Vita for Ming Cui

Curriculum Vitae

Ming Cui

February 06, 2024

General Information

University address:	Human Development and Family Science
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
216 Sandels Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1491
Phone: (850) 644-3217; Fax: (850) 644-3439

E-mail address:	mcui@fsu.edu

Web site:	https://education.fsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/dr-ming-cui

Professional Preparation

2003	Ph.D., Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Major: Sociology. Family, Research methods. Supervisor: Rand D. Conger. 

2001	M.S., Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Major: Statistics. Supervisor: Frederick O. Lorenz. 

1999	M.S., Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Major: Sociology. Supervisor: Rand D. Conger. 

1994	B.S., Northern Jiaotong University, Beijing, China. Major: Economics. 

Professional Experience

2021–present	HDFS Graduate Program Director, Human Development and Family Science, Florida State University. 

2018–present	Professor, Human Development and Family Science, Florida State University. 

2023	Fulbright Specialist, Graduate Program in Social Sciences (PPGCS), Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica, Brazil. 

2012–2018	Associate Professor, Family and Child Sciences, Florida State University. 

2017	Fulbright Scholar, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland. 

2014–2015	Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University. 

2006–2012	Assistant Professor, Family and Child Sciences, Florida State University. 

2003–2006	Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute for Social and Behavioral Research, Iowa State University. 

2001–2002	Post Graduate Researcher, Human and Community Development, University of California, Davis. 

Language Proficiency

Chinese - native in speaking, reading, and writing.

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Fulbright Specialist Award, Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, U.S. Department of State (2023). 
Faculty Excellence Award, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University (2018). 
Fulbright Scholar Award, Council for International Exchange of Scholar, U.S. Department of State (2017). 
University Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, Florida State University (2014). 
University Graduate Teaching Award, Florida State University (2011). 
New Contribution Award, International Association for Relationship Research (2002). 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

International Society for Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection 
National Council on Family Relations 
Society for Cross-Cultural Research 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Directed Individual Study (FAD5906)
Directed Individual Study (FAD5906)
Dissertation (FAD6980)
Dissertation Defense (FAD8985)
Master's Thesis (FAD5971)
Masters Thesis Defense (FAD8976)
Special Project (FAD5970)
Adult Relationship Transition (CHD5906)
Applied Research in Human Sciences (FAD5700)
Parenting (CHD4537)
Prelim Doctoral Exam (FAD8964)
Professional Development in FCS (CHD5617)
Supervised Research (FAD5912)
Honors Work (FAD4910)
Supervised Teaching (FAD5942)
Directed Individual Study Child Development (CHD4905)
Methods of FCS (CHD4630)
Reading in Family and Child (FAD5900)
Seminar in Family and Child (FAD5934)
Internship in FCS (CHD4944)
Dyadic Analysis (FAD5934)
Methods of Research I (CHD5915)
Family Relationships: A Life Span Development Approach (FAD2230)

New Course Development

Family Diversity (2024)
Applied Research in Human Sciences (2015)
Dyadic Analysis (2013)
Seminar in Family and Child Sciences (2008)

Curriculum Development

FAD5700 Applied Research in Human Sciences, online version (2020)
CHD4537 Parenting online version (2013)

Doctoral Committee Chair

Hong, P., graduate. (2021).
Love, H., graduate. (2020).
Benesh, A., graduate. (2017).
Cho, S. B., graduate. (2016).
Yun, H. J., graduate. (2015).
Dickey, S. L., graduate. (2013).
Gordon, M. S., graduate. (2013).
Harris-McKoy, D., graduate. (2013).
Jiao, C., doctoral candidate. 
Williams, J., doctoral candidate. 
Feng, Q., doctoral student. 
Hughes, A., doctoral student. 
Lee, T., doctoral student. 
Stange, K., doctoral student. 

Doctoral Committee Cochair

Allen, J., graduate. (2019).
Durtschi, J. A., graduate. (2011).
Delevi, R., graduate. (2008).

