Assistant Professor of Psychology, School Psychology
My research is in the area of bullying in childhood and adolescence (including relational
aggression and bullying of LGBTQ+ youth). More recently, my research interests have
also included applied research in the schools (e.g., examining the local prevalence
of bullying and the need for anti-bullying programs in our area; implementing scientifically
sound anti-bullying programs) and, more broadly, reducing barriers to adopting and
implementing with fidelity evidence-based interventions in the school setting.
Current Research Studies at Plattsburgh
Teacher, Parent & Child Adjustment to the COVID-19 Pandemic
(with Dr. Samudra and undergraduate research assistants) We are collecting online data to better understand how elementary school teachers
and students, as well as the parents of elementary-aged children are adapting to the
long-term changes associated with the pandemic. We are particularly interested in
academic, social, and emotional health.
College Bullying of Students With & Without Disabilities
(with undergraduate research assistants) We are using online surveys to better understand what factors (such as disability status) impact the amount of bullying
victimization or perpetration college students experience, engage in, or witness.
Crothers, L. M., Kolbert, J. B., Schmitt, A. J., Wells, D. R., Meidl, C., Berbary,
C., Chatlos, S., Lattanzio, L., Simonds, R., Zebrowski, M., Wadsworth, J., Fidazzo, A., & Lipinski,
J. (2019). Cognitive predictors of relational and social bullying, overt aggression,
and interpersonal maturity in a late adolescent female sample. International Journal of Bullying Prevention, 1(2), 136–146. doi: 10.1007/s42380-018-0001-2
Crothers, L. M., Kolbert, J. B., Bundick, M. J., Berbary, C., Chatlos, S., Lattanzio, L., Tiberi, A. E., Wadsworth, J., Wells, D. S., & Lipinski, J. (2018).
Students’, parents’, and teachers’ views regarding bullying of LGBTQ students in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Psychologist, 78, 17–18.
Kolbert, J.B., Crothers, L.M., Meidl, C., Berbary, C., Chatlos, S., Lattanzio, L., Tiberi, A.E., Wells, D.S., & Wadsworth, J. (June 2018). Bullying of
LGBTQ students: A problem recognized by students, parents, and teachers. NASP Communique, 46(8), 1, 27–28.
Crothers, L. M., Kolbert, J. B., Berbary, C., Chatlos, S., Lattanzio, L., Tiberi, A., Wells, D. S., Bundick, M. J., Lipinski, J., & Meidl, C.
(2017). Teachers’, LGBTQ students’, and student allies’ perceptions of bullying of
sexually-diverse youth. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, 26(9), 937–951. doi:10.1080/10926771.2017.1344344
Berbary, C., Chatlos, S., Wells, D.S., Buzgon, J., Crothers, L.M., & Bundick, M.J. (2016). Social Experience
Differences between Self-Described Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning
(LGBTQ) Students and Heterosexual Students in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Poster presented
at the National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) annual convention, New
Orleans, LA.
Crothers, L.M., Berbary, C., Chatlos, S., Wells, D., Buzgon, J., & Latanzio, L. (2015). Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions
of Bullying Victimization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning
(LGBTQ) Students in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Poster presented at the Association
of School Psychologists of PA (ASPP) fall conference, State College, PA.
Oakes, M., Landry, K., Caudle, M., Chatlos, S. (2010). Sex Differences in Implicit Mate Preference. Poster presented at the Society
for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference, Las Vegas, NV.