Publications

Methodological

  1. Liang, X., Li, J., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Zhang, J. (2025). Comparing Frequentist and Bayesian Methods for Factorial Invariance with Latent Distribution Heterogeneity. Behavioral Sciences, 15(4), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15040482
  2. Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Jorgensen, T. D. (2024). Evaluating Local Model Misspecification with Modification Indices in Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling. Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/10705511.2024.2413128
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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/
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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. Frenn, M., Salzman, N., Lam, V., Holtz, M., Moosreiner, A., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Singh, M. (2025). Childhood Obesity Body Mass Index and Gut Microbiome: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Pilot Feasibility Study. Childhood Obesity, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2024.0344
  2. Chowdhury, A., van der Horst, M., Pavlopoulos, D., & Garnier-Villarreal, M. (2025). Cliff-edge or atypical retirement? Exploring retirement trajectories of post-war baby boomers in The Netherlands. Ageing and Society, 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X25000029
  3. Matetovici, M., Spruit, A., Colonnesi, C., Garnier‐Villarreal, M., & Noom, M. (2025). Parent and child gender effects in the relationship between attachment and both internalizing and externalizing problems of children between 2 and 5 years old: A dyadic perspective. Infant Mental Health Journal: Infancy and Early Childhood, imhj.70002. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.70002
  4. Varriale, R., Filipponi, D., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Pavlopoulos, D., & Stoel, R. D. (2024). New approaches for non-standard employment statistics using multi-source data. The Dutch and Italian experience. In Book of Short Papers 2nd Italian Conference on Economic Statistics (ICES 2024) : Statistical Analysis of Complex Economic Data: Recent Developments and Applications (pp. 166-169). Casa Editrice Bonechi.
  5. Filipponi, D., Garnier-Villarreal, M., Loriga, S., Pavlopoulos, D., Stoel, R. D., & Varriale, R. (2024). Measurement of contract type from multi-source data. Preliminary results from the Dutch and Italian experience. In 2nd Workshop on Methodologies for Official Statistics. Proceedings (pp. 31-44). Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat).
  6. Bouwhuis, S., Pavlopoulos, D., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Eberlein, L. (2024). Mixture hidden markov modellen in sociaal-wetenschappelijk onderzoek. Belgisch Tijdschrift Voor Sociale Zekerheid, 65(3), 425–439.
  7. Bouwhuis, S., Pavlopoulos, D., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Eberlein, L. (2024). LES MIXTURE HIDDEN MARKOV MODELS (MODÈLES DE MARKOV CACHÉS À EFFETS MIXTES) DANS LA RECHERCHE EN SCIENCES SOCIALES. REVUE BELGE DE SECURITE SOCIALE, 65(3), 429–443.
  8. Johnson, N. L., Bekhet, A. K., Zint, E., Wang, J., Pena, S., Van Hecke, A., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Ng, A. (2024). Correlations of Physical and Psychological Health in Parents of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 46(7), 532–540. https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241253221
  9. Varriale, R., Filipponi, D., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Pavlopoulos, D. . (2024). HOW “REAL” IS MOBILITY FROM TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT IN ITALY? A FOCUS ON MEASUREMENT ERROR. Statistica Applicata - Italian Journal of Applied Statistics. https://doi.org/10.26398/IJAS.272
  10. Bouwhuis, S., Hellendoorn, M., Pavlopoulos, D., Garnier-Villarreal, M., & Smits, W. (2024). Strategieën van Nederlandse werkgevers voor het gebruik van flexcontracten en de relatie met loopbanen van flexwerkers. Tijdschrift voor Arbeidsvraagstukken, 40(1), 65–90. https://doi.org/10.5117/TVA2024.1.005.BOUW
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. 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