Education/CredentialsPh.D.: University of Memphis (Clinical Child Psychology)M.A.: Xavier University (Clinical Psychology)A.B.: Xavier University (International Affairs) Contact Information Teachers College 460PA Email naborsla@ucmail.uc.edu Research InterestsMy research and practice interests include working with children who have chronic medical conditions and mental health problems. Additionally, I work with chlidren and families to understand the impact of health and mental health concerns on the family. My research also has included the influence of community services for youth, mental health and health prevention for children, and program evaluation for children's service programs. Peer Reviewed Publications Merianos, A. L., Nabors, L. A., Stough, C. C. O., Olaniyan, A. C., Smith, M. L., & Mahabee-Gittens, E. M. 2023. Associations of household tobacco smoking status with childhood temperament among US preschool-aged children Journal of Affective Disorders, 329 , 113-123.Nabors, L., Sanyaolu, O., Adabla, S., Ghussin, D., & Ayers, K. 2023. Evaluation of the Eat and Exercise to Win Program: Improving Healthy Behaviors of Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 7 1, 107-122.Merino-Soto C, Boluarte Carbajal A, Toledano-Toledano, F., Nabors, L. A., & Núñez-Benítez, M. Á. 2022. A New Story on the Multidimensionality of the MSPSS: Validity of the Internal Structure through Bifactor ESEM International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, , 935, (17 pages). Nabors, L. A., Adabla, S., & Merianos, A. L. 2022. Predictors of family resilience, emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns and emergency room visits for children with asthma Families, Systems, and Health, 40 2, 171-181.Workman B, Beck, A. F., Newman, N.C., & Nabors, L. 2022. Evaluation of a Program to Reduce Home Environment Risks for Children with Asthma Residing in Urban Areas International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 1, 172 (10 pages).Jacobs, W., Nabors, L., Mahabee-Gittens, M. E., & Merianos, A. L. 2021. E-cigarette and marijuana use and the attainment of obesity prevention guidelines among U.S. adolescents Preventive Medicine Reports, 23 , Article 101445, 6 pages.Nabors, L., Overstreet, A., Carnahan, C., & Ayers, K. 2021. Evaluation of a Pilot Healthy Eating and Exercise Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 5 4, 413-430.Nabors, L; Fiser-Gregory, K; Olaniyan, A; Stanton-Chapman, T; Merianos, A. 2021. College students' attitudes about ways family, friends, significant others and media affect their eating and exercise behaviors and weight perceptions Journal of American College Health, 36 3, 150-159.Nabors, L., Murphy, M. J., Lusky, C., Young, C-J., & Sanger, K. 2020. Using Photovoice to Improve Healthy Eating for Children Participating in an Obesity Prevention Program Global Pediatric Health, 7, pages 1-11. , 2333794X20954673Olsen, B., Ritchey, P., Mesnard, E., & Nabors, L. 2020. Factors influencing children’s attitudes toward a peer who is overweight Contemporary School Psychology, 24 , 146-163.Nabors, L., Liddle, M., Graves, M. L., Kamphaus, A., & Elkins, J. 2019. A family affair: Supporting children with chronic illnesses Child: Care, Health and Development, 45 2, 227-233.Nabors, L., Stough, C. O., Combs, A., & Elkins, J. 2019. Implementing the Coping Positively with My Worries Manual: A pilot study Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28 , 2708-2717.
Research InterestsMy research and practice interests include working with children who have chronic medical conditions and mental health problems. Additionally, I work with chlidren and families to understand the impact of health and mental health concerns on the family. My research also has included the influence of community services for youth, mental health and health prevention for children, and program evaluation for children's service programs.
