Faculty Profiles

Antonia Abbey, A., Jacques-Tiura, A. J., VanParis, E., Hart, J., John, D. A., Nason, E. E., … Smith, K. S. (2024). Using Virtual Reality in Sexual Aggression Alcohol Administration Research: Opportunities and Challenges. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. https://doi.org/10.15288

Abbey, A., Jacques-Tiura, A. J., VanParis, E., Hart, J., John, D. A., Nason, E., … Smith, K. S. (2024). Using Virtual Reality in Sexual Aggression Alcohol Administration Research: Opportunities and Challenges. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.24-00032

Clary, K. L., Selber, S. K., Ortiz Recio, S., & Smith, K. S. (2023). Social Work Students Explore the Grand Challenge of Technology with Field Educators: A Qualitative Approach. Journal of Teaching in Social Work.

Smith, K. S., Selber, K. C., & Thomas, C. N. (2023). Harnessing Technology in Social Good. In Social Work Education and the Grand Challenges (pp. 197–226). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003308263-11

Smith, K. S., Selber, S. K., & Thomas, C. N. (n.d.). Chapter 8 Harnessing Technology for the Social Good. In Integrating the Grand Challenges Content in the Social Work Curricula and Classroom: Part 1: Stronger Social Fabric: Routledge.

Koutitas, G., Smith, K. S., & Lawrence, G. B. (2020). Performance Evaluation of AR/VR Training Technologies for EMS First Responders. Virtual Reality, Springer.

Rodrigues, N. A., Smith, K. S., Selber, S. K., & Russian, C. J. (2019). Identifying Sleep as a Health Need in Student Veterans. Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, 8(7), 531–546. Retrieved from https://www.ecronicon.com/ecprm/pdf/ECPRM-08-00414.pdf

Trahan, M. H., Smith, S., Traylor, A., Washburn, M., Moore, N., & Mancillas, A. (2019). 3-Dimensional virtual reality: Applications to the 12 grand challenges of social work. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 37(1), 13–31. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2019.1599765

Billingsley, G. M., Smith, K. S., Meritt, J. M., & Smith, S. F. (2019). A systematic literature review of using immersive virtual reality technology in teacher education. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 30(1), 65–90. Retrieved from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/176261/

Trahan, M. H., Maynard, B., Smith, S., Farina, A., & Khoo, Y. M. (2019). Virtual reality exposure therapy on alcohol and nicotine dependence: A systematic review. Research on Social Work Practice, 29(8), 876–891. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731518823073

Nason, E. E., Trahan, M. H., Smith, K. S., Metsis, V., & Selber, S. K. (2019). Virtual treatment for veteran social anxiety disorder: A comparison of 360° video and 3D virtual reality. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 38(3), 288–308. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2019.1692760

Trahan, M. H., Maynard, B. R., Smith, K. S., Farina, A. S., & Khoo, Y. M. (2019). Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy on Alcohol and Nicotine: A Systematic Review. Research on Social Work Practice, 29(8), 876–891. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731518823073

Koutitas, G., Smith, K. S., & Lawrence, G. B. (2019). Smart Responders for Smart Cities: A VR/AR Training Approach for Next Generation First Responders (pp. 49–63). Springer.

Koutitas, G., Metsis, V., Lawrence, G. B., Smith, K. S., & Trahan, M. H. (2019). A Virtual and Augmented Reality Platform for the Training of First Responders of the Ambulance Bus. ACM PETRA ’19: Proceedings of the 12th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive EnvironmentsJune 2019 Pages 299–302 https://doi.org/10.1145/3316782.3321542.

