Publications & Presentations

Maffini, Cara S.

 

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Maffini, C. S., Paradis, G., & Molthen, F. (in press).  Integrating two families: Factors influencing relationship satisfaction among intercultural couples. Journal of Comparative Family Studies. 

Maffini, C. S., & Dillard, K.* (2022). Safe & sound? Perceptions of campus safety for Black college students. Race Ethnicity and Education, 25(1), 2-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/13613324.2021.1997972 

Paradis, G., & Maffini, C. S. (2021). Navigating intercultural relational dynamics: The roles of attachment and cultural values. Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development, 49(4). https://doi.org/10.1002/jmcd.12225

West, M. T.,* & Maffini, C. S. (2019). ‘What are you?’ Conceptualizing the complexities of bicultural and biracial college student experiences. Journal of College Counseling, 22, 164-178. https://doi.org/10.1002/jocc.12128

Simpson, L., Maffini, C. S., Schuk, R.* (2019). Examining use of school personnel in CBT interventions for anxiety in students with ASD. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 54, 301-312.

Maffini, C. S. (2018). Campus safety experiences of Asian American and Asian international college students. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 9, 98-107. https://doi.org/10.1037/aap0000087.

Linares, J.,* & Maffini, C. S. (2018). Voces de resistencia: Exploring Salvadoran students’ experiences and needs in higher education. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 19(4), 388-403. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538192718814129

Liu, T., Wong, Y. J., Maffini, C. S., Mitts, N. G., & Iwamoto, D. (2018). Gendered Racism Scales for Asian American Men: Scale development and validation. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 65(5), 556-570. https://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000298

Maffini, C. S. (2018). Campus safety experiences of Asian American and Asian international college students. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 9, 98-107. https://doi.org/10.1037/aap0000087.

Maffini, C. S., & Toth, P. L. (2017). Quality improvement in university counseling centers. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 31, 43-58. https://doi.org/10.1080/87568225.2016.1254000

Maffini, C. S., & Kim-Ju, G. (2016). Fighting and bullying among Asian Americans and Latinos: Testing the roles of self-efficacy, ethnic identity, and ethnicity. Youth & Society. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118X16630560

Maffini, C. S., & Pham, A. (2016). Overcoming a legacy of conflict: The repercussive effects of stress and intergenerational transmission of trauma among Vietnamese Americans. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 25, 580-597. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2016.1182955

Maffini, C. S. (2016). Feeling unsafe at school: Southeast Asian American adolescents’ perceptions and experiences of school safety. Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement, 11, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.7771/2153-8999.1135

Shin, M., Wong, Y. J., & Maffini, C. S. (2016). Correlates of Asian American emerging adults' parent-child cultural match and mismatch: Testing a bilinear and bidimensional model. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 7, 31-40. https://doi.org/10.1037/aap0000035

Maffini, C. S., & Wong, Y. J. (2015). Feelings About Culture Scales: Development, factor structure, reliability, and validity. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, 21, 213-224. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0037647

Maffini, C. S., Vaughan, E. L., & Wong, Y. J. (2015). Life transitions and smoking among Asian Americans. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 6, 81-87. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0037203

Wong, Y. J., Maffini, C. S., & Shin, M. (2014). [Major Contribution] The Racial-Cultural Framework: A framework for addressing suicide-related outcomes in communities of color. The Counseling Psychologist, 42, 13-54. https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000012470568

Wong, Y. J., Wang, K. T., & Maffini, C. S. (2014). Asian international students’ mental health-related outcomes: A person x context cultural framework. The Counseling Psychologist, 42, 278–305. https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000013482592

Maffini, C. S., Wong, Y. J., & Shin, M. (2011). The potential impact of victimization on somatic symptoms among Asian American adolescents: A national longitudinal study. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 2, 157-167. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024920

Maffini, C., YoussefAgha, A., Jayawardene, W., Perez-Medina, E., & Torabi, M. (2011). Barriers contributing to health disparities among Latinos in the United States. The International Journal of Health, Wellness and Society, 1, 163-178.

