Dr. Rachel M. Schmitz
Associate Professor of Sociology, Oklahoma State University
Research Expertise
About
Publications
Navigating Digital Geographies and Trauma Contexts: Conceptions of Online Communities and Experiences Among LGBTQ+ People During COVID-19
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health / Mar 17, 2025
Schmitz, R. M., Tabler, J., Charak, R., Gomez, G., Cole, R. E., & Schmitz, J. J. (2025). Navigating Digital Geographies and Trauma Contexts: Conceptions of Online Communities and Experiences Among LGBTQ+ People During COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22(3), 443. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22030443
Radical Healing in Precarity: LGBTQ+ Young People’s Approaches to Life Challenges and Aspirations through Pet Caregiving in the Context of Homelessness
Youth / Jan 11, 2023
Schmitz, R. M., Amjadi, S., Tabler, J., & Ishoy, J. (2023). Radical Healing in Precarity: LGBTQ+ Young People’s Approaches to Life Challenges and Aspirations through Pet Caregiving in the Context of Homelessness. Youth, 3(1), 50–69. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth3010004
The Complexity of Family Reactions to Identity among Homeless and College Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Young Adults
Archives of Sexual Behavior / Jul 07, 2017
Schmitz, R. M., & Tyler, K. A. (2017). The Complexity of Family Reactions to Identity among Homeless and College Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Young Adults. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 47(4), 1195–1207. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-017-1014-5
LGBTQ+ Young Adults on the Street and on Campus: Identity as a Product of Social Context
Journal of Homosexuality / Apr 12, 2017
Schmitz, R. M., & Tyler, K. A. (2017). LGBTQ+ Young Adults on the Street and on Campus: Identity as a Product of Social Context. Journal of Homosexuality, 65(2), 197–223. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2017.1314162
Risk factors for HIV among Zambian street youth
Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services / Jun 28, 2016
Tyler, K. A., Handema, R., Schmitz, R. M., Phiri, F., Wood, C., & Olson, K. (2016). Risk factors for HIV among Zambian street youth. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 15(3), 254–268. https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2016.1138178
Multi-Level Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use Among Zambian Street Youth
Substance Use & Misuse / May 04, 2016
Tyler, K. A., Handema, R., Schmitz, R. M., Phiri, F., Kuyper, K. S., & Wood, C. (2016). Multi-Level Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use Among Zambian Street Youth. Substance Use & Misuse, 51(7), 922–931. https://doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2016.1156702
Growing up before their time: The early adultification experiences of homeless young people
Children and Youth Services Review / May 01, 2016
Schmitz, R. M., & Tyler, K. A. (2016). Growing up before their time: The early adultification experiences of homeless young people. Children and Youth Services Review, 64, 15–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.02.026
Masculinities in Cyberspace: An Analysis of Portrayals of Manhood in Men’s Rights Activist Websites
Social Sciences / May 12, 2016
Schmitz, R., & Kazyak, E. (2016). Masculinities in Cyberspace: An Analysis of Portrayals of Manhood in Men’s Rights Activist Websites. Social Sciences, 5(2), 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci5020018
Effects of Abusive Parenting, Caretaker Arrests, and Deviant Behavior on Dating Violence Among Homeless Young Adults
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma / Oct 22, 2015
Tyler, K. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2015). Effects of Abusive Parenting, Caretaker Arrests, and Deviant Behavior on Dating Violence Among Homeless Young Adults. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 24(10), 1134–1150. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2015.1079287
An Inside Look at Homeless Youths' Social Networks: Perceptions of Substance Use Norms
Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse / Oct 21, 2015
Melander, L. A., Tyler, K. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2015). An Inside Look at Homeless Youths’ Social Networks: Perceptions of Substance Use Norms. Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 25(1), 78–88. https://doi.org/10.1080/1067828x.2014.918003
