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Valerian Derlega

Valerian Derlega's research focuses on close relationships. In addition, he is also interested in the factors that influence coping with stress, non-verbal behavior, the psychology of gender and sex roles, therapy as a close relationship, self-disclosure, and social psychological aspects of coping with HIV infection.

Primary Interests:

  • Close Relationships
  • Gender Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Nonverbal Behavior
  • Close Relationships
  • Gender Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Nonverbal Behavior

Books:

Journal Articles:

  • Derlega, V. J., Cukur, C. S., Kuang J., et al. (2002). Interdependent construal of self and the endorsement of conflict resolution strategies in interpersonal, intergroup, and international disputes. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 33(6), 610-625.
  • Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. A., Greene, K., et al. (2004). Reasons for HIV disclosure/nondisclosure in close relationships: Testing a model of HIV-disclosure decision making. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 23(6), 747-767.
  • Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. A., Greene, K., et al. (2002). Perceived HIV-related stigma and HIV disclosure to relationship partners after finding out about the seropositive diagnosis. Journal of Health Psychology, 7(4), 415-432.
  • Greene, K., Frey, L. R., & Derlega, V. J. (2002). Interpersonalizing AIDS: Attending to the personal and social relationships of individuals living with HIV and/or AIDS. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 19(1), 5-17.
  • Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Clarke, E. G., et al. (2005). An expressive writing intervention to cope with lesbian-related stress: The moderating effects of openness about sexual orientation. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 29(2), 149-157.
  • Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Griffin, J. L., et al. (2003). Stressors for gay men and lesbians: Life stress, gay-related stress, stigma consciousness, and depressive symptoms. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 22(6), 716-729.

Courses Taught:

  • Health Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Theories of Personality
  • Health Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Theories of Personality

Valerian Derlega
Department of Psychology
Mills Godwin Building, Room 346D
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0267
United States

Phone: (757) 683-3118

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