2023
Scheer, J. R., Behari, K., Schwarz, A. A., Cascalheira, C. J., Helminen, E. C., **Pirog, S. A., Jaipuriyar, V., Sullivan, T. P., Batchelder, A. W., & Jackson, S. D. (in press). Expressive writing treatments to reduce PTSD symptom severity and negative alcohol-related outcomes among trauma-exposed sexual minority women and transgender/nonbinary people: Study protocol for a mixed-method pilot trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications.
Cascalheira, C. J., Nelson, J., Flinn, R., Zhao, Y., Helminen, E. C., Scheer, J. R., & Stone, A. L. (2023). High-risk polysubstance use among LGBTQ+ people who use drugs in the United States: An application of syndemic theory. International Journal of Drug Policy.
Cascalheira, C. J., Flinn, R. E., Zhao, Y., Klooster, D., Laparade, D., Hamdi, S. M., Scheer, J. R., Gonzalez, A., Lund, E. M., Gomez, I. N., Saha, K., & De Choudhury, M. (2023). Modeling gender dysphoria with machine learning and natural language processing approach: Implications for technology-delivered interventions. Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Formative Research, 7, e47256. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.47256
Scheer, J. R., Helminen, E. C., Cascalheira, C. J., Jaipuriyar, V., Shaw, T. J., Zabelski, A. S., Behari, K., Pirog, S. A., Batchelder, A. W., Possemato, K., Hughes, T. L. & Sullivan, T. P. (2023). Probable PTSD, PTSD symptom severity, and comorbid PTSD and hazardous drinking among sexual minority women compared to heterosexual women: A meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2023.102283
Helminen, E. C., & Scheer, J. R. (2023). Physiological, self-report, and behavioral stress reactivity to the group-based Trier Social Stress Test with pandemic-related protocol adaptations. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 188, 17-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2023.03.005.
Scheer, J. R., Cascalheira, C. J., Helminen, E. C., Shaw, T. J., Schwarz, A. A., Jaipuriyar, V., Brisbin, C. D., Batchelder, A. W., Sullivan, T. P. & Jackson, S. D. (2023). “I know myself again, which makes me motivated for life”: Feasibility and acceptability of using experience sampling methods with trauma-exposed sexual minority women. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605231153888
Scheer, J. R., Wall, M. M., Veldhuis, C., Ford, J., Cascalheira, C. J., Helminen, E. C., Shaw, T. J., Jaipuriyar, V., Zaso, M. J., & Hughes, T. L. (2023). Associations between trauma exposure and minority stressors and substance use among cisgender sexual minority women. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177.08862605231153886.
Helminen, C. E., Scheer, J. R., Ash, T. L., Haik, A. K., & Felver, J. C. (2023). Discrimination, depression, and anxiety among sexual minority and heterosexual young adults: The role of self-compassion. LGBT Health.10.1089/lgbt.2022.0079. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2022.0079.
2022
Scheer, J. R., Lawlace, M., Cascalheira, C. J., Newcomb, M., & Whitton, S. W. (2022). Help-seeking for severe intimate partner violence among sexual and gender minority adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth: A latent class analysis. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/ 08862605221137711.
Cascalheira, C. J., Helminen, E. C., Shaw, T. J., & Scheer, J. R. (2022). Structural determinants of tailored behavioral health services for sexual and gender minorities in the United States, 2010 to 2020: A panel analysis. BMC Public Health, 22(1), 1908. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14315-1
Batchelder, A. W., Foley, J. D., Stanton, A. M., Gorman, K., Morris, J., & Scheer, J. R. (2022). Facets of gender expression and discrimination in relation to alcohol and other drug use severity among sexual minority women and gender diverse individuals assigned female at birth. LGBT Health, 10.1089/lgbt.2022.0138. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2022.0138
Scheer, J. R., Helminen, E. C., Felver, J. C., & Coolhart, D. (2022). Nonmedical social determinants, syndemic conditions, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a treatment-seeking community sample: A latent class analysis. Archives of Suicide Research, 1–20. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2022.2108741
Cascalheira, C. J., Hamdi, S. M., Scheer, J. R., Saha, K., Boubrahimi, S. F., & De Choudhury, M. (2022). Classifying minority stress disclosure on social media with bidirectional long short-term memory. Proceedings of the International AAAI Conference on Weblogs and Social Media. International AAAI Conference on Weblogs and Social Media, 16, 1373–1377.
