Faculty Profiles

Harris, D. A., Martinez, G. P., Romero, R., & Watt, T. T. (n.d.). Incorporating Community Voices into Data Dashboard Creation: A Case Study of the State of Texas Mental Health Dashboard. Community Mental Health Journal.

Watt, T., Pierson, C. R., Lord, K., & Bustillos, S. (2024). Higher Education Outcomes for Students who Experienced Foster Care in Texas: Exploring the Impact of Liaison Legislation and Campus Support Programs. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 1–12.

Ceballos, N. A., & Watt, T. T. (2023). The Influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Malevolent Creativity in Young Adulthood. Behavioral Sciences, 13(12), 961. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13120961

Watt, T. T., Lord, K., Bustillos, S., Gavin-Williams, R., Greeson, J., Hail, T., & Hoffman-Cooper, A. (2023). Campus Liaisons for Students Who Have Experienced Foster Care: Lessons Learned from Texas Legislation. Children and Youth Services Review, 153(107094), 1–10.

Davio, R., Pantuso, M., Watt, T. T., Grissom, K., & Kerber, L. (2022). Needs Assessment: Assessing the Needs of the Community to Keep Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Non-Recurring.

Watt, T. T., Hartfield, K. N., Kim, S., & Ceballos, N. A. (2021). Adverse childhood experiences contribute to race/ethnic differences in post-secondary academic performance in a college student sample. Journal of American College Health, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1947838

Watt, T. T., Lord, K. V., Bustillos, S., Gavin-Williams, R., Greeson, J., & Hail, T. (2021). Improving Higher Education Outcomes of Foster Youth in Texas: Annual Evaluation Report. Submitted to the Greater Texas Foundation. pp 1-26.

Litchke, L., Watt, T., Norton, C. L., & Finley, C. (2020). Impact of inclusive service-learning partnership on mental health among therapeutic recreation college students. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 54(2). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2020-V54-I2-10034

Watt, T. T., & Faulkner, M. (2020). The Texas Tuition and Fee Waiver Program for Youth who have Experienced Foster care: An Assessment of Waiver Utilization and Impact. Children and Youth Services Review.

Watt, T. T., Kim, S., Ceballos, N. A., & Norton, C. L. (2020). People who need people: The relationship between adverse childhood experiences and mental health among a sample of college students. Journal of American College Health, 1–9.

Kim, S., Watt, T. T., Ceballos, N. A., & Sharma, S. (2019). Adverse childhood experiences and neuroinflammatory biomarkers: the role of sex differences. Stress and Health, 35(4), 432–440. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.2871

Norton, C. L., & Watt, T. T. (2019). From foster care to college student: Addressing the need for equity, access and inclusion in higher education. In Cuentos & Testimonies: Diversity & Inclusion at Texas State University. San Marcos, Texas: Texas State University. Retrieved from https://www.provost.txstate.edu/cuentos-and-testimonies

Watt, T. T., Ceballos, N. A., Kim, S., Pan, X., & Sharma, S. (2019). The unique nature of depression and anxiety among college students with adverse childhood experiences. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 13(2). https://doi.org/doi: 10.1007/s40653-019-00270-4

Watt, T., & Kim, S. (2019). Race/ethnicity and foster youth outcome: An examination of disproportionality using the National Youth in Transition Database. Children and Youth Services Review, 102, 251–258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.05.017

Watt, T. T. (2019, July). Using Strengths Framework Helps Foster Youth Achieve their Higher Education Goals. Op-Ed for Youth Today.

Watt, T. T. (2019, July). Foster Care Alumni and Higher Education: Taking a Look at Texas. National Collaborative For Foster Care in Higher Education and the Scholar Practitioner Newsletters.

Watt, T. T., & Pierson, C. R. (2019). Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Care: Year 4 Final Evaluation Report.

Watt, T. T., Kim, S., & Garrison, K. (2018). The relationship between state supports and post-secondary enrollment among youth aging out of foster care: An analysis of the National Youth in Transition Database. Child Welfare, 96(3), 1–20.

Watt, T. T., Appel, L., & Nance, C. (n.d.). Integrated Behavioral Health Care and Early Childhood: A Pilot Program to Mitigate the Effects of Toxic Stress on Children’s Social and Emotional Development: Year 4 Final Report. San Marcos, US.

Watt, T. T., Faulkner, M., Bustillos, S., & Madden, E. (2018). Foster Care Alumni and Higher Education: An Analysis of Post-Secondary Achievements of Foster Youth in Texas. Journal of Child and Adolescent Social Work. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-018-0569-x.

Watt, T. T. (2017). Paradigm Shifts Don’t Come Easy: Confrontations Between the Trauma Perspective and the DSM in Mental Health Treatment for Abused and Neglected Children. Journal of Child and Adolscent Trauma, 10, 395–403.

Watt, T. T., & Pierson, C. R. (n.d.). Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Care: Year 3 Evaluation Report.

