publications

The Sex and Love Study

Tomassilli, J.C., Golub, S.A., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2009). Behind closed doors: An Exploration of kinky sexual behaviors in urban lesbian and bisexual women. Journal of Sex Research.

Nanin, J.E., Bimbi, D.S., Grov, C., & Parsons, J.T. (2009). Community reactions to a syphilis prevention campaign for gay and bisexual men in Los Angeles County. Journal of Sex Research, 46(6), 525–534.

Kelly, B.C., Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., Izienicki, H., & Parsons, J.T. (2009). Sexual compulsivity and sexual behaviors among gay/bisexual men and lesbian/bisexual women. Journal of Sex Research.

Grov, C., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., & Morgenstern, J. (in press). The Association between sexual compulsivity and sexual risk in gay and bisexual men. Archives of Sexual Behavior.

Grov, C., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S. (2008). In the shadows of a prevention campaign: Sexual risk behavior in the absence of crystal methamphetamine. AIDS Education and Prevention, 20(1), 42-55.

Grov, C., DeBusk, J.A., Bimbi, D.S., Golub, S.A., Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2007). Barebacking, the Internet, and harm reduction: An Intercept survey with gay and bisexual men in Los Angeles and New York City. AIDS and Behavior, 11(4), 527-536.

Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S. (2007). Intentional unprotected anal intercourse among men who have sex with men: Barebacking – from behavior to identity. AIDS and Behavior, 11(2), 277-287.

Frost, D.M., Parsons, J.T., & Nanin, J.E. (2007). Stigma and depression as sociocultural and psychosocial explanations for sexually transmitted infections among gay men. Journal of Health Psychology, 12(4), 636-640.

Grov, C., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S. (2007). Sexual risk behavior and venues for meeting sex partners: An Intercept survey of gay and bisexual men in LA and NYC. AIDS and Behavior, 11(6), 915-926.

Bimbi, D.S., Palmadessa, N.A., & Parsons, J.T. (2007). Substance use and domestic violence among urban gays, lesbians, bisexuals. Journal of LGBT Health, 3(2), 1-7.

Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., Parsons, J.T., Vicioso, K., Missildine, W., & Frost, D.M. (2006). Assessing gay and bisexual men’s outcome expectancies for sexual risk under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Substance Use and Misuse, 41, 643-652.

Grov, C., Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2006). Race, ethnicity, gender, and generational factors associated with the coming-out process among gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. Journal of Sex Research, 43(2), 115-121.

Grov, C., Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & Nanin, J.E. (2006). Exploring racial and ethnic differences in recreational drug use among gay and bisexual men in New York City and Los Angeles. Journal of Drug Education, 36(2), 105-123.

Nanin, J.E., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Grov, C., & Brown, J.T. (2006). Community reactions to campaigns addressing crystal methamphetamine use among gay and bisexual men in New York City. Journal of Drug Education, 36(4), 297-315.

Bonet, L., Wells, B.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2006). A Positive look at a difficult time: A Strength based examination of coming out for lesbian and bisexual women. Journal of LGBT Health, 3(1), 3-10.

Wells, B.E., Bimbi, D.S., Tider, D., Van Ora, J., & Parsons, J.T. (2006). Preventive health behaviors among lesbian and bisexually identified women. Women and Health, 44(2), 1-13.

Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2006). Club drug use and risky sex among gay and bisexual men in New York City. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 10(3/4), 111-122.

Koken, J.A., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., & Severino, J. (2005). Exploring commercial sex encounters in an urban community sample of gay and bisexual men: A Preliminary report. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 17(1/2), 197-213.

Missildine, W., Feldstein, G., Punzalan, J.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). S/he loves me, S/he loves me not: Questioning heterosexist assumptions of gender differences in sexual compulsivity and romantic obsession. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 12, 1-12.

Tider, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S. (2005). Knowledge of HPV and effects on sexual behavior of gay/bisexual men. International Journal of STD/AIDS, 16(10), 707-708.

Positive Talk: Motivations for Serosorting and HIV Health Related Outcomes Study

Golub, S.A., Tomassilli, J.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2009). Partner serostatus and disclosure stigma: Implications for physical and mental health outcomes among HIV-positive adults. AIDS and Behavior, 13, 1233–1240.