Wong, Y. J., & Maffini, C. S. (2011). Predictors of Asian American adolescents’ suicide attempts: A latent class regression analysis. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 40, 1453–1464. doi:10.1007/s10964-011-9701-3

Kim, B. S. K., Wong, Y. J., & Maffini, C. S. (2010). Annual review of Asian American psychology, 2009. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 1, 227-260. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0022157

Kim-Ju, G., Maeda, W., & Maffini, C. (2009). A historical and contemporary overview of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences: Immigration, racialization, and liminality. Journal of Aggression and Violent Behavior, 14, 437-444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2009.07.005

 *SJSU Students 

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

Valverde, K. L. C., Maffini, C. S., Yee, M., & Mai, J. (2019). Killing machine: Exposing the health threats to Asian American women sscholars in aacademia. In K. L. C. Valverde & W. M. Dariotis (Eds.) Fight the Tower: Asian American Women Scholars' Resistance and Renewal in the Academy (pp. 110-160). New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press. 

Maffini, C. S., & Wong, Y. J. (2014). Assessing somatization with Asian American clients. In L. T. Benuto, N. Thaler, & B. Leany (Eds.), Guide to Psychological Assessment with Asian Americans (pp. 347-360). New York, NY: Springer.

Maffini, C. S., & Wong, Y. J. (2012). Psychology of biculturalism. In G. R. Hayes & M. H. Bryant (Eds.), Psychology of Culture (pp. 87-104). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science. 

Whiston, S. C., Campbell, W. L., & Maffini, C. S. (2012). Work-family balance: A counseling psychology perspective. In N. Fouad & J. Carter (Eds.), APA Handbook of Counseling Psychology (pp. 75-102). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

 

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Chavez, K., & Maffini, C. S. (2021, August). Impact of COVID-19 on Latinx emerging adults: Challenges and protective factors. Poster Presentation at the annual American Psychological Association (APA) Virtual Convention. 

Palmer, A., & Maffini, C. S. (2021, April). Growing up with a sibling with Autism: College students’ perspectives. Poster Presentation at the annual Western Psychological Association (WPA) Virtual Convention.

Chavez, K. & Maffini, C. S. (2021, April).  Experiences of Latinx College Students during COVID-19. Poster Presentation at the annual Western Psychological Association (WPA) Virtual Convention.

Marx, R., Peña, F., & Maffini, C. S. (2021, April). Who’s under the LGBTQ+ umbrella? Understanding nonbinary college students’ experiences on campus. Flash Talk Session: Attitudes toward and experiences of transgender and gender diverse youth. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Virtual Biennial Meeting. 

Maffini, C. S. & Jennings, R. (2019, May). Addressing the pervasive legacy of transgenerational trauma. Educational Session presented at the annual California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC) Conference, Northridge, CA.

Maffini, C. S., & Dillard, K. (2018, August). Psychological safety: Exploring racial group differences in violence and safety on college campuses. In C. S. Maffini’s (Chair), Culturally-responsive support for youth of color amidst traumatic experiences. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA), San Francisco, CA.

Dillard, K., & Maffini, C. S. (2018, April). Changing campus climates: The impact of school safety on mental health among students of color. Roundtable to be presented at the annual American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference, New York, NY.

Minton, S., & Maffini, C. S. (2017, April). Building awareness to build competence: Developing culturally-responsive counseling practices. Education Session presented at the annual California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC) Conference, Redlands, CA.

Maffini, C. S. (2017, March). Join an advocacy dialogue: Supporting individuals and families affected by current societal issues. Learning Institute presented with S. Minton, P. Lucchesi, G. Malonai, K. Phillips-Matson, M. O'Hara, and D. Porter, at the annual American Counseling Association (ACA) conference, San Francisco, CA.

West, M. T., & Maffini, C. S. (2017, January). ‘I feel like I don't belong’: Examining the social and cultural experiences ofbicultural and biracial college students. Poster presentation at the 10th biennial National Multicultural Conference & Summit, Portland, OR.

