Research Projects & Grants

College/University

  • An exploration of child problem solving and triarchic intelligence, Role: PI, P.E.O. International, (09/2005 - 09/2006) Status: Completed

Federal

  • Pediatric TBI and DAI: Normal appearing brain is not normal, Role: Investigator, National Institutes of Health/DHHS, (06/2024 - 06/2025) Status: Approved
  • An assessment of HIV/AIDS risk and protective factors of adolescents in Armenia: application of the theory of reasoned action., Role: PI, Department of State, (09/2006 - 09/2007) Status: Completed
  • Pediatric TBI and DAI: normal appearing brain is not normal, Role: Other Professional, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH/DHHS, (06/2006 - 03/2015) Status: Closed
  • Comprehensive testing of patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Role: Investigator, National Institutes of Health/DHHS, (11/2005 - 11/2006) Status: Completed

Internal

  • The relationships of breastfeeding and self-regulation in pediatric obesity, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Psychology, (02/2012 - 01/2013) Status: Completed
  • Revising the theory of planned behavior to predict exercise behaviors among children, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (11/2010 - 11/2011) Status: Completed
  • An analysis of risk behaviors and protective factors of youth in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the Caribbean: an application of a theory-based behavioral model, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Psychology, (03/2009 - 03/2010) Status: Completed
  • Belief of preventability and emotional closeness: their roles in parental bereavement, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Psychology, (02/2008 - 02/2009) Status: Completed
  • Fetal attachment among pregnant substance abusers, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Psychology, (02/2007 - 02/2008) Status: Completed
  • Family presence during CPR in the PICU, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pediatrics, (02/2007 - 01/2008) Status: Completed
  • Community needs and assets assessment and program planning for the northwest side of San Bernardino, CA, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (11/2005 - 11/2006) Status: Completed
  • Family presence during CPR in the PICU, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Medicine (BRSG), (06/2005 - 06/2006) Status: Completed
  • Pediatric Obesity: Intervention Outcomes, Role: Principal Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pediatrics, (01/2003 - 03/2014) Status: Closed
  • Identification of high-risk infants and toddlers: is screening appropriate for children born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate?, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Psychology, (02/2000 - 02/2001) Status: Completed
  • The effect of sexist discrimination on women's health, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Psychology, (04/1999 - 04/2000) Status: Completed
  • Factors that predict resilience in sexually abused children., Role: Investigator, LLU Graduate School, (07/1997 - 07/1998) Status: Completed

Non-Profit Organization

  • An assessment of at risk health behaviors and protective factors of aboriginal youth in Canada: an application of a theory based behavioral model, Role: PI, McKee Foundation, (09/2008 - 09/2009) Status: Completed
  • An Assessment of HIV/AIDS risk and protective factors of adolescents in Romania: an application theory based behavioral model, Role: PI, McKee Foundation, (08/2008 - 08/2009) Status: Completed
  • An assessment of HIV/AIDS risk and protective factors of students at Heidelberg College, South Africa: an application of a theory-based behavioral model, Role: PI, McKee Foundation, (08/2008 - 08/2009) Status: Completed
  • An assessment of HIV/AIDS risk and protective factors of adolescents in St. Maarten: An application of a theory based behavior model, Role: PI, McKee Foundation, (05/2006 - 05/2007) Status: Completed