Alcohol Expectancy, Drinking Behavior, and Sexual Victimization Among Female and Male College Students
Journal of Interpersonal Violence / Jun 30, 2015
Tyler, K. A., Schmitz, R. M., & Adams, S. A. (2015). Alcohol Expectancy, Drinking Behavior, and Sexual Victimization Among Female and Male College Students. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 32(15), 2298–2322. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260515591280
Family histories and multiple transitions among homeless young adults: Pathways to homelessness
Children and Youth Services Review / Oct 01, 2013
Tyler, K. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2013). Family histories and multiple transitions among homeless young adults: Pathways to homelessness. Children and Youth Services Review, 35(10), 1719–1726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.07.014
LGBTQ+ Latino/a Young People’s Interpretations of Stigma and Mental Health: An Intersectional Minority Stress Perspective
Society and Mental Health / May 08, 2019
Schmitz, R. M., Robinson, B. A., Tabler, J., Welch, B., & Rafaqut, S. (2019). LGBTQ+ Latino/a Young People’s Interpretations of Stigma and Mental Health: An Intersectional Minority Stress Perspective. Society and Mental Health, 10(2), 163–179. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156869319847248
Getting “Bi” in the Family: Bisexual People's Disclosure Experiences
Journal of Marriage and Family / Mar 16, 2015
Scherrer, K. S., Kazyak, E., & Schmitz, R. (2015). Getting “Bi” in the Family: Bisexual People’s Disclosure Experiences. Journal of Marriage and Family, 77(3), 680–696. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12190
Beyond resilience: Resistance in the lives of LGBTQ youth
Sociology Compass / Nov 14, 2021
Robinson, B. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2021). Beyond resilience: Resistance in the lives of LGBTQ youth. Sociology Compass, 15(12). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12947
Constructing Men as Fathers
The Journal of Men’s Studies / Jan 13, 2016
Schmitz, R. M. (2016). Constructing Men as Fathers: A Content Analysis of Formulations of Fatherhood in Parenting Magazines. The Journal of Men’s Studies, 24(1), 3–23. https://doi.org/10.1177/1060826515624381
Patterns of childhood maltreatment and intimate partner violence, emotion dysregulation, and mental health symptoms among lesbian, gay, and bisexual emerging adults: A three-step latent class approach
Child Abuse & Neglect / Mar 01, 2019
Charak, R., Villarreal, L., Schmitz, R. M., Hirai, M., & Ford, J. D. (2019). Patterns of childhood maltreatment and intimate partner violence, emotion dysregulation, and mental health symptoms among lesbian, gay, and bisexual emerging adults: A three-step latent class approach. Child Abuse & Neglect, 89, 99–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.01.007
Intersectional Family Systems Approach:
LGBTQ + Latino/a Youth, Family
Dynamics, and Stressors
Family Relations / May 16, 2020
Schmitz, R. M., Robinson, B. A., & Sanchez, J. (2020). Intersectional Family Systems Approach: <scp>LGBTQ</scp>+ Latino/a Youth, Family Dynamics, and Stressors. Family Relations, 69(4), 832–848. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12448
‘Life has actually become more clear’: An examination of resilience among LGBTQ young adults
Sexualities / Oct 23, 2018
Schmitz, R. M., & Tyler, K. A. (2018). ‘Life has actually become more clear’: An examination of resilience among LGBTQ young adults. Sexualities, 22(4), 710–733. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363460718770451
A comparison of risk factors for various forms of trauma in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and heterosexual homeless youth
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation / Mar 30, 2018
Tyler, K. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2018). A comparison of risk factors for various forms of trauma in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and heterosexual homeless youth. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 19(4), 431–443. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2018.1451971
Contextual constraints and choices: Strategic identity management among LGBTQ youth
Journal of LGBT Youth / May 31, 2018
