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Heffer, Robert Clinical Professor
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Carter, J., Rivera, G. N., Heffer, R. W., & Schlegel, R. J.
(2020).
STUCK IN AN EXISTENTIAL QUAGMIRE: THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED TRUE SELF-KNOWLEDGE IN CLIENT STUCKNESS. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY.
39(5), 449-477.
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Varni, J. W., Delamater, A. M., Hood, K. K., Raymond, J. K., Chang, N. T., Driscoll, K. A., ... Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.2 Diabetes Module Testing Study Consortium.
(2019).
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 3.2 Diabetes Module for youth with Type 2 diabetes: reliability and validity. Diabetic Medicine.
36(4), 465-472.
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Varni, J. W., Delamater, A. M., Hood, K. K., Driscoll, K. A., Wong, J. C., Adi, S., ... Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.2 Diabetes Module Testing Study Consortium.
(2018).
Diabetes management mediating effects between diabetes symptoms and health-related quality of life in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes.
19(7), 1322-1330.
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Varni, J. W., Delamater, A. M., Hood, K. K., Raymond, J. K., Chang, N. T., Driscoll, K. A., ... Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.2 Diabetes Module Testing Study Consortium.
(2018).
PedsQL 3.2 Diabetes Module for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: Reliability and Validity in Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care.
41(10), 2064-2071.
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Varni, J. W., Delamater, A. M., Hood, K. K., Raymond, J. K., Driscoll, K. A., Wong, J. C., ... Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.2 Diabetes Module Testing Study Consortium.
(2018).
Diabetes symptoms predictors of health-related quality of life in adolescents and young adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Quality of Life Research.
27(9), 2295-2303.
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Turner, E. A., Jensen-Doss, A., & Heffer, R. W
(2015).
Ethnicity as a moderator of how parents' attitudes and perceived stigma influence intentions to seek child mental health services. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology.
21(4), 613-618.
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Fleary, S., Heffer, R. W., McKyer, E. L., & Taylor, A.
(2013).
A parent-focused pilot intervention to increase parent health literacy and healthy lifestyle choices for young children and families. 2013, 619389-11.
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Fleary, S. A., & Heffer, R. W.
(2013).
Impact of growing up with a chronically ill sibling on well siblings' late adolescent functioning. ISRN Family Medicine.
2013, 737356-8.
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Fleary, S., Taylor, A., Heffer, R. W., & McKyer, E. L.
(2013).
Parent and peer influence on recreational use of pain medication: are their influences similar to that of marijuana use?. ISRN Addiction.
2013, 236249-8.
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Fleary, S. A., Ettienne-Gittens, R., & Heffer, R. W.
(2013).
Perceptions of preventive health care and healthy lifestyle choices for low income families: a qualitative study. ISRN Preventive Medicine.
2013, 189180-6.
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Fleary, S. A., Heffer, R. W., & McKyer, E.
(2013).
Understanding nonprescription and prescription drug misuse in late adolescence/young adulthood. Journal of Addiction.
2013, 709207-8.
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Fleary, S. A., Heffer, R. W., & McKyer, E.
(2011).
Dispositional, ecological and biological influences on adolescent tranquilizer, Ritalin, and narcotics misuse. Journal of Adolescence.
34(4), 653-663.
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Fleary, S. A., Ettienne, R., & Heffer, R. W
(2011).
PERCEPTIONS OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE.
41, S106-S106.
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Ettienne-Gittens, R., Fleary, S. A., & Heffer, R. W
(2011).
RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES IN LOW INCOME FAMILIES. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE.
41, S179-S179.
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Limbers, C. A., Ripperger-Suhler, J., Heffer, R. W., & Varni, J. W.
(2011).
Patient-reported Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 Generic Core Scales in pediatric patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and comorbid psychiatric disorders: feasibility, reliability, and validity. Value in Health.
14(4), 521-530.
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Varni, J. W., Limbers, C. A., Neighbors, K., Schulz, K., Lieu, J., Heffer, R. W., ... Alonso, E. M.