Scheer, J. R., Batchelder, A. W., Wang, K., & Pachankis, J. E. (2022). Mental health, alcohol use, and substance use correlates of sexism in a sample of gender-diverse sexual minority women. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 9(2), 222-235. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000477
Helminen, E. C., Cascalheira, C. J., Shaw, T. J., Zollweg, S., Hughes, T. L., & Scheer, J. R. (2022). A latent class analysis of tailored substance use treatment programs: Implications for treating syndemic conditions facing sexual and gender minority populations. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109550
Shaw, T. J., Jakubiak, B. K., & Scheer, J. R. (2022). Support-seeking and active coping mitigate the association between post-trauma symptom severity and attachment insecurity in a community sample of trauma survivors. Traumatology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000407
Edwards, K. M., Scheer, J. R., & Mauer, V. (2022). Informal and Formal Mentoring of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: A Systematic Review. School Social Work Journal, 47(1), 37-71.
Helminen, C. E., Ducarb, D. M., Scheer, J. R., Parkec, K. R., Mortona, M. L., & Felver, J. C. (2022). Self-compassion, minority stress, and mental health in sexual and gender minority populations: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/cps0000104
Ybarra, M. L., Goodman, K., Saewyc, E., Scheer, J. R., & Stroem, I. F. (2022). Youth characteristics associated with sexual violence perpetration among transgender boys and girls, cisgender boys and girls, and non-binary youth. JAMA Network Open, 5(6), e2215863-e2215863. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.15863
Scheer, J. R., Clark, K. A., McConocha, E., Wang, K., & Pachankis, J. E. (2022). Toward cognitive-behavioral therapy for sexual minority women: Voices from stakeholders and community members. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2022.02.019
Scheer, J. R., Batchelder, A. W., Bochicchio, L. A., Kidd, J. D., & Hughes, T. L. (2022). Alcohol use, behavioral and mental health help-seeking, and treatment satisfaction among sexual minority women. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 46(4), 641-656. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.14789
Helminen, E. C., Scheer, J. R., Edwards, K. M., & Felver, J. C. (2022). Adverse childhood experiences exacerbate the association between day-to-day discrimination and mental health symptomatology in undergraduate students. Journal of Affective Disorders, 297, 338-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.10.058
Scheer, J. R., Pachankis, J. E., & Bränström, R. (2022). Gender-based structural stigma and intimate partner violence across 28 countries: A population-based study of women across sexual orientation, immigration status, and socioeconomic status. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 37(11-12), NP8941–NP8964. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520976212
2021
Helminen, E. C., Scheer, J. R., Jackson, S. D., Brisbin, C. D., Batchelder, A. W., Cascalheira, C. J., & Sullivan, T. P. (2021). PTSD symptoms and hazardous drinking indicators among trauma-exposed sexual minority women during heightened societal stress. Behavioral Medicine. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/08964289.2021.2006132
Scheer, J. R., Clark, K. A., Talan, A., Cabral, C., Pachankis, J. E., & Rendina, H.J. (2021). Longitudinal associations between childhood sexual abuse-related PTSD symptoms and suicidal ideation among sexual minority men. Child Abuse & Neglect, 122, 105353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105353
Scheer, J. R., Edwards, K. M., Helminen, E. C., & Watson, R. J. (2021). Victimization typologies among a large national sample of sexual and gender minority adolescents. LGBT Health, 8(8), 507-518. https://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2021.0024
Scheer, J. R., Edwards, K. M., Sheinfil, A. Z., Dalton, M. R., Firkey, M. K., & Watson, R. J. (2021). Interpersonal victimization, substance use, and mental health among sexual and gender minority youth: The role of self-concept factors. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 37(19-20), NP18104–NP18129. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605211035868
Helminen, E. C., Scheer, J. R., Felver, J. C. (2021). Gender differences in the associations between mindfulness, self-compassion, and perceived stress reactivity. Mindfulness, 12, 2173-2183. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01672-y
