University at Buffalo · PsychologyRead Lab
Jennifer P. Read · Buffalo, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Jennifer P. Read's lab focuses on preventing alcohol-involved sexual assault on college campuses by utilizing friend-based interventions. The lab investigates how friends can effectively intervene and support each other in risky situations where assault may occur. Their current work tests an innovative intervention approach to foster collaborative readiness and skills for preventing assaults, aiming to enhance safety in social settings for young women.
alcohol-involved sexual assaultbystander interventionfriend-based interventionmotivational interviewingcollege safetypublic healthintervention efficacydyadic relationshipsbehavioral risksempowerment strategies
Research Aims
5AIM 01Test the efficacy of the PAIRS intervention for reducing alcohol-involved sexual assault risk in college women.
AIM 02Examine the mechanisms by which dyadic relationships influence intervention outcomes.
AIM 03Assess changes in attitudes and protective behaviors following the intervention.
AIM 04Investigate partner effects in behavioral interventions with dyads.
AIM 05Explore the empowerment and readiness of friends as a protective factor against sexual assault.
Skills the Lab Values
motivational interviewingdesigning and conducting intervention trialsdata collection from participantsrisk assessment methodologiesanalyzing dyadic relationship impactsstatistical analysisparticipant recruitment strategiesdeveloping educational materialsconducting follow-up assessmentspublic health research techniques
Output against the department
Publications229top 27% of dept.80th of 296
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Citations14ktop 17% of dept.50th of 296
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