Watt, T. T., Appel, Louis, Rosell, Robin, & Nance, Celina. (n.d.). Integrated Behavioral Health Care and Early Childhood: A Pilot Program to Mitigate the Effects of Toxic Stress on Children’s Social and Emotional Development: Year 3 Report.

Pierson, C. R., & Watt, T. (n.d.). Harris County Protective Services Integrated Behavioral Health Care Grant: Final Evaluation Report. Retrieved from 601 University Drive

Watt, T. T., & Colin Pierson. (n.d.). Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Care: Year 2 Evaluation Report.

Watt, T. T., Louis Appel, & Robin Rosell. (n.d.). Integrated Behavioral Health Care and Early Childhood: A Pilot Program to Mitigate the Effects of Toxic Stress on Children’s Social and Emotional Development: Year 2 Report.

Watt, T. T. (n.d.). Harris County Protective Services Integrated Health Care Implementation Grant: Final Evaluation Report.

Watt, T. T. (2016). Race/Ethnic Age Crossover Effect in Drug Use and Heavy Drinking. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 7(1), 93–114.

Watt, T., Appel, L., Lopez, V., Flores, B., & Lawhon, B. (2015). A Primary Care-Based Early Childhood Nutrition Intervention: Evaluation of a Pilot Program Serving Low-Income Hispanic Women. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 2, 537–547.

Watt, T. (2015). Advancing Peer Support in Integrated Care: Year 1 Evaluation Report.

Watt, T., Appel, L., Rosell, R., & Nance, C. (2015). Integrated Behavioral Health Care and Early Childhood: A Pilot Program to Mitigate the Effects of Toxic Stress on Children€™s Social and Emotional Development: Year 1 Report.

Watt, T., & Pierson, C. (2015). Integrated Behavioral Health Care Phase II: AccessHealth and Physicians at Sugar Creek,A Memorial Hermann Facility: Evaluation Report Year 3.

Watt, T. (2015). Harris County Protective Services Integrated Health Care Implementation Grant: Mid-Course Evaluation Report.

Watt, T., & Pierson, C. (2014). Integrated Behavioral Health Care Phase II: AccessHealth and Physicians at Sugar Creek,A Memorial Hermann Facility: Evaluation Report Year 2.

Watt, T. T., Norton, C. L., & Jones, C. (2013). Designing a Campus Support Program for Foster Care Alumni: Preliminary Evidence for a Strengths Framework. Children and Youth Services Review, 35, 1408–1417.

Watt, T. T., Appel, L., Roberts, K., Flores, B., & Morris, S. (2013). Sugar, Stress, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Early Child Obesity Risks Among a Clinic-Based Sample of Low-Income Hispanics. Journal of Community Health, 38, 513–520.

Watt, T. T., Martinez-Ramos, G., & Majumdar, D. (2012). Race/Ethnic, Acculturation, and Sex Differences in the Relationship between Parental Social Support and Children’s Overweight and Obesity. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 23(4), 1793–1805.

Watt, T. T. (2012). Alcohol Use and Cigarette Smoking During Pregnancy Among American Indians/Alaska Natives. Journal of Ethnicity and Substance Abuse, 11(3), 262–275.

Sanchez, K., & Watt, T. T. (2012). Collaborative Care for the Treatment of Depression in Primary Care with a Low-Income Spanish-Speaking Population. Primary Care Companion, 14.

Watt, T. T., & Kerber, L. (2011). Year-Three Evaluation of Two Integrated Behavioral Health Care Models: Fort Bend Family Health Center and Physicians at Sugar Creek, A Memorial Hermann Facility.

Watt, T. T. (2011). A Process and Outcome Evaluation of an Integrated Behavioral Health Program: El Buen Samarita.

Watt, T. T. (2011). A Process and Outcome Evaluation of Two Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Programs:  Lone Star Circle of Care and People’s Community Clinic.

rton, C., & Watt, T. T. (2011). 2010 Big City Mountaineers 40 Developmental Assets Report.

Watt, T. T., & Kerber, L. (2010). Year-Two Evaluation of Two Integrated Behavioral Health Care Models: Fort Bend Family Health Center and Physicians at Sugar Creek, A Memorial Hermann Facility.

rton, C., & Watt, T. T. (2010). 2009 Big City Mountaineers 40 Developmental Assets Report.

Watt, T. T., & Kerber, L. (2010). Year-One Evaluation of Two Integrated Behavioral Health Care Models: Fort Bend Family Health Center and Physicians at Sugar Creek, A Memorial Hermann Facility.

Watt, T. T., & Martinez-Ramos, G. P. (2009). Emotional, Developmental, Behavioral Health of Hispanic Children: Evidence from the 2003 National Survey of Childrens Health. Sociological Focus, 42(2, . Special Issue on Race and Ethnic Health Disparities), 87–106.