Schmitz, R. M., & Tyler, K. A. (2018). Contextual constraints and choices: Strategic identity management among LGBTQ youth. Journal of LGBT Youth, 15(3), 212–226. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361653.2018.1466754
Role of Social Environmental Protective Factors on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Among Midwestern Homeless Youth
Journal of Research on Adolescence / May 31, 2017
Tyler, K. A., Schmitz, R. M., & Ray, C. M. (2017). Role of Social Environmental Protective Factors on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Among Midwestern Homeless Youth. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 28(1), 199–210. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12326
LGBTQ+ Latinx young adults’ health autonomy in resisting cultural stigma
Culture, Health & Sexuality / Mar 20, 2018
Schmitz, R. M., Sanchez, J., & Lopez, B. (2018). LGBTQ+ Latinx young adults’ health autonomy in resisting cultural stigma. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 21(1), 16–30. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2018.1441443
Complex Processes of Religion and Spirituality Among Midwestern LGBTQ Homeless Young Adults
Sexuality & Culture / Feb 09, 2018
Schmitz, R. M., & Woodell, B. (2018). Complex Processes of Religion and Spirituality Among Midwestern LGBTQ Homeless Young Adults. Sexuality & Culture, 22(3), 980–999. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-018-9504-8
Childhood Disadvantage, Social and Psychological Stress, and Substance Use Among Homeless Youth
Youth & Society / Mar 29, 2018
Tyler, K. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2018). Childhood Disadvantage, Social and Psychological Stress, and Substance Use Among Homeless Youth: A Life Stress Framework. Youth & Society, 52(2), 272–287. https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118x18767032
“Companion, friend, four-legged fluff ball”: The power of pets in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness
Sexualities / Jan 20, 2021
Schmitz, R. M., Carlisle, Z. T., & Tabler, J. (2021). “Companion, friend, four-legged fluff ball”: The power of pets in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness. Sexualities, 25(5–6), 694–716. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363460720986908
The cyber power of marginalized identities: Intersectional strategies of online LGBTQ+ Latinx activism
Feminist Media Studies / Jul 07, 2020
Schmitz, R. M., Coley, J. S., Thomas, C., & Ramirez, A. (2020). The cyber power of marginalized identities: Intersectional strategies of online LGBTQ+ Latinx activism. Feminist Media Studies, 22(2), 271–290. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2020.1786430
The relationship between sexual orientation outness, heterosexism, emotion dysregulation, and alcohol use among lesbian, gay, and bisexual emerging adults
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health / Aug 25, 2020
Villarreal, L., Charak, R., Schmitz, R. M., Hsieh, C., & Ford, J. D. (2020). The relationship between sexual orientation outness, heterosexism, emotion dysregulation, and alcohol use among lesbian, gay, and bisexual emerging adults. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 25(1), 94–115. https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2020.1809588
Child abuse, mental health and sleeping arrangements among homeless youth: Links to physical and sexual street victimization
Children and Youth Services Review / Dec 01, 2018
Tyler, K. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2018). Child abuse, mental health and sleeping arrangements among homeless youth: Links to physical and sexual street victimization. Children and Youth Services Review, 95, 327–333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.11.018
Intersections of hate: Exploring the transecting dimensions of race, religion, gender, and family in Ku Klux Klan Web sites
Sociological Focus / Apr 13, 2016
Schmitz, R. M. (2016). Intersections of hate: Exploring the transecting dimensions of race, religion, gender, and family in Ku Klux Klan Web sites. Sociological Focus, 49(3), 200–214. https://doi.org/10.1080/00380237.2016.1135029
“I Wanted to Raise My Hand and Say I’m Not a Feminist”: College Men’s Use of Hybrid Masculinities to Negotiate Attachments to Feminism and Gender Studies
The Journal of Men’s Studies / Nov 16, 2016
Schmitz, R. M., & Haltom, T. M. (2016). “I Wanted to Raise My Hand and Say I’m Not a Feminist”: College Men’s Use of Hybrid Masculinities to Negotiate Attachments to Feminism and Gender Studies. The Journal of Men’s Studies, 25(3), 278–297. https://doi.org/10.1177/1060826516676841