PARTY: Patterns and Contexts of Club Drug Use (Prevention Assessment of Risk Taking Youth)

Starks, T.J., Golub, S. & Parsons, J.T. (2011). The Problem of "Just for Fun": Patterns of Use Situations among Active Club Drug Users. Addictive Behaviors, in press.

Kennedy, K.E., Grov, C. & Parsons, J.T. (2010). Ecstasy and Sex among Young Heterosexual Women: A Qualitative Analysis of Sensuality, Sexual Effects and Sexual Risk Taking. International Journal of Sexual Health, 22, 155-166.

Ramo, D.E., Grov, C., Delucchi, K., Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2010). Typology of Club Drug Use among Young Adults Recruited Using Time-Space Sampling. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 107, 119-127.

Grov, C., Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2009). Polydrug Use among Club-Going Young Adults Recruited through Time-Space Sampling. Substance Use & Misuse, 848-864.

Kelly, B.C., Weiser, J.D. & Parsons, J.T. (2009). Smoking Behaviors and Smoking Ban Attitudes among Club-Going Young Adults. Journal of Health & Social Policy, 24 (5), 446-453.

Parsons, J.T., Grov, C., & Kelly, B.C. (2009). Club drug use and dependence among young adults recruited through time-space sampling. Public Health Reports, 124. Mar-Apr.

Kelly, B.C. & Parsons, J.T. (2008). Predictors and Comparisons of Polydrug & Non-Polydrug Cocaine Use in Club Subcultures. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 34 (6), 774-781.

Parsons, J.T., Grov, C. & Kelly, B.C. (2008). Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Forms of Time-Space Sampling to Identify Club-Drug Using Young Adults. Journal of Drug Issues, 38 (4), 1063-1083.

Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2007). Prescription drug misuse among club drug-using young adults. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 33(6), 875-884.

Parsons, J.T., Kelly, B.C., & Weiser, J.D. (2007). Initiation into Methamphetamine Use for Young Gay and Bisexual Men. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 90 (2-3), 135-144.

Kelly, B.C., Parsons, J.T., & Wells, B.E. (2006). Prevalence and predictors of club drug use among club-going young adults in New York City. Journal of Urban Health, 83(5), 884-895.

Parsons, J.T., Kelly, B.C., & Wells, B.E. (2006). Differences in club drug use between heterosexual and lesbian/bisexual females. Addictive Behaviors, 31(12), 2344-2349.

Project PLUS: Positive Living through Understanding and Support

Parsons, J.T., Rosof, E., & Mustanski, B. (2008). The temporal relationship between alcohol consumption and HIV-medication adherence: A multilevel model of direct and moderating effects. Health Psychology, 27(5), 628-637.

Parsons, J.T., Rosof, E., & Mustanski, B. (2008). Medication adherence mediates the relationship between adherence self-efficacy and biological assessments of HIV health among those with alcohol use disorders. AIDS and Behavior, 12(1), 95-103.

Parsons, J.T., Rosof, E., & Mustanski, B. (2007). Patient related factors predicting HIV medication adherence among men and women with alcohol problems. Journal of Health Psychology, 12(2), 357-370.

Parsons, J.T., Golub, S.A., Rosof, E., & Holder, C. (2007). Motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral intervention to improve HIV medication adherence among hazardous drinkers: A Randomized controlled trial. JAIDS, 46(4), 443-450.

Exploring Issues in HIV Testing among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men

Nanin, J., Osubu, T., Walker, J., Powell, B., Powell, D., & Parsons, J.T. (2009). “HIV is still real.”: Perceptions of HIV testing and HIV prevention among Black men who have sex with men in New York City. American Journal of Men’s Health, 3(2), 150-164.

Seropositive Urban Men’s Study (Project SUMS/STAGS)

Feldstein, G.A., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., & Gomez, C.A. (2006). Age and judgments of attractiveness as factors of HIV preventative behavior among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 18(1), 43-65.

Courtenay-Quirk, C., Wolitski, R.J., Parsons, J.T., Gomez, C.A., & the SUMS Team. (2006). Is HIV/AIDS stigma dividing the gay community?: Perceptions of HIV-positive men who have sex with men. AIDS Education and Prevention, 18(1), 56-67.

