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<strong>Avidan</strong> <strong>Milevsky</strong>, Ph.D.<br />
Curriculum Vitae<br />
UNIVERSITY OFFICE ADDRESS<br />
Department of Psychology<br />
<strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Pennsylvania<br />
<strong>Kutztown</strong>, PA 19530<br />
Phone: (610) 683-1363 ~ Fax: (610) 683-4467<br />
E-mail: <strong>Milevsky</strong>@kutztown.edu<br />
http://faculty.kutztown.edu/milevsky/<br />
COUNSELING OFFICE ADDRESS<br />
Wellspring Counseling<br />
8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 325<br />
Towson, MD 21286<br />
Phone: (410) 321-6035 ~ Fax: (410) 321-6176<br />
E-mail: Amilevsky@wellspringbaltimore.com<br />
http://www.wellspringbaltimore.com<br />
EDUCATION<br />
2002 Ph.D. Florida International <strong>University</strong>, Miami, FL<br />
Developmental Psychology<br />
Dissertation: Sibling Relations in Preadolescence and Adolescence:<br />
Compensatory and Buffering Effects<br />
2004-2006 Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA<br />
Continuing Education Certificate Program<br />
Child and Adolescent Therapy<br />
2002 Certificate Florida International <strong>University</strong>, Miami, FL<br />
Graduate Teaching Certificate<br />
Academy for the Art of Teaching<br />
2000 M.S. Florida International <strong>University</strong>, Miami, FL<br />
Mental Health Counseling and Developmental Psychology<br />
Thesis: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Religiosity and its Effect On<br />
Psychological Well-being in Preadolescents and Adolescents<br />
1998 B.L.S. Barry <strong>University</strong>, Miami, FL<br />
Behavioral Sciences<br />
AWARDS AND HONORS<br />
2006 Alpha Sigma Lambda Honorary Inductee for advocacy of nontraditional students, KU<br />
2002 GSA Scholarly Forum Social Sciences Award, Florida International <strong>University</strong><br />
2000 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Florida International <strong>University</strong><br />
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE<br />
2011-Present Visiting Professor, Department of Psychology<br />
The Hebrew <strong>University</strong> of Jerusalem, Israel<br />
2009-2011 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology<br />
<strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Pennsylvania<br />
2006-2008 Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology<br />
Touro College South, Miami, FL<br />
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2002-2006 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology<br />
<strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Pennsylvania<br />
2002 Graduate Assistant, Spencer Foundation Grant<br />
Florida International <strong>University</strong><br />
2001 Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology<br />
Florida International <strong>University</strong><br />
1998 Research Assistant, Social Networks and Achievement Project<br />
Florida International <strong>University</strong><br />
PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE<br />
2009-present Developmental Psychologist and Psychotherapist<br />
Wellspring Counseling, Towson, MD<br />
2007-2008 Mental Health Counselor<br />
Horizon Psychological Services, Miami Beach, FL<br />
2003-2004 Mental Health Counselor Intern<br />
<strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Pennsylvania Counseling Center<br />
1997-1998 Guidance Counselor, High School Division<br />
Yeshiva Elementary School, Miami Beach, FL<br />
LICENSE<br />
2009 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor #LC4093, State of Maryland<br />
SELECT INVITED TALKS/WORKSHOPS<br />
“Educational Psychology in a Nut Shell”. Presented at the annual conference of the Coalition for the<br />
Advancement of Jewish Education, August 2004, Hempstead, NY<br />
“Sibling Relationships in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: Predictors and Consequences”.<br />
Keynote address presented at the Thirteenth Annual Psychology Student Research Forum, Barry <strong>University</strong>,<br />
April 2007, Miami FL<br />
“The Concept of Belonging: Fostering Jewish Identity in Early Childhood”. Presented at the annual<br />
conference of the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, February 2007, Miami, FL<br />
“This is horrible” vs. “this is a minor inconvenience”: Changing your perception of daily hassles and<br />
stress to enhance your health. Presented at the annual Palace Tours Passover Retreat, April 2007, Naples, FL<br />
“How to avoid outliving your mind: Graceful aging in the 21 st century”. Presented at the annual Palace<br />
Tours Passover Retreat, April 2008, Naples, FL<br />
American Psychological Association<br />
Association for Psychological Science<br />
Eastern Psychological Association<br />
Society for Research in Child Development<br />
Society for Research on Adolescence<br />
Society for Research on Emerging Adulthood<br />
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION<br />
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES<br />
Journal reviews:<br />
Book reviews:<br />
Clinical Psychology Review<br />
Developmental Psychology<br />
European Journal of Psychology of Education<br />
Personal Relationships<br />
Urban Education<br />
Mental Health, Religion and Culture<br />
Journal of Marriage and Family<br />
Journal of Happiness Studies<br />
Journal of Youth and Adolescence<br />
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships<br />