Doctoral Committee Member

Longley, K., graduate. (2022).
Randolph, C., graduate. (2022).
Shafer, J., graduate. (2022).
Su, Y., graduate. (2022).
Berthiaume, K., graduate. (2020).
Harris, S., graduate. (2020).
Jackson, L., graduate. (2020).
Jaurequi, M., graduate. (2020).
Armstrong, J., graduate. (2019).
Seibert, G., graduate. (2019).
Wolford, S., graduate. (2019).
Chavez, F., graduate. (2018).
Montgomery, J., graduate. (2018).
Rayburn, A., graduate. (2018).
Ferraro, A., graduate. (2017).
Reed, K., graduate. (2017).
Reynolds, J., graduate. (2017).
Withers, M., graduate. (2017).
Rivera, P., graduate. (2016).
Allen, K., graduate. (2015).
Scott, J. C., graduate. (2015).
Brantley, C., graduate. (2014).
Claridge, A. M., graduate. (2014).
Cooley, M. E., graduate. (2014).
Fish, J. N., graduate. (2014).
Helfrich, C. M., graduate. (2014).
Lettenberger, C., graduate. (2014).
Okafor, E. S., graduate. (2014).
Petren, R. E., graduate. (2014).
Brown, P., graduate. (2013).
Keller, M. K., graduate. (2013).
Lemacks, J. L., graduate. (2012).
Negash, S., graduate. (2012).
Stanford, P. S., graduate. (2012).
Ajayi, C. A., graduate. (2011).
Lambert, N. M., graduate. (2010).
Meyer, A. S., graduate. (2010).
Craig, M. J., graduate. (2009).
de Leon, K., doctoral student. 
Johnson, T., doctoral student. 
Lee, C., doctoral student. 
Lowery, D., doctoral student. 
Marshall, J., doctoral student. 
Outler, C., doctoral student. 
Park, S. M., doctoral student. 
Rodriguez, R., doctoral student. 
Zhang, X., doctoral student. 
Zhang, Y., doctoral student. 

Doctoral Committee University Representative

Salsman, A., graduate. (2023).
Chong, L., graduate. (2022).
Glasgow, K., graduate. (2018).
Kim, J., graduate. (2018).
MacKenzie, M., graduate. (2018).
Hughes, C., graduate. (2017).
Redmond, R., graduate. (2016).
Simsar, A., graduate. (2016).
Vaghela, P., graduate. (2016).
Cig, O., graduate. (2015).
Hsu, T., graduate. (2014).
Braithwaite, S. R., graduate. (2010).
Burkes, K., doctoral student. 

Master's Committee Chair

Bryant, M., graduate. (2023).
Feng, Qinglan (Lenka), graduate. (2022).
Vazquez, S., graduate. (2022).
Liu, A., graduate. (2021).
Longley, K., graduate. (2013).
Jackson, A., student. 
Souverain, N., student. 
Asad, L., student. 
Hughes, A., student. 
Lee, Tseyen (Celia), student. 
Stange, K., student. 

Master's Committee Member

Berg, J., graduate. (2023).
de Leon, K., graduate. (2023).
Geppert, B., graduate. (2022).
Johnson, T., graduate. (2022).
Surrency, B., graduate. (2021).
Vail, S., graduate. (2021).
Williams, J., graduate. (2021).
Liu, A., graduate. (2019).
Griffis, E., graduate. (2017).
Cappadona, S., graduate. (2016).
Godfrey, K., graduate. (2016).
Ashley, H., graduate. (2013).
Wallace, K., graduate. (2013).
Wang, Y., graduate. (2013).
Inglis, J. E., graduate. (2012).
Long, J., graduate. (2012).
Garcia, M. P., graduate. (2011).
Hartzog, J. E., graduate. (2010).
Segrera, N., graduate. (2010).
Lambert, N. M., graduate. (2008).
Walker, J., graduate. (2008).

Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere

Cui, M. (2017). EDUK012 Research Methods in Family Studies. University of Helsinki. 

Cui, M. (2005). SOC461 Life Course Sociology. Iowa State University. 

Research and Original Creative Work

Program of Research and/or Focus of Original Creative Work

Parenting, family processes, adolescent and young adult development, cultural diversity, and research methodology. 