Fisher, H.H., Purcell, D.W., Hoff, C.H., Parsons, J.T., & O’Leary, A. (2006). Recruitment source and behavioral risk patterns of HIV-positive men who have sex with men. AIDS & Behavior, 10(5), 553-561.

Belcher, L., Sternberg, M.R., Wolitski, R.J., Halkitis, P., Hoff, C., & The SUMS Team. (2005). Condom use and perceived risk of HIV transmission among sexually active HIV-positive men who have sex with men. AIDS Education and Prevention, 17(1), 79-89.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). Cause & effect: Attributions about becoming HIV-positive and safer-sex decision making. In P. Halkitis, C. Gómez, & R. J. Wolitski (Eds.) HIV Positive Sex: The Psychological and Interpersonal Dynamics of HIV-Seropositive Gay and Bisexual Men's Relationships, (pp. 133-146). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Hart, T.A., Wolitski, R.J., Purcell, D.W., Parsons, J.T., Gómez, C. A., & the SUMS Team. (2005). Partner awareness of the serostatus of HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men: Impact on unprotected sexual behavior. AIDS and Behavior, 9(2), 155-166.

Vicioso, K.J., Parsons, J.T., Nanin, J.E., Purcell, D.W., & Woods, W.E. (2005). Experiencing release: Sex environments and escapism for HIV-positive men who have sex with men. Journal of Sex Research, 42(1), 13-19.

Hoff, C.C., Gomez, C., Faigeles, B., Purcell, D., Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., & Remien, R.H. (2004). Serostatus of primary partner impacts sexual behavior inside and outside the relationship: A Description of HIV-positive MSM in primary relationships. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 16(4), 77-95.

Seropositive Urban Drug Injectors’ Study (Project SUDIS)

Missildine, W., Parsons, J.T., & Knight, K. (2006). Split ends: Masculinity, sexuality and emotional intimacy among HIV-positive heterosexual men. Men and Masculinities, 8(3), 309-320.

Knight, K.R., Purcell, D., Dawson-Rose, C., Halkitis, P.N., Gomez, C.A & The SUDIS Team. (2005). Sexual risk-taking among HIV-positive injection drug users: Contexts, characteristics, and implications for prevention. AIDS Education and Prevention, 17(A), 76-88.

Dawson-Rose, C.S., Shade, S.B., Lum, P.J., Knight, K.R., Purcell, D.P., Parsons, J.T., & the SUDIS Team. (2005). Health care experiences of HIV-positive injection drug users. Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health, 11(1), 23-30.

Classified Project

Parsons, J.T., Koken, J.A., & Bimbi, D.S. (2007). Looking beyond HIV: Eliciting individual and community needs of male Internet escorts. Journal of Homosexuality, 53(1-2), 219-240.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). Barebacking among Internet-based male sex workers. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 9(3/4), 89-110.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Koken, J.A., & Halkitis, P.N. (2005). Factors related to childhood sexual abuse among gay/bisexual male escorts. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 14(2), 1-23.

Seropositive Urban Men’s Intervention Trial (Absolutely Positive)

Hoff, C.C., Pals, S.L., Purcell, D.W., Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Remien, R.H., & Gomez, C.A. (2006). Examining the role of partner status in an HIV prevention trial targeting HIV-positive gay and bisexual men: The Seropositive Urban Men’s Intervention Trial (SUMIT). AIDS & Behavior, 10(6), 637-648.

Halkitis, P.N., Wilton, L., Wolitski, R.J., Parsons, J.T., Hoff, C.C., & Bimbi, D. (2005). Barebacking identity among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men: Demographic, psychological, and behavioral correlates. AIDS, 19(S1), 27-36.

O’Leary, A., Hoff, C.C., Purcell, D.W., Gomez, C.A., Parsons, J.T., Hardnett, F., & Lyles, C.M. (2005). What happened in the SUMIT trial?: Mediation and behavior change. AIDS, 19(S1), 111-122.

Purcell, D.W., Wolitski, R.J., Hoff, C.C., Parsons, J.T., Woods, W.J., & Halkitis, P.N. (2005). Predictors of the use of Viagra, testosterone, and antidepressants among HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men. AIDS, 19(S1), 57-66.