Scheer, J. R., Antebi-Gruszka, N., & Sullivan, T. (2021). Physical and sexual victimization class membership and alcohol misuse and consequences among sexual minority and heterosexual female youth. Psychology of Violence, 11(5), 434-444. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000380
Wang, K., Maiolatesi, A. J., Burton, C., Scheer, J. R., & Pachankis, J. E. (2021). Emotion regulation in context: Expressive flexibility as a stigma coping resource for sexual minority men. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 9(2), 214–221. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000503
Edwards, K. M., Scheer, J. R., Littleton, H., & Mullet, N. (2021). Preventing adverse childhood experiences among sexual and gender minority youth: A call to action. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 25(4), 355-357. https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.1932662
Antebi-Gruszka, N., & Scheer, J. R. (2021). Associations between trauma-informed care components and multiple health and psychosocial risks among LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 43(2), 139-156. https://doi.org/10.17744/mehc.43.2.04
Scheer, J. R., Clark, K. A., Maiolatesi, A. J., & Pachankis, J. E. (2021). Syndemic profiles and sexual minority men’s HIV-risk behavior: A latent class analysis. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 50(7), 2825-2841. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-020-01850-4
Scheer, J. R., & Poteat, V. P (2021). Trauma-informed care, mobilizing mechanisms, and health among LGBTQ intimate partner violence survivors. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(13-14), 6670-6692. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260518820688
Scheer, J. R., & Mereish, E. H. (2021). Intimate partner violence and illicit substance use among sexual and gender minority youth: The protective role of cognitive reappraisal. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(21-22), 9956-9976. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260519881001
Scheer, J. R., & Baams, L. (2021). Help-seeking patterns among LGBTQ young adults exposed to intimate partner violence victimization. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(17-18), 8050-8069. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260519848785
Velez, B., Zelaya, D. G., & Scheer, J. R. (2021). Context matters: Minority stress and mental health experiences of diverse LGBTQ people. In K. L. Nadal & M. Scharrón-del Río (Eds.), Queer Psychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74146-4_6
Scheer, J. R., Breslow, A. S., & Velez, B. (2021). Harassment. In A. Goldberg, & G. Beemyn (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of trans studies (Vol. 1, pp. 347-353). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://www.doi.org/10.4135/9781544393858.n122.
Breslow, A. S., Velez, B., Scheer, J. R., Hitch, A., & Tran, N. (2021). Workplace policies. In A. Goldberg, & G. Beemyn (Eds.), The sage encyclopedia of trans studies (Vol. 2, pp. 920-923). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://www.doi.org/10.4135/9781544393858.n314
2020
Pachankis, J. E., McConocha, E. M., Clark, K. A., Wang, K., Behari, K., Fetzner, B. K., Brisbin, C. D., Scheer, J. R., & Lehavot, K. (2020). A transdiagnostic minority stress intervention for sexual minority women’s depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 88(7), 613-630. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000508
Scheer, J. R., Harney, P.,Esposito, J., & Woulfe, J. M. (2020). Self-reported mental and physical health symptoms among LGBTQ individuals with potentially traumatic events exposure: The role of shame. Psychology of Violence, 10(2), 131-142. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000241
Scheer, J. R. (2020). Book Review: PTSD: What everyone needs to know, 166 pp. B. O. Rothbaum & S. A. M. Rauch (Eds.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Available from: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-44/resources/reviews/ptsd-book
Scheer, J. R., Breslow, A.S., Esposito, J., Price, M. A., & Katz, J. (2020). Violence against gay men. In E. Lund, C. Burgess, & A. Johnson (Eds.), Violence Against LGBTQ+ Persons: Research, Practice, and Advocacy. New York, NY: Springer Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52612-2_10
Scheer, J. R., Martin-Storey, A., & Baams, L. (2020). Help-seeking barriers among sexual and gender minority individuals who experience intimate partner violence victimization. In B. Russell (Ed.)., Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBT+ Community (pp. 139-158). New York, NY: Springer Press.