Linares, J., & Maffini, C. S. (2017, January). Intersections of culture and trauma: understanding identities and experiences of Salvadoran refugee college students. Poster presentation at the 10th biennial National Multicultural Conference & Summit, Portland, OR.

Macedo, C., & Maffini, C. S. (2017, January). Culture and parenting among teen fathers. Poster presentation at the 10th biennial National Multicultural Conference & Summit, Portland, OR.

Liu, T., Goodrich, N., Maffini, C. S., Iwamoto, D., & Wong, Y. J. (2016, August). Advances in the application of the intersectionality framework to men of color. Symposium at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO. 

Maffini, C. S. (April, 2016). Counseling diverse groups: Addressing complex needs of emerging adults. Panel presentation with J. Linares, C. Macedo, and M. West at the annual California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC) Conference, San Jose, CA. 

Maffini, C. S. (2015, July). Measuring non-cognitive outcomes from the ground up. Workshop presented with D. Duckor, D. Mena, L. Capizzi, X. Hu, and C. Hofstetter at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Maffini, C. S. (2014, October). Counseling bicultural clients. Education Session presented at the Northern California CALPCC Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Maffini, C. S. (2014, February). Mindfulness and self-compassion: Tools for success among counseling center trainees. Panel presented with A. Zimmerman, C. Klebanoff, and A. Shea for the 2014 Big Ten Counseling Centers Conference, Columbus, OH.

Maffini, C. S., & Wong, Y. J. (2012, August). Predictors of Asian American adolescents' delinquency: A longitudinal study. Poster presentation at the annual American Psychological Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Shin, M., Gorlen, A., & Maffini, C. S. (2012, March). Creative recruiting, needs-appraisal, and innovative formatting: Contemporary outreach programs for international populations. Round table presentation at the 25th Annual Great Lakes Conference, West Lafayette, IN.

Gorlen, A., Shin, M., & Maffini, C. S.(2012, February). Outreach and support for international students and scholars: The role of social media. Poster presentation at Big Ten Counseling Center Conference 2012, Bloomington, IN.

Hagood, B., Kim, S., Meno, C., Dayoff, D., & Maffini, C. (2012, February). Crimson C.O.R.P.S. (Caring, Open-minded, Respectful, Peer Support): Creating a peer support program. Poster presentation at Big Ten Counseling Center Conference 2012, Bloomington, IN.

Maffini, C. S., Wong, Y. J., & Shin, M. (2011, April). A silent hurt: The impact of violent victimization among Asian American adolescents. Poster presentation at the 24th Annual Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference, Bloomington, IN.

YoussefAgha, A., Maffini, C. S., Jayawardene, W. P., Perez-Medina, E., & Torabi, M. R. (2011, January). Barriers contributing to health disparities among Latinos in the United States. Health and Wellness Conference, Berkeley, CA.

Maffini, C., & Kim-Ju, G. (2010, August). The relationship among ethnic identity, self-efficacy, and violence with Asian American and Latino youth. Poster presentation at the annual Asian American Psychological Association Conference, San Diego, CA.

Wong, Y. J., & Maffini, C. (2010, August). Predictors of suicide ideation and attempts among Asian American adolescents. In Y. J. Wong’s (Chair), Suicide prevention in Asian American communities: New directions in research and practice. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Asian American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.

Maffini, C. (2010, April). The history, plight, and experiences of Asian Americans in psychology. Poster presentation at the 23rd Annual Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference, Akron, OH.

Maffini, C. (2009, April). Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, community mobilization, and at-risk and violence issues: Case studies in Honolulu, Hawaii and Sacramento, California. Panel presented with J. Figueroa, G. Kim-Ju, K. Umemoto, and T. A. Miao for the 2009 Association for Asian American Studies Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Maffini, C., Juricich, L., & Timmer, S. (2009, April). Caregiver-child emotional availability and compliance in children with PTSD. Poster presentation at Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Denver, CO.