Publications

Methodological

  1. Merkle, E. C., Ariyo, O., Winter, S. D., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2023). Opaque prior distributions in Bayesian latent variable models. Methodology, 19(3), 228–255. https://doi.org/10.5964/meth.11167
  2. Van Lissa, C. J., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Anadria, D. (2023). Recommended Practices in Latent Class Analysis Using the Open-Source R-Package tidySEM. Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/10705511.2023.2250920
  3. Jorgensen, T.D., Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2023). Limited Utility of Small-Variance Priors to Detect Local Misspecification in Bayesian Structural Equation Models. In: Wiberg, M., Molenaar, D., González, J., Kim, JS., Hwang, H. (eds) Quantitative Psychology. IMPS 2022. Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, vol 422. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27781-8_8
  4. Garnier-Villarreal, M. & Little, T. D. (in press). Bayesian Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling (Chapter 13). In T. D. Little (author), Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling (2nd Edition). New York, NY: Guildford press.
  5. Garnier-Villarreal, M.; Merkle, E.C.; Magnus, B.E. (2021) Between-Item Multidimensional IRT: How Far Can the Estimation Methods Go? Psych, 3, 404–421. https://doi.org/10.3390/psych3030029
  6. Magnus, B. E., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2021). A multidimensional zero-inflated graded response model for ordinal symptom data. Psychological Methods. https://doi.org/10.1037/met0000395 https://osf.io/hvkfn/
  7. Smits, N., Öğreden, O., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Terwee, C. B., & Chalmers, R. P. (2020). A study of alternative approaches to non-normal latent trait distributions in item response theory models used for health outcome measurement. Statistical Methods in Medical Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0962280220907625
  8. Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Jorgensen, T. D. (2020). Adapting Fit Indices for Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling: Comparison to Maximum Likelihood. Psychological Methods, 25(1), 46–70. https://doi.org/dx.doi.org/10.1037/met0000224
  9. Jorgensen T.D., Garnier-Villarreal M., Pornprasermanit S., Lee J. (2019) Small-Variance Priors Can Prevent Detecting Important Misspecifications in Bayesian Confirmatory Factor Analysis. In: Wiberg M., Culpepper S., Janssen R., González J., Molenaar D. (eds) Quantitative Psychology. IMPS 2017. Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, vol 265. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01310-3_23
  10. Chen, P.-Y., Wu, W., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Kite, B. A., & Jia, F. (2019). Testing Measurement Invariance with Ordinal Missing Data: A Comparison of Estimators and Missing Data Techniques. Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/00273171.2019.1608799
  11. Garnier-Villarreal, M., Rhemtulla, M., & Little, T. D. (2014). Two-method planned missing designs for longitudinal research. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 38(5), 411–422. doi:10.1177/0165025414542711

Applied

  1. Eberlein, L., Pavlopoulos, D., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2024). Starting flexible, always flexible? The relation of early temporary employment and young workers employment trajectories in the Netherlands. Research in Social Stratification and Mobility, 89, 100861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rssm.2023.100861
  2. Bouwhuis, S., Pavlopoulos, D., Garnier‐Villarreal, M., & Smits, W. (2023). Ad hoc decisions as latent strategies: How do firms use nonstandard employment contracts? Industrial Relations Journal,1–19. https://doi.org/10.1111/irj.12416
  3. Wahl, C. A., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Meyer, B. B. (2023). Development of the assessment of recovery activities for athletes. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2023.2168727
  4. Frenn, M., Salzman, N., Lam, V., Holtz, M., Moosreiner, A., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2023). Body Mass Index and Gut Microbiome: A Cluster-Randomized, Controlled, Pilot Feasibility Study. Childhood obesity (Print), 10.1089/chi.2022.0171. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2022.0171
  5. Hlebichuk, J. L., Gretebeck, R. J., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Piacentine, L. B., Singh, M., & Gretebeck, K. A. (2023). Physical Activity, Inflammation, and Physical Function in Older Adults: Results From the Health & Retirement Study. Biological Research For Nursing, 25(1), 24–32. https://doi.org/10.1177/10998004221111217
  6. Valdez, C. E., Stevens, T., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Shumway, M. (2022). Using Bayesian methods to clarify the role of trauma-related cognitions on the course of posttraumatic stress in nonspecific trauma-focused therapy. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001280