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Wu, Q., Jalapa, K., Han, S., Tawfiq, D., & Cui, M. (2023). A dynamic systems perspective towards executive function development: Susceptibility at both ends for inhibitory control. Development and Psychopathology, 35, 782-790. doi:10.1017/S0954579422000037

Schoppe-Sullivan, S. J., Cui, M., & Calabrese, J. R. (2023). Advancing understanding of overparenting and child adjustment: Mechanisms, methodology, context, and development. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. doi:10.1177/02654075231213397

McWey, L., Cui, M., & Wojciak, A. (2023). Current caregiver involvement and contact with biological parents are associated with lower externalizing symptoms of youth in out-of-home child welfare placements. Journal of Social Work Practice, 37, 63-78. doi:10.1080/02650533.2022.2034767

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (2023). Discrepancies in parent-adolescent educational and career expectations and overparenting. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. doi:10.1177/02654075231177865

Wu, Q., & Cui, M. (2023). How much maternal sensitivity is adaptive: Fear temperament, high-intensity fear, and preschooler's behavioral problems. Journal of Affective Disorders, 328, 200-209. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2023.02.040

Feng, Q., & Cui, M. (2023). Indulgent parenting and the psychological well-being of adolescents and their parents. Children, 10, 451. doi:10.3390/children10030451

Jiao, C., & Cui, M. (2023). Indulgent parenting, self-control, self-efficacy, and adolescents' fear of missing out. Current Psychology. doi:10.1007/s12144-023-04450-2

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (2023). Overparenting and psychological well-being of emerging adult children in the United States and China. Family Relations, 72, 2852-2868. doi:10.1111/fare.12839

Jiao, C., Cui, M., & Fincham, F. D. (2023). Overparenting, loneliness, and social anxiety in emerging adulthood: The mediating role of emotion regulation. Emerging Adulthood, 12, 55-65. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968231215878

Cui, M., Jiao, C., & Darling, C. A. (2023). Patterns of indulgent parenting and adolescents' psychological development. Family Relations, 72, 2695-2709. doi:10.1002/fare.12853

Ledermann, T., Rudaz, M., Wu, Q., & Cui, M. (2022). Determine power and sample size for the simple and mediation Actor-Partner Interdependence Model. Family Relations, 71, 1452-1469. doi:10.1111/fare.12644

Cui, M., Hong, P., & Jiao, C. (2022). Overparenting and emerging adult development: A systematic review. Emerging Adulthood, 10, 1076-1094. doi:10.1177/21676968221108828

Love, H., May, R. W., Shafer, J., Fincham, F. D., & Cui, M. (2022). Overparenting, emotion dysregulation, and problematic internet use among female emerging adults. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 79, 101376. doi:10.1016/j.appdev.2021.101376

McWey, L., Cui, M., & Wojciak, A. (2022). Parent and caregiver relationships and mental health symptom profiles of youth in foster care. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 39, 573-581. doi:10.1007/s10560-022-00834-8

Love, H., Cui, M., Hong, P., & McWey, L. (2022). Parent and child perceptions of indulgent parenting and female emerging adults' depressive symptoms. Journal of Family Studies, 28, 1126-1138. doi:10.1080/13229400.2020.1794932

McWey, L., Cui, M., & Wojciak, A. (2022). The importance of sibling relationships in buffering against depressive symptoms of youth in foster care. Families in Society. doi:10.1177/10443894221141594

Wu, Q., Yan, J., & Cui, M. (2021). A developmental hierarchical-integrative perspective on the emergence of self-regulation: A replication and extension. Child Development, 92, e997-e1016. doi:10.1111/cdev.13559

Gazelle, H., & Cui, M. (2021). Anxious solitude, reciprocated friendships with peers, and maternal overcontrol from third through seventh grade: A transactional model. Children, 8, 379. doi:10.3390/children8050379

Wu, Q., Farley, T., & Cui, M. (2021). Breastfeeding, maternal psychopathological symptoms, and infant problem behaviors among low-income mothers returning to work. Social Science & Medicine, 285, 114288. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114288