Wolitski, R.J., Parsons, J.T., & Gomez, C.A., Purcell, D.J., Halkitis, P.N., Hoff, C., & the SUMIT Study Group. (2005). Prevention with gay and bisexual men living with HIV: Rationale and methods of the Seropositive Urban Men's Intervention Trial (SUMIT). AIDS, 19(S1), 1-12.

Halkitis, P.N., Green, K.A., Remien, R.H., Stirratt, M.J., Hoff, C., Wolitski, R.J., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). Seroconcordant sexual partnerings of HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men. AIDS, 19(S1), 77-86.

Parsons, J.T., Schrimshaw, E.W., Bimbi, D.S., Wolitski, R.J., Gomez, C.A., & Halkitis, P.N. (2005). Consistent, inconsistent, and non-disclosure to casual sexual partners among HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men. AIDS, 19(S1), 87-98.

Wolitski, R.J., Gomez, C.A., Parsons, J.T., & The SUMIT Study Team. (2005). Effects of a peer-led behavioral intervention to reduce HIV transmission and promote serostatus disclosure among HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men. AIDS, 19(S1), 99-110.

Parsons, J.T., Schrimshaw, E.W., Wolitski, R.J., Halkitis, P.N., Purcell, D.W., Hoff, C.C., & Gomez, C. (2005). Sexual harm reduction practices of HIV seropositive gay and bisexual men: Serosorting, strategic positioning, and withdrawal before ejaculation. AIDS, 19(S1), 13-26.

Ibanez, G.E., Purcell, D.W., Stall, R., Parsons, J.T., & Gomez, C.A. (2005). Sexual risk, substance use, and psychological distress in HIV-positive gay and bisexual men who also inject drugs. AIDS, 19(S1), 49-56.

Purcell, D.W., Moss, S., Remien, R.H., Woods, W.J., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). Illicit substance use, sexual risk, and HIV-positive gay and bisexual men: Differences by serostatus of casual partners. AIDS, 19(S1), 37-48.

Secondary HIV Prevention for Seropositive Alcohol Abusers (Positive Choices)

Velasquez, M.M., von Sternberg, K., Carbonari, J., & Parsons, J.T. (2009). Reducing sexual risk behaviors and alcohol use among HIV-positive men who have sex with men: A Randomized clinical trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.

Parsons, J.T., Severino, J., Nanin, J., Punzalan, J.P., von Sternberg, K., Missildine, W., & Frost, D. (2006). Positive, negative, unknown: Assumptions of HIV status among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. AIDS Education and Prevention, 18(2), 139-149.

Parsons, J.T., Kutnick, A., Halkitis, P.N., Punzalan, J.C., & Carbonari, J.P. (2005). Sexual risk behaviors and substance use among alcohol abusing HIV+ men who have sex with men. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 37(1), 11-26.

Velasquez, M.M., von Sternberg, K., Dodrill, C.L., Kan, L.Y., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). The Transtheoretical model as a framework for developing substance abuse interventions. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 16(1/2), 31-40.

Cognitive Behavioral Risk-Reduction Treatment (Informed Choices for Men)

Irwin, T.W., Morgenstern, J., Parsons, J.T., Wainberg, M., & Labouvie, E. (2006). Alcohol and sexual HIV risk behavior among problem drinking men who have sex with men: An Event level analysis of timeline followback data. AIDS and Behavior, 10(3), 299-307.

Recreational Use of Drugs and Sexual Risk-Taking of Gay and Bisexual Men (Project BUMPS)

Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., & Bimbi, D. (2006). Club drug use among young adults frequenting dance clubs and other social venues in New York City. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 15(3), 1-13.

Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Compulsivity (Project SPIN)

Grov, C., Bamonte, A., Fuentes, A., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., & Morgenstern, J. (2008). Exploring the internet’s role in sexual compulsivity and out of control sexual thoughts/behaviour: A Qualitative study of gay and bisexual men in NYC. Culture, Health, and Sexuality, 10(2), 107-124.

Parsons, J.T., Kelly, B., Bimbi, D.S., DiMaria, L., Wainberg, M.L., & Morgenstern, J. (2008). Explanations for the origins of sexual compulsivity among gay and bisexual men. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 37(5), 817-826.

Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., Hollander, E., Irwin, T., O’Leary, A., Parsons, J.T., Wainberg, M.L., & Lai, B. (2007). The Consequences of compulsive sexual behavior: The Preliminary reliability and validity of the Compulsive Sexual Behavior Consequences Scale. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 14(3), 207-220.