  7. Haglund, K., King, A. L., Bekhet, A. K., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Olson, K., Atshan, R., Ortiz, A., Santos, J. de los, & Belknap, R. A. (2023). Learning a Healthy Rhythm: An Intervention to Increase Children’s Resources for Stress Management. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 45(1), 46–54. https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459221099362
  8. Lavoie, J.A., Schindler, C., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Bagli, SP, McCarthy, D.O., Goday, P.S. (2022) Nasogastric bridles are associated with improved tube-related outcomes in children. J Parenter Enteral Nutr; 1- 10. doi:10.1002/jpen.2409
  9. Burns, J., Basken, A., Acosta, R., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Kulkarni, A., & Hayes, D. (2022). Identification of research priorities in CHD: Empowering patients and families through participation in the development of formal research agendas. Cardiology in the Young, 1-6. doi:10.1017/S104795112200066X
  10. Hanson, L., VandeVusse, L., Malloy, E., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Watson, L., Fial, A., Forgie, M., Nardini, K., & Safdar, N. (2021). Probiotic interventions to reduce antepartum Group B Streptococcus colonization: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Midwifery, 103208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.103208
  11. Grau, P. P., Melchert, T. P., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., & Wetterneck, C. T. (2021). Change in Self-compassion, Psychological Inflexibility, and Interpersonal Courage in Intensive PTSD Treatment: A Latent Growth Curve Analysis. Mindfulness. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01759-6
  12. Garnier-Villarreal, M., Pinto, D., Mummidisetty, C. K., Jayaraman, A., Tefertiller, C., Charlifue, S., Taylor, H. B., Chang, S.-H., McCombs, N., Furbish, C. L., Field-Fote, E. C., & Heinemann, A. W. (2021). Predicting Duration of Outpatient Physical Therapy Episodes for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Based on Locomotor Training Strategy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.07.815
  13. Clayton-Jones, D., Ong. L.Z., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Vick, L., Sawdy, R., George Dalmida, S. & Haglund, K. (2021). Complementary and alternative medicine mind-body approaches used among racially and ethnically diverse adolescents, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 61, 254-259.
  14. Haglund, K., Ortiz, A., Santos, J. D. L., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Belknap, R. A. (2021). An Engaged Community-Academic Partnership to Promote Positive Youth Development. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, 13(2), 11.
  15. Grau, P.P., Larsen, S.E., Lancaster, S.L., Garnier‐Villarreal, M. & Wetterneck, C.T. (2021), Change in Event Centrality and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms During Intensive Treatment. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 34, 116-123. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22541
  16. Edwards, L.M., Le, H.M., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2021).A systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors for postpartum depression among Latinas. Maternal and Child Health Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-020-03104-0
  17. Johnson, N. L., Bekhet, A. K., Karenke, T., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2021). Swim Program Pilot for Children with Autism: Impact on Behaviors and Health. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 43(4), 356–363. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945920948867
  18. Jerofke-Owen, T. A., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2020). Development and Psychometric Analysis of the Patient Preferences for Engagement Tool. Nursing Research, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNR.0000000000000423
  19. Frenn M, Kaugars A, Garcia J, Garnier-Villarreal M. (2020) Child Body Fat and Body Mass Index: Which Determinants are Most Important? Western Journal of Nursing Research. 42(8):593-602. doi:10.1177/0193945919879960
  20. Jerofke‐Owen, T., Garnier‐Villarreal, M., Fial, A., & Tobiano, G. (2020). Systematic review of psychometric properties of instruments measuring patient preferences for engagement in health care. Journal of Advanced Nursing, jan.14402. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14402
  21. Johnson, N. L., Lerret, S., Klingbeil, C. G., Polfuss, M., Gibson, C., Gralton, K., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Ahamed, S. I., Riddhiman, A., Unteutsch, R., Pawela, L., White-Traut, R., Sawin, K., & Weiss, M. (2020). Engaging parents in education for discharge (ePED): Evaluating the reach, adoption & implementation of an innovative discharge teaching method. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 54, 42–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2020.05.022
