Matt Henson

Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, (2004)

M.A. in Quantitative Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, (1999)

B.S. in Psychology, Truman State University, (1998)

Research Interests

Personality antecedents of adolescent and young adult risky health behaviors (e.g., substance use and risky sex). Moderators and mediators of substance use intervention efficacy.
 Assessment, modeling, and behavioral consequences of a sensation seeking personality
 Complex modeling of longitudinal data
 Applications of Item Response Theory (IRT) to substance use behaviors
 The application of mixture detection to latent variable models

Articles

Bravo, A., Pearson, M. R., Stevens, L. E. and Herbert, K. (2018). Weighing the pros and cons of using alcohol protective behavioral strategies: A qualitative examination among college students. Substance Use & Misuse 53 , pp. 2190-2198.

Bravo, A., Pearson, M. R. and Henson, J. M. (2017). Drinking to cope with depressive symptoms and ruminative thinking: A multiple mediation model among college students. Substance Use & Misuse 52 , pp. 52-62.

Braitman, A., Linden, A. and Henson, J. M. (2017). Protective behavioral strategies as a context-specific mediator: A multilevel examination of within- and between-person associations of daily drinking. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 25 , pp. 141-155.

Kelley, M., Braitman, A., Milletich, R., Hollis, B., Parsons, R. E., White, T. D., Patterson, C. A., Haislip, B. N. and Henson, J. M. (2016). Acceptability of aggression among children who reside with substance-abusing parents: The influence of behavioral dysregulation, exposure to neighborhood violence, and interparental violence. Journal of Child Custody: Research, Issues, and Practices 13 , pp. 250-268.

Bravo, A., Pearson, M. R., Stevens, L. and Henson, J. M. (2016). Depressive symptoms and alcohol-related problems among college students: A moderated mediated model of mindfulness and drinking to cop. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs 77 , pp. 661-666.

Braitman, A. and Henson, J. M. (2016). Personalized boosters for a computerized intervention targeting college student drinking: The influence of protective behavioral strategies. Journal of American College Health 64 , pp. 509-519.

Kelley, M., Hollis, B., Milletich, R., Henson, J. M., Cooke, C. and Kurtz, E. D. (2015). Childcare involvement, satisfaction with one’s partner as a parent, and dyadic satisfaction among fathers with substance use disorders and their nonsubstance-abusing partners. Fathering 13.

Kelley, M., White, T. D., Milletich, R., Hollis, B., Haislip, B. N., Heidt, E. J., Patterson, C. and Henson, J. M. (2015). Youth emotional reactivity, interparental conflict, parent hostility, and worrying among children with substance-abusing parents. Journal of Child and Family Studies.

Braitman, A., Henson, J. M. and Carey, K. B. (2015). Clarifying observed relationships between protective behavioral strategies and alcohol outcomes: The importance of response options. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors : Journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors 29 (2) , pp. 455-66.

Kelley, M., Lawrence, H. R., Milletich, R., Hollis, B. F. and Henson, J. M. (2015). Modeling risk for child abuse and harsh parenting in families with depressed and substance-abusing parents. Child Abuse & Neglect 43 , pp. 42-52.

Henson, J. M., Pearson, M. and Carey, K. B. (2015). Defining and characterizing differences in college alcohol intervention efficacy: A growth mixture modeling application. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 83 (2) , pp. 370-81.

Braitman, A. and Henson, J. M. (2015). The impact of time perspective latent profiles on college drinking: a multidimensional approach. Substance Use & Misuse 50 (5) , pp. 664-73.

Linden, A., Braitman, A. and Henson, J. M. (2015). Protective behavioral strategies as a mediator between depressive symptom fluctuations and alcohol consumption: A longitudinal examination among college students. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs 76 (1) , pp. 80-8.

Kelley, M., D'Lima, G., Henson, J. M. and Cotten, C. (2014). Substance-abusing mothers and fathers' willingness to allow their children to receive mental health treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 47 (1) , pp. 106-11.

Demianczyk, A. C., Jenkins, A. L., Henson, J. M. and Conner, B. T. (2014). Psychometric evaluation and revision of Carver and White's BIS/BAS scales in a diverse sample of young adults. Journal of Personality Assessment 47 (5) , pp. 106-111.

Kite, B. A., Pearson, M. R. and Henson, J. M. (2013). The assessment of protective behavioral strategies: Comparing contingent frequency and pure frequency response scales. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 27 (4) , pp. 1010-1018.

