Barbara Winstead

Ph.D. in Psychology, Harvard University, (1980)

B.A. in Psychology, Wellesley College, (1972)

Research Interests

My main research interest is gender and relationships, specifically, unwanted pursuit and stalking. Other areas of interest include social relationship and body image and friendships.

Articles

Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B., Braitman, A. and Hitson, P. (2018). Discrepant drinking and partner violence perpetration over time in lesbians’ relationships. Violence Against Women 24 , pp. 1149-1165.

Lewis, R. J., Mason, T., Winstead, B. and Lau-Barraco, C. (2017). Minority stress, social factors, drinking motives, alcohol use, and alcohol-related problems among lesbian women. Journal of Social Issues 73 , pp. 545-562.

Lewis, R. J., Mason, T., Winstead, B. and Kelley, M. (2016). Empirical investigation of a model of sexual-minority specific and general risk factors for intimate partner violence among lesbian women. Psychology of Violence 7 (1) , pp. 110-119.

Mason, T., Maduro, R., Derlega, V. J., Hacker, D. S., Winstead, B. and Haywood, J. (2016). Individual differences in the impact of vicarious racism: African American students react to the George Zimmerman trial. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology 23 (2) , pp. 174.

Lewis, R. J., Mason, T., Winstead, B., Gaskins, M. and Irons, L. B.. (2016). Pathways to hazardous drinking among racially socioeconomically diverse lesbian women: Sexual minority stress, rumination, social isolation, and drinking to cope. Psychology of Women Quarterly.

Lewis, R. J., Padilla, M., Milletich, R., Kelley, M., Winstead, B., Lau-Barraco, C. and Mason, T. (2015). Emotional distress, alcohol use, and bidirectional partner violence among lesbian women. Violence against Women 21 , pp. 917-938.

Mason, T., Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (2015). External and Internalized Heterosexism among Sexual Minority Women: The Moderating Roles of Social Constraints and Collective Self-Esteem Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity 2 , pp. 313-320.

Woody, A., Braitman, A., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Neilson, B. (2015). Motivations for Punishing Someone Who Violates HIV Nondisclosure Laws: Basic Research and Policy Implications. Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy.

Wilson, S. A., Derlega, V. J., Woody, A., Lewis, R. J., Braitman, A., Barbee, A. P. and Winstead, B. (2014). Disentangling reactions to HIV disclosure: Effects of HIV status, sexual orientation, and disclosure recipients’ gender. Journal of Health Psychology 19 , pp. 285-295.

Rudiger, J. R.. and Winstead, B. (2013). Body Talk and Body-Related Co-Rumination: Associations with Body Image, Eating Attitudes, and Psychological Adjustment. Body Image 10 , pp. 462-471.

Tassy, F. and Winstead, B. (2013). Relationship and individual characteristics as predictors of unwanted pursuit. Journal of Family Violence 29 , pp. 187-195.

Derlega, V. J., Anderson, S., Winstead, B. and Greene, K. (2011). Positive disclosure among college students: What do they talk about, to whom, and why?. Journal of Positive Psychology 6 , pp. 119-130.

Winkleman, A. and Winstead, B. (2011). Student pursuers: An investigation of pursuit and stalking in the student-faculty relationship. Violence and Victims 26 , pp. 543-559.

Dutton, L. and Winstead, B. (2011). Types, frequency, and effectiveness of responses to unwanted pursuit and stalking. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 26 , pp. 1129-1156.

Derlega, V. J., Ferrer, R., Pearson, M., Winstead, B., Dutton, L. B.., Janda, L. H., Lewis, R. J. and Greene, K. (2011). Unwanted pursuit in same-sex relationships: Effects of attachment styles investment model variables, and minority stressors. Partner Abuse 2 , pp. 300-322.