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion<br />
Journal of Family Communication<br />
Journal of Jewish Identities<br />
Lerner, R. M. (2002) Adolescence. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.<br />
Gauvain M. & Cole M. (2001) Readings on the Development of Children. N.Y: Worth<br />
Woolfolk, A. (2004). Educational Psychology. Boston: Allyn & Bacon<br />
Submitted Proposal (2006). Educational Psychology: A collaborative foundation.<br />
Thomson Wadsworth<br />
<strong>University</strong> service: <strong>University</strong> Senate, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2004<br />
Commission on the Statues of Minorities, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2003-2006<br />
Undergraduate Research Committee, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2003-2006<br />
<strong>University</strong> IRB, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2004-2006<br />
Recruitment Committee, Touro College South, 2006-2007<br />
Advisor, campus Hillel, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2002- present<br />
College of LAS Curriculum Committee, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2009-present<br />
Department service: Track Restructuring Committee, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2002-2003<br />
Portfolio Committee (Co-chair), <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2004-2005<br />
Early Career Experience Committee, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2004-2005<br />
Gill-Lauer-Sharp Award Committee, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2004-2005<br />
Tenure-track Hiring Committee, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2005-2006<br />
Curriculum Committee, Touro College South, 2006-2007<br />
Advisor, Psychology Club, Touro College South, 2006-2007<br />
Curriculum Committee (Chair), <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2008-present<br />
Miscellaneous: Referee, Northampton Community College Beacon conference, 2004<br />
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Introduction to Psychology<br />
Psychology of Infancy and Childhood<br />
Psychology of Adolescence<br />
Developmental Psychology<br />
Personality Psychology<br />
Educational Psychology<br />
Experimental Psychology<br />
Senior Seminar in Psychology<br />
Child Psychology (Graduate)<br />
Psychopathology (Graduate)<br />
Personality Psychology (Graduate)<br />
Assessment in Counseling (Graduate)<br />
Lifespan Developmental Psychology (Graduate)<br />
Developmental Psychology of Adolescence (Graduate)<br />
COURSES TAUGHT<br />
THESES SUPERVISED<br />
Melissa Leh (2005) Major Professor, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
John Bakerofske (2005) Committee member, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Melissa Schlechter (2007) Committee member, <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
BOOKS, CHAPTERS, AND PAPERS<br />
(Highlighted names are student co-authors)<br />
Wiley.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (In preparation). Lifespan development: An applied perspective. Hoboken, NJ: John<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Eisenberg, M. (Under review). Spiritually oriented treatment with Jewish clients:<br />
Meditative prayer and religious texts. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (In press). Parenting styles in adolescence. In J. R. Levesque (Ed.), Encyclopedia of<br />
adolescence. New York: Springer.<br />
Walker, D. F., Doverspike, W., Ahmed, S., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Wooley, J. (In press). Prayer. In D. F.<br />
Walker and W. L. Hathaway (Eds.) Spiritually-Oriented Interventions in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.<br />
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.<br />
Walker, D. F., Ahmed, S., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Quagliana, H., & Bagasra, A. (In press). Sacred texts. In D. F.<br />
Walker and W. L. Hathaway (Eds.) Spiritually-Oriented Interventions in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.<br />
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M. J., & Machlev, M. (In press). Parenting styles and patterns of<br />
involvement in sibling conflict: Associations with sibling relationships in adolescence. Journal of Social and<br />
Personal Relationships.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2011). Sibling relationships in childhood and adolescence: Predictors and outcomes.<br />
New York: Columbia <strong>University</strong> Press.<br />
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<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Niman, D. S., Raab, A., & Gross, R. (2011). A phenomenological examination of dating<br />
attitudes in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish emerging adult Women. Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 14, 311-322.<br />
Schlechter, M. J., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2010). Parental Level of Education: Associations with<br />
Psychological Well-being, Academic Achievement, and Reasons for Pursuing Higher Education in<br />
Adolescence. Educational Psychology, 30, 1-10.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Klem, L., & Kehl, R. (2008). Constellations of maternal and paternal<br />
parenting styles in adolescence: Congruity and adjustment. Marriage and Family Review, 44, 81-98.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Leh, M. M. (2008). Religiosity in emerging adulthood: Familial variables and<br />