Linden, A., Kite, B. A., Braitman, A. and Henson, J. M. (2013). Protective behavioral strategy use and motivations for drinking: Exploring alternatives to drinking strategies. Addictive Behaviors 39 , pp. 469-172.

Kite, B. A., Pearson, M. and Henson, J. M. (2013). The assessment of protective behavioral strategies: Comparing the absolute frequency and contingent frequency response scales. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 27 (4) , pp. 1010-1018.

Pearson, M. and Henson, J. M. (2013). Unplanned drinking and alcohol-related problems: A preliminary test of the model of unplanned drinking behavior. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 27 (3) , pp. 584-595.

Henson, J. M., Derlega, V. J., Pearson, M. R., Ferrer, R. and Holmes, K. (2013). How African Americans react to perceived racism: Effects of race-based rejection sensitivity and social constraints. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 32 (5) , pp. 504-529.

Pearson, M. R., Kite, B. A. and Henson, J. M. (2013). Predictive effects of good self-control and poor regulation on alcohol-related problems: Do protective behavioral strategies mediate? . Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 27 (1) , pp. 81-89.

Pearson, M. R., Derlega, V. J., Henson, J. M., Holmes, K., Ferrer, R. and Harrison, S. (2013). Role of neuroticism and coping strategies in psychological reactions to a racist incident among African American university students. Journal of Black Psychology 40 (1) , pp. 81-111.

Pearson, M. R.., Kholodkov, T., Henson, J. M. and Impett, E. A.. (2012). Pathways to early coital debut for adolescent girls: A recursive partitioning analysis. Journal of Sex Research 49 , pp. 13-26.

Pearson, M. R., Kite, B. A. and Henson, J. M. (2012). The assessment of protective behavioral strategies: Comparing prediction and factor structures across measures. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 26 , pp. 573-584.

Pearson, M., Kite, B. A. and Henson, J. M. (2012). Unique direct and indirect effects of impulsivity-like traits on alcohol-related outcomes via protective behavioral strategies. Journal of Drug Education 42 (4) , pp. 425-46.

Carey, K. B.., Carey, M. P.., Henson, J. M., Maisto, S. A.. and DeMartini, K. S.. (2011). Brief alcohol interventions for mandated college students: Comparison of face-to-face counseling and computer-delivered interventions. Addiction 106 , pp. 528-537.

Impett, E. A.., Henson, J. M., Breines, J., Schooler, D. and Tolman, D. L.. (2011). Embodiment feels better: Girls’ body objectification and well-being across adolescence. Psychology of Women Quarterly 35 , pp. 46-58.

Carey, K. B.., Henson, J. M., Carey, M. P.. and Maisto, S. A.. (2010). Perceived norms mediate effects of a brief motivational intervention for sanctioned college drinkers. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice 17 , pp. 58-71.

Kelley, M., Braitman, A., Henson, J. M., Schroder, V., Ladage, J. and Giumienny, L. (2010). Relationships among depressive mood symptoms and parent and peer relations in collegiate children of alcoholics. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 80 , pp. 204-212.

Carey, K. B.., Henson, J. M., Carey, M. P.. and Maisto, S. A.. (2009). Computer versus in-person intervention for students violating campus alcohol policy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 77 , pp. 74-87.

Strachman, A., Impett, E. A.., Henson, J. M. and Pentz, M. A.. (2009). Early adolescent alcohol use and sexual experience by emerging adulthood: A 10 year longitudinal investigation. Journal of Adolescent Health 45 , pp. 478-482.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Brown, D., Rose, S. and Henson, J. M. (2009). Sexual minority stress, depressive symptoms, and sexual orientation conflict: Focus on the experiences of bisexuals. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 28 , pp. 971-992.

Impett, E. A. ., Sorsoli, L., Schooler, D., Henson, J. M. and Tolman, D. L.. (2008). Girl's relationship authencity and self-esteem across adolescence. Developmental Psychology 44 , pp. 722-733.

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.

Braitman, A. L.., Derlega, V. J., Henson, J. M., Robinett, I., Saadeh, G. M.., Janda, L. H., Hixon, M. D. and Miranda, J. (2008). Social constraints in talking about diabetes to significant others and diabetes self-care. A social-cognitive processing perspective. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 27 (9) , pp. 949-969.

Giovannelli, T. S.., Cash, T. F.., Henson, J. M. and Engle, E. K.. (2008). The Measurement of body-image dissatisfaction-satisfaction: Is rating importance important?. Body Image 5 , pp. 216-223.