Carvalho, A. F.., Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Viggiano, C. (2011). Internalized sexual minority stressors and same-sex intimate partner violence. Journal of Family Violence 9 , pp. 1-9.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Gamble, K. W.., Kelkar, K. and Khuanghlawn, P. (2010). Inmates with HIV, stigma, and disclosure decision-making. Journal of Health Psychology 20 , pp. 1-11.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Mathews, A. and Braitman, A. (2009). Why does someone reveal highly personal information? Attributions for and against self-disclosure in close relationships. Communication Research Reports 25 , pp. 115-130.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Brockington, J. E.. (2008). AIDS stigma among inmates and staff in a U.S. state prison. Interntational Journal of STD & AIDS 19 , pp. 259-263.

Derlega, V. J., Greene, K., Henson, J. M. and Winstead, B. (2008). Social comparison activity in coping with HIV. International Journal of STD & AIDS 19 , pp. 164-167.

Dutton, L. B.. and Winstead, B. (2006). Predicting unwanted pursuit: Attachment, relationship satisfaction, relationship alternatives, and breakup distress. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 23 , pp. 565-586.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Robinett, I. and Sahdi, K. (2005). Social comparison processes among diabetes patients: Who do patients want to talk to?. Journal of Loss and Trauma 10 , pp. 293-311.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Greene, K., Serovich, J. and Elwood, W. N.. (2004). Reasons for HIV disclosure/nondisclosure in close relationships: Testing a model of HIV-disclosure decision making. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 23 , pp. 747-767.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Oldfield, E. C.. and Barbee, A. P.. (2003). Close relationships and social support in coping with HIV: A test of Sensitive Interaction Systems Theory. AIDS and Behavior 7 , pp. 119-129.

Baesler, E. James., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Barbee, A. (2003). Prayer as interpersonal coping in the lives of mothers with HIV. Women and Therapy 26 , pp. 283-295.

Lewis, R. J., Griffin, J., Winstead, B., Morrow, J. A. and Schubert, C. (2003). Psychological characteristics of women who do or do not report a history of sexual abuse. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community 26 , pp. 49-65.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Barbee, A., Sachdev, M., Antle, B. and Greene, K. (2002). Close relationships as sources of strength or obstacles for mothers coping with HIV. Journal of Personal and Interpersonal Loss 7 , pp. 157-184.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Greene, K., Serovich, J. and Elwood, W. N.. (2002). Perceived HIV-related stigma and HIV disclosure to relationship partners after finding out about the seropositive diagnosis. Journal of Health Psychology 7 , pp. 415-432.

Derlega, V. J., McIntyre, R., Winstead, B. and Morrow, G. (2001). A preliminary study of an attraction-barrier model of patients' commitment and responses to dissatisfaction in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy 38 , pp. 283-296.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Montgomery, M. J.. and Pikington, C. (1995). The quality of friendships at work and job satisfaction. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 12 , pp. 199-215.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Lewis, R. J. and Maddux, J. (1993). Client's responses to dissatisfaction in psychotherapy. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 12 , pp. 307-318.

Barbee, A. P.., Cunningham, M. R.., Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Gully, M. R.. and Yankeelov, P. A.. (1993). Effects of gender role expectations on the social support process. Journal of Social Issues 49 , pp. 175-190.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1993). Introduction to gender and close relationships. Journal of Social Issues 49 , pp. 1-9.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and Clarke, E. G. (1992). Friendship, social interaction, and coping with stress. Communications Research 19 , pp. 193-211.

Derlega, V. J., Hendricks, S. S.., Winstead, B. and Berg, J. H.. (1992). Psychotherapy as a personal relationship: A social psychological perspective. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice 29 , pp. 331-335.

Wald, B. K.., Archer, R. P.. and Winstead, B. (1990). Rorschach characteristics of mothers of incest victims. Journal of Personality Assessment 51 , pp. 417-425.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. (1989). Course sponsorship and males' interest in a class on the psychology of men. Men's Studies Review 6 , pp. 10-11.

Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J., Harrison, S., Winstead, B. and Costanza, R. (1989). Gender differences in the initiation and attribution of tactile intimacy. Journal of Nonverbal Behavior 13 , pp. 83-96.

Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1989). Gender differences in volunteering for friendship research. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality 4 , pp. 623-632.

