Research Interests
My research focuses on the psychosocial sequelae of sexual trauma. Specifically, I am interested in examining the mechanisms that operate between the experience of sexual trauma and later sexual risk behavior, substance abuse, and impaired relationship functioning. As a member of Dr. Davila’s lab, I integrate research examining the interpersonal causes and consequences of internalizing disorders and risk factors for relationship dysfunction, by uniquely focusing on romantic relationship functioning and sexual behavior of individuals with a history of sexual trauma. Further, I am interested in the integration of multiple research methodologies, including psychophysiological and neurobehavioral measures of attention and arousal among sexually victimized individuals.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Barlé, N., Wortman, C. B., & Latack, J. A. (2017). Traumatic bereavement: Basic research and clinical implications. Journal Of Psychotherapy Integration, 27(2), 127-139. doi:10.1037/int0000013
Latack, J. A., Moyer, A., Simon, V. A., & Davila, J. (2017). Attentional bias for sexual threat among sexual victimization survivors: A meta-analytic review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 18(2), 172-184. doi:10.1177/1524838015602737
Davila, J., Mattanah, J., Bhatia, V., Latack, J. A., Feinstein, B. A., Eaton, N. R., & … Zhou, J. (2017). Romantic competence, healthy relationship functioning, and well‐being in emerging adults. Personal Relationships, 24(1), 162-184. doi:10.1111/pere.12175
Feinstein, B. A., Dyar, C., Bhatia, V., Latack, J. A., & Davila, J. (2016). Conservative beliefs, attitudes toward bisexuality, and willingness to engage in romantic and sexual activities with a bisexual partner. Archives Of Sexual Behavior, 45(6), 1535-1550. doi:10.1007/s10508-015-0642-x
Latack, J. A., & Davila, J. (2016). Predicting relational security among early adolescent girls: Parental relationships and romantic experiences. Journal Of Social And Personal Relationships, 33(6), 792-813. doi:10.1177/0265407515597563
Feinstein, B. A., Latack, J. A., Bhatia, V., Davila, J., & Eaton, N. R. (2016). Romantic relationship involvement as a minority stress buffer in gay/lesbian versus bisexual individuals. Journal Of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 20(3), 237-257. doi:10.1080/19359705.2016.1147401
Elkington, K. S., Belmonte, K., Latack, J. A., Mellins, C. A., Wasserman, G. A., Donenberg, G. R., & Hirsch, J. S. (2015). An exploration of family and juvenile justice systems to reduce youth HIV/STI risk. Journal Of Research On Adolescence, 25(4), 700-716. doi:10.1111/jora.12163
Latack, J. A., Rodriguez-Seijas, C., Stohl, M., Blanco, C., Hasin, D. S., & Eaton, N. R. (2015). Transdiagnostic psychopathology mediates the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections in adulthood. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 6271-79. doi:10.1016/j.comppsych.2015.06.002
Feinstein, B. A., Dyar, C., Bhatia, V., Latack, J. A., & Davila, J. (2014). Willingness to engage in romantic and sexual activities with bisexual partners: Gender and sexual orientation differences. Psychology Of Sexual Orientation And Gender Diversity, 1(3), 255-262. doi:10.1037/sgd0000047
Feinstein, B. A., Hershenberg, R., Bhatia, V., Latack, J. A., Meuwly, N., & Davila, J. (2013). Negative social comparison on Facebook and depressive symptoms: Rumination as a mechanism. Psychology Of Popular Media Culture, 2(3), 161-170. doi:10.1037/a0033111
Elkington, K. S., Hackler, D., Walsh, T. A., Latack, J. A., McKinnon, K., Borges, C., & … Wainberg, M. L. (2013). Perceived mental illness stigma, intimate relationships, and sexual risk behavior in youth with mental illness. Journal Of Adolescent Research, 28(3), 378-404. doi:10.1177/0743558412467686
Book Chapters
Feinstein, B. A., Bhatia, V., Latack, J. A., & Davila, J. (2015). Social networking and depression. In L. D. Rosen, N. A. Cheever, L. M. Carrier (Eds.) , The Wiley handbook of psychology, technology and society (pp. 273-286). Wiley-Blackwell.
