James R. Mahalik

Email

Campion Hall
Room 312
617.552.4077

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

EDUCATION

Ph.D., University of Maryland
M.A., University of Maryland
B.A., University of Maryland

EXPERTISE/INTERESTS

Contributions of gender socialization and social influence variables as they affect psychological and physical well-being including health behaviors

HONORS/PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Honors

Fellow, American Psychological Association (2006),
Society of Counseling Psychology
Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity

Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (2009)

Researcher of the Year Award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, Division 51 of the American Psychological Association (2003)

Fellow, University of Maryland (1986-1988)

Selected Publications

Mahalik, J.R. (2008). a biopsychosocial perspective on men's depression.  Clinical Psychology:  Science and Practice, 15, 174-177.

Burns, S.M., & Mahalik, J.R. (2008). Sexual functioning as a moderator of the relationship between masculinity and men's adjustment following treatment for prostate cancer.  American Journal of Men's Health, 2, 6-16.

Mahalik, J.R., Walker, G. & Levi, M. (2007).  Health behaviors and masculinity in Australian men.  Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 8, 240-249.

Mahalik, J.R., Burns, S.M., & Syzdek, M. (2007).  Masculinity and perceived normative health behaviours as predictors of men's health behaviours.  Social Science and Medicine, 64, 2201-2209.

Mahalik, J.R., Lagan, H., & Morrison, J.A. (2006).  Health behaviors and masculinity in Kenyan and U.S. male college students.  Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 7, 191-202. 

Mahalik, J. R., Pierre, M.R., & Wan, S.S.C. (2006).  Examining racial identity and masculinity as correlates of self-esteem and psychological distress in Black men.  Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 34, 94-104.

Mahalik, J. R., & Morrison, J.A. (2006).  A cognitive therapy approach to increasing father involvement by changing restrictive masculine schemas.  Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 13, 62-70.

Mahalik, J. R., Talmudge, W. T., Locke, B. D., & Scott, R. P. J. (2005). Using the Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory to work with men in a clinical setting. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61, 661-674.

Mahalik, J. R., Morray, E., Coonerty-Femiano, A., Ludlow, L. H., Slattery, S. M., & Smiler, A. (2005). Development of the Conformity to Feminine Norms Inventory. Sex Roles, 52, 317-335.

Locke, B. D., & Mahalik, J. R. (2005). Examining masculinity norms, problem drinking, and athletic involvement as predictors of sexual aggression in college men. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52, 279-283.

Mahalik, J.R., Good, G.E., & Carlson, M. (2003). Masculinity scripts, presenting concerns and help-seeking: Implications for practice and training. Professional Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice, 34, 123-131.

Addis, M.E., & Mahalik, J.R. (2003). Men, masculinity, and the contexts of help-seeking. American Psychologist, 58, 5-14.

Mahalik, J.R., Locke, B., Ludlow, L., Diemer, M., Scott, R.P.J., Gottfried, M., & Freitas, G. (2003). Development of the Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 4, 3-25.

Mahalik, J.R. (1999). Incorporating a gender role strain perspective in assessing and treating men’s cognitive distortions. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 30, 333-340.

Mahalik, J.R. (1999). Interpersonal psychotherapy with men who experience gender role conflict. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 30, 5-13.

Wisch, A., & Mahalik, J.R. (1999). Male therapists’ clinical bias: Influence of client gender roles and therapist gender role conflict. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 46, 51-60.

Mahalik, J.R., Cournoyer, R.J., DeFranc, W., Cherry, M., & Napolitano, J. (1998). Men’s gender role conflict in relation to their use of psychological defenses. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 45, 247-255.

Wisch, A., Mahalik, J.R., Hayes, J.A., & Nutt, L. (1995). The impact of gender role conflict and counseling technique on psychological help seeking in men. Sex Roles, 33, 77-89.

Cournoyer, R.J., & Mahalik, J.R. (1995). Cross-sectional study of gender role conflict examining college-aged and middle-aged men. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 42, 11-19.