The Role of Protective Behavioral Strategies, Social Environment, and Housing Type on Heavy Drinking among College Students
Substance Use & Misuse / Sep 27, 2017
Tyler, K. A., Schmitz, R. M., Ray, C. M., Adams, S. A., & Simons, L. G. (2017). The Role of Protective Behavioral Strategies, Social Environment, and Housing Type on Heavy Drinking among College Students. Substance Use & Misuse, 53(5), 724–733. https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2017.1363235
Using cell phones for data collection: Benefits, outcomes, and intervention possibilities with homeless youth
Children and Youth Services Review / May 01, 2017
Tyler, K. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2017). Using cell phones for data collection: Benefits, outcomes, and intervention possibilities with homeless youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 76, 59–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.02.031
Does it get better? Change in depressive symptoms from late-adolescence to early-adulthood, disordered eating behaviors, and sexual identity
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health / Mar 08, 2019
Tabler, J., Geist, C., Schmitz, R. M., & Nagata, J. M. (2019). Does it get better? Change in depressive symptoms from late-adolescence to early-adulthood, disordered eating behaviors, and sexual identity. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 23(2), 221–243. https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2019.1568944
“It Takes a Lot of Planning”: Sexual Minority Young Adult Perceptions of Gay and Lesbian Parenthood
Journal of Family Issues / Jun 06, 2020
Park, N., Schmitz, R. M., & Slauson-Blevins, K. (2020). “It Takes a Lot of Planning”: Sexual Minority Young Adult Perceptions of Gay and Lesbian Parenthood. Journal of Family Issues, 41(10), 1785–1809. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192513x20925508
Social factors, alcohol expectancy, and drinking behavior: A comparison of two college campuses
Journal of Substance Use / Oct 31, 2016
Tyler, K. A., Schmitz, R. M., Adams, S. A., & Simons, L. G. (2016). Social factors, alcohol expectancy, and drinking behavior: A comparison of two college campuses. Journal of Substance Use, 22(4), 357–364. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2016.1223762
Homeless Young People’s Experiences of Caregiver Rejection
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Oct 29, 2014
Schmitz, R. M., & Tyler, K. A. (2014). Homeless Young People’s Experiences of Caregiver Rejection. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(9), 2598–2609. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-0062-x
“To get the word out”: LGBTQ+ Young adults’ motivations for participating in qualitative research studies
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services / Feb 20, 2019
Schmitz, R. M., Tyler, K. A., & Robinson, B. A. (2019). “To get the word out”: LGBTQ+ Young adults’ motivations for participating in qualitative research studies. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 31(2), 242–265. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2019.1567430
Queer Politics of a Pandemic: LGBTQ + People’s Conceptions of COVID-19’s Politicization
Sexuality Research and Social Policy / Apr 18, 2022
Schmitz, R. M., Gomez, G., Propst, A., Tabler, J., & Charak, R. (2022). Queer Politics of a Pandemic: LGBTQ + People’s Conceptions of COVID-19’s Politicization. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 20(2), 751–765. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-022-00719-6
Self-perceived gender expression, discrimination, and mental health disparities in adulthood
SSM - Mental Health / Dec 01, 2021
Tabler, J., Schmitz, R. M., Nagata, J. M., & Geist, C. (2021). Self-perceived gender expression, discrimination, and mental health disparities in adulthood. SSM - Mental Health, 1, 100020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmmh.2021.100020
Perceived Weight Gain and Eating Disorder Symptoms among LGBTQ+ Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Convergent Mixed-Method Study
Jun 10, 2021
Tabler, J., Schmitz, R. M., Charak, R., & Dickinson, E. (2021). Perceived Weight Gain and Eating Disorder Symptoms among LGBTQ+ Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Convergent Mixed-Method Study. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-587552/v1