Huth-Bocks, A., Earls, L., & Latack, J.A. (2011). Infant-parent relationship disturbance in the context of interpersonal violence: A clinical case study of James. In Graham- Berman, S.A., & Levendosky, A.A. (Eds.). A Developmental Approach to Understanding and Treating the Effects of Domestic Violence across Childhood. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association Books.
Conference Presentations
Latack, J. A., Meyer, A., Hajcak, G. & Davila, J. (May, 2015). Biomarkers of sexual risk behavior and alcohol misuse among sexually victimized women. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY.
Latack, J. A., Meyer, A., Hajcak, G. & Davila, J. (April, 2015). Sexual victimization and neural response to sexual stimuli: The moderating role of depression. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Miami, FL.
Davila, J., Latack, J. A., Bhatia, V., & Feinstein, B.A. (March, 2015). Romantic competence among female emerging adults: Associations with relationship behaviors and individual difference variables. Paper presented at the bi-annual meeting of the Society for Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Feinstein, B. A., Dyar, C., Bhatia, V., Latack, J. A., & Davila, J. (November, 2014). Willingness to engage in romantic and sexual activities with bisexual partners: Gender/sexual orientation differences and correlates. Poster presented at the 28th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Feinstein, B. A., Latack, J. A., Bhatia, V., Davila, J., & Eaton, N. R. (August, 2014). Romantic relationship involvement as a minority stress buffer: Evidence from a national probability sample. Poster presented at the 122nd annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Latack, J. A., & Davila, J. (May, 2013). Predicting changes in relational security among early adolescent girls. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington D.C., British Columbia.
Feinstein, B. A., Hershenberg, R., Bhatia, V., Latack, J. A., Meuwly, N., & Davila, J. (November, 2012). Does social comparison on Facebook put young adults at risk for mental health problems? Poster presented at the 46th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.
Elkington, K.S., Belmonte, K., Latack, J.A., Walsh, T., Wasserman, G., Hirsch, J., & Mellins, C.A. (July, 2012). The Intersection of family influence and juvenile justice system involvement in offsetting or promoting HIV/STI risk in youth on probation. Paper presented at International AIDS Society, Washington D.C., British Columbia.
Elkington, K.S., Belmonte, K., Latack, J.A., Walsh, T., Wasserman, G., Hirsch, J., & Mellins, C.A. (October, 2012). Understanding the larger context of risk to develop effective HIV/STI prevention interventions for youth on probation. The role of family and the juvenile justice system. Paper presented at American Public Health Association annual conference in San Francisco, California.
Latack, J.A., Guyon, K., & Huth-Bocks (May, 2010). Perceived social support and maternal responsiveness in mothers with high potential for child abuse. Poster presented at Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health annual conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Beebe, B., Kuchirko, Y., White, E., Buck, K., & Latack, J.A. (March, 2010). Infant body disengagement, infant distress, and maternal intrusion. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development bi-annual conference, Montreal, Quebec.
*Chamberlain, J. A., Earls, L., & Huth-Bocks, A. (May, 2006). Maternal misattributions and mother-child attachment: The role of domestic violence. Poster presented at Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health annual conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
*Chamberlain, J.A., Henshaw, E., & Freedman-Doan, C. (May, 2006). The effects of race and gender on parent-adolescent communication about sex. Poster presented at Midwestern Psychological Association annual conference, Chicago, Illinois.
*Chamberlain, J.A., & Freedman-Doan, C. (March, 2006). Gender and race differences in parent-adolescent communication about sex. Oral presentation at Eastern Michigan University graduate research conference, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
*Chamberlain, J.A., & Freedman-Doan, C. (March, 2005). Examining the relations between adolescent sexual risk-taking and parental style: Ethnic and gender differences. Poster presented at Eastern Michigan University graduate research conference, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
*Chamberlain, J.A., & Thompson, S. (April, 2001). Prevalence and detection of delirium in Ann Arbor Veteran’s Administration Hospital patients. Poster presented at University of Michigan undergraduate research symposium, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
*Presented under former name
Contact Information
Dr. Latack completed her postdoctoral training at Weill-Cornell. She recently received the “Health and Behavior International Collaborative Award,” from APA Division 38 (Healthy Psychology), which is a grant to facilitate international research collaboration. She will be collaborating on research at the City University of London, as well as working in the Tavistock Center.