Parsons, J.T., Kelly, B.C., Bimbi, D.S., Muench, F., & Morgenstern, J. (2007). Accounting for the social triggers of sexual compulsivity. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 26(3), 5-16.

Parsons, J.T., Severino, J.P., Grov, C., Bimbi, D.S., & Morgenstern, J. (2007). Internet use among gay and bisexual men with compulsive sexual behavior. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 14(3), 239-256.

Other Publications

Grov, C., Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (in press). Polydrug use among club-going young adults recruited through time-space sampling. Substance Use and Misuse.

Grov, C., Bux, D., Parsons, J.T., & Morgenstern, J. (in press). Recruiting hard-to-reach drug-using men who have sex with men into an intervention study: Lessons learned and implications for applied research. Substance Use and Misuse.

Parsons, J.T., Grov, C., & Kelly, B.C. (2008). Comparing the effectiveness of two forms of time-space sampling to identify club drug-using young adults. Journal of Drug Issues.

Siegel, K., Schrimshaw, E.W., Lekas, H.M., & Parsons, J.T. (2008). Sexual behaviors of non-gay identified non-disclosing men who have sex with men and women in New York City. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 37(5), 720-735.

Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Wang, B., Wright, K., Parsons, J.T., & Frey, M.A. (2008). Maintenance of effects of motivational enhancement therapy to improve HIV risk behaviors and HIV-related health in a randomized controlled trial of youth living with HIV. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 33(4), 441-445.

Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2008). Predictors and comparisons of polydrug and non-polydrug cocaine use in club subcultures. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 34(6), 774-781.

Morgenstern, J., Irwin, T.W., Wainberg, M.L., Parsons, J.T., Muench, F., Bux, D.A., Kahler, C.W., Marcus, S., & Schulz-Heik, J.A. (2007). A Randomized controlled trial of goal choice interventions for alcohol use disorders among men-who-have-sex-with-men. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 75(1), 72-84.

Cooperman, N.A., Parsons, J.T., Chabon, B., Berg, K.M., & Arnsten, J.H. (2007). The Development and feasibility of an intervention to improve HAART adherence among HIV-positive patients receiving primary care in methadone clinics. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 6(1-2), 101-120.

Parsons, J.T., Kelly, B.C., & Weiser, J. (2007). Initiation into methamphetamine use for young gay and bisexual men. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 90(2), 135-144.

Naar-King, S., Wright, K., Parsons, J.T., Frey, M., Templin, T., & Ondersma, S. (2006). Transtheoretical model and condom use in HIV+ youths. Health Psychology, 25(5), 648-652.

Naar-King, S., Templin, T., Wright, K., Frey, M., Parsons, J.T., & Lam, P. (2006). Psychosocial factors and medication adherence in HIV-positive youth. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 20(1), 44-47.

Naar-King, S., Wright, K., Parsons, J.T., Frey, M., Templin, T., Lam, P., & Murphy, D. (2006). Healthy Choices: Motivational enhancement therapy for health risk behaviors in HIV-positive youth. AIDS Education and Prevention, 18(1), 1-11.

Naar-King, S., Wright, J., Parsons, J.T., Frey, M., Templin, T., & Ondersma, S. (2006). Transtheoretical model and substance use in HIV-positive youth. AIDS Care, 18(7), 839-845.

Chiasson, M.A., Parsons, J.T., Tesoriero, J.M., Carballo-Dieguez, A., Hirshfield, S., & Remien, R.H. (2006). HIV behavioral research online. Journal of Urban Health, 83(1), 73-85.

Grov, C., & Parsons, J.T. (2006). Bug chasing and gift giving: The Potential for HIV transmission among barebackers on the Internet. AIDS Education and Prevention, 18, 490-503.

Parsons, J.T. (2005). Motivating the unmotivated: A Treatment model for barebackers. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 9(3/4), 134-152.

Parsons, J.T., Rosof, E., Punzalan, J.C., & DiMaria, L. (2005). Integration of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to improve HIV medication adherence and reduce substance use among HIV-positive men and women: Results of a pilot project. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 19(1), 31-39.

Parsons, J.T. (2005). Researching the world’s oldest profession. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 17(1/2), 1-3.