  22. Lerret, S. M., Johnson, N. L., Polfuss, M., Weiss, M., Gralton, K., Klingbeil, C. G., Gibson, C., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Ahamed, S. I., Adib, R., Unteutsch, R., Pawela, L., White-Traut, R., & Sawin, K. (2020). Using the engaging parents in education for discharge (ePED) iPad application to improve parent discharge experience. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 52, 41–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2020.02.041
  23. Pinto, D., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Barbas, J., Chang, S.-H., Charlifue, S., Field-Fote, E., Furbish, C., Tefertiller, C., Mummidisetty, C. K., Taylor, H., Jayaraman, A., & Heinemann, A. W. (2020). Budget impact analysis of robotic exoskeleton use for locomotor training following spinal cord injury in four SCI Model Systems. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 17(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-019-0639-0
  24. Tyacke, M., Guttormson, J. L., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Schroeter, K., & Peltier, W. (2019) Advance Directives and Intensity of Care Delivered to Hospitalized Older Adults at the End-Of-Life. Heart and Lung. https://doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2019.08.018.
  25. Cleland, B. T., Papanek, P., Ingraham, B. A., Harkins, A., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Woo, D., … V. Ng, A. (2019). Determinants of low bone mineral density in people with multiple sclerosis: Role of physical activity. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 101864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2019.101864
  26. Grau, P., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Wettemeck, C. (2019). An Analysis of the Latent Factor Structure of the PCL-5 in a PTSD Partial Hospitalization Program. Traumatology. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000200
  27. King, A. L., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Simanek, A. M., & Johnson, N. L. (2019). Testing allostatic load factor structures among adolescents: A structural equation modeling approach. American Journal of Human Biology, 232–242. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.23242
  28. Woda, A., Dreifuerst, K., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2019). The Impact of Supplemented Simulation on Newly Licensed Registered Nurses. Journal of Clinical Simulation in Nursing. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2018.12.002
  29. Woda, A., Hansen, J., Dreifuerst, K. T., Anderson, P., Hardy, T., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2019). The Impact of Simulation on Knowledge and Performance Gain Regarding Diabetic Patient Care. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 34, 16–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.05.001
  30. Hardy, T. M., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Ohlendorf, J. M., & McCarthy, D. O. (2019). Chronic Stress and Ovarian Function in Female Childhood Cancer Survivors. Oncology Nursing Forum, 46(3), 75–85. https://doi.org/10.1188/19.ONF.E75-E85
  31. Ohlendorf, J. M., Robinson, K., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2019). The impact of maternal BMI, gestational weight gain, and breastfeeding on early childhood weight: Analysis of a statewide WIC dataset. Preventive Medicine, 118, 210–215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.11.001
  32. Ruekert Kobiske, K., Bekhet, A. K., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Frenn, M. (2018). Predeath Grief, Resourcefulness, and Perceived Stress Among Caregivers of Partners With Young-Onset Dementia. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945918806689
  33. Bekhet, A. K., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2018). Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of Cognitive-Behavioral Scales in Caregivers of Persons with Dementia. International Journal of Psychology and Psychoanalysis, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.23937/2572-4037.1510035
  34. Bekhet, A. K., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2018). Depression, positive thinking, personal and social resourcefulness among caregivers of persons with autism spectrum disorders. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 32(6), 823–827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2018.06.006
  35. Valdivieso-Mora, E., Ivanisevic, M., Shaw, L. A., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Green, Z. D., Salazar-Villanea, M., … Johnson, D. K. (2018). Health-Related Quality of Life of Older Adults in Costa Rica as Measured by the Short-Form-36 Health Survey. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 4. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721418782812
  36. Watts, A., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Gardiner, P. (2018). Measurement of Sitting Time in Older Adults With and Without Alzheimer’s Disease. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 1(2), 70–78. https://doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2018-0002