adjustment. Journal of Adult Development, 15, 47-53.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, I. M., Szuchman, L., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2008). Transmission of religious beliefs in college<br />
students. Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 11, 423-434.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M. J., Netter, S. A., & Keehn, D. (2007). Maternal and paternal parenting<br />
styles in adolescents: Associations with self-esteem, depression and life-satisfaction. Journal of Child and<br />
Family Studies, 16, 39-47.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2005). Compensatory Patterns of Sibling Support in Emerging Adulthood:<br />
Variations in Loneliness, Self-esteem, Depression and Life Satisfaction. Journal of Social and Personal<br />
Relationships, 22, 743-755.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2005). Sibling support in early adolescence: Buffering and compensation<br />
across relationships. European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2, 299-320.<br />
Levitt, M. J., Levitt, J. L., Bustos, G. L., Crooks, N. A., Santos, J., Telan, P., Hodgetts-Barber, J., &<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2005). Patterns of social support in the middle childhood and early adolescent transition:<br />
Implications for adjustment. Social Development, 14, 398-421.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Smoot, K., Leh, M. M., & Ruppe, A. (2005). Familial and contextual variables and the<br />
nature of sibling relationships in emerging adulthood. Marriage and Family Review, 37, 125-143<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2004) Intrinsic and extrinsic religiosity in preadolescence and<br />
adolescence: Effect on psychological well-being. Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 7, 307-321.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2004) Perceived parental marital satisfaction and divorce: Effects on sibling relations in<br />
emerging adults. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 41, 115-128.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2003, Fall) Compensatory Effects of Sibling Support in Preadolescence<br />
and Adolescence. Paper included in the Educational Resources Information Center database.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2003) Siblings: The Forgotten Influence of a Child’s Social Network. LVPA Quarterly,<br />
36, 4-5.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2001). Gender differences in jealousy revisited. American Psychological Society<br />
Observer, 14, 19.<br />
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS<br />
(Highlighted names are student co-authors)<br />
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<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Heerwagen, M. & Huber, E. (2011, October). Parental relationships in emerging<br />
adulthood: A phenomenological examination. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for the Study of<br />
Emerging Adulthood, Providence, RI.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Zeigler, K. (2011, August). A spiritually integrated treatment with Jewish clients:<br />
Religious text, prayer, and psycho-spiritual meditation. Symposium presented at the meeting of the American<br />
Psychological Association, Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, J. L. & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2011, August). “Freud and the Talmud: The subtle dialogue of<br />
secularization”. Symposium presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington,<br />
DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, C., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, M. A. (2011, August). The Centenarian Transition: Lifesatisfaction<br />
and wealth. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association,<br />
Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Schlechter, M. (2011, May). Sibling relationships and the college transition:<br />
Family system predictors and psychological well-being outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of the<br />
Association for Psychological Sciences, Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Heerwagen, M. & Huber, E. (2011, May). A phenomenological examination of sibling<br />
relationships in emerging adulthood. Symposium presented at the meeting of the Association for Psychological<br />
Sciences, Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Friedman, R., Miller, M. L., Peppard-Becker, Y., Stern, D., Tamir, H. Y., &<br />
Tropper, A. (2011, May). Parental competence and depression in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish mothers: Mediating<br />
effects of marital satisfaction. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences,<br />
Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, I. M. & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2011, May). Religiosity in college students: A qualitative examination.<br />
Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences, Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Schlechter, M. (2010, August). Family variables and religiosity in older adolescence.<br />
Symposium presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Sherr, R. (2010, May). Family of origin parental and religious variables:<br />
Associations with well-being and religiosity in Orthodox Jewish adults. Symposium presented at the meeting of<br />