Henson, J. M., Reise, S. P.. and Kim, K. H.. (2007). Detecting mixtures from structural model differences using latent variable mixture modeling: A comparison of relative model-fit statistics. Structural Equation Modeling 14 , pp. 202-226.

Carey, K. B.., Henson, J. M., Carey, M. P.. and Maisto, S. A.. (2007). Which college drinkers benefit from a brief motivational intervention?. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 75 , pp. 663-669.

Henson, J. M., Carey, M. P.., Carey, K. B.. and Maisto, S. A.. (2006). Associations among health behaviors and time perspective in young adults: Model testing with boot-strapping replication. Journal of Behavioral Medicine 29 , pp. 127-137.

Carey, K. B.., Carey, M. P.., Maisto, S. A.. and Henson, J. M. (2006). Brief motivational interventions for heavy college drinkers: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 74 , pp. 943-954.

Carey, K. B.., Carey, M. P.., Maisto, S. A.. and Henson, J. M. (2004). Temporal stability of the Timeline Followback Interview for alcohol and drug use with psychiatric outpatients. Journal for Studies on Alcohol 65 , pp. 774-781.

Reise, S. P.. and Henson, J. M. (2003). A discussion of modern versus traditional psychometrics as applied to personality assessment scales. Journal of Personality Assessment 81 , pp. 93-103.

Reise, S. P.. and Henson, J. M. (2000). Computerization and adaptive administration of the NEO PI-R. Assessment 7 , pp. 347-365.

Book Chapters

Kelley, M., Klostermann, K. and Henson, J. M. (2013). Cognitive-behavioral couples therapy for substance abusing parents Parenting and Substance Addiction: Developmental Approaches to Intervention Cambridge: Oxford University Press.

Presentations

Henson, J. M. (March , 2017). A latent variable mixture model of college drinking interventions Paper 5th Annual Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference Albuquerque, NM.

Bravo, A., Pearson, M. R. and Henson, J. M. (March , 2017). Buffering the associations between negative mood and subjective alcohol craving: A brief mindfulness induction Poster 5th Annual Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference Albuquerque, NM.

Bravo, A., Dvorak, R. D., Henson, J. M., Braitman, A., Kelley, M. and Pearson, M. R. (May , 2016). Assessment reactivity (or the lack thereof) in studies of alcohol protective behavioral strategies among college students Poster 2016 APS Annual Convention Chicago, IL.

Stocks, M. R., Morris, L. B., Hamrick, H. C., Bravo, A. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2016). Do people ruminate differently? A latent profile analysis of rumination facets across college students Poster 2016 APS Annual Convention Chicago, IL.

Pearson, M. R., Dvorak, R. D., Henson, J. M., Bravo, A., Braitman, A. and Kelley, M. (May , 2016). Ecological momentary assessment of college student drinkers: Relative between-subject homogeneity compared to within-subject heterogeneity Poster 2016 APS Annual Convention Chicago, IL.

Velazquez, A. B., Montes, K. S., Bravo, A., Pearson, M. R. and Henson, J. M. (March , 2016). Drinking beyond intended: A Model of Unplanned Drinking Behavior Poster fourth annual Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference San Diego, CA.

Bravo, A., Pearson, M. R., Stevens, L. E. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2015). Depressive symptoms and alcohol-related problems among college students: A moderated-mediated model of mindfulness and drinking to cope Poster 49th annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conferences Chicago, IL.

Bravo, A., Pearson, M. R. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2015). Understanding the effects of depressive symptoms on alcohol-related problems through rumination and drinking to cope in a college-student population Poster 49th annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conferences Chicago, IL.

Stevens, L. E., Bravo, A., Pearson, M. R. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2015). Understanding the effects of personal religious struggle on mental health through rumination and purpose in life in a Christian college-student population Poster 49th annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conferences Chicago, IL.

Braitman, A., Kelley, M., Hollis, B., Milletich, R. and Henson, J. M. (August , 2015). The effect of antisocial behavior on interpersonal violence: Dual versus single-user substance misuse as a moderator. Poster 123rd Annual Convention for the American Psychological Association Toronto, Canada.

Litano, M., Streets, V. N., Myers, D., Major, D. A., Henson, J. M. and Cigularov, K. (May , 2015). Development and Validation of a Measure of University Embeddedness Poster 27th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society .