Fembach, B., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1989). Sex differences in diagnosis and treatment recommendations for antisocial personality and somatization disorders. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 8 , pp. 238-255.

Costanza, R. S.., Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. (1988). Positive and negative forms of social support: Effects of conversational topics on coping with stress among same sex friends. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 24 , pp. 182-193.

Randolph, B. and Winstead, B. (1988). Sexual decision making and object relations theory. Archives of Sexual Behavior 17 , pp. 389-409.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J. and Margulis, S. T.. (1988). Understanding the therapeutic relationship as a personal relationship. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 5 , pp. 109-125.

Derlega, V. J., Margulis, S. I.. and Winstead, B. (1987). A social psychological analysis of self disclosure in psychotherapy. Journal of Social and Clinical psychology 5 , pp. 205-215.

Winstead, B. (1986). Clinical psychology in Poland. Current Issues in Psychoanalytic Practice: Psychoanalysis Around the World 3 , pp. 103-111.

Winstead, B. (1986). Sex differences in same sex friendships. Friendship and social interaction.. Springer-Verlag.

Cash, T. A., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1986). Body image survey report: The great American shape up. Psychology Today 20 , pp. 30-37.

Cash, T. A., Winstead, B. and Janda, L. H. (1986). Results of body-image survey. Psychology Today July.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1985). Benefits of same sex friendships in a stressful situation. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 3 , pp. 378-384.

Noles, S. W.., Cash, T. F.. and Winstead, B. (1985). Body image, physical attractiveness, and depression. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 53 , pp. 88-94.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Wong, P. P.. and Hunter, S. (1985). Gender effects in an initial encounter: A case where men exceed women in disclosure. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 2 , pp. 25-44.

Cash, T. F.., Winstead, B. and Janda, L. H. (1985). Your body, yourself. Psychology Today July.

Winstead, B. (1984). Clinical psychology in Poland. Professional Psychology 15 , pp. 791-797.

Winstead, B. (1984). Coping with stress: Naturalistic observations of Polish Crisis. Journal of Clinical Psychology 40 , pp. 1516-1524.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Wong, P. (1984). Effects of sex role orientation on behavioral self disclosure. Journal of Research in Personality 18 , pp. 541-553.

Widom, C. S. and Winstead, B. (1978). Performance, attitudes, and professional socialization of women in academia. Sex Roles 4 , pp. 549-562.

Dworkin, R. H., Winstead, B., Maher, B. H. and Gottesman, I. I. (1977). Genetic influences on the organization and development of personality. Developmental Psychology 13 , pp. 164-165.

Books

Maddux, J. E. and Winstead, B. (2012). Psychopathology: Foundations for a contemporary understanding (3rd Ed.). Routledge.

Maddux, J. E. and Winstead, B. (2008). Psychopathology: Foundations for a contemporary understanding (2nd Ed.). Routledge.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Jones, W. H.. (2005). Personality: Contemporary theory and research (3rd Edition). Wadsworth.

Maddux, J. E. and Winstead, B. (2005). Psychopathology: Contemporary issues, theory, and research. Erlbaum.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Jones, w. H. (1999). Personality: Contemporary theory and research (2nd Ed.). Nelson-Hall.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Rose, S. (1998). Gender and close relationships. Sage Publications.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Jones, W. H. (1991). Personality: Contemporary theory and research. Nelson-Hall.

Derlega, V. J., Hendricks, S. S.., Winstead, B. and Berg, J. H.. (1991). Psychotherapy as a personal relationship. Guilford Press.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. (1986). Friendship and social interaction. Springer-Verlag.

Book Chapters

Winstead, B., Lewis, R. J., Kelley, M., Mason, T., Calhoun, D. M.. and Fitzgerald, H. N.. (2017). Intervention for violence and aggression in gay and lesbian relationships The Wiley handbook of violence and aggression.

Maddux, J. E. and Winstead, B. (2016). Conceptions of psychopathology: A social constructionist perspective Psychopathology: Foundations for a contemporary understanding (4th Edition) NY, NY: Routledge.