the Association for Psychological Sciences, Boston.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., & Klem, L. (2009, August). The Freshman Transition: Religiosity, lifesatisfaction,<br />
and college retention. Symposium presented at the meeting of the American Psychological<br />
Association, Toronto, CA.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Schlechter, M. (2009, May). Over-time change in sibling relationship quality in<br />
adolescents and emerging adults. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Psychological Sciences,<br />
San Francisco.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Gross, R., Neuman, E., Peppard, A. H., & Peppard, Y. N. (2009, March). The<br />
interconnection between peer and media factors and disturbed eating patterns in religious high school students.<br />
Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Pittsburg.<br />
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<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Sherr, R., Glatt, Y., Gross, S., Paz, C., & Solomon, S. (2009, March). Childhood<br />
parenting styles and religious fundamentalism: Associations with psychological well-being and religiosity in<br />
adulthood. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Pittsburg.<br />
Ackerman, S. N., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Hofstatter, L., & Green, C. M. (2009, March). Intergenerational<br />
patterns of attachment in children of Holocaust survivors. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern<br />
Psychological Association, Pittsburg.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Schlechter, M. (2008, May) Maternal and paternal parenting styles in adolescents and<br />
emerging adults: Over-time change in sibling relationships. Symposium presented at the meeting of the<br />
European Association of Research on Adolescence. Torin, Italy.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Hole, J., Anrico, H., Kehl, R., Edelman, J., & Schwier, J. (2008,<br />
March). Religiosity and social support: A mediational model of adjustment in first year college students. Paper<br />
presented at the meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago.<br />
Niman, D. S., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Raab, A., Gross, R., Minkowitz, A., Ballew, D., & Susson, D. (2008,<br />
March). A phenomenological examination of dating attitudes in emerging adult Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women.<br />
Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Ballew, D., Susson, D., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, I. M., Neuman, E., Niman, D. S., & Raab, A. (2008,<br />
March). Parenting variables and eating attitudes in an all-girls' middle school. Paper presented at the meeting<br />
of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Hole, J., Edelman, J., & Anrico, H. (2007, May). The college<br />
transition: Parental variables, reasons for pursuing higher education, and adjustment. Paper presented at the<br />
meeting of the Association for Psychological Science. Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2007, May). Parent-child Relationships and Religiosity in Early<br />
Adolescence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Psychological Science. Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Klem, L., Edelman, J., Kiphorn, M., & Anrico, H. (2007, March).<br />
Qualitative and quantitative variations in adolescent sibling relationships. Symposium presented at the meeting<br />
of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia, PA<br />
Schlechter, M., Edelman, J., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2007, March). The freshman transition: A qualitative<br />
examination of the college experience. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association,<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Kehl, R., Bell, C., Schlechter, M., Klem, L., Kiphorn, M., Murray, K., & Machlev,<br />
M. (2006, May). Patterns of religiosity as a predictor of overall self-concept in college freshman. Paper<br />
presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science. New York.<br />
Schlechter, M., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Bell, B. (2006, March) Familial relationship variables and adolescent<br />
religiosity. Paper presented at the meeting of Division 36 (Psychology of Religion) of the American<br />
Psychological Association, Columbia, MD.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Kiphorn, M., Klem, L., Bell, C., Carney, J., & Kehl, R. (2006, March)<br />
Constellations of maternal and paternal parenting in adolescents: Congruity and adjustment. Symposium<br />
presented at the meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore.<br />
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<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Keehn, D., Netter, S., Kolb, A., Dengler, C., Kehl, R., Klem, L., &<br />
Machlev, M. (2006, March). Patterns of Parental Involvement in Adolescent Sibling Conflict: Gender<br />
Differences and Variations in Sibling Warmth. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Research on<br />
Adolescence, San Francisco.<br />
Levitt, M. J., Levitt, J., Bustos, G., Crooks, N., Hodgetts, J., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Lane, J., Perez-Cerini, E. I.,<br />
Fleurztael, P. (2005, August). Self-Perception and Adjustment in Newly Immigrant Children and Adolescents.<br />
Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Netter, S., Keehn, D., Kolb, A., Leh, M., Machlev, M., Kalinowski,<br />
C., & Siemon, J. (2005, August). After School Arrangements In Adolescence: Maternal Monitoring<br />
Characteristics and Adjustment. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association,<br />
Washington, DC.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Netter, S., Keehn, D., Kolb, A. M., Kalinowski, C., Schlechter, M., Machlev, M., &<br />
Siemon, J. (2005, May). Employment During High School: Parenting Variables, Gender Effects and Academic<br />
Achievement. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Society. Los Angeles.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Keehn, D., & Speeding, K. (2005, April). Parental intervention in<br />
adolescent sibling disputes: Associations with sibling support, warmth and conflict. Paper presented at the<br />
meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Machlev, M., Leh, M. M., Kolb, A. M., & Netter, S. (2005, April). Parenting styles in<br />
adolescents: A process-oriented approach to sibling relationships. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society<br />
for Research in Child Development, Atlanta.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Thompson, S., Schlechter, M., Machlev, M., Netter, S., Keehn, D., Kolb, A. M.,<br />
Walker, C., Siemon, J., & Leh, M. M. (2005, March). Maternal and Paternal Parenting Styles in Adolescents:<br />
Associations with Self-esteem, Depression, and Life-satisfaction. Symposium presented at the meeting of the<br />
Eastern Psychological Association, Boston.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Leh, M. (2005, February). Familial and Contextual Variables Influencing Sibling<br />
Relationships in Emerging Adulthood. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Emerging<br />
Adulthood, Miami.<br />
Machlev, M., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Schlechter, M., Leh, M. M., Keehn, D., Kolb, A. M., Netter, S., &<br />
Speeding, K. (2005, January) Religiosity, parental support and self-esteem: Interactions of significant social<br />
agents. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. New Orleans.<br />
Leh, M. M., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Siverling, A., & Duncan, N. (2004, May) Religiosity in Emerging<br />
Adulthood: Individual Differences and Well-being. Paper presented at the meeting of the American<br />
Psychological Society. Chicago.<br />
Smoot, K., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Ruppe, A., Leh, M. M., & Machlev, M. (2004, May) The Quality of Sibling<br />
Relationships in Emerging Adulthoods. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Society.<br />
Chicago.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Ruppe, A., Goldenberg, A., & Smoot, K. (2004, May) Parental Marital Satisfaction,<br />
Divorce, and Sibling Relationships in Emerging Adults. Paper presented at the meeting of the American<br />
Psychological Society. Chicago.<br />
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<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Leh, M., Ruppe, A., Goldenberg, A., Smoot, K., & Siverling, A. (2004, May) Sibling<br />
support and well-being: Compensatory processes in late adolescence and emerging adulthood. Symposium<br />
presented at the meeting of the European Association of Research on Adolescence. Porto, Portugal.<br />
Levitt, M. J., Levitt J. L., Bustos, G. L., Crooks, N. A., Hodgetts, J., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2004, April)<br />
Immigrant Children and Adolescents: School Adjustment in the First Post-Migration Year. Paper presented at<br />
the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.<br />
Levitt, M. J., Levitt, J., Bustos, G., Perez, E., Hodgetts, J., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Martelly, M., Silver, M. E.,<br />
Lane, J., Sakuma, S., Ondar, A., Young, K., Prosper, F., Crooks, N., Pierre, N., Sanchez, L., Martinez, E.,<br />
Philpotts, N., Fain, T., Pomeraniec, J., Barrera, O., Berk, R., Nyitray, M., Brutus, L. (2004, March) Family<br />
Disruption and Adjustment in Newly Immigrant Adolescents. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for<br />
Research on Adolescence, Baltimore.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Smoot, K., Siverling, A., Ruppe, A., Leh, M., & Glodenberg, A. (2004, March)<br />
Compensatory patterns of sibling support in emerging adults. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for<br />
Research on Adolescence, Baltimore.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2003, August) Compensatory Effects of Sibling Support in<br />
Preadolescence and Adolescence. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association,<br />
Toronto, CA.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2003, April) Sibling Support in Preadolescence and Adolescence. Paper presented at the<br />
meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL<br />
Levitt, M. J., Levitt, J. L., Bustos, G. L., Hodgetts-Barber, J., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2003, April). Immigrant<br />
Children and Adolescents: Adjustment in the First Postmigration Year. Paper presented at the meeting of the<br />
Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL<br />
Levitt, M. J., Levitt, J. L., Bustos, G. L., Crooks, N. A., Hodgetts-Barber, J., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Santos, J., &<br />
Telan, P. (2002, August). Multiple attachments and well-being in middle childhood and adolescents. Paper<br />
presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2002, June) Congruity of Parent and Sibling Support: Paternal<br />
Relationships as an Internal Working Model. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological<br />
Society, New Orleans.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2002, April) School Achievement and Religious Affiliation. Paper<br />
presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.<br />
Levitt, M. J., Levitt, J., Bustos, G. L., Crooks, N. A., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Santos, J. D., & Telan, P. (2002,<br />
April) Ethnic Minority Status and School Adaptation in the Transition to Adolescence: The Mediation Role of<br />
Ecological Risk and Social Support. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research<br />
Association, New Orleans.<br />
Levitt, M. J., Levitt, J., Bustos, G. L., Crooks, N. A., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Santos, J. D., & Telan, P. (2002,<br />
April) Patterns of Social Support and School Adaptation Across the Child to Adolescent Transition. Paper<br />
presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.<br />
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Levitt, M. J., Levitt, J. L., Bustos, G. L., Crooks, N. A., Hodgetts-Barber, J., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., Santos, J., &<br />
Telan, P. (2001, November). Social Networks and Achievement: A Prospective Research Program. Paper<br />
presented at the meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Marco Island, FL<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2001, June). Religious Orientation and Attitudes Toward Aggression.<br />
Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Society, Toronto, CA<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, I. M., Szuchman, L., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2001, June). Intergenerational Transmission of<br />
Religious Beliefs. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Society, Toronto, CA<br />
Levitt, M. J., Crooks, N. A., Bustos, G. L., Levitt, J. L., Telan, P., Santos, J., Franco, N., Hodgetts-<br />
Barber, J., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Oliva, M. (2001, April). Ecological Risk, Social Support, and Well-Being in the<br />
Transition to Adolescence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development,<br />
Minneapolis.<br />
<strong>Milevsky</strong>, A., & Levitt, M. J. (2000, June). Religious Activity, Religious Importance, and Psychological<br />
Well-being in Early Adolescence. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Society,<br />
Miami.<br />
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS SPONSORED<br />
Gross, R., Neuman, E., Peppard, A. H., Peppard, Y. N., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2008, April). Peer and Media<br />
Factors in Disturbed Eating Patterns in High School Students. Presented at the Fourteenth Annual Psychology<br />
Student Research Forum, Barry <strong>University</strong>, Miami FL.<br />
Sherr, R., Glatt, Y., Gross, S., Paz, C., Solomon, S., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2008, April). Childhood Parenting<br />
Styles and Religious Fundamentalism: Associations with Psychological Well Being and Religiosity in<br />
Adulthood. Presented at the Fourteenth Annual Psychology Student Research Forum, Barry <strong>University</strong>, Miami<br />
FL.<br />
Hofstatter, L., Ackerman, S. N., Green, C. M., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2008, April). Attachment Patterns in<br />
Children of Holocaust Survivors. Presented at the Fourteenth Annual Psychology Student Research Forum,<br />
Barry <strong>University</strong>, Miami FL.<br />
Ballew, D., Susson, D., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2007, April). Parental Interactions and Eating Attitudes in<br />
Middle School Children. Presented at the Thirteenth Annual Psychology Student Research Forum, Barry<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Miami FL.<br />
Niman, D. S., Raab, A., Gross, R., Minkowitz, A., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2007, April). Dating Attitudes of<br />
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women: A Qualitative Examination. Presented at the Thirteenth Annual Psychology<br />
Student Research Forum, Barry <strong>University</strong>, Miami FL.<br />
Bell, C., Charles, J., Fenningham, M., Rodney, K., Sica, E., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2006, April). Does<br />
listening to music while studying correlate with lower GPA? Presented at the <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Undergraduate Research Symposium, <strong>Kutztown</strong> PA.<br />
Buff, K., Campomizzi, R., Erie, A., Hess, H., Kowalski, K., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2006, April). Pet<br />
ownership and social skills in childhood. Presented at the <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Undergraduate Research<br />
Symposium, <strong>Kutztown</strong> PA.<br />
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Bickert, C., Effrigg, J., Miller, J., Kmetz, K., Manini, C., Kleinbaum, E., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2006, April).<br />
Quality of life in elderly. Presented at the <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Undergraduate Research Symposium, <strong>Kutztown</strong><br />
PA.<br />