Koutitas, G., Smith, K. S., Lawrence, G., Metsis, V., Stamper, C., Trahan, M., & Lehr, T. (2019). A virtual and augmented reality platform for the training of first responders of the ambulance bus. In Proceedings of the 12th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments (pp. 299–302). ACM. https://doi.org/10.1145/3316782.3321542

Metsis, V., Lawrence, G. B., Trahan, M. H., Smith, K. S., Tamir, D., & Selber, S. K. (2019). 360 Video: A Prototyping Process for Developing Virtual Reality Interventions. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 37, 32–50. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2019.1604291

Trahan, M. H., Trahan, K. S., & Talbot, B. B. (2019). Past, present, and future: Editorial on virtual reality and social services. Journal of Technology and Human Services, 37(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2019.1587334

Metsis, V., Lawrence, G. B., Trahan, M. H., Smith, K. S., & Tamir, D. (2019). Virtual Reality Environments for Returning Combat Veteran Social Anxiety and PTSD: Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Intervention. SSWR - Society for Social Work and Research. Retrieved from https://sswr.confex.com/sswr/2019/webprogram/Paper34417.html

Trahan, M. H., Smith, K. S., Traylor, A. C., Washburn, M., Moore, N., & Mancillas, A. (2019). Three-dimensional virtual reality: Applications to the 12 grand challenges of social work. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 37(1), 13–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2019.1599765

Trahan, M. H., Smith, K. S., & Talbot, T. B. (2019). Past, Present, and Future: Editorial on Virtual Reality Applications to Human Services. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 37(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2019.1587334

Biediger-Friedman, L. M., Monica, S., & Smith, K. S. (2018). A Focus Group Study Observing Maternal Intention to Use a WIC Education App. American Journal of Health Behavior, 42(6), 110–123. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.42.6.11

Trahan, M. H., Ausbrooks, A. R., Smith, S., Metsis, V., Berek, A., Trahan, L. H., & Selber, K. (2018). Experiences of student veterans with social anxiety: A qualitative study. Social Work in Mental Health, 17(2), 197–221. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2018.1522607

Gobert, D., Metsis, V., & Smith, K. S. (2018). Integration of virtual reality with an omnidirectional treadmill system for multi-directional balance skills intervention. IEEE. https://doi.org/doi: 10.1109/WEROB.2017.8383831

Gobert, D., Metsis, V., & Smith, K. (2018). Integration of Virtual Reality with an Omnidirectional Treadmill System for Multi-directional Balance Skills Intervention. IEEE XPLORE. https://doi.org/https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8383831

Metsis, V., Smith, K. S., & Gobert, D. V. N. (n.d.). Integration of Virtual Reality with an Omnidirectional Treadmill System for Multi-directional Balance Skills Intervention.

Trahan, M. H., Smith, S., & Benton, A. (2017). A new era of ethics: The use of virtual reality in social work ethics. International Journal of Continuing Social Work Education, 20(2), 5–24.

Biediger-Friedman, L. M., Crixell, S., Silva, M., Markides, B., & Smith, K. (2016). User-centered Design of a Texas WIC App: A Focus Group Investigation. American Journal of Health Behavior, 40(4), 461–471. https://doi.org/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.40.4.8

Biediger-Friedman, L. M., Crixell, S. L., Silva, M., & Smith, K. S. (2016). Cultural Differences Expressed by WIC Participants While Evaluating a WIC App for Nutrition Education. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 48(7), S107–S108. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.285

Morley, D. C., Lawrence, G. B., & Smith, K. S. (2016). Virtual Reality User Experience as a Deterrent for Smartphone Use While Driving. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1145/2910674.2910696

Smith, K. S., Crixell, S. L., Biediger-Friedman, L. M., Thornton, H., & M, S. (2015). Intent to Use WIC Smartphone Application to Promote Breastfeeding, Physical Activity, and Healthy Eating in WIC Participants. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 47(4). Retrieved from https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(15)00272-9/fulltext

Smith, K. S., Silva, M., Biediger-Friedman, L., Crixell, S., & Friedman, B. (2015). Intent to use WIC smartphone application to promote breastfeeding, physical activity, and healthy eating in WIC participants.

Chonody, J. J., Smith, K. S., Woodford, M., & Silverschanz, P. (2014). The influence of religious teachings about homosexuality, religiosity, and contact with GLB friends on Christian college students’ attitudes toward gay men and lesbian women. In A. B. Dessel & R. M. Bolen (Eds.), Conservative Christianity and Sexual Orientation in Social Work: Privilege, Oppression, and the Pursuit of Human Rights (pp. 43–60). Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education Press.