(2011).
The PedsQL Infant Scales: feasibility, internal consistency reliability, and validity in healthy and ill infants. Quality of Life Research.
20(1), 45-55.
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Fleary, S. A., Heffer, R. W., McKyer, E., & Newman, D. A.
(2010).
Using the bioecological model to predict risk perception of marijuana use and reported marijuana use in adolescence. Addictive Behaviors.
35(8), 795-798.
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Fleary, S., Heffer, R., & McKyer, E. L.
(2010).
UNDERSTANDING OTC AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE IN YOUNG PEOPLE TRANSITIONING FROM LATE ADOLESCENCE TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE.
39, 52-52.
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Limbers, C. A., Heffer, R. W., & Varni, J. W.
(2009).
Health-related quality of life and cognitive functioning from the perspective of parents of school-aged children with Asperger's Syndrome utilizing the PedsQL. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
39(11), 1529-1541.
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Turner, E. A., Chandler, M., & Heffer, R. W.
(2009).
The Influence of Parenting Styles, Achievement Motivation, and Self-Efficacy on Academic Performance in College Students. JOURNAL OF COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT.
50(3), 337-346.
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Cavell, T. A., Meehan, B. T., Heffer, R. W., & Holladay, J. J.
(2002).
The Natural Mentors of Adolescent Children of Alcoholics (COAs): Implications for Preventive Practices. Journal of Primary Prevention.
23(1), 23-42.
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Prevatt, F. F., Heffer, R. W., & Lowe, P. A.
(2000).
A review of school reintegration programs for children with cancer. 38(5), 447-467.
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Spasojevi, J., Heffer, R. W., & Snyder, D. K.
(2000).
Effects of posttraumatic stress and acculturation on marital functioning in Bosnian refugee couples. Journal of Traumatic Stress.
13(2), 205-217.
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Worchel-Prevatt, F. F., Heffer, R. W., Prevatt, B. C., Miner, J., Young-Saleme, T., Horgan, D., ... Frankel, L.
(1998).
A school reentry program for chronically ill children. Journal of School Psychology.
36(3), 261-279.
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Lopez, M. A., & Heffer, R. W.
(1998).
Self-concept and social competence of university student victims of childhood physical abuse. Child Abuse and Neglect.
22(3), 183-195.
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Heffer, R. W., Worchel-Prevatt, F., Rae, W. A., Lopez, M. A., Young-Saleme, T., Orr, K., ... Weir, M.
(1997).
The effects of oral versus written instructions on parents' recall and satisfaction after pediatric appointments. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
18(6), 377-382.
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Heffer, R. W
(1996).
Consulting with pediatricians: Psychological perspectives - Drotar,D, Crawford,P, Cunningham,C, Hurley,LK, Rosenthal,SL. CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY.
41(7), 716-717.
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RICARD, R. J., MILLER, G. A., & HEFFER, R. W
(1995).
DEVELOPMENTAL-TRENDS IN THE RELATION BETWEEN ADJUSTMENT AND ACADEMIC-ACHIEVEMENT FOR ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL-CHILDREN IN MIXED-AGE CLASSROOMS. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW.
24(2), 258-270.
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Heffer, R. W., & Kelley, M. L.
(1994).
Nonorganic failure to thrive: developmental outcomes and psychosocial assessment and intervention issues. Research in Developmental Disabilities.
15(4), 247-268.
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Bradlyn, A. S., Harris, C. V., Ritchey, A. K., Olsen, B. R., Heffer, R. W., Lewallen, J., & Zaboy, K. A.
(1993).
Children's Reactions to Invasive Medical Procedures. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology.
11(2), 1-18.
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Kelley, M. L., Heffer, R. W., Gresham, F. M., & Elliott, S. N.
(1989).
Development of a modified treatment evaluation inventory. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment.
11(3), 235-247.
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Heffer, R. W., & Kelley, M. L.
(1987).
Mothers' acceptance of behavioral interventions for children: The influence of parent race and income. Behavior Therapy.