Cui, M., & Hong, P. (2021). COVID-19 and mental health of young adult children in China: Economic impact, family dynamics, and resilience. Family Relations, 70, 1358-1368. doi:10.1111/fare.12573

McWey, L., & Cui, M. (2021). More frequent contact with biological parents predicts shorter length of time in out-of-home care and youth mental health. Children and Youth Services Review, 128, 106164. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106164

Cui, M., Janhonen-Abruquah, H., & Darling, C. A. (2021). Parent-child communication, relationship quality, and female young adult children's well-being in U.S. and Finland. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 52, 648-667. doi:10.3138/jcfs.52.4.06

Hong, P., Cui, M., Ledermann, T., & Love, H. (2021). Parent-child relationship satisfaction and psychological distress of parents and emerging adult children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30, 921-931. doi:10.1007/s10826-021-01916-4

Chen, M., Xu, Q., & Cui, M. (2021). Sleep problems, attention, and classroom learning behaviors of Chinese elementary school children: The moderating role of gender. School Psychology International, 42, 341-357. doi:10.1177/0143034321993502

Wolford, S., Darling, C. A., Rehm, M., & Cui, M. (2020). Examining parental internal processes associated with indulgent parenting: A thematic analysis. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 660-675. doi:10.1007/s10826-019-01612-4

Love, H., Cui, M., Allen, J., Fincham, F., & May, R. (2020). Helicopter parenting and college students' anxiety: Does parents' gender matter? Families, relationships and Societies, 9, 417-430. doi:doi: 10.1332/204674319X15653625640669

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (2020). Helicopter parenting and college students' mental health problems: The role of self-control and living arrangement. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 338-347. Retrieved from 10.1007/s10826-019-01541-2

Love, H., May, R., Cui, M., & Fincham, F. (2020). Helicopter parenting, self-control, and school burnout among emerging adults. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 327-337. doi:10.1007/s10826-019-01560-z

Cho, S., Cui, M., & Claridge, A. (2020). Perceived coparenting support and later relationship status among cohabiting parents. American Journal of Family Therapy, 48, 177-194. doi:10.1080/01926187.2019.1684852

Radey, M., McWey, L., & Cui, M. (2020). Psychological distress among low-income mothers: The role of public and private safety nets. Women & Health, 60, 692-706. doi:10.1080/03630242.2019.1700586

Gazelle, H., & Cui, M. (2020). Relations among anxious solitude, peer exclusion, and maternal overcontrol from 3rd through 7th grade: Peer effects on youth, youth evocative effect on mothering, and the indirect effect of peers on mothering via youth. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 48, 1485-1498. doi:10.1007/s10802-020-00685-w

Yun, H., & Cui, M. (2020). The effects of parental warmth on adolescent delinquency in the United States and South Korea. Children and Youth Services Review, 49, 228-237. doi:10.1007/s10964-019-01078-z

Gagnon, R., Garst, B., Kouros, C. D., Schiffrin, H., & Cui, M. (2020). When overparenting is normal parenting: Examining child disability and overparenting in early adolescence. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 413-425. doi:10.1007/s10826-019-01623-1

Cui, M., Janhonen-Abruquah, H., Darling, C. A., Carlos Chavez, F., & Palojoki, P. (2019). Helicopter parenting and young adults' well-being: A comparison between US and Finland. Cross-Cultural Research, 53, 410-427. doi:10.1177/1069397118802253

Cui, M., Allen, J., Fincham, F., May, R., & Love, H. (2019). Helicopter parenting, self-regulatory processes, and alcohol use among college students. Journal of Adult Development, 26, 97-104. doi:10.1007/s10804-018-9301-5

Cui, M., Darling, C., Coccia, C., Fincham, F., & May, R. (2019). Indulgent parenting, helicopter parenting, and well-being of parents and emerging adults. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28, 860-871. doi:10.1007/s10826-018-01314-3

Neppl, T. K., Lohman, B. L., Senia, J. M., Kavanaugh, S., & Cui, M. (2019). Intergenerational continuity of psychological violence: Intimate partner relationships and harsh parenting. Psychology of Violence, 9, 298-307. doi:10.1037/vio0000129