Watt, T. T. (2009). A Process and Outcome Evaluation of Two Integrated Behavioral Health Care Models: People’s Community Clinic and Lone Star Circle of Care.  Year-Three Report.

Watt, T. T., & Martinez-Ramos, G. (2009). The Developmental Health of Hispanic Children: Evidence from the 2003 National Survey of Children’s Health. Sociological Focus, 42(2), 87–106.

Watt, T. T. (2008). Cost Analysis of the Tandem Teen Parenting Program.

Watt, T. T. (2008). A Process and Outcome Evaluation of Two Integrated Behavioral Health Care Models: People’s Community Clinic and Lone Star Circle of Care.  Year-Two Report.

Watt, T. T. (2007). A Process and Outcome Evaluation of Two Integrated Behavioral Health Care Models: People’s Community Clinic and Lone Star Circle of Care.  Year-One Report.

Watt, T. T. (2007). Midterm Evaluation of Two Integrated Behavioral Health Care Models: People’s Community Clinic and Lone Star Circle of Care.

Watt, T. T., & Rogers, J. (2007). Factors Contributing to Differences in Substance Use Among Black and White Adolescents. Youth & Society, 39(1), 54–74.

Watt, T. T. (2004). Race/Ethnic Differences in Alcohol Abuse Among Youth: An Examination of Risk Taking Attitudes as a Mediating Factor. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 3(3), 33–47.

Watt, T. T. (2003). School Organization and Adolescent Mental Health: Are Small/Private Schools Better for Adolescent Emotional Adjustment? Sociology of Education, 76(4), 344–367.

Hope, T., Wilder, E., & Watt, T. T. (2003). The Relationships Between Adolescent Pregnancy, Pregnancy Resolution and Juvenile Delinquency. The Sociological Quarterly, 44(4), 555–576.

Watt, T. T. (2002). Marital and Cohabiting Relationships of Adult Children of Alcoholics: Evidence from the National Survey of Families and Households. The Journal of Family Issues, 23(2), 246–265.

Watt, T. T., & Sharp, S. (2002). Race Differences in Strains Associated with Suicidal Behavior among Adolescents. Youth & Society, 34(2), 232–256.

Wilder, E., & Watt, T. T. (2002). Risky Parental Behavior and Adolescent Sexual Activity at First Coitus. Milbank Quarterly, 80(3), 481–524.

Watt, T. T., Sharp, S., & Atkins, L. (2002). The Relationship between Personal Control and Disordered Eating Patterns Among College Females. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 32(12), 2502–2512.

Watt, T. T. (2001). Explaining Divorce: An Examination of the Relationship between Marital Qualities and Divorce. The Journal of Divorce, 35(4-Mar), 125–145.

Watt, T. T., & Sharp, S. (2001). Gender Differences in Strains Associated with Suicidal Behavior Among Adolescents. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 30(3), 333–348.

Terling-Watt, T. (2001). Permanency in Kinship Care: An examination of disruption rates and factors associated with placement disruption. Children and Youth Services Review, 23(2), 111–126.

Sharp, S., Terling-Watt, T., Atkins, L., Gilliam, J., & Sanders, A. (2001). Purging Behavior in a Sample of College Females: A Research Note on General Strain Theory and Female Deviance. Deviant Behavior, 22(2), 171–188.

Terling-Watt, T. (2000). A Communitarian Critique of the Child Protective System. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, XXVII(4), 23-Mar.

Terling, T. (1999). The Efficacy of Family Reunification Practices: Reentry Rates and Correlates of Reentry for Abused and Neglected Children Reunited with their Families. Child Abuse and Neglect, 23(12), 1359–1370.

Terling, T. (1998). Evaluation Research Report: Child Advocate’s Family Reunification Program.

Umberson, D., & Terling, T. (1997). Symbolic Meaning and Relationships:  Psychological Distress and Reactions to Relationship Loss. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 14(6), 723–744.

Terling, T. (1997). The 1997 Process and Outcome Evaluation of the Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services Department’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Austin, Texas.

Terling, T. (1997). Idle Mexican American Youth and the Proportionate Size of the Mexican American Population. Idle Mexican American Youth and the Proportionate Size of the Mexican American Population, Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences(19), 45–56.

Mears, D., & Terling, T. (1996). A  Process and Outcome Evaluation of the Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services Department’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Austin, Texas.

Chesser, M., Roberts, G., & Terling, T. (1996). An Evaluation of the Hogg Foundations Mental Health Communication Program. Austin, Texas.

Terling, T., Frisbie, P., Bradshaw, B., & Sowards, K. (1994). Ethnic and Life Cycle Differentials in Breast Cancer Mortality. University of Texas at Austin, Population Research Center Paper Series, 13(3).

Stacey, W., Terling, T., Taylor, M., & Kinser, M. (1993). Mom and Baby for the Health of It:  Final Evaluation Report.