Peer Reviewed Publications Merianos, A. L., Nabors, L. A., Stough, C. C. O., Olaniyan, A. C., Smith, M. L., & Mahabee-Gittens, E. M. 2023. Associations of household tobacco smoking status with childhood temperament among US preschool-aged children Journal of Affective Disorders, 329 , 113-123.Nabors, L., Sanyaolu, O., Adabla, S., Ghussin, D., & Ayers, K. 2023. Evaluation of the Eat and Exercise to Win Program: Improving Healthy Behaviors of Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 7 1, 107-122.Merino-Soto C, Boluarte Carbajal A, Toledano-Toledano, F., Nabors, L. A., & Núñez-Benítez, M. Á. 2022. A New Story on the Multidimensionality of the MSPSS: Validity of the Internal Structure through Bifactor ESEM International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, , 935, (17 pages). Nabors, L. A., Adabla, S., & Merianos, A. L. 2022. Predictors of family resilience, emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns and emergency room visits for children with asthma Families, Systems, and Health, 40 2, 171-181.Workman B, Beck, A. F., Newman, N.C., & Nabors, L. 2022. Evaluation of a Program to Reduce Home Environment Risks for Children with Asthma Residing in Urban Areas International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 1, 172 (10 pages).Jacobs, W., Nabors, L., Mahabee-Gittens, M. E., & Merianos, A. L. 2021. E-cigarette and marijuana use and the attainment of obesity prevention guidelines among U.S. adolescents Preventive Medicine Reports, 23 , Article 101445, 6 pages.Nabors, L., Overstreet, A., Carnahan, C., & Ayers, K. 2021. Evaluation of a Pilot Healthy Eating and Exercise Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 5 4, 413-430.Nabors, L; Fiser-Gregory, K; Olaniyan, A; Stanton-Chapman, T; Merianos, A. 2021. College students' attitudes about ways family, friends, significant others and media affect their eating and exercise behaviors and weight perceptions Journal of American College Health, 36 3, 150-159.Nabors, L., Murphy, M. J., Lusky, C., Young, C-J., & Sanger, K. 2020. Using Photovoice to Improve Healthy Eating for Children Participating in an Obesity Prevention Program Global Pediatric Health, 7, pages 1-11. , 2333794X20954673Olsen, B., Ritchey, P., Mesnard, E., & Nabors, L. 2020. Factors influencing children’s attitudes toward a peer who is overweight Contemporary School Psychology, 24 , 146-163.Nabors, L., Liddle, M., Graves, M. L., Kamphaus, A., & Elkins, J. 2019. A family affair: Supporting children with chronic illnesses Child: Care, Health and Development, 45 2, 227-233.Nabors, L., Stough, C. O., Combs, A., & Elkins, J. 2019. Implementing the Coping Positively with My Worries Manual: A pilot study Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28 , 2708-2717.
Merianos, A. L., Nabors, L. A., Stough, C. C. O., Olaniyan, A. C., Smith, M. L., & Mahabee-Gittens, E. M. 2023. Associations of household tobacco smoking status with childhood temperament among US preschool-aged children Journal of Affective Disorders, 329 , 113-123.Nabors, L., Sanyaolu, O., Adabla, S., Ghussin, D., & Ayers, K. 2023. Evaluation of the Eat and Exercise to Win Program: Improving Healthy Behaviors of Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 7 1, 107-122.Merino-Soto C, Boluarte Carbajal A, Toledano-Toledano, F., Nabors, L. A., & Núñez-Benítez, M. Á. 2022. A New Story on the Multidimensionality of the MSPSS: Validity of the Internal Structure through Bifactor ESEM International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, , 935, (17 pages). Nabors, L. A., Adabla, S., & Merianos, A. L. 2022. Predictors of family resilience, emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns and emergency room visits for children with asthma Families, Systems, and Health, 40 2, 171-181.Workman B, Beck, A. F., Newman, N.C., & Nabors, L. 2022. Evaluation of a Program to Reduce Home Environment Risks for Children with Asthma Residing in Urban Areas International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 1, 172 (10 pages).Jacobs, W., Nabors, L., Mahabee-Gittens, M. E., & Merianos, A. L. 2021. E-cigarette and marijuana use and the attainment of obesity prevention guidelines among U.S. adolescents Preventive Medicine Reports, 23 , Article 101445, 6 pages.Nabors, L., Overstreet, A., Carnahan, C., & Ayers, K. 2021. Evaluation of a Pilot Healthy Eating and Exercise Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 5 4, 413-430.Nabors, L; Fiser-Gregory, K; Olaniyan, A; Stanton-Chapman, T; Merianos, A. 2021. College students' attitudes about ways family, friends, significant others and media affect their eating and exercise behaviors and weight perceptions Journal of American College Health, 36 3, 150-159.Nabors, L., Murphy, M. J., Lusky, C., Young, C-J., & Sanger, K. 2020. Using Photovoice to Improve Healthy Eating for Children Participating in an Obesity Prevention Program Global Pediatric Health, 7, pages 1-11. , 2333794X20954673Olsen, B., Ritchey, P., Mesnard, E., & Nabors, L. 2020. Factors influencing children’s attitudes toward a peer who is overweight Contemporary School Psychology, 24 , 146-163.Nabors, L., Liddle, M., Graves, M. L., Kamphaus, A., & Elkins, J. 2019. A family affair: Supporting children with chronic illnesses Child: Care, Health and Development, 45 2, 227-233.Nabors, L., Stough, C. O., Combs, A., & Elkins, J. 2019. Implementing the Coping Positively with My Worries Manual: A pilot study Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28 , 2708-2717.