Winstead, B. and Sanchez-Hucles, J. (2016). The role of gender, race, and class in psychopathology Psychopathology: Foundations for a contemporary understanding (4th Edition) NY, NY: Routledge.

Maddux, J. E., Gosselin, J. T. and Winstead, B. (2012). Conceptions of psychopathology: A social constructionist perspective Psychopathology: Foundations for a contemporary understanding (3rd Edition) (pp. 3-22) NY, NY: Routledge.

Winstead, B. and Sanchez-Hucles, J. (2012). The role of gender, race, and class in psychopathology Psychopathology: Foundations for a contemporary understanding (3rd Edition) (pp. 69-100) NY, NY: Routledge.

Winstead, B. (2009). Friendships, sex differences, and similarities Encyclopedia of Human Relationships Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Winstead, B. and Morganson, V. (2009). Gender and relationships at work Friends and enemies in organizations: A work psychology perspective (pp. 139-167) Houndmills: Palgrave MacMillan.

Maddux, J. E., Gosselin, J. T. and Winstead, B. (2008). Conceptions of psychopathology Psychopathology: Foundations for a contemporary understanding (2nd Edition) (pp. 3-18) NY, NY: Routledge.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Greene, K. (2008). Self-disclosure at the beginnings of a close relationship Handbook of beginning personal relationships (pp. 153-174) New York: Psychology Press.

Winstead, B. and Sanchez-Hucles, J. (2008). The role of gender, race, and class in psychopathology Psychopathology: Foundations for a contemporary understanding (2nd Edition) (pp. 39-65) NY, NY: Routledge.

Winstead, B. and Sanchez-Hucles, J. (2005). Gender and Psychopathology Psychopathology: Contemporary issues, theory, and research Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

(2003). Prayer as interpersonal coping in the lives of mothers with HIV Women with visible and invisible disabilities: Multiplies intersections, multiple issues, multiple therapies (pp. 283-295) New York: Haworth Press.

Lewis, R. J., Griffin, J., Winstead, B., Morrow, J. A.. and Schubert, C. (2003). Psychological characteristics of women who do or do not report a history of sexual abuse Traumatic stress and is aftermath: cultural, community, and professional contexts (pp. 49-65) Binghampton: Haworth Press.

Winstead, B. and Griffin, J. L.. (2001). Friendship styles Encyclopedia of Gender (pp. 481-492) NY: Academic Press.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. (2001). HIV-infected persons' attribution for the disclosure or nondisclosure of the seropositive diagnosis to others Attribution, communication behavior, and close relationships (pp. 266-284) Chicago: Cambridge University Press.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Folk-Baron, L. (2000). Reasons for and against disclosing HIV-seropositive test results to an intimate partner: A functional perspective Balancing intimacy, self disclosure, and secrecy (pp. 53-69) Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Unger, R. K.. (1999). Sex and gender Personality: Contemporary theory and research (pp. 257-281) Chicago, IL: Nelson-Hall.

Derlega, V. J., Lovejoy, D. and Winstead, B. (1998). Personal accounts of disclosing and concealing HIV-positive test results: Weighing the benefits and risks HIV and social interaction (pp. 147-164) Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

Derlega, V. J., Barbee, A. and Winstead, B. (1994). Friendship, gender, and social support: Laboratory studies of supportive interactions The communication of sociall support: Messages, interactions, relationships, and community (pp. 136-151) London: Sage Publications.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1994). The therapy relationship Perspectives on close relationships (pp. 325-339) Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Fellman, A. C.. and Winstead, B. (1992). Assessment of Women's Studies: Old Dominion University The Courage to Question: Women's Studies and Student Learning (pp. 83-105) Washington, DC: Association of American Colleges and National Women's Studies Association.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1991). An experimental appraoch to how friends cope with stress Advances in personal relationships (pp. 107-131) London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Unger, R. (1991). Gender and sex Personality: Contemporary theory and research Chicago, IL: Nelson-Hall.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Wong, P. T. P.. and Greenspan, M. (1987). Self disclosure and relationship development: An attributional analysis Interpersonal processes: New directions in communication research (pp. 172-187) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Winstead, B. (1984). Hysteria Sex roles and psychopathology New York: Plenum.