LGBTQ+ People’s Mental Health and Pets: Novel Strategies of Coping and Resilience
Archives of Sexual Behavior / Oct 01, 2021
Schmitz, R. M., Tabler, J., Carlisle, Z. T., & Almy, L. (2021). LGBTQ+ People’s Mental Health and Pets: Novel Strategies of Coping and Resilience. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 50(7), 3065–3077. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-02105-6
Bullying at School and on the Street: Risk Factors and Outcomes Among Homeless Youth
Journal of Interpersonal Violence / Aug 24, 2018
Tyler, K. A., & Schmitz, R. M. (2018). Bullying at School and on the Street: Risk Factors and Outcomes Among Homeless Youth. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(9–10), NP4768–NP4787. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260518794024
Getting by with a Little Help from Our Friends: The Role of Social Support in Addressing HIV-related Mental Health Disparities among Sexual Minorities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Journal of Homosexuality / Aug 14, 2019
Tabler, J., Mykyta, L., Schmitz, R. M., Kamimura, A., Martinez, D. A., Martinez, R. D., Flores, P., Gonzalez, K., Marquez, A., Marroquin, G., & Torres, A. (2019). Getting by with a Little Help from Our Friends: The Role of Social Support in Addressing HIV-related Mental Health Disparities among Sexual Minorities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Journal of Homosexuality, 68(2), 269–289. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2019.1651112
Health services and intersections of care: promises and pitfalls experienced by LGBTQ + Latino/a emerging adults
Journal of LGBT Youth / Oct 31, 2019
Schmitz, R. M., & Tabler, J. (2019). Health services and intersections of care: promises and pitfalls experienced by LGBTQ + Latino/a emerging adults. Journal of LGBT Youth, 18(1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361653.2019.1684416
The Role of Entitlement, Self-Control, and Risk Behaviors on Dating Violence Perpetration
Violence and Victims / Jan 01, 2017
Tyler, K. A., Schmitz, R. M., Ray, C. M., & Simons, L. G. (2017). The Role of Entitlement, Self-Control, and Risk Behaviors on Dating Violence Perpetration. Violence and Victims, 32(6), 1079–1095. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-16-00128
Navigating Risk Discourses: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Care Among LBQ+ Latina Young Adults
Sexuality Research and Social Policy / Jan 03, 2019
Schmitz, R. M., Robinson, B. A., & Tabler, J. (2019). Navigating Risk Discourses: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Care Among LBQ+ Latina Young Adults. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 17(1), 61–74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-018-0370-9
Checking Privilege at the Door: Men’s Reflections on Masculinity in Women’s and Gender Studies Courses
Gender Issues / Oct 04, 2016
Schmitz, R. M., & Kazyak, E. (2016). Checking Privilege at the Door: Men’s Reflections on Masculinity in Women’s and Gender Studies Courses. Gender Issues, 34(2), 129–148. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12147-016-9178-1
Forgone Care among LGBTQ and Non-LGBTQ Americans during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Health, Social Support, and Pandemic-Related Stress
Southern Medical Journal / Oct 01, 2022
Tabler, J., Schmitz, R. M., Charak, R., & Propst, A. (2022). Forgone Care among LGBTQ and Non-LGBTQ Americans during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Health, Social Support, and Pandemic-Related Stress. Southern Medical Journal, 115(10), 752–759. https://doi.org/10.14423/smj.0000000000001456
Social Determinants of Sexual Behavior and Awareness of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Among Low-Income HIV+ or STI At-Risk Hispanic Residents Receiving Care at the U.S.–Mexico Border
Journal of Community Health / Aug 09, 2018
Tabler, J., Mykyta, L., Schmitz, R. M., Kamimura, A., Martinez, D. A., Martinez, R. D., Flores, P., Gonzalez, K., Marquez, A., Marroquin, G., & Torres, A. (2018). Social Determinants of Sexual Behavior and Awareness of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Among Low-Income HIV+ or STI At-Risk Hispanic Residents Receiving Care at the U.S.–Mexico Border. Journal of Community Health, 44(1), 127–136. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-018-0562-5