Wong, D., Smith, K. S., & Locke, C. (2014). Factors related to social distancing of depressive and anxiety disorders among international social work students. Advances in Social Work, 15(2), 480–494.

Crixell, S. H., Friedman, B. J., Biediger-Friedman, L., Reat, A., Smith, K. S., & Thornton, H. T. (2014). Investigating a Nutrition Education/Breastfeeding Mobile App to Improve Health Behaviors of WIC Clients: Perspectives of Texas WIC Clients and Staff. Report to the Texas Department of State Health Services Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Texas Department of State Health Services Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Chonody, J., Woodford, M. R., Smith, K. S., & Silverschanz, P. (2013). Christian social work students’ attitudes toward lesbians and gay men: the influence of religious teachings about “homosexuality”, religiosity, and contact with gay, lesbian, and bisexual friends. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 32(3), 211–226.

Chonody, J., & Smith, K. S. (2013). The state of the social work profession: A systematic review of the literature on antigay bias. The Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 25(3), 326–361.

Conley, C. M., Adorno, G., & Smith, K. S. (2013). Different Kind of Animal: Liminal Experiences of Social Work Doctoral Students. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 17(49), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2013.833130

Chonody, J. M., & Smith, K. S. (2013). The State of the Social Work Profession: A Systematic Review of the Literature on Antigay Bias. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 25(3), 326–361. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2013.806877

Chonody, J., Smith, K. S., & Rutledge, S. (2012). “That’s so gay”: Language use and antigay bias amongst heterosexual college students. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 24(3), 241–259.

Chonody, J., Smith, K. S., & Litle, M. (2012). Legislating unequal treatment: An exploration of public policy on same-sex marriage. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 8(3), 270–286.

Chonody, J., Smith, K. S., & Teater, B. (2012). Antigay Bias and the Role of Religion: How Gay and Lesbian Friends Make a Difference.

Chonody, J. J., Smith, K. S., Woodford, M., & Silverschanz, P. (2012). The influence of religious teachings about homosexuality, religiosity, and contact with GLB friends on Christian college students’ attitudes toward gay men and lesbian women.

Smith, K. S., & Blackburn, A. G. (2011). Teen court the best fit? Assessing the predictive validity of the teen court peer influence scale. Journal of Criminal Justice, 39(2), 198–204.

Donnell, C. M., Mizelle, N. D., & Smith, K. S. (2011). Racial-Ethnic minorities with co- occurring disorders in the vocational rehabilitation system. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 35(2), 73–82.

Smith, K. S., & Chonody, J. (2010). Peer-driven justice: The development and validation of the teen court peer influence scale. Research on Social Work Practice, 20(3), 283–292.

Smith, K. S., & Chonody, J. (2010). The teen court peer influence scale (TCPIS): Determining an effective way to measure and model positive peer influence. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 8(2), 148–159.

Steen, J., Smith, K. S., & Jackson, L. (2010). The development and evaluation of the perceptions of competence and responsiveness scale. Journal of Social Service Research, 36(2), 118–127.

Steen, J., & Smith, K. S. (2010). Foster parent perceptions of privatization policy and the privatized system. Children and Youth Services Review, 33(9), 1483–1488.

Smith, K. S., & Sneed, Z. (2010). The Drug Use Screening Inventory-Revised: A Systematic Review.

Smith, K. S., & Teasley, M. (2009). Social work research on faith-based programs: A movement towards evidence-based practice. Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 28(3), 306–327.

Chonody, J., Smith, K. S., & Rutledge, S. (2009). That’s so Gay": Language and Use and Antigay Bias.

Smith, K. S., & Sneed, Z. (2009). Postsecondary Disability Services: Achievement of National Program Standards.

Smith, K. S., & Teasley, M. (2009). Social Work Research on Faith‐Based Programs: A Movement Towards Evidence‐Based Practice. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 28(3), 306–327. https://doi.org/10.1080/15426430903070236

Smith, K. S., & Sneed, Z. (2008). Peer-driven Justice: The Development and Validation of the Teen Court Peer Influence Scale.