Margulis, S., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1984). Implications of social psychological theory for research on loneliness San Francisco, CA: Communication, intimacy, and close relationships. Academic Press.

Presentations

Hitson, P. T. and Winstead, B. (May , 2017). Coercive control and mutuality in intimate partner violence Poster 29th annual convention of the Association for Psychological Science Boston, MA.

Winstead, B. and Hitson, P. T. (May , 2016). Bidirectional and unidirectional intimate partner violence in a young adult sample Poster 28th annual convention of the Association for Psychological Science Chicago, IL.

Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. and Braitman, A. (May , 2016). Discrepant drinking predicts partner violence over time in lesbians' relationships Poster 28th annual convention of the Association for Psychological Science Chicago, IL.

Winstead, B., Lewis, R. J. and Braitman, A. (May , 2016). Sexual minority stigma, psychological and relationship factors predict interpersonal violence via problem drinking in lesbian couples Poster 28th annual convention of the Association for Psychological Science Chicago, IL.

Lewis, R. J., Mason, T., Winstead, B. and Kelley, M. ( 2015). A Conceptual Framework of Intimate Partner Violence among Lesbian Women Oral Presentation American Psychological Association Toronto, ON.

Winstead, B., Lewis, R. J. and Mason, T. ( 2015). Pathways to alcohol misuse among Black and White lesbians: Socioeconomic status, minority stress and drinking to cope Paper Association for Psychological Science NY, NY.

Hitson, P. and Winstead, B. ( 2015). Predicting Unwanted Pursuit and Stalking Oral Presentation Association for Psychological Science NY, NY.

Hitson, P. and Winstead, B. ( 2015). Relationship investment and unwanted pursuit: An experimental study Oral Presentation Association for Psychological Science NY, NY.

Winstead, B. and Hitson, P. ( 2014). Understanding Unwanted Pursuit/Stalking Following the Breakup of a Romantic Relationship A regional interdisciplinary conference on feminist scholarship .

LaTulip, S., Winstead, B., Lewis, R. J. and Scerbo, M. W. ( 2014). Depression, Anxiety, and Attachment as Predictors of the Use and Quality of Cyber Communication Washington, D.C..

Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. and Mason, T. ( 2014). Rumination and Isolation as Stigma Management Strategies for Lesbian Women Portland, OR.

Winstead, B. and Hitson, P. ( 2014). Understanding Unwanted Pursuit and Stalking Norfolk, VA.

Chappell, A., Estes, B., Winstead, B. and Dwyer, E. ( 2013). Levels of Functional Independence and Performance on Embedded Measures of Effort Poster National Academy of Neuropsychology San Diego, CA.

Lewis, R. J., Milletich, R., Padilla, M., Kelley, M. L., Winstead, B., Lau-Barraco, C. and Mason, T. (June , 2013). Alcohol use and partner violence among lesbians: Preliminary findings Poster Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Orlando, FL.

LaTulip, S., Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Dutton, L. B.., Ferrer, R., Pearson, M., Janda, L. H., Lewis, R. J. and Greene, K. (May , 2012). Coping with unwanted pursuit in an LGBT sample Poster Association for Psychological Sciences Chicago, IL.

Lewis, R. J., Carvalho, A., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Viggiano, C. (August , 2011). Internalized sexual minority stressors and same-sex intimate partner violence Poster 119th Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C..

Sanchez-Hucles, J., Dryden, A. and Winstead, B. (July , 2011). Feminist women of Color 119th annual Convention of the American Psychological Association Washington, DC.

Rudiger, J. and Winstead, B. ( 2010). Fat talk between friends: Co-rumination about physical appearance International Association of Relationship Research Tel Aviv, Israel.

Derlega, V. J., Ferrer, R., Pearson, M., Winstead, B., Dutton, L., Janda, L. H., Lewis, R. J. and Greene, K. (July , 2010). Experiences of unwanted pursuit in intimate relationships among individuals with a minority sexual orientation Annual Meeting of the International Association for Relationship Research Herzilya, Israel.