2019
Scheer, J. R., McConocha, E., Behari, K., & Pachankis, J. E. (2019). Sexual violence as a mediator of sexual orientation disparities in alcohol use, suicidality, and sexual-risk behavior among female youth. Psychology & Sexuality, 12(1-2), 37-51. https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2019.1690031
Scheer, J. R., & Pachankis, J. E. (2019). Psychosocial syndemic risks of chronic physical health problems among LGBTQ individuals. LGBT Health, 6(8), 377-385. https://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2019.0025
Scheer, J. R., & Antebi-Gruszka, N. (2019). A psychosocial risk model of potentially traumatic events and sexual risk behavior among LGBTQ individuals. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 20(5), 603-618. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2019.1597815
Scheer, J. R., Woulfe, J. M., & Goodman, L. A. (2019). Psychometric validation of the identity abuse scale among LGBTQ individuals. Journal of Community Psychology, 47(2), 371-384. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22126
2013-2018
Scheer, J. R., & Poteat, V. P. (2016). Factors associated with straight allies’ current engagement levels within gay-straight alliances. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 43, 112-119.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2016.01.007
Poteat, V. P., & Scheer, J. R. (2016). GSA advisors’ self-efficacy related to LGBT youth of color and transgender youth. Journal of LGBT Youth, 13, 311-325. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361653.2016.1185757
Poteat, V. P., Scheer, J. R., & Chong, E. S. K. (2016). Sexual orientation-based disparities in school and juvenile justice discipline: A multiple group comparison of contributing factors. Journal of Educational Psychology, 108, 229-241. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000058
Miller, C. M., Goodman, L. A., Thomas, K. A., Peterson, A., Scheer, J. R., Woulfe, J. M., & Warshaw, C. (2016). Trauma-informed approaches for LGBTQ* survivors of intimate partner violence: A review of literature and a set of practice observations. Produced by the GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project. Retrieved from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ee3e/f17e241ad08157a68105ed13d919cda29c29.pdf
Poteat, V. P., Scheer, J. R., Marx, R. A., Calzo, J. P., Yoshikawa, H., (2015). Gay-straight alliances vary on dimensions of youth socializing and advocacy: Factors accounting for individual and setting-level differences. American Journal of Community Psychology, 55, 422-432. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10464-015-9722-2
Poteat, V. P., Yoshikawa, H., Calzo, J. P., Gray, M. L., DiGiovanni, C. D., Lipkin, A., Mundy-Shephard, A., Perrotti, J., Scheer, J. R., & Shaw, M. P. (2015). Contextualizing gay-straight alliances: Student, advisor, and structural factors related to positive youth development among members. Child Development, 86, 176-193. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12289
Poteat, V. P., Scheer, J. R., & Mereish, E. H. (2014). Factors affecting academic achievement among sexual minority and gender-variant youth. Advances in Child Development and Behavior, 47, 261-300. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.acdb.2014.04.005
Poteat, V. P., Scheer, J. R., DiGiovanni, C. D., & Mereish, E. H. (2014). Short-term prospective effects of homophobic victimization on the mental health of heterosexual adolescents. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 43, 1240-1251. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-013-0078-3
Poteat, V. P., DiGiovanni, C. D., & Scheer, J. R. (2013). Predicting homophobic behavior among heterosexual youth: Domain general and sexual orientation-specific factors at the individual and contextual level. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 42, 351-362. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-012-9813-4
Poteat, V. P., Rivers, I., & Scheer, J. R. (2016). Mental health concerns among LGBTQ youth in schools. In M.K. Holt, & A. E. Grills (Eds.), Critical Issues in School Mental Health: Evidence-Based Research, Practice, and Interventions (pp. 105-117). New York: Routledge Press.
Poteat, V. P., Scheer, J. R., & Chong, E. S. K. (2016). Sexual orientation-based disparities in school and juvenile justice discipline practices: Attending to contributing factors and evidence of bias. In R. J. Skiba, K. Mediratta, & K. Rausch (Eds.), Inequality in School Discipline: Research and Practice to Reduce Disparities (pp. 61-78). New York: Palgrave MacMillan.
Poteat, V. P., Mereish, E. H., DiGiovanni, C. D., & Scheer, J. R. (2013). Homophobic bullying. In I. Rivers, & N. Duncan (Eds.), Bullying: Experiences and Discourses of Sexuality and Gender (pp. 75-90). New York, NY: Routledge.