Personal profile
Research interests
Research Expertise:
Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood | Romantic Relationships | Dating Violence Prevention | Sexual Risk Prevention
The focus of my research is on risk behaviors that occur within young people’s romantic relationships and make them vulnerable to dating violence, sexual assault, unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. I use a mixed-methods approach to inform the development of prevention interventions for at-risk young people, currently focusing on young mothers and college student-athletes. Related interests include attachment theory, health risk behaviors, health disparities and healthcare engagement, and mental health.
Honors and Awards:
Frances R. Lax Award, Rowan University
Member of:
Licensed Psychologist #5428 (State of New Jersey), #B1-0001106 (State of Delaware)
American Psychological Association, Div. 53 (https://www.clinicalchildpsychology.org/)
American Psychological Association, Div. 54 (https://societyofpediatricpsychology.org/)
International Academy of Sex Research (http://www.iasrsite.org/)
Society for Research in Child Development (http://www.srcd.org)
Society for Research in Adolescence (http://www.s-r-a.org)
Society for Prevention Research (http://www.preventionscience.org)
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (http://www.sexscience.org)
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, doctorate, University of Denver
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Analysis of Relationship Experiences Nationwide in Athletes (ARENA)
Jones, M. (PI)
Society for The Psychological Study of Social Issues
1/1/26 → 1/31/27
Project: Other project
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Inclusive Healthcare for Young Mothers and Their Children: Actionable Guidance for Providers and Systems of Care
Jones, M. (PI)
New Jersey Health Foundation, Inc. (NJHF)
2/17/25 → 2/16/27
Project: Other project
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Adapting A Personalized Normative Feedback Intervention for Graduate Student Drinkers
Jones, M. (PI)
Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology
7/1/24 → 6/30/25
Project: Other project
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Dating Violence and Sexual Risk Prevention for Young Mothers
Jones, M. (PI)
9/15/19 → 9/14/23
Project: Other project
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Exploring Predictors of Female-Perpetrated Sexual Violence Using the Confluence Model
Bettinelli, M., Korovich, M., Nicoletti, A., Shank, F., Angelone, D. J. & Jones, M. C., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 41, 11-12, p. 3339-3358 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A latent profile analysis of drinking motives among graduate student heavy drinkers
Shank, F., Jin, J., Korovich, M., Angelone, D. J. & Jones, M. C., Dec 2025, In: Addictive Behaviors Reports. 22, 100630.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Examining Graduate Student Drinking Patterns and Normative Misperceptions
Shank, F., Korovich, M., Pakan, E., Jones, M. C. & Angelone, D. J., 2025, In: Substance Use and Misuse. 60, 13, p. 2043-2049 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Young Mothers and Dating Violence: An Examination of Depressive Symptomatology and Interpersonal Competency
Wallace, L. C., Jones, M. C., Angelone, D. J. & Fife, D., Jul 2025, In: Journal of Family Violence. 40, 5, p. 1035-1046 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“That’s Definitely a Red Flag”: Sexual Violence Risk Perception by Men who have Sex with Men Using Dating and Sexual Networking Apps
Korovich, M., Nicoletti, A., Bettinelli, M., Shank, F., Angelone, D. J. & Jones, M. C., Apr 2025, In: Sexuality and Culture. 29, 2, p. 838-851 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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