Winstead, B. (July , 2010). When Romantic Partners Breakup: Understanding Unwanted Pursuit International Association of Relationship Research Tel Aviv, Israel.

Winstead, B. ( 2009). Clearing the Diversity Hurdle: Accreditors' Views of Diversity. Member of Panel Annual Conference of Chairs of Graduate Departments of Psychology Sarasota, FL.

Dutton, L. and Winstead, B. ( 2008). Types, Frequency, and Effectiveness of Responses to Unwanted Pursuit and Stalking American Psychological Association’s Summit on Violence and Abuse in Relationships Bethesda, MD.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 2008). Thinking about Talking about Chronic Disease Invited brownbag series Fairfax, VA.

Anderson, S., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Ford, E. and Braitman, A. ( 2008). Positive Self-Disclosure: What Do We Talk About, to Whom, and Why? Providence, RI.

Sachdev, M. and Winstead, B. ( 2008). Seeking and Providing Social Support: The Impact of Attachment Style, Relationship Competence, and Perception of Partner Providence, RI.

Troutman, M. and Winstead, B. ( 2008). Work-family Conflict, Social Support, and Economic Strain as Predictors of Parenting Outcomes Chicago, IL.

Keefe, H., Paulson, J. F.. and Winstead, B. ( 2007). Factor Structure of Father Involvement San Francisco, CA.

Doane, A. and Winstead, B. ( 2007). On-line vs. Off-line Communication and Loneliness Washington, D.C..

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 2007). Social relationships and coping with chronic illness Lisbon, Portugal.

Winkleman, A. and Winstead, B. ( 2006). Student Pursuers: An Investigation of Stalking and Pursuit Perpetrated Against College Professors Crete, Greece.

Derlega, V. J., Greene, K., Winstead, B. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2006). Social Comparison Processes in Coping with HIV: Evidence for Upward Affiliation and Downward Evaluation San Antonio, TX.

Hanley, C. and Winstead, B. ( 2004). Body Satisfaction and Racial Identity Development Differences Between Black and White Females .

Matthews, A., Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 2004). Development of a Taxonomy of Reasons for and Against Self-Disclosure in Close Relationships Madison, WI.

Griffin, J. L.., Lewis, R. J., Morrow, J. A.. and Winstead, B. (April , 2004). Psychological characteristics of women who do or do not report a history of sexual abuse Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Washington, D.C..

Nevin, S. T.., Ball, J. D.., Palsson, O., Ware, J. C.., Hartmann, K. and Winstead, B. ( 2003). An objective method for detection of ADHD in children Toronto, Canada.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Oldfield, III, E. and Barbee, A. ( 2002). Impact of type of relationship on support seeking among individuals with HIV Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Greene, K., Serovich, J. and Elwood, W. ( 2001). Stigma and HIV disclosure to friends, intimate partners, and parents Conference on the Role of Families in Preventing and Adapting to HIV/AIDS Baltimore, MD.

Folk-Barron, L. and Winstead, B. ( 2000). Hardiness as a predictor of post-traumatic stress symptoms and current adjustment Washington, D.C..

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Sachdev, M. and Barbee, A. ( 2000). Mothers coping with HIV Washington, D.C..

Barbee, A., Sachdev, M., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Cole, V. ( 1998). Condom use among HIV-infected women. Symposium on Condom Use in Relationships Saratoga Springs, N.Y..

Winstead, B. ( 1998). He talk/She talk. Participant in panel discussion Tuscon, AZ.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Sachdev, M. and Barbee, A. ( 1998). Impact of relationships on reasons for and against self-disclosure about the HIV seropositive diagnosis Saratoga Springs, NY.

Winstead, B. ( 1998). The Balancing Multiple Roles Inventory Saratoga Springs, NY.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Lovejoy, D. ( 1997). Personal accounts about disclosing and concealing HIV + test results inside and outside the family network Conference on the Role of Families in Preventing and Adapting to HIV/AIDS Baltimore, MD.

Graham, C. and Winstead, B. ( 1996). Getting good grades and staying in school: The role of social support in the success of African-American students at a predominantly white university Banff, BC, Canada.

Lovejoy, D., Drury, K., Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1996). Investigatin disclosure and nondisclosure: Attributions of HIV-seropositive individuals Norfolk, VA.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Lovejoy, D. ( 1996). Personal accounts about disclosing and concealing HIV-positive test results: Weighing the benefits and risks Banff, BC, Canada.

Shovlin, J. and Winstead, B. ( 1996). The relationship between adult attachment styles and physical aggression and psychological abuse in heterosexual dating relationships Banff, BC, Canada.

Shovlin, J. M.., Winstead, B. and Lewis, R. J. (August , 1996). The relationship between adult attachment styles and physical aggression and psychological abuse in heterosexual dating relationships International Conference on Personal Relationships Banff, Canada.

Winstead, B. and Hamlin, J. ( 1995). The relationship between afrocentric values and relationships satisfaction in African-American heterosexual relationships Williamsburg, VA.

Sanchez-Hucles, J., Hamlin, J., Boyd, K. and Winstead, B. ( 1994). Intimate Relationships in The African American Community: A Discussion and Critique of Feminism, Afrocentrism and Eurocentrism Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Lewis, R. J. ( 1993). Client's responses to dissatisfaction with therapy: A test of Rusbult's Exit-Loyalty-Neglect Model Milwaukee, WI.

Lewis, A., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Maddux, J. ( 1993). Clients' responses to dissatisfaction in psychotherapy: A test of Rusbult's exit-voice-loyalty-neglect model University of Kansas' Clinical Psychology Reunion Meeting Lawerence, Kansas.

Winstead, B. ( 1992). Sociobiological and social constructionist perspectives on gender and relationship Orono, Maine.

Fellman, A. C. and Winstead, B. ( 1992). The courage to question: Report on fund for the improvement of postsecondary education (FIPSE) Akron, OH.

Winstead, B. ( 1992). Introductory Address Work in Progress Norfolk, VA.

Winstead, B. ( 1991). Assessment of student learning in Women's Studies at ODU American Association of Higher Education Washington, D.C..

Winstead, B. ( 1991). Contemporary topics in personality theory, research, and applications: Attachment and gender National Conference on Teaching of Psychology St. Petersburg, FL.

Winstead, B. ( 1991). Psychotherapy as a personal relationship: An introduction. Symposium Normal, IL.

Rapson, K. and Winstead, B. ( 1991). Relationship and achievement stressors: Sex differences in appraisals, coping and outcome Normal, IL.

Winstead, B. ( 1991). Graduation Speaker VCPP Graduation Norfolk, VA.

Bankes, G. and Winstead, B. ( 1990). Coping with stress during a visit with a chronic mentally ill family member Virginia Academy of Science .

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Lewis, R. J. (April , 1990). Experimental research on coping with stress among friends Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Virginia Beach, VA.

Montgomery, M. and Winstead, B. ( 1989). Friendship and job satisfaction Iowa Network on Personal Relationships Iowa City, Iowa.

Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1989). Norms affecting tactile intimacy between the sexes: Why don't males touch male friends Iowa Network on Personal Relationships Iowa City, Iowa.

Winstead, B. ( 1989). Friendship and coping with stress Nags Head Conference on Affect and Adjustment Nags Head, NC.

Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1989). Application of social exchange theory to the therapy relationship Southeastern Psychological Association Washington, D.C..

Montgomery, M. and Winstead, B. ( 1989). Job satisfaction among female employees as predicted by work friendships Southeastern Psychological Association Washington, D.C..

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Lewis, R. J. ( 1989). The personal relationship between therapist and client: A social psychological perspective Virginia Psychological Association Lynchburg, VA.

Winstead, B. ( 1988). Friends coping with stress Invited Address Department of Psychology University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1988). Gender differences in volunteering for friendship research Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Winstead, B. ( 1987). Participant in panel on feminism and intimate pairs: A social constructivist perspective American Psychological Association New York City, NY.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1987). Positive and negative forms of social support: An experimental approach Iowa Network on Personal Relationships Iowa City, Iowa.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Lewis, R. J. ( 1987). The therapeutic relationship as a personal relationship Iowa Network on Personal Relationships Iowa City, Iowa.

Harrison, S., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Lewis, R. J. ( 1987). Gender differences in nonverbal intimacy Southeastern Psychological Association .

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1987). A social psychological analysis of the therapeutic relationship as a personal relationship Virginia Psychological Association Charlottesville, VA.

Winstead, B. ( 1986). The Role of a Clinical Psychologist in the Academic Setting Invited Address to the Department of Psychology Virginia Commonwealth University.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1986). Attributions for self-disclosure input and relationship development Southeastern Psychological Association Orlando, FL.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1986). Course sponsorship and males' interest in a class on the psychology of men Southeastern Psychological Association Orlando, FL.

Winstead, B. and Constanza, R. ( 1986). Self-disclosure and coping with stress Southern Society for Social Psychology Orlando, FL.

Winstead, B. ( 1985). Object relations theory and sexual decision making Invited Address to the Department of Psychology College of William and Mary.

Winstead, B. ( 1985). The effects of patient gender on clinicians' diagnoses and treatment recommendations Nags Head Conference on Gender and Sex Roles Nags Head, NC.

Winstead, B. and Randolph, B. ( 1985). Human sexuality and psychoanalysis Virginia Psychological Association Charlottesvile, VA.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1985). Intimacy and the male role Virginia Psychological Association Charlottesville, VA.

Traverse, P. and Winstead, B. ( 1985). The relationship between androgyny and creativity Virginia Psychological Association Richmond, VA.

Fernbach, B. and Winstead, B. ( 1984). Gender differences in the diagnosis and treatment recommendations for Antisocial Personality Disordern and Somatization Disorder Eastern Psychological Association .

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Wong, P. ( 1984). A functional analysis of self-disclosure International Conference on Personal Relationships Madison, WI.

Freeman, E. L.., Cash, T. F.. and Winstead, B. ( 1984). Perceived changes in physical self-concept and marital sexual relations in patients who have mastectomy and breast reduction surgery Society of Behavioral Medicine .

Noles, S., Cash, T. F.. and Winstead, B. ( 1984). Physical attractiveness and body image among depressed and nondepressed college students Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Wong, P. ( 1984). Self-disclosure in an initial encounter: A case where males disclose more intimately than women in opposite sex pairs. Symposium on Friendship and the Acquaintance Process Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Winstead, B. ( 1984). Talking to friends or strangers in a fear-arousing situation Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Winstead, B. and Cash, T. F.. ( 1984). The reliability and validity of the body Self Relations Questionnaire: A new measure of body image. Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1984). The theraputic value of same-sex friendships. Symposium on Friendship and the Acquaintance Process Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1983). Having friends Nags Head Conference on Social Interaction Nags Head, NC.

Winstead, B. ( 1983). The therapeutic effects of same-sex friendships Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists .

Winstead, B. and Cash, T. F.. ( 1983). Body image and self-esteem Southeastern Psychological Association .

Winstead, B. ( 1983). Social interaction between same-sex friends and strangers. Participant in symposium on Social Interaction in Personal Relationships: theyory, Research, and Methodology Southeastern Psychological Association .

• 2015: Shining Star , ODU
• 2011: Ruth Harrell Favorite Professor Award, Delta Sigma Lambda
• 2010: Gene W. Hirschfeld Faculty Excellence Award, Old Dominion University
• 2005: Recognition Award, University Women's Caucus
• 2001: The Graduates' Award, Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology
• 1999: The Graduates' Award, Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology
• 1993: Clinical Training Award, Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology
• 1984: The Graduates' Award, Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology
• 1974: Scottish Rite Predoctoral Fellowship for Research in Schizophrenia,
• 1972: Durant Scholar, Wellesley College
• 1972: Sigma Xi, Wellesley College
• 1972: Trustees' Scholarship for Graduate Study,
• 1971: Phi Beta Kappa, Wellesley College