  37. Woda, A., Schnable, T., Alt-Gehrman, P., Bratt, M., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2018). Innovation in clinical course delivery and impact on students’ clinical decision making and competence. Nursing Education Perspectives. doi:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000406
  38. Hardy, T. M., Garnier-Villarreal, M., McCarthy, D. O., Anderson, R. A., & Reynolds, R. M. (2018). Exploring the Ovarian Reserve Within Health Parameters: A Latent Class Analysis. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945918792303
  39. Robinson, K., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Hanson, L. (2018). Effectiveness of CenteringPregnancy on Breast-Feeding Initiation Among African Americans: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 1. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000000307
  40. Matel-Anderson, D. M., Bekhet, A. K., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2018). Mediating Effects of Positive Thinking and Social Supposrt on Suicide Resilience. Western Journal of Nursing Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945918757988
  41. Sebern, M. D., Sulemanjee, N., Sebern, M. J., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Whitlatch, C. J. (2017). Does an intervention designed to improve self-management, social support and awareness of palliative-care address needs of persons with heart failure, family caregivers and clinicians? Journal of Clinical Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14115
  42. Bekhet, A. K., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2017). The Positive Thinking Skills Scale: A screening measure for early identification of depressive thoughts. Applied Nursing Research, 38, 5–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2017.08.004
  43. Harris, M. A., Donnellan, M. B., Guo, J., McAdams, D. P., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Trzesniewski, K. H. (2017). Parental Co-Construction of 5- to 13-Year-Olds’ Global Self-Esteem Through Reminiscing About Past Events. Child Development, 88(6), 1810–1822. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12944
  44. Shogren, K. A., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Lang, K., & Seo, H. (2017). Mediating Role of Self-Determination Constructs in Explaining the Relationship Between School Factors and Postschool Outcomes. Exceptional Children, 83(2), 165–180. https://doi.org/10.1177/0014402916660089
  45. Valdivieso-Mora, E., Peet, C. L., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Salazar-Villanea, M., & Johnson, D. K. (2016). A Systematic Review of the Relationship between Familism and Mental Health Outcomes in Latino Population. Frontiers in Psychology, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01632
  46. Salazar-Villanea, M., Liebmann, E., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Montenegro-Montenegro, E., & Johnson, D. K. (2015). Depressive Symptoms Affect Working Memory in Healthy Older Adult Hispanics. Journal of Depression and Anxiety, 04(04). http://doi.org/10.4172/2167-1044.1000204
  47. Johnson, D. K., Langford, Z., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Morris, J. C., & Galvin, J. E. (2016). Onset of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson Disease: Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 30(2), 127–133. https://doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0000000000000088
  48. Shogren, K. A., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Dowsett, C., & Little, T. D. (2014). Exploring Student, Family, and School Predictors of Self-Determination Using NLTS2 Data. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. doi:10.1177/2165143414546685
  49. Shogren, K. A., Kennedy, W., Dowsett, C., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Little, T. D. (2014). Exploring Essential Characteristics of Self-Determination for Diverse Students Using Data From NLTS2. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 37(3), 168–176. http://doi.org/10.1177/2165143413486927
  50. Shogren, K. A., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2015). Developing student, family, and school constructs from NTLS2 data. The Journal of Special Education, 49(2), 89–103. http://doi.org/10.1177/0022466913513336
  51. Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Conejo, L. D. (2014). Go/No-Go task. In T. Castelain & B. Marín (Eds.), Experimental Psychology: Foundations and Experimental Protocols for studying cognitive processes (pp. 87–99). San Jose, Costa Rica: Universidad de Costa Rica Press.
  52. Garnier-Villarreal, M., Dinartes Bogantes, A. (2008) “Methodological Guide for the use of compact disc collection: ‘Truth, justice and reparation’, in the book: ‘Latin American Experience, meeting victims’.” American Institute of Human Rights (IIHR). San José, Costa Rica