Shigeto, A., Grzywacz, J., & Cui, M. (2019). Parental control for Latinas and Non-Latinas: Implications for emerging adult mental health. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28, 1071-1083. doi:10.1007/s10826-019-01345-4

Cui, M., Graber, J., Metz, A., & Darling, C. A. (2019). Parental indulgence, self-regulation, and young adults' behavioral and emotional problems. Journal of Family Studies, 25, 233-249. doi:10.1080/13229400.2016.1237884

McWey, L., Cui, M., Cooper, A., & Ledermann, T. (2018). Caregiver-adolescent disagreement on the mental health of youth in foster care: The moderating role of the caregiving relationship. Child Maltreatment, 23, 294-302. doi:10.1177/1077559518769375

Cho, S., Cui, M., & Claridge, A. (2018). Cohabiting parents' marriage plans and marriage realization: Gender differences, couple agreement, and longitudinal effects. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 35, 137-158. doi:10.1177/0265407516678485

Cui, M., Darling, C., Lucier-Greer, M., Fincham, F., & May, R. (2018). Parental indulgence: Profiles and effects on young adults' emotional and behavioral problems. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27, 2456-2466. doi:10.1007/s10826-018-1076-6

Gopalan, N., Grzywacz, J., & Cui, M. (2018). Role of work and family enrichment in the relationship between environment factors and outcomes in work and non-work domains. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 18, 18-32. doi:10.33423/jop.v18i4.82

Perez, A., Cui, M., Darling, C., & Coccia, C. (2018). The effects of helicopter parenting on eating behaviors of college students. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 118, A-80. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2018.06.075

Gordon, M., & Cui, M. (2018). The intersection of race and community poverty and its effects on adolescents' academic achievement. Youth & Society, 50, 947-965. doi:10.1177/0044118X16646590

Benesh, A., & Cui, M. (2017). Foster parent training programs for foster youth: A content review. Child & Family Social Work, 548-559. doi:10.1111/cfs.12265

McWey, L., & Cui, M. (2017). Parent-child contact for youth in foster care: Research to inform practice. Family Relations, 66, 684-695. doi:10.1111/fare.12276

Rehm, M., Darling, C., Coccia, C., & Cui, M. (2017). Parents' perspectives on indulgence: Remembered experiences and meanings when they were adolescents and as current parents of adolescents. Journal of Family Studies, 23, 278-295. doi:10.1080/13229400.2015.1106335

Cui, M. (2017). Understanding parenting influence on Chinese university students' well-being. Asian Journal of Social Science, 45, 465-482. doi:10.1163/15685314-04504005

Lemacks, J., Ilich, J., Liu, P., Shin, H., Ralston, P., Cui, M., & Wickrama, K. (2016). Dietary influence on calcitropic hormones and adiposity in Caucasian and African American postmenopausal women assessed by structural equation modeling (SEM). Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 20, 602-610. doi:10.1007/s12603-015-0637-2

Cui, M., Gordon, M., & Wickrama, K. A. S. (2016). Romantic relationship experiences of adolescents and young adults: The role of mothers' relationship history. Journal of Family Issues, 37, 1458-1480. doi:10.1177/0192513X14540158

Rayburn, A., McWey, L., & Cui, M. (2016). The interrelationships between trauma and internalizing symptom trajectories among adolescents in foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 61, 332-336. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.01.006

Yun, H., Cui, M., & Blair, B. (2016). The mediating roles of adolescent disclosure and parental knowledge in the association between parental warmth and delinquency among Korean adolescents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25, 2395-2404. doi:10.1007/s10826-016-0425-6

Darling, C., Rehm, M., Coccia, C., & Cui, M. (2015). Adolescent eating behavior: The role of indulgent parenting. Families in Society – The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 96, 257-267. doi:10.1606/1044-3894.2015.96.37

McWey, L., Cui, M., & Holtrop, K. (2015). Caregiver-adolescent dyadic disagreement and problem behaviors of adolescents in the child welfare system. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 25, 44-50. doi:10.1111/jora.12105

