Primary Teaching Areas

• Human Sexuality
• Psychology
• Health Psychology

Selected Publications

Parsons, J.T., Lelutiu-Weinberger, C., Botsko, M., & Golub, S.A. (2013). Predictors of day-level sexual risk for young gay and bisexual men.  AIDS and Behavior, 17(4), 1465-1477.  PMID: 22614745

Parsons, J.T., Starks, T.J., DuBois, S.N., Grov, C., & Golub, S.A. (2013). Alternatives to monogamy among gay male couples in a community survey: Implications for mental health and sexual risk. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 42(2), 303-312.  PMID: 22187028

Parsons, J.T., Vial, A.C., Starks, T.J., & Golub, S.A. (2013). Recruiting drug using men who have sex with men in behavioral intervention trials: A Comparison of Internet and field-based strategies. AIDS and Behavior, 17(2), 688-699.  PMID: 22684657

Parsons, J.T., Tomassilli, J., Botsko, M., Kowalczyk, W., & Golub, S.A. (2013). Aggregate versus day-level association between methamphetamine use and HIV medication non-adherence among gay and bisexual men. AIDS and Behavior, 17(4), 1478-1487. PMID: 23553345

Grov, C., Wells, B.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2013). Self-reported penis size and experiences with condoms among gay and bisexual men. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 42(2), 313-322. PMID: 22552706

Grov, C., Ventuneac, A., Rendina, H.J., Jimenez, R.H., & Parsons, J.T. (2013). Recruiting men who have sex with men on Craigslit.org for face-to-face assessments: Implications for research.  AIDS and Behavior, 17(2), 773-778.

Schrimshaw, E.W., Siegel, K., Downing, M.J., & Parsons, J.T. (2013). Disclosure and concealment of sexual orientation and the mental health of non-gay-identified, behaviorally-bisexual men.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81(1), 141-153. PMID: 23276123.

Cox, S., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2013). Examination of social contact on bi-negativity among lesbians and gay men.  Journal of Bisexuality, 13(2), 215-228.

Wells, B.E., Kelly, B.C., Pawson, M., LeClair, A., Parsons, J.T., & Golub, S.A. (2013). Correlates of concurrent energy drink and alcohol use among socially active adults. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 39(1), 8-15. PMID: 23030475

Kelly, B.C., Wells, B.E., LeClair, A., Tracy, D., Parsons, J.T., & Golub, S.A. (2013). Prescription drug misuse among young adults: Looking across youth cultures.  Drug and Alcohol Review, 32(3), 288-294.  PMID: 23190213

Lelutiu-Weinberger, C., Pachankis, J.E., Walker, J.J., Bamonte, A., Golub, S.A., & Parsons, J.T. (2013). Age cohort differences in the effects of gay-related stigma, anxiety, and identification with the gay community on sexual risk and substance use. AIDS & Behavior, 17(1), 340-349.  PMID: 22038078

Muessig, K.E., Pike, E.C., Fowler, B., LeGrand, S., Parsons, J.T., Bull, S.S., Wilson, P.A., Wohl, D.A., & Hightow-Weidman, L.B. (2013). Putting prevention in their pockets: Developing mobile phone-based HIV interventions for black men who have sex with men.  AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 27(4), 211-222. PMID: 23534845.

Parsons, J.T., Starks, T.J., Gamarel, K.E., & Grov, C. (2012). Non-monogamy and sexual relationship quality among same-sex male couples. Journal of Family Psychology, 26(5), 669-677.  PMID: 22906124

Parsons, J.T., Grov, C, & Golub, S.A. (2012). Sexual compulsivity, co-occurring psychosocial health problems, and HIV risk among gay and bisexual men: Further evidence of a syndemic.  American Journal of Public Health, 102(1), 156-162.  PMID: 22095358

Naar-King, S., Parsons, J.T., & Johnson, A. (2012). Motivational interviewing targeting risk reduction for people with HIV: A Systematic review. Current HIV/AIDS Reports, 9, 335-342. PMID: 22890780

Gamarel, K.E., Reisner, S.L., Parsons, J.T., & Golub, S.A. (2012). Association between socioeconomic position discrimination and psychological distress: Findings from a community-based sample of gay and bisexual men in New York City. American Journal of Public Health, 102(11), 2094-2101. PMID: 22994188

Murphy, D.A., Chen, X., Naar-King, S., & Parsons, J.T. (2012). Alcohol and marijuana use outcomes in the Healthy Choices Motivational Interviewing Intervention for HIV-positive youth. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 26(2), 95-100. PMID: 22191456

Longmire-Avital, B., Holder, C.A., Golub, S.A., & Parsons, J.T., (2012). Risk factors for drinking among HIV-positive African-American adults: The Depression-gender interaction. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 38(3), 260-266. PMID: 22324798

Bauermeister, J.A., Ventuneac, A., Pingel, E., & Parsons, J.T. (2012). Spectrums of love: Examining the relationship between romantic motivations and sexual risk among young gay and bisexual men. AIDS & Behavior, 16(6), 1549-1559.  PMID: 22223300

Golub, S.A., Starks, T.J., Payton, G., & Parsons, J.T. (2012). The Critical role of intimacy in the sexual risk behaviors of gay and bisexual men.  AIDS and Behavior, 16(3), 626-632. PMID: 21630012

Golub, S.A., Starks, T.J., Kowalczyk, W.J., Thompson, L.I., & Parsons, J.T. (2012). Profiles of executive functioning: Associations with substance dependence and risky sexual behavior. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 26(4), 895-905. PMID: 22775771

Rendina, H.J., Golub, S.A., Grov, C., & Parsons, J.T. (2012). Stigma and sexual compulsivity in a community-based sample of HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. AIDS & Behavior, 16(3), 741-750.  PMID: 21964977

Kelly, B.C., Carpiano, R.M., Easterbrook, A., & Parsons, J.T.  (2012). Sex and the community: The Implications of neighborhoods and social networks for sexual risk behaviors among urban gay men. Sociology of Health & Illness, 34(7), 1085-1102.  PMID: 22279969

Blain, L.M., Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., & Parsons, J.T.  (2012). Exploring the role of child sexual abuse and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in gay and bisexual men reporting compulsive sexual behavior. Child Abuse and Neglect, 36, 413-422. PMID: 22622224

Walker, J.J., Golub, S.A., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2012). Butch bottom - femme top? An Exploration of lesbian stereotypes. Journal of Lesbian Studies, 16(1), 90-107.  PMID: 22239455

Koken, J.A., Naar-King, S., Umasa, S., Parsons, J.T., Saengcharnchai, P., Phanuphak, P., & Rongkavilit, C. (2012). A cross-cultural three step process model for assessing motivational interviewing treatment fidelity in Thailand. Health Education and Behavior, 39(5), 574-582.  PMID: 22228776

Taylor, R.D., Bimbi, D.S., Joseph, H.A., Margolis, A.D., & Parsons, J.T. (2011). Girlfriends: Evaluation of an HIV-risk reduction intervention for adult transgender women. AIDS Education and Prevention, 23(5), 469-478.  PMID: 22010810

Wells, B.E., Golub, S.A., & Parsons, J.T. (2011). An Integrated theoretical approach to substance use and risky sexual behavior among men who have sex with men. AIDS and Behavior, 15(3), 509-520. PMID: 20677019

Ramo, D.E., Grov, C., Delucchi, K.L., Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2011). Cocaine use trajectories of club drug-using young adults recruited using time-space sampling. Addictive Behaviors, 36(12) 1292-1300. PMID: 21907497.

Chen, X., Murphy, D.A., Naar-King, S., & Parsons, J.T. (2011). A Clinic-based motivational intervention improves condom use among subgroups of youth living with HIV - A Multicenter randomized controlled trial.  Journal of Adolescent Health, 49(2), 193-198. PMID: 21783053

Kelly, B.C., Izienicki, H., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2011). The Intersection of mutual partner violence and substance use among urban gays, lesbians, and bisexuals.  Deviant Behavior, 32(5), 379-404.

Carpiano, R.M., Kelly, B.C., Easterbrook, A., & Parsons, J.T. (2011). Community and drug use among gay men: The role of neighborhoods and networks.  Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 52(1) 74-90.  PMID: 21362613

Hequembourg, A., Bimbi, D., & Parsons, J.T. (2011). Sexual victimization and health-related indicators among sexual minority men. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 5, 2-20.

MacDonell, K., Naar-King, S., Murphy, D.A., Parsons, J.T., & Huszti, H.  (2011). Situational temptation for HIV medication adherence in high-risk youth.  AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 25(1), 47-52. PMID: 21162691

Golub, S.A., Botsko, M., Gamarel, K.E., Parsons, J.T., Brennan, M., & Karpiak, S.E.  (2011). Dimensions of psychological well-being predict consistent condom use among older adults living with HIV.  Ageing International, 36(3) 346-360.

Morgenstern, J., Muench, F., O'Leary, A., Wainberg, M., Parsons, J.T., Hollander, E., Blain, L., & Irwin, T. (2011). Non-paraphilic compulsive sexual behavior and psychiatric co-morbidities in gay and bisexual men. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, 18(3), 114-134.

Grov, C., Golub, S.A., & Parsons, J.T. (2010).  HIV status differences in venues where highly sexually active gay and bisexual men meet sex partners: Results from a pilot study.  AIDS Education and Prevention, 22(6), 496-508. PMID: 21204626

Rongkavilit, C., Naar-King, S., Kaljee, L.M., Panthong, A., Koken, J.A., Bunupuradah, T., & Parsons, J.T.  (2010). Applying the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model in medication adherence among Thai youth living with HIV: A Qualitative study. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 24(12), 787-794.  PMID: 21091238

Golub, S.A., Walker, J.J., Longmire, B., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). The Role of religiosity, social support, and stress-related growth in protecting against HIV risk among transgender women.  Journal of Health Psychology, 15(8), 1135-1144.  PMID: 20522502

Golub, S.A., Tomassilli, J.C., Pantalone, D.W., Brennan, M., Karpiak, S.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). Prevalence and correlates of sexual behavior and risk management among HIV-positive adults over 50.  Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 37(10), 615-620. PMID: 21305717

Grov, C., Golub, S.A., Mustanski, B., & Parsons, J.T.  (2010). Sexual compulsivity, state affect, and sexual risk behavior in a daily diary study of gay and bisexual men.  Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 24(3), 487-497. PMID: 20853934

Starks, T.J., Golub, S.A., Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). The Problem of "just for fun": Patterns of use situations among active club drug users.  Addictive Behaviors, 35(12), 1067-1073. PMID: 20696530

Longmire, B., Golub, S.A., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). Self-reevaluation as a critical component in sustained viral load change for HIV+ adults with alcohol problems. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 40(2), 176-183. PMID: 20668976

Tanney, M.R., Naar-King, S., Murphy, D.A., Parsons, J.T., & Janisse, H.  (2010). Multiple risk behaviors among youth living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in five US cities.  Journal of Adolescent Health, 46(1), 11-16. PMID: 20123252

Kennedy, K.E., Grov, C., & Parsons, J.T.  (2010). Ecstasy and sex among young heterosexual women: A Qualitative analysis of sensuality, sexual effects, and sexual risk-taking.  International Journal of Sexual Health, 22(3), 155-166.

Carpenter, K.M., Stoner, S.A., Mikko, A.N., Dhanak, L.P., & Parsons, J.T.  (2010). Efficacy of a web-based intervention to reduce sexual risk in men who have sex with men.  AIDS and Behavior, 14, 549-557. PMID: 19499321.

Outlaw, A.Y., Naar-King, S., Janisse, H., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). Predictors of condom use in a multi-site study of high-risk youth living with HIV.  AIDS Education and Prevention, 22(1), 1-14.  PMID: 20166783

Ramo, D.E., Grov, C., Delucci, K., Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T.  (2010). Typology of club drug use among young adults recruited using time-space sampling.  Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 107(1), 119-127.  PMID: 19939585

Wells, B.E., Kelly, B.C., Golub, S.A., Grov, C., & Parsons, J.T. (2010).  Patterns of alcohol consumption and sexual behavior among young adults in nightclubs.  American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 36(1), 39-45. PMID: 20141395

Pantalone, D.W., Bimbi, D.S., Holder, C.A., Golub, S.A., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). Consistency and change in club drug use by sexual minority men in New York City, 2002 to 2007. American Journal of Public Health, 100(10), 1892-1895. PMID: 20724693

Murphy, D.A., Lam, P., Naar-King, S., Harris, D.R., Parsons, J.T., & Muenz, L.R.  (2010). Health literacy and antiretroviral adherence among HIV-infected adolescents. Patient Education and Counseling, 79(1), 25-29. PMID: 19665860

MacDonell, K.E., Naar-King, S., Murphy, D.A., Parsons, J.T., & Harper, G.W. (2010). Medication adherence in high risk youth of color living with HIV. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 35(6), 593-601. PMID: 19755495

Golub, S.A., Kowalczyk, W.J., Weinberger, C.L., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). Preexposure prophylaxis and predicted condom use among high-risk men who have sex with men. JAIDS, 54(5), 548-555. PMID: 20512046

Outlaw, A.Y., Naar-King, S., Parsons, J.T., Green-Jones, M., Janisse, H., & Secord, E. (2010). Using motivational interviewing in HIV field outreach with young African American men who have sex with men: A Randomized clinical trial.  American Journal of Public Health, 100(S1), 146-151. PMID: 20147689

Naar-King, S., Kolmodin, K., Parsons, J.T., & Murphy, D.A. (2010). Psychosocial factors and substance use in high-risk youth living with HIV: A Multi-site study. AIDS Care, 22(4), 475-482. PMID: 20146112

Joseph, H.A., Flores, S.A., Parsons, J.T., & Purcell, D.W.  (2010). Beliefs about transmission risk and vulnerability, treatment adherence, and sexual risk behavior among a sample of HIV-positive men who have sex with men.  AIDS Care, 22(1), 29-39. PMID: 20390478

Grov, C., Golub, S.A., Parsons, J.T., Brennan, M., & Karpiak, S.E. (2010). Loneliness and HIV-related stigma explain depression among older HIV-positive adults. AIDS Care, 22(5), 630-639.  PMID: 20401765

Naar-King, S., Parsons, J.T., Murphy, D.A., Kolmodin, K., & Harris, D.R. (2010). A Multisite randomized trial of a motivational intervention targeting multiple risks in youth living with HIV: Initial effects on motivation, self-efficacy, and depression.  Journal of Adolescent Health, 46(5), 422-428. PMID: 20413077.

Grov, C., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S.  (2010). Sexual compulsivity and sexual risk in gay and bisexual men.  Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39(4), 940-949. PMID: 19308715

Grov, C., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S.  (2010). The Association between penis size and sexual health among men who have sex with men.  Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39(1), 788-797. PMID: 19139986

Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2010).  Prevalence and predictors of non-medical prescription drug use among men who have sex with men.  Addictive Behaviors, 35(4), 312-317. PMID: 19944538