Avidan Milevsky - Faculty Home Pages - Kutztown University

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