18(2), 153-163.
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Tuma, J. M., Heffer, R. W., Carey, M. P., Carper, L., Cavell, T. A., Frentz, C., Grace, N., & Scardino, T.
(1986).
Internship Programs Offering Clinical Experience With Children, Youth, and Families. 15(4), 360-373.
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Carter, J., Rivera, G. N., Heffer, R. W., & Schlegel, R. J.
(2020).
STUCK IN AN EXISTENTIAL QUAGMIRE: THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED TRUE SELF-KNOWLEDGE IN CLIENT STUCKNESS. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY.
39(5), 449-477.
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chapter
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Heffer, R. W., Barry, T. D., & Garland, B. H.
(2009).
History, Overview, and Trends in Child and Adolescent Psychological Assessment. Assessing Childhood Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities.
(pp. 3-29).
Springer Nature.
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Heffer, R. W., & Oxman, D. L.
(2003).
A Developmental-Family Systems Approach to the Assessment of Adolescents. Jordan, K. (Eds.),
Handbook of Couple and Family Assessment.
(pp. 67-108).
Nova Science Pub Incorporated.
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Heffer, R. W., Lane, M. M., & Snyder, D. K.
(2003).
Therapeutic Family Assessment : A Systems Approach. Handbook of Couple and Family Assessment.
(pp. 21-48).
Nova Science Pub Incorporated.
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Heffer, R. W., & Snyder, D. K.
(1998).
Comprehensive assessment of family functioning. L'Abate, L. (Eds.),
Family Psychopathology The Relational Roots of Dysfunctional Behavior.
(pp. 207-235).
Guilford Press.
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Snyder, D. K., Cavell, T. A., Heffer, R. W., & Mangrum, L. F.
(1995).
Marital and family assessment: A multifaceted, multilevel approach. R. H. Mikesell, .., D.-D. Lusterman, .., & S. H. McDaniel. (Eds.),
Integrating family therapy: Handbook of family psychology and systems theory..
(pp. 163-182).
American Psychological Association (APA).
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Heffer, R. W., Barry, T. D., & Garland, B. H.
(2009).
History, Overview, and Trends in Child and Adolescent Psychological Assessment. Assessing Childhood Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities.
(pp. 3-29).
Springer Nature.
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conference paper
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Ettienne-Gittens, R., Fleary, S. A., & Heffer, R. W
(2013).
COLLEGE SMARTS: INVESTIGATING THE NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS IN TEXAS. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE.
S281-S281.
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Fleary, S., Byrd, V. M., Heffer, R. W., & McKyer, E. L.
(2010).
IMPACT OF GROWING UP WITH A CHRONICALLY ILL SIBLING ON WELL SIBLINGS' EARLY ADULTHOOD FUNCTIONING. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE.
24-24.
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Ettienne-Gittens, R., Fleary, S. A., & Heffer, R. W
(2013).
COLLEGE SMARTS: INVESTIGATING THE NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS IN TEXAS. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE.
S281-S281.
Research
investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- PBSI414 Behavior Principles Instructor
- PBSI484 Field Experiences Instructor
- PBSI485 Directed Studies Instructor
- PBSI491 Hnr-research Instructor
- PBSI613 Practicum Psyc Assessmnt Instructor
- PBSI614 Practicum In Psycholgy Instructor
- PBSI627 Psyc Assmnt Chld & Adol Instructor
- PBSI639 Pediatric Psychology Instructor
- PBSI684 Profess Internship Instructor
- PBSI685 Directed Studies Instructor
- PBSI691 Research Instructor
- PSYC305 Psychology Of Adjustment Instructor
- PSYC414 Behavior Principles Instructor
- PSYC484 Field Experiences Instructor
- PSYC485 Directed Studies Instructor
- PSYC491 Hnr-research Instructor
- PSYC613 Practicum Psyc Assessment Instructor
- PSYC614 Practicum In Psycholgy Instructor
- PSYC627 Psyc Assmnt Chld & Adol Instructor
- PSYC639 Pediatric Psychology Instructor
- PSYC685 Directed Studies Instructor
- PSYC691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Aguirre, Vincent Phillip (2014-12). A Comparison of Health-Related Quality of Life and Informant Perspectives in Symptoms Reporting Among Children with Functional and Organic Gastrointestinal Disorders.
