Child and Family Research Lab -Publications
Sample of publications from the last five years
“There must exist a paradigm, a practical model for social change that includes an understanding of ways to transform consciousness that are linked to efforts to transform structures.”
-Bell Hooks
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Asian, Pacific Islander- Focused
Stotzer, R. L. (in press). Sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression discrimination and victimization among self-identified LGBTQI Native Hawaiians in Hawaiʻi. Journal of Indigenous Social Development.
Godinet, M.T., Fong, R., & Urban, B. Asian and Pacific Islander Children and Families (2014). In, R. Fong,, A. Dettlaff, J. James, J., & C. Rodriquez (Eds). Addressing Racial Disproportionality & Disparities: Multisystemic Approaches. Columbia University Press.
Godinet, M.T. (2012). Testing a model of delinquency with Samoan adolescence. Journal of Social Work, 21,2, 34‐44. DOI: 10.1177/1468017311409790
Vakalahi, H.F.O., & Godinet, M.T. (2012). Lived experiences of youth of color in secured facilities. Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice, 10, 295315.
Kim, E., Im, H., Nahm, E., & Hong, S. (2012). Korean American parents’ reconstruction of immigrant parenting in the United States. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 19(4), 124-132.
Godinet, M.T., Arnsberger, P., & Garlock, J. (2011). Native Hawaiian Families: Systemic disparities in Hawaii’s Child Welfare System. Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development.
Stotzer, R. L. (2011). Family cohesion among Hawaiʻi’s Mahuwahine. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 7, 1-12.
Li, F., Godinet, M.T., & Arnsberger, P. (2010). Protective factors among families with children at risk of maltreatment: Follow up to early school years. The Children and Youth Services Review, 33 (1), 139‐148.
Godinet, M.T., Arnsberger, P., Li, F., & Kreif, T. (2010). Disproportionality, Ohana Conferencing, and the Hawai’i Child Welfare System. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 4 (4), 387‐405.
Juvenile Justice & Delinquency
Godinet, M.T. (2012). Testing a model of delinquency with Samoan adolescence. Journal of Social Work, 21,2, 34‐44. DOI: 10.1177/1468017311409790
Vakalahi, H.F.O., & Godinet, M.T. (2012). Lived experiences of youth of color in secured facilities. Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice, 10, 295315.
Child Wellbeing, Child Welfare, Child rearing
Aparicio, E., Pecukonis, E. V., & O’Neale, S. (2015). “The love that I was missing:” Exploring the lived experience of motherhood among teen mothers in foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 51, 44-54.
Godinet, M.T. , Li, F., & Teresa, B. (2014). Early childhood maltreatment and trajectories of behavioral problems: Exploring gender and racial differences. Child Abuse & Neglect.
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Li, F., & Godinet, M.T. (2014). The impact of repeated maltreatment on behavioral trajectories from early childhood to early adolescence. Children and Youth Services Review, 26, 22-29.
Herrenkohl, T. I., Hong, S., Klika, J. B., Herrenkohl, R. C., & Russo, M. J. (2013). Developmental impacts of child abuse and neglect related to adult mental health, substance use, and physical health. Journal of Family Violence, 28(2), 191-199. doi: 10.1007/s10896-012-9474-9 (SSCI, Impact Factor 1.17)
Kim, M., Kim, H.-J., Hong, S., & Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. (2013). Health disparities among childrearing women with disabilities. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 17, 1260-1268. doi: 10.1007/s10995-012-1118-4 (SSCI, Impact Factor 2.015)
Maternal Health, Teenage Pregnancy,
Aparicio, E., Pecukonis, E. V., & O’Neale, S. (2015). “The love that I was missing:” Exploring the lived experience of motherhood among teen mothers in foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 51, 44-54.
Aparicio, E., Pecukonis, E. V., & Carper, K. (2014). Sociocultural factors of teenage pregnancy in Latino communities: Preparing social workers for culturally-responsive practice. Health and Social Work, 39(4), 238-243.
International Social Work
Guo, J. (in press). International collaboration with China: A professional training program for Civil Affairs officials. China Journal of Social Work.
Guo, J. (2014). Education expectation of parents and children: Findings from a case of China. Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 8, 228-242.
Guo, J. & Gilbert, N. (2014). Public attitudes toward government responsibility for child care: The impact of individual characteristics and welfare regimes. Children and Youth Services Review, 44(September), 82-89.
Guo, J. & Han, J. (2013). Teachers' perceptions of migrant children in public schools in China and a proposal for social work intervention. Social Development Issues, 35(3), 50-62.
Guo, J. & Xiao, S. (2013). Through the gender lens: A comparison of family policy in Sweden and China. China Journal of Social Work, 6(3), 228-243.
Guo, J. & Gilbert, N. (2012). Public attitudes and gender policy regimes: Coherence and stability in hard times. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 39(2), 163-182.
Guo, J. (2011). Family and parent correlates of educational achievement: Migrant children in China. Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 5(2), 123-137.
Lau, H. & Stotzer, R. L. (2011). Employment discrimination based on sexual orientation: A Hong Kong study. Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 23(1), 17-35.
Sexual Oreintation, Gender, and Gender Identity
Stotzer, R. L., Silverschanz, P., & Wilson, A. A. (2013). Gender identity and social services: Barriers to care. Journal of Social Service Research, 39, 63-77.
Stotzer, R. L. (in press). Sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression discrimination and victimization among self-identified LGBTQI Native Hawaiians in Hawaiʻi. Journal of Indigenous Social Development.
Prejudice, Discrimination, and Violence
Stotzer, R. L. (in press). The intersection of suspect and victim race/ethnicity among anti-gay and anti-lesbian bias crimes. Psychology and Sexuality.
Stotzer, R. L. (in press). Youth involvement in anti-gay and anti-lesbian bias crimes. Violence and Victims.
Stotzer, R. L. (in press). Sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression discrimination and victimization among self-identified LGBTQI Native Hawaiians in Hawaiʻi. Journal of Indigenous Social Development.
Stotzer, R. L. (2014). Law enforcement and criminal justice personnel interactions with transgender people in the United States: A literature review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 19, 263-277.
Stotzer, R. L., & Lau, H. S. (2013). Sexual orientation-based violence in Hong Kong. Asia Pacific Law and Policy Journal, 14, 84-107.
Stotzer, R. L., & Hossellman, E. (2012). Hate crimes on campus: Racial/ethnic diversity and campus safety. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 27, 644-641.
Lau, H. & Stotzer, R. L. (2011). Employment discrimination based on sexual orientation: A Hong Kong study. Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 23(1), 17-35.
Stotzer, R. L. (2010). Sexual orientation-based hate crimes on campus: The impact of policy on reporting rates. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 7(3), 147-154.
Stotzer, R. L. (2010). Seeking solace in West Hollywood: Sexual orientation-based hate crimes in Los Angeles County. Journal of Homosexuality, 57(8), 986-1002.