Childs, B., Chojnacki, N., Hobaugh, D., Kim, J., O’Connor, C., Waltermyer, M. A., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A.<br />
(2006, April). The significance of parenting styles as they relate to deviance in college freshmen. Presented at<br />
the <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Undergraduate Research Symposium, <strong>Kutztown</strong> PA.<br />
Grant, R., Knutsen, A., Lynch, S., Copeland, H., Decelle, K., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2005, November).<br />
Parenting styles in high school and academic and psychological adjustment in college. Presented at the Lehigh<br />
Valley Psychological Association Colloquium, <strong>Kutztown</strong>, PA.<br />
Copeland, H., Decelle, K., Lynch, S., Knutsen, A., Grant, R., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2005, November). High<br />
school environment and college life: Academic and psychological adjustment. Presented at the Lehigh Valley<br />
Psychological Association Colloquium, <strong>Kutztown</strong>, PA.<br />
Keehn, D. L., Kolb, A. M., Kalinowski, C. W., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2004, November). After school work<br />
status and academic achievement in adolescence. Presented at the Lehigh Valley Psychological Association<br />
Colloquium, <strong>Kutztown</strong>, PA.<br />
Machlev, M., Siemon, J., Lemar, J., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2004, November). Psychological adjustment and<br />
academic achievement in adolescents. Presented at the Lehigh Valley Psychological Association Colloquium,<br />
<strong>Kutztown</strong>, PA.<br />
Schlechter, M., Netter, S., Carney, J., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2004, November). Latchkey status and wellbeing<br />
in adolescents: The significance of who is home when the student returns. Presented at the Lehigh Valley<br />
Psychological Association Colloquium, <strong>Kutztown</strong>, PA.<br />
Machlev, M., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2004, June) Factors Contributing to the Attitudes of College Students.<br />
Presented at the meeting of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Pittsburgh PA.<br />
Machlev, M., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2004, April) The College Student’s Attitudes Scale. Presented at the<br />
<strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Undergraduate Research Symposium, <strong>Kutztown</strong> PA.<br />
Duncan, N., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2003, April) Outcomes Associated with Sibling Support in Emerging<br />
Adults. Presented at the <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Undergraduate Research Symposium, <strong>Kutztown</strong> PA.<br />
Leh, M. M., & <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. (2003, April) Factors Influencing College Students’ concern for Terrorism.<br />
Presented at the <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Undergraduate Research Symposium, <strong>Kutztown</strong> PA.<br />
Benzaquen, S., <strong>Milevsky</strong>, A. & Levitt M. J. (2002, March) Ecological risk, Religiosity, and Well-being<br />
in Preadolescence and Adolescence. Presented at the Psi Chi Annual Meeting, Florida International <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Miami.<br />
RESEARCH GRANTS<br />
2011 Cross-cultural variations in adolescent family dynamics and outcomes. <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>Faculty</strong> Development Grant, $5,100.<br />
2011 <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Professional Development Committee Travel Assistant Grant, $700.<br />
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2010 The Interconnection between Children’s Environmental, Cognitive, and Socio-emotional<br />
Health. Pennsylvania Institute for Children’s Environmental Health - Advanced Educational<br />
Advisory Board, $1,600.<br />
2010 <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Professional Development Committee Travel Assistant Grant, $700.<br />
2009 <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Professional Development Committee Travel Assistant Grant, $800.<br />
2008 <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Individual Study Grant, $500.<br />
2008 A phenomenological study of parent-child conflict in adolescents. <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong><br />
Development Grant, $4,500.<br />
2007 Parenting practices, religiosity and well-being. The Dr. Edward and Judy Steinberg Center<br />
for Spirituality and Well-being Grant, $19,600.<br />
2006 Parenting practices and sibling closeness: Association with psychological well-being in<br />
adolescence. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education <strong>Faculty</strong> Professional<br />
Development Council Grant, $4,485.<br />
2006 <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Professional Development Committee Travel Assistant Grant, $650.<br />
2005 <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Professional Development Committee Travel Assistant Grant, $650.<br />
2004 The siblings of early adolescence project. <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> Development Grant,<br />
$2,550.<br />
2004 <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Professional Development Committee Travel Assistant Grant, $650.<br />
2003 <strong>Kutztown</strong> <strong>University</strong> Professional Development Committee Travel Assistant Grant, $600.<br />
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