Gordon, M., & Cui, M. (2015). Positive parenting during adolescence and career success in young adulthood. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24, 762-771. doi:10.1007/s10826-013-9887-y

Negash, S., Cui, M., Fincham, F. D., & Pasley, K. (2014). Extradyadic involvement and relationship dissolution in heterosexual women university students. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 43, 531-539. doi:10.1007/s10508-013-0213-y

Gordon, M., & Cui, M. (2014). School-related parental involvement and adolescent academic achievement: The role of community poverty. Family Relations, 63, 616-626. doi:10.1111/fare.12090

Martin, B., Cui, M., Ueno, K., & Fincham, F. D. (2013). Intimate partner violence in interracial and monoracial couples. Family Relations, 62, 202-211. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3729.2012.00747.x

McKoy, D., & Cui, M. (2013). Parental control, adolescent delinquency, and young adult criminal behavior. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 22, 836-843. doi:10.1007/s10826-012-9641-x

Cui, M., Ueno, K., Gordon, M., & Fincham, F. (2013). The continuation of violence in romantic relationships from adolescence to young adulthood. Journal of Marriage and Family, 75, 300-313. doi:10.1111/jomf.12016

Fincham, F., Cui, M., Gordon, M., & Ueno, K. (2013). What comes before why: Specifying the phenomenon of intimate partner violence. Journal of Marriage and Family, 75, 319-324. doi:10.1111/jomf.12000

Coccia, C., Darling, C., Rehm, M., Cui, M., & Sathe, S. (2012). Adolescent health, stress, and life satisfaction: The paradox of indulgent parenting. Stress and Health, 28, 211-221. doi:10.1002/smi.1426

Delevi, R., Cornille, T., & Cui, M. (2012). Does positivity matter? The impact of interpersonal interactions on young adult conflict management. Contemporary Family Therapy, 34, 124-140. doi:10.1007/s10591-012-9179-5

Cui, M., Ueno, K., Fincham, F. D., Donnellan, M. B., & Wickrama, K. A. S. (2012). The association between romantic relationships and delinquency in adolescence and young adulthood. Personal Relationships, 19, 354-366. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6811.2011.01366.x

Gordon, M., & Cui, M. (2012). The effect of school-specific parenting processes on academic achievement in adolescence and young adulthood. Family Relations, 61, 728-741. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3729.2012.00733.x

Gayman, M. D., Lewis, R., & Cui, M. (2011). Depressive symptoms and bodily pain: The role of physical disability and social stress. Stress and Health, 27, 52-63. doi:10.1002/smi.1319

Durtschi, J. A., Fincham, F. D., Cui, M., Lorenz, F. O., & Conger, R. D. (2011). Dyadic processes in early marriage: Attributions, behavior, and marital quality. Family Relations, 60, 421-434. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3729.2011.00655.x

Karremans, J. C., Regalia, C., Paleari, F. G., Fincham, F. D., Cui, M., Takada, N., Ohbuchi, K., Terzino, K., Cross, S., & Uskul, A. (2011). Maintaining harmony across the globe: The cross-cultural association between closeness in interpersonal forgiveness. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 2, 443-451. doi:10.1177/1948550610396957

Cui, M., Fincham, F. D., & Durtschi, J. A. (2011). The effect of parental divorce on young adults' romantic relationship dissolution: What makes a difference? Personal Relationships, 18, 410-426. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6811.2010.01306.x

McWey, L. M., Cui, M., & Pazdera, A. L. (2010). Changes in externalizing and internalizing problems of adolescents in foster care. Journal of Marriage and Family, 72, 1128-1140. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2010.00754.x

Cui, M., Durtschi, J. A., Donnellan, M. B., Lorenz, F. O., & Conger, R. D. (2010). Intergenerational transmission of relationship aggression: A prospective longitudinal study of observed behavior. Journal of Family Psychology, 24, 688-697. doi:10.1037/a0021675

Cui, M., & Fincham, F. D. (2010). The differential effects of parental divorce and marital conflict on young adult romantic relationships. Personal Relationships, 17, 331-343. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6811.2010.01279.x