Hidden in Plain Sight: Men’s Lived Experiences With Sexual Violence as College Students
The Journal of Men’s Studies / Oct 23, 2021
Carlisle, Z. T., & Schmitz, R. M. (2021). Hidden in Plain Sight: Men’s Lived Experiences With Sexual Violence as College Students. The Journal of Men’s Studies, 30(2), 193–212. https://doi.org/10.1177/10608265211050679
Traversing barriers to health care among LGBTQ+ Latinx emerging adults: Utilizing patient experiences to model access
Patient Experience Journal / Aug 04, 2021
Schmitz, R. M., & Tabler, J. (2021). Traversing barriers to health care among LGBTQ+ Latinx emerging adults: Utilizing patient experiences to model access. Patient Experience Journal, 8(2), 33–42. https://doi.org/10.35680/2372-0247.1491
“I Went into This as One Person, and Then Came Out a Totally Different Person”: Native LGBTQ2S+ Young Adults’ Conceptions of Trauma
Journal of Interpersonal Violence / Aug 11, 2020
Schmitz, R. M., & Charak, R. (2020). “I Went into This as One Person, and Then Came Out a Totally Different Person”: Native LGBTQ2S+ Young Adults’ Conceptions of Trauma. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 37(5–6), NP3293–NP3319. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520948523
LGBTQ+ identity-related abuse during childhood and associations with depression and suicide behavior: Role of adulthood cisheterosexism and expressive suppression
Child Abuse & Neglect / Nov 01, 2023
Charak, R., Cano-Gonzalez, I., Ronzon-Tirado, R., Schmitz, R. M., Tabler, J., Karsberg, S., Flores, A., & Ford, J. D. (2023). LGBTQ+ identity-related abuse during childhood and associations with depression and suicide behavior: Role of adulthood cisheterosexism and expressive suppression. Child Abuse & Neglect, 145, 106433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106433
Interpersonal Violence Against Children and Youth
Jan 01, 2022
Lim, H. (Ed.). (2022). Interpersonal Violence Against Children and Youth. Lexington Books. https://doi.org/10.5771/9781793614346
Social and psychological resources among homeless youth: protection against risk for physical victimization?
Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless / Feb 26, 2019
Tyler, K. A., Schmitz, R. M., & Ray, C. M. (2019). Social and psychological resources among homeless youth: protection against risk for physical victimization? Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, 28(2), 115–122. https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2019.1585034
Reproductive Outcomes Among Women with Eating Disorders or Disordered Eating Behavior: Does Methodological Approach Shape Research Findings?
Journal of Women's Health / Nov 01, 2018
Tabler, J., Schmitz, R. M., Geist, C., Utz, R. L., & Smith, K. R. (2018). Reproductive Outcomes Among Women with Eating Disorders or Disordered Eating Behavior: Does Methodological Approach Shape Research Findings? Journal of Women’s Health, 27(11), 1389–1399. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2017.6755
“‘I am a Man. How Could I Possibly Have Been Raped?’ Men Making Sense of Their Experiences With Sexual Violence”
Journal of Interpersonal Violence / May 24, 2023
Carlisle, Z. T., & Schmitz, R. M. (2023). “‘I am a Man. How Could I Possibly Have Been Raped?’ Men Making Sense of Their Experiences With Sexual Violence.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 38(19–20), 10514–10541. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605231174500
Hidden (and Not so Hidden) Messaging in Top-Utilized U.S. Social Surveys: The Persistence of Heteronormative Ideology and the Gender Binary
Demography of Transgender, Nonbinary and Gender Minority Populations / Jan 01, 2022
Tabler, J., Gonzales, C. M., Snyder, J. A., Schmitz, R. M., & Geist, C. (2022). Hidden (and Not so Hidden) Messaging in Top-Utilized U.S. Social Surveys: The Persistence of Heteronormative Ideology and the Gender Binary. In Demography of Transgender, Nonbinary and Gender Minority Populations (pp. 13–46). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06329-9_2
Minority stress, technology, and LGBTQ + people’s experiences and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sexual and Gender Diversity in Social Services / Jul 26, 2023
Schmitz, R. M., Tabler, J., Charak, R., Cantu, J. I., Gonzales, C. M., & Schmitz, J. J. (2023). Minority stress, technology, and LGBTQ + people’s experiences and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sexual and Gender Diversity in Social Services, 36(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2023.2241026