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Aguirre, Vincent Phillip (2018-11). Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life Between Informants and Parent-Child Informant Report Discrepancies with Regard to Domains of Functioning Among Children with Functional and Organic Gastrointestinal Disorders.
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Burch, Wendy A. (2005-11). The Draw-A-Person: group differences among individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, and normal controls.
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Calles, Ivette Marie (2018-12). Relationships Among Anxiety, Depression, Induced Stress, Sleep Disturbance, Health Related Quality of Life, and Impulsivity in Emerging Adults.
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Collie, Claire Futamase (2004-09). Aggressive children's memory for attachment relevant information.
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Cooper, Danielle Louise (2006-08). The influence of experiences with serious medical conditions on self-reported health behaviors in older adolescent university students.
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Fiala, Samuel E. (2006-04). Camp counselors working with chronically ill children.
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Fleary, Sasha (2012-07). A Parent-Focused Intervention to Increase Parent Health Literacy and Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Young Children and Families..
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Fleary, Sasha A. (2009-05). Application of the bioecological model and health belief model to self-reported health risk behaviors of adolescents in the united states.
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Garland, Beth Hackethorn (2009-05). Parenting techniques and parent characteristics associated with child externalizing behavior problems.
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Grizzle, Jonhenry C. (2009-05). Developmental differences in relations among parental protectiveness, attachment, social skills, social anxiety and social competence in juveniles with asthma or diabetes.
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Grizzle, Jonhenry Cordell (2005-11). The influence of contagion information and behavior on older adolescents' perceptions of peers with chronic illness.
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Kroon Van Diest, Ashley Michelle (2015-06). Thin-Ideal Internalization, Self-Objectification, and Body Dissatisfaction in the Prevention of Eating Disorders in 5 to 7 Year Old Girls.
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Lane, Mariella Marie (2005-11). Evaluation of a theoretical model of perceptual accuracy and self-management behavior in pediatric diabetes.
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Limbers, Christine A. (2009-05). At what age can children reliably and validly self-report their health-related quality of life? An investigation using the PedsQL(tm) 4.0 Generic Core Scales Database.
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Limbers, Christine Ashley (2011-08). Health-Related Quality of Life and Family Impact in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Co-Morbid Psychiatric Conditions.
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Nyman, Tristin (2018-08). Object Individuation Using Function in Infancy: An Eye-Tracking Study.
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Olson, Wendy Ann (2011-10). Internet Technology and Social Support: Are They Beneficial for Overweight Older Adolescents?.
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Stefanov, Michael Lee (2006-10). MMPI-A: test of behavioral correlates associated with elevated scales in a sample of female juvenile delinquents.
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Turner, Erlanger A (2006-10). Attitudes toward child mental health services: adaptation and development of an attitude scale.
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Turner, Erlanger A. (2011-02). Parental Attitudes Toward Child Mental Health Services: The Influence of Ethnicity and Child Characteristics on Help-Seeking Intentions.
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Wiley, Elizabeth Stirling (2005-02). Situational correlates of disclosure of child sexual abuse.
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Wiley, Elizabeth Stirling (2006-10). Locus of control and spiritual meaning as mediators of relations among religious orientation and anxious symptomatology and depressive symptomatology.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology/Developmental Psychology, Louisiana State University - (Alexandria, Louisiana, United States) 1988
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology/Developmental Psychology, Louisiana State University - (Alexandria, Louisiana, United States) 1984
- B.A. in Psychology/Liberal Arts, Wheaton College - (Norton, Massachusetts, United States) 1981
awards and honors
Contact
first name
- Robert
has last name
- Heffer
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Psychology
4258 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4258
USA
Other
- rob-heffer@tamu.edu