. McLaughlin
Katie A. McLaughlin University of Oregon
Deborah S. Hasin
Deborah S. Hasin Columbia University
Peter A. Muennig
Peter A. Muennig Columbia University
Steven A. Safren
Steven A. Safren University of Miami
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema Yale University
Jo C. Phelan
Jo C. Phelan Columbia University
Heather L. Corliss
Heather L. Corliss San Diego State University
Conall O’Cleirigh
Conall O’Cleirigh Harvard University
S. Bryn Austin
S. Bryn Austin Harvard University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring a career in Social Sciences and Humanities is more accessible than ever with the growth of flexible online degree options. Many students are turning to 1 year master's programs for a fast and focused pathway to advanced knowledge. These condensed graduate degrees are ideal for learners eager to quickly re-skill or move forward in their careers.

For those seeking to complete their undergraduate studies swiftly, an accelerated online degree offers a way to graduate in less time and start building professional experience sooner. This can be especially valuable for adult learners and career changers.

In fields like social work and behavioral analysis, affordability and accreditation are key issues. Students may benefit from enrolling in the cheapest cswe-accredited online msw programs for a high-quality education that meets licensing standards. Similarly, those interested in behavioral analysis can explore online bcba programs that blend affordability and flexible learning formats.

Whether you're launching your academic journey or preparing for specialized roles, these options provide practical and cost-effective routes to diverse career pathways in the social sciences and humanities.

Best Scientists Citing Mark L. Hatzenbuehler

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles