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Julianne Serovich
Campbell Hall 135D
(614) 292-5685
jserovich@ehe.osu.edu
Chair, Human Development and Family Science
Professor, Couple and Family Therapy
View Julianne Serovich's curriculum vitae.
B.A. Loyola College, Baltimore, 1983
Psychology
M.S. Loyola College, Baltimore, 1985.
Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy
Ph.D. University of Georgia, Athens, 1991.
Child and Family Development/Marriage and Family Therapy
July, 2003 to Present
Professor, CFT
Human Development and
Family Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
July, 1998 – July, 2003
Associate Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
May, 1998 to July, 2003
Associate Professor, Comprehensive Cancer Center,
The Ohio State University.
August, 1995 to July, 1998
Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
August, 1991 to 8-1995
Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
My primary program of research centers on investigating the role of HIV disclosure to family and friends in reducing sexual risk related behaviors in men and mental health outcomes in women. To this end I have conducted 4 major studies. The first is an investigation of 139 HIV-positive men who have sex with men (R29MH56292). The aims of this study are to (a) repeatedly measure disclosure, disclosure needs, and sexual risk-taking behaviors of HIV-positive gay men, (b) investigate over time the relationship between these variables and (c) test a preliminary theoretical model of the relationship between disclosure, disclosure needs, and sexual risk-taking behaviors.
The second is an investigation of 100 HIV-positive women (R01MH62293). The aims of this study are to (a) measure disclosure, indices of mental health, and social support at defined intervals post diagnosis, (b) test and refine a recently developed theoretical model that will accurately predict the relationship between disclosure, social support, and mental health and (c) identify aspects of the relationship between family, friend, and partners and HIV-positive women which would contribute to supportive post disclosure reactions.
The third is an intervention development project (R21MH067494). The aims of this project are to (a) conduct formative research regarding the considerations given for disclosure and non-disclosure that will help inform the development and implementation of a disclosure-related prevention intervention, (b) develop a manualized disclosure intervention and (c) pilot test the intervention and associated outcome measures.
Finally, I am currently funded (R34MH074363) to develop an intervenetion to assist MSM disclose their serostatus to family members. The aims of this project are to (a) conduct formative research regarding the considerations given for disclosure and non-disclosure that will help inform the development and implementation of a disclosure-related prevention intervention, (b) develop a manualized disclosure intervention and (c) pilot test the intervention and associated outcome measures.
Serovich, J. M., Craft, S. M., McDowell, T. L., Grafsky, E. L., & Andrist, D. (in press). Methods of promoting safe sex behaviors utilized by men who have sex with casual sex partners. AIDS Education and Prevention.
Ostrom, R. A., Serovich, J. M., & Lim, J. (in press). Psychological differences between HIV-positive mothers who disclose to all, some, or none of their biological children. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.
Craft, S., & Serovich, J. (2008). Sexual need fulfillment in the relationships of straight and bisexual men with HIV. AIDS Education and Prevention, 20(3), 239-248.
Ostrom, R. A., Serovich, J. M., & Lim, J. (2008). Reasons for and against maternal HIV disclosure to children and perceived child reaction. AIDS Care, 20(7), 876-880.
Craft, S. M., Serovich, J. M., McKenry, P. C., & Lim, J. (2008). Stress, attachment and partner violence in same-sex relationships. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 4(1), 37-73.
Serovich, J. M., Craft, S. M., Toviessi, P., Gangamma, R., McDowell, T., & Grafsky, E. (2008). A systematic review of the research base on reparative therapies. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 34(2), 227-238.
Gangamma, R., Slesnick, N., Toviessi, P., & Serovich, J. (2008). Comparison of HIV risks among gay, lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual homeless youth. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 37, 456-464.
Serovich, J. M., Lim. J., & Mason, T. L. (2008). A retest of two HIV disclosure theories: The women’s story. Health and Social Work, 33(1), 23-31.
Serovich, J. M., McDowell, T. & Grafsky, E. (2008).Women’s report of regret of HIV disclosure to family, friends and sex partners. AIDS and Behavior, 12(2), 227-231.
Craft, S. M., & Serovich, J. M. (2007). The impact of mental health, sexual desire, and sexual importance on the sexual behavior of women with HIV. AIDS Care, 19(10), 1219-1222.
Legislative Chair, Ohio Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2000-present).
Associate Editor, Family Relations (1992-1996).
Associate Editor, Journal of Martial and Family Therapy (2003-present)
Study Section Member, Center for Scientific Review, HIV/AIDS Intervention Research
Section, ZRG1AARR-8 (01), November, 2001- July, 2003.
Study Section Standing Member: Center for Scientific Review, HIV/AIDS Intervention
Research Section, BSCH, November, 2003 - present.
1990 NCFR Family Discipline Section, Kelly Award.
1991 Top Three Paper: Bostrom Young Scholars Award
1991 Top Three Paper: Communication Theory Division of the SSCA
1994 Ex-Students New Faculty Award, Texas Tech University.
1994 Student/New Professional paper award. Family Health Section of NCFR.
1995 Top Four Paper: Gender Studies Division of the SSCA
2003 Deans Faculty Award
2003 Bob Fey Award
Serovich, J. M. (1997-2003). Disclosure and behavior change for PLWA’s: A longitudinal study. First Independent Research Support and Transition award (FIRST), National Institutes of Mental Health. Principal Investigator. Amount: $509,252. R29MH56292.
Serovich, J. M. (2001-2006). Women’s Disclosure of their HIV Status. National Institutes of Mental Health. Principal Investigator. Amount: $1,289,677. R01MH62293.
Serovich, J. M. (2002-2005). Disclosure Intervention for HIV-Positive MSM. National Institutes of Mental Health. Principal Investigator. Amount: $543,625. R21MH067494.
Serovich, J. M. (2006-2009). HIV-positive Men’s Disclosure Intervention to Family. PI: J.M. Serovich; Amount: $668,790; NIMH - 1 R34 MH074363-01A1.
Slesnick, N., Serovich, J. & Glassman, M. Comparison of Treatments for Homeless Youth: CRA, MET and Case Management. PI: Slesnick, NIDA, Amount: $2,855,176, 7/1/06-6/30/11.