Lam, N., Frey, K. E., Stocks, M. R., Bravo, A. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2015). Effects of religious leadership on Christian college student well-being: Purpose in life as a mediator Poster 27th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society .

Henson, J. M. (November , 2014). Recovery from Non Suicidal Self-Injury: Beyond Simply “Feeling Better.” Poster Poster presented at the 48th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention, Philadelphia, PA .

Bravo, A., Pearson, M. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2014). Warmth Toward Religious Leadership: A Protective Factor Enhancer Among Christian College Students Poster Poster presented at the 48th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention, Philadelphia, PA .

Henson, J. M., Pearson, M. and Carey, K. B. (November , 2014). Defining and Characterizing Differences in College Alcohol Intervention Efficacy: A Growth Mixture Modeling Application Poster Poster presented at the 48th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention, Philadelphia, PA. .

Bauer, K., Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Henson, J. M. and Morganson, V. (April , 2014). Trends in Professional Development among STEM Students: Supports and Barriers Poster Poster presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology .

Pearson, M., Kite, B. A. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2013). New Insights from Modern Methods: Use of Alcohol Protective Behavioral Strategies among College Students. Poster Presented at the 47th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention, Nashville, TN .

Mullings, A., Kholodkov, T., Pepper, C. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2013). Sexual Orientation, Coping, and NSSI. Poster Presented at the 47th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention, Nashville, TN Nashville, TN.

Bravo, A., Kite, B. A. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2013). Depressive Symptoms and Alcohol Related Problems: Intrinsic Religiosity as a Buffer Poster Poster presented at the 25th Annual Association for Psychological Science Convention Washington, D.C.

Major, D. A., Orvis, K. A., Bauer, K., Morganson, V. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2013). Antecedents and Consequences of Voluntary Professional Development among STEM Majors Poster 27th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology .

Braitman, A. and Henson, J. M. ( 2012). Personalized Feedback Booster Emails: Additional Efficacy for a Computerized Intervention Targeting College Student Drinking Oral Presentation 46th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention National Harbor, MD.

Henson, J. M. and Pearson, M. R. ( 2012). Longitudinal Data Analysis using Structural Equation Models: Latent Growth Models Keynote/Plenary Address 46th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies National Harbor, MD.

Kholodkov, T., Pepper, C., Hollis, B. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2012). How Coping May Buffer BPD Influence on NSSI Severity Oral Presentation 46th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies National Harbor, MD.

Kholodkov , T. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2012). Examining Alternative Forms of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: Other Behaviors to Consider Oral Presentation 46th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention National Harbor, MD.

Kite, B. A.., Pearson, M. P.. and Henson, J. M. (August , 2012). An Examination of the Strategy Questionnaire for Assessing Protective Behavioral Strategies Poster 119th Annual APA Convention Orlando, FL.

Pearson, M. R.., Kite, B. A.., D'Lima, G. and Henson, J. M. (August , 2012). Indirect effects of impulsivity-like traits on alcohol-related consequences via unplanned drinking Poster 119th Annual APA Convention Orlando, FL.

Pearson, M. R.., Kite, B. A.., D'Lima, G. M.. and Henson, J. M. (August , 2012). Unplanned drinking and alcohol problems: A test of the model of unplanned drinking behavior Poster 119th Annual APA Convention Orlando, FL.

Kholodkov, T. and Henson, J. M. (June , 2012). Help Seeking Preferences for NSSI Poster 7th Annual International Society for the Study of Self- Injury Conference Chapel Hill, NC.

Kholodkov, T., Pepper, C. and Henson, J. M. (June , 2012). Examining Addictive Qualities of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Potential Index of Severity Poster 7th Annual International Society for the Study of Self-Injury Chapel Hill, NC.

Kholodkov, T. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2012). Recovery from Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Stigmatization: The Problem Continues Poster 24th Annual Association for Psychological Science Convention Chicago, IL.

Hostetler, B. L.A.., Baker, J. S.., Pearson, M. R.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2011). Self-regulation moderates the effect of sensitivity to reward on alcohol-related consequences in college students Poster 13th Annual Tidewater Student Research Poster Session Newport News, VA.

Kholodkov, T. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2011). Depression and Concealing Self-Harm: Impact on Seeking Help from Informal Sources Poster 45th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention Toronto, Canada.

Braitman, A. L.., Henson, J. M. and Reeves, M. (November , 2011). Examining Balanced-Time Perspective: The Effect on College Student Drinking Poster 45th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention Toronto, Canada.

Braitman, A. L.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2011). Protective Behavioral Drinking Strategies Use Among College Students: Stability Across Time Poster 45th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention Toronto, Canada.

Pearson, M. R.., Kite, B. A.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2011). Protective behavioral strategies and alcohol-related outcomes: Examining two modes of self-control 45th Annual Meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Toronto, Canada.

Henson, J. M. and Braitman, A. L.. (November , 2011). Item Response Theory: Fundamentals and Application of Modern Psychometric Analysis Advanced Methodology and Statistical Seminar Series at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Toronto, Canada.

Kholodkov, T. and Henson, J. M. (June , 2011). Stigma and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury 6th Annual International Society for the Study of Self-Injury Conference New York, New York.

Kholodkov, T. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2011). Secrecy, Self-Injury, and Seeking Help Poster Annual Association for Psychological Sciences Convention Washington DC.

Pearson, M. R.., Spruill, J., Kite, B. A.. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2011). Comparing measures of protective behavioral strategies: Examination of factor structure and predictive validity Poster Association for Psychological Science Convention Washington, D.C..

Pearson, M. R.., Spruill, J., Kite, B. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2011). Comparing measures of protective behavioral strategies: Examination of factor structure and predictive validity Poster 1st Annual Graduate Research Achievement Day Norfolk, VA.

Muschek, E. M.., Kite, B. A.., Pearson, M. R.. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2011). Self-regulation and alcohol-related outcomes: Protective behavioral strategies as a mediator Poster 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference Hempstead, NY.

Kholodkov, T. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2011). Experiences with Seeking Help for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Poster Graduate Research Appreciation Day Norfolk, VA.

Henson, J. M., Braitman, A. L.. and Pearson, M. (November , 2010). Exploring the Etiology and Correlates of Risky and Addictive Behavior Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies San Francisco, CA.

Henson, J. M. (November , 2010). Applied Structural Equation Modeling. Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies San Francisco, CA.

Henson, J. M., Pearson, M. R.., Braitman, A. L.. and Kholodkov, T. (November , 2010). Gender moderation of drinking motives as a predictor of weekly college student alcohol consumption and negative consequences. Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies San Francisco, CA.

Kholodkov, T. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2010). Guilt and shame as negative affect consequences following oral sex. Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies San Francisco, CA.

Pearson, M. R.., Kite, B., Kholodkov, T., Wetzell, B. B.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2010). Sober motives questionnaire: An exploratory factor analysis. Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies San Francisco, CA.

Kholodkov, T., Pearson, M. R.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2010). Three-factor model of sex intentions: Sex motives, relationship status, and gender. Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies San Francisco, CA.

Kholodkov, T., Pearson, M. R.. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2010). Guilt, shame, and sexual behavior: Negative affect as a consequence of sex behaviors among college students. 22nd Annual Association for Psychological Science Convention Boston, MA.

Kholodkov, T., Pearson, M. R.., Wetzell, B. B.. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2010). Implicit alcohol expectancies: Unique predictors of alcohol-related problems. 22nd Annual Association for Psychological Science Convention Boston, MA.

Kholodkov, T. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2010). How college men and women differ in guilt as a consequence of sex behaviors. Annual Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Norfolk, VA.

Wetzell, B., Pearson, M. R.. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2010). Sex-related alcohol expectancies as moderators between alcohol use and risky sex. Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference Richmond, VA.

Henson, J. M., Pearson, M. R.., Braitman, A. L.., Reeves, M. and Ealer, K. (November , 2009). Alcohol motives as event-level predictors of college drinking: A context effect analysis of longitudinal data. Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies New York City, NY.

Carey, K. B.., Henson, J. M., Carey, M. P.., Maisto, S. A.. and DeMartini, K. S.. (November , 2009). One-Month outcomes for mandated students: brief interventions vs. no intervention. Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies New York City, NY.

Pearson, M. R.. and Henson, J. M. (May , 2009). Alcohol expectancies and drinking motives: Situating individual differences in context. Annual Association for Psychological Science Convention San Francisco, CA..

Strobel, K. R.. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2009). Examination of team leadership measurement: A construct validation study. 24th Annual Convention of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New Orleans, LA.

Ealer, K. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2009). Sensation seeking and risky sports: Novelty seeking or commitment to extreme sports? Annual Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Norfolk, VA.

Wetzell, B. B.., Pearson, M. R.. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2009). Drinking to cope with anxiety: A longitudinal analysis of college student drinking. Old Dominion University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium Norfolk, VA.

Otis, L. C.., Pearson, M. R.. and Henson, J. M. (April , 2009). Urgency as a moderator of the relationship between mood and drinking behavior: A cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis of college student drinking. Old Dominion University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium Norfolk, VA.

Reeves, M., Henson, J. M. and Braitman, A. L.. (April , 2009). Time perspective as a predictor of ego development. Virginia Psychological Association Spring Convention and Educational Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Henson, J. M. (February , 2009). Context effects in longitudinal research: Application using alcohol drinking motives. symposium presented at the University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA.

Henson, J. M., Vedder, R. and Colter, B. (November , 2008). The mediating effects of the Theory of Reasoned Action on the relationship between religiosity, spirituality, and sex behavior intentions. 42nd Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Orlando, FL.

Pearson, M. P.., Henson, J. M. and Braitman, A. (November , 2008). Time perspective and risky behavior: Are they moderated by religiosity? Poster 42nd Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Orlando, FL.

Conner, B. T.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2008). Validating the sensation seeking personality scale. Poster 42nd Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Orlando, FL.

Braitman, A., Derlega, V. J. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2008). High-risk behavior among disabled veterans: Does masculine ideology have an influence? Poster Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. 42nd Annual Convention Orlando, FL.

Henson, J. M. and Conner, B. T.. (September , 2008). Substance use and different types of sensation seekers: A Rasch mixture analysis. International Conference on Outcomes Measurement Washington, D.C..

Henson, J. M. (September , 2008). Substance use and different types of sensation seekers: A Rasch mixture analysis. Norfolk, VA.

Conner, B. T.. and Henson, J. M. (August , 2008). The Development of a psychometrically-sound measure of sensation seeking. Poster 116th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association Boston, MA.

Braitman, A. L.., Derlega, V. J., Henson, J. M., Robinett, I., Saadeh, G. M.., Janda, L. H., Hixon, M. D. and Miranda (July , 2008). Relationship of social constraints in talking about diabetes to significant others and diabetes self-care: A social-cognitive perspective Poster International Association for Relationship Research Conference Providence, RI.

Gumienny, L. A.., Braitman, A., Kelley, M., Ladage, J., Henson, J. M. and Schroeder, V. (June , 2008). Relationships between depressive symptoms and parent and peer attachment in adult children of alcoholics. Poster The Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism Washington, D.C..

Giovannelli, T. S.., Cash, T. F.., Engle, E. K.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2007). Measuring body-image satisfaction-dissatisfaction: Is rating importance important? Poster 41st Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Philadelphia, PA.

Henson, J. M., Vedder, R. and Colter, B. (November , 2007). Psycho-Social maturity as a moderator for risky alcohol-use behaviors and psychological antecedents in a college population. Poster 41st Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Philadelphia, PA.

Conner, B. T.., Henson, J. M., Hellemann, G. S.. and Bentler, P. M.. (November , 2006). Examining trait anxiety as a moderator of the relationship between sensation seeking and risk-taking behavior. 40th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Chicago, IL.

Carey, K. B.., Carey, M. P.., Maisto, S. A.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2006). Predictors of drinking reduction after brief motivational interventions. Poster 40th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Chicago, IL.

Henson, J. M. and Conner, B. T.. (November , 2006). Substance use and different types of sensation seekers: A Rasch mixture analysis. Poster 40th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Chicago, IL.

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 Paper Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association San Antonia, TX.

Henson, J. M., Hustad, J., Sugarman, D., Smith, K. L.. and Carey, K. B.. (November , 2005). Are we ready to change readiness-to-change? An exploration of readiness-to-change in a college drinker sample. Poster 39th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Washington D.C..

Carey, K. B.., Carey, M. P.., Maisto, S. A.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2005). Brief motivational interventions with and without decisional balance: One-month outcomes. Poster 39th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Washington D.C..

Carey, K. B.., Carey, M. P.., Maisto, S. A.. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2004). Temporal stability of the Timeline Followback Interview for alcohol and drug use with psychiatric outpatients. Poster 38th Annual Meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy New Orleans, LA.

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• 2011: Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University
• 2010: Shining Star Award, OId Dominion University
• 2009: Certificate of Excellence in Promoting Undergraduate Research, Old Dominion University
• 2009: Shining Star Award, OId Dominion University
• 2003: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Syracuse University
• 1998: Magna cum laude, Truman University
• 1998: University Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles