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Michael C. Roberts

Michael C. Roberts

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Psychology

D-Index
55
Citations
12914
World Ranking
4373
National Ranking
2432

Overview

Michael C. Roberts is affiliated with the University of Kansas in the United States. Their research spans multiple disciplines, primarily focusing on Medicine and Psychology, with a concentration in Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry and Mental Health. The work also intersects with fields such as Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, and General Health Professions.

Their research topics cover a range of areas, including:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Mental Health and Psychiatry
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
  • Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
  • Early Childhood Education and Development

Roberts has contributed to several recent papers, highlighting diverse aspects within psychology and medicine. Notable publications include:

  • "Commentary on the use of the reproduction number R during the COVID-19 pandemic" (2021) published in Statistical Methods in Medical Research
  • "Diagnostic classification of irritability and oppositionality in youth: a global field study comparing ICD-11 with ICD-10 and DSM-5" (2020) in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
  • "An international survey examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on telehealth use among mental health professionals" (2022) in Journal of Psychiatric Research
  • "Science, practice, and policy related to adverse childhood experiences: Framing the conversation." (2021) in American Psychologist
  • "A global field study of the international classification of diseases (ICD-11) mood disorders clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines" (2021) in Journal of Affective Disorders

Roberts has frequently published in venues such as:

  • Journal of Affective Disorders
  • Training and Education in Professional Psychology
  • Statistical Methods in Medical Research
  • Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
  • Journal of Psychiatric Research

Collaborations have been a significant part of Roberts's career. Frequent coauthors include Geoffrey M. Reed, Jared W. Keeley, Tahilia J. Rebello, Chihiro Matsumoto, and José Luís Ayuso-Mateos.

In addition to journal articles, Roberts has contributed to academic books. One such publication is the Handbook of Adverse Childhood Experiences, published by Springer Nature in 2023.

Best Publications

  • Vignette methodologies for studying clinicians’ decision-making: Validity, utility, and application in ICD-11 field studies ☆

    Spencer C. Evans;Michael C. Roberts;Jared W. Keeley;Jennifer B. Blossom

  • Innovations and changes in the ICD-11 classification of mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders

    Geoffrey M. Reed;Michael B. First;Cary S. Kogan;Steven E. Hyman

  • Handbook of pediatric psychology

    Michael C. Roberts

  • Fostering a culture shift : Assessment of competence in the education and careers of professional psychologists

    Michael C. Roberts;Kathi A. Borden;Martha Dennis Christiansen;Shane J. Lopez

  • Advances in behavioral assessment of children and families

    Bernadette Landolf-Fritsche;Michael C. Roberts

  • Helping children cope with disasters and terrorism.

    Annette M. La Greca;Wendy K. Silverman;Eric M. Vernberg;Michael C. Roberts

  • Handbook of clinical child psychology

    C. Eugene Walker;Michael C. Roberts

  • Psychologists' perspectives on the diagnostic classification of mental disorders: Results from the WHO-IUPsyS Global Survey.

    Spencer C. Evans;Geoffrey M. Reed;Michael C. Roberts;Patricia Esparza

  • The Efficacy of Adherence Interventions for Chronically Ill Children: A Meta-Analytic Review

    Montserrat M. Graves;Michael C. Roberts;Michael Rapoff;Amanda Boyer

  • Beyond Appearance : A New Look at Adolescent Girls

    Norine G. Johnson;Michael C. Roberts;Judith Worell

  • Irritability in child and adolescent psychopathology: An integrative review for ICD-11

    Spencer C. Evans;Spencer C. Evans;Jeffrey D. Burke;Michael C. Roberts;Paula J. Fite

  • Developing a science of clinical utility in diagnostic classification systems field study strategies for ICD-11 mental and behavioral disorders.

    Jared W. Keeley;Geoffrey M. Reed;Michael C. Roberts;Spencer C. Evans

  • The influence of environmental factors and coping style on children's coping and distress☆☆☆

    Ronald L. Blount;Nancy Davis;Scott W. Powers;Michael C. Roberts

  • The relationship between children's coping styles and psychological interventions for cold pressor pain

    Debra Fanurik;Lonnie K. Zeltzer;Michael C. Roberts;Ronald L. Blount

  • EARLY ADOLESCENTS EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE: Hope and Vulnerability to Victimization

    Mary D. Hinton-Nelson;Michael C. Roberts;C. R. Snyder

  • Disorders specifically associated with stress: A case-controlled field study for ICD-11 mental and behavioural disorders

    Jared W. Keeley;Geoffrey M. Reed;Michael C. Roberts;Spencer C. Evans

  • Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

    Michael C. Roberts;Kimberly S. Canter

  • Handbook of Evidence-Based Therapies for Children and Adolescents: Bridging Science and Practice

    Ric G. Steele;T. David Elkin;Michael C. Roberts

  • Activities of the Child and Adolescent Service System Program for Improving Mental Health Services for Children and Families

    Charles Day;Michael C. Roberts

  • Developmental Issues in Child Health Psychology.

    James E. Maddux;Michael C. Roberts;Elizabeth A. Sledden;Logan Wright

  • Children's Perceptions of Chronic Illness: The Roles of Disease Symptoms, Cognitive Development, and Information

    Patricia C. Potter;Michael C. Roberts

  • Students' Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Disabilities: A Comparison of Twenty Conditions

    George P. Royal;Michael C. Roberts

Frequent Co-Authors

Spencer C. Evans
Spencer C. Evans University of Miami
Geoffrey M. Reed
Geoffrey M. Reed Columbia University
Eric M. Vernberg
Eric M. Vernberg University of Kansas
Ric G. Steele
Ric G. Steele University of Kansas
Mark H. Thelen
Mark H. Thelen University of Missouri
José Luis Ayuso-Mateos
José Luis Ayuso-Mateos Autonomous University of Madrid
James E. Maddux
James E. Maddux George Mason University
Annette M. La Greca
Annette M. La Greca University of Miami
Stephen J. Dollinger
Stephen J. Dollinger Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Lizette Peterson
Lizette Peterson University of Missouri

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