“Those Are Typical Tell-Tale Signs of a Lesbian”: LGBQ Young Peoples’ Perceptions of Parental Messaging Surrounding Gender Non-Conforming Behavior
Journal of Family Issues / Jul 02, 2021
Estes, M. L., Carlisle, Z. T., & Schmitz, R. M. (2021). “Those Are Typical Tell-Tale Signs of a Lesbian”: LGBQ Young Peoples’ Perceptions of Parental Messaging Surrounding Gender Non-Conforming Behavior. Journal of Family Issues, 43(5), 1162–1189. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192513x211022395
Embracing Complexity: Variation in Faculty’s Attitudes Toward Inclusive Measures of Gender and Sexuality in Social and Health Sciences Research
Journal of Homosexuality / Apr 22, 2022
Tabler, J., Snyder, J. A., Schmitz, R. M., Geist, C., & Gonzales, C. M. (2022). Embracing Complexity: Variation in Faculty’s Attitudes Toward Inclusive Measures of Gender and Sexuality in Social and Health Sciences Research. Journal of Homosexuality, 70(10), 2253–2275. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2022.2059967
Ecoexpansive kinship: A model for expanding conceptualizations of family to include companion animals
Journal of Family Theory & Review / Jun 18, 2024
Schmitz, R. M., Love, H. A., & Tabler, J. (2024). Ecoexpansive kinship: A model for expanding conceptualizations of family to include companion animals. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 16(3), 582–599. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12569
Associations between Sexual Minority Identities, Heterosexism, Identity Concealment, and Depression in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Emerging Adults: Adjusting for the Effects of General Stressors
Southern Medical Journal / Dec 01, 2023
Hsieh, C., Charak, R., Razo, G., Tabler, J., & Schmitz, R. M. (2023). Associations between Sexual Minority Identities, Heterosexism, Identity Concealment, and Depression in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Emerging Adults: Adjusting for the Effects of General Stressors. Southern Medical Journal, 116(12), 923–929. https://doi.org/10.14423/smj.0000000000001625
Common Grounds: Plant Parenting and the Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Individuals
Journal of Creativity in Mental Health / Jul 05, 2024
Beaumont, M. A., Koch, J. M., & Schmitz, R. M. (2024). Common Grounds: Plant Parenting and the Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Individuals. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 20(2), 298–313. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2024.2376254
Letter from the New Editorial Team
Social Problems / Nov 23, 2024
Fullerton, A. S., Long, M. A., Schmitz, R. M., & Sittner, K. J. (2024). Letter from the New Editorial Team. Social Problems, 72(1), 1–1. https://doi.org/10.1093/socpro/spae068
Ecoexpansive Kinship: A Model for Expanding Conceptualizations of Family to Include Non-Human Animals
Feb 08, 2024
Schmitz, R. M., Love, H. A., & Tabler, J. (2024). Ecoexpansive Kinship: A Model for Expanding Conceptualizations of Family to Include Non-Human Animals. https://doi.org/10.31235/osf.io/cte8r
The Legacy of Matthew Shepard: Queer Erasure and the Lives of Rural LGBTQ+ Young Adults
Sociology Lens / Jul 04, 2023
Tabler, J., Pinkham, R., Schmitz, R. M., & Golladay, K. (2023). The Legacy of Matthew Shepard: Queer Erasure and the Lives of Rural LGBTQ+ Young Adults. Sociology Lens, 36(3), 282–304. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/johs.12432
:Growing Up Queer: Kids and the Remaking of LGBTQ Identity
American Journal of Sociology / Nov 01, 2019
Schmitz, R. M. (2019). :Growing Up Queer: Kids and the Remaking of LGBTQ Identity. American Journal of Sociology, 125(3), 895–897. https://doi.org/10.1086/705406
The utility of the prototype/willingness model in predicting alcohol use among North American indigenous adolescents.
Developmental Psychology / May 01, 2015
Armenta, B. E., Hautala, D. S., & Whitbeck, L. B. (2015). The utility of the prototype/willingness model in predicting alcohol use among North American indigenous adolescents. Developmental Psychology, 51(5), 697–705. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0038978
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PhD, Sociology / May, 2016
Experience
Oklahoma State University Stillwater
Associate professor / August, 2018 — Present
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