Cui, M., & Donnellan, M. B. (2009). Trajectories of conflict over raising adolescent children and marital satisfaction. Journal of Marriage and Family, 71, 478-494. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2009.00614.x

Fincham, F. D., Cui, M., Braithwaite, S., & Pasley, B. K. (2008). Attitudes towards intimate partner violence in dating relationships. Psychological Assessment, 20, 260-269. doi:10.1037/1040-3590.20.3.260

Cui, M., & Conger, R. D. (2008). Parenting behavior as mediator and moderator of the association between marital problems and adolescent maladjustment. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 18, 261-284. doi:10.1111/j.1532-7795.2008.00560.x

Gayman, M. D., Turner, R. J., & Cui, M. (2008). Physical limitations and depressive symptoms: Exploring the nature of the association. Journals of Gerontology Series B-Psychological and Social Sciences, 63B, s219-s228. doi:10.1093/geronb/63.4.S219

Cui, M., Fincham, F. D., & Pasley, B. K. (2008). Young adult romantic relationships: The role of parents' marital problems and relationship efficacy. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 34, 1226-1235. doi:10.1177/0146167208319693

Cui, M., Donnellan, M. B., & Conger, R. D. (2007). Reciprocal influences between parents' marital problems and adolescent internalizing and externalizing behavior. Developmental Psychology, 43, 1544-1552. doi:10.1037/0012-1649.43.6.1544

Cui, M., Lorenz, F. O., Conger, R. D., Melby, J. N., & Bryant, C. M. (2005). Observer, self, and partner reports of hostile behaviors in romantic relationships. Journal of Marriage and Family, 67, 1169-1181. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2005.00208.x

Cui, M., Conger, R. D., & Lorenz, F. O. (2005). Predicting change in adolescent adjustment from change in marital problems. Developmental Psychology, 41, 812-823. doi:10.1037/0012-1649.41.5.812

Cui, M., Conger, R. D., Bryant, C. M., & Elder, G. H., Jr. (2002). Parental behavior and the quality of adolescent friendships: A social-contextual perspective. Journal of Marriage and Family, 64, 676-689. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2002.00676.x

Conger, R. D., Cui, M., Bryant, C. M., & Elder, G. H., Jr. (2000). Competence in early adult romantic relationships: A developmental perspective on family influences. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79, 224-237. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.79.2.224

Edited Books

Fincham, F. D., & Cui, M. (Eds.). (2011). Romantic relationships in emerging adulthood. New York: Cambridge University Press. 

Invited Book Chapters

Feng, Q., Jiao, C., Lee, C., Ji, F., & Cui, M. (in press). High school students' mental health in the U.S. and China. In J. A. Jaworski (Ed.), Advances in Sociology Research. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. 

Cui, M., Ogundele, O., & Zhang, Y. (in press). Parenting and college students' well-being. In L. Tay, & B. McCuskey (Eds.), Handbook of well-being in higher education. Oxford University Press. 

Cui, M. (2023). Interracial marriages. In J. Hartenstein (Ed.), Marriage and divorce in America: Issues, trends, and controversies (pp. 249-252). New York: Bloomsbury Publishing. 

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (2021). Emerging adulthood in China: Parental influence on mental health, romantic involvement, and peer relationships. In A. Demoura (Ed.), Emerging adults and adulthood (pp. 1-42). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. 

Hong, P., Love, H., & Cui, M. (2020). Overparenting of college students. In S. Lee (Ed.), Exploring the opportunities and challenges of college students (pp. 111-146). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. 

Cui, M., Hong, P., Darling, C., & Janhonen-Abruquah, H. (2019). A cross-cultural perspective on the role of parents in university students' mental health. In D. Esteves, D. Scarf, P. Pinheiro, H. Arahanga-Doyle, & J. Hunter (Eds.), Global perspectives on university students (pp. 81-108). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. 

Cui, M., & Hong, P. (2019). Parenting stress. In G. Harris, K. Greene, & F. Carlos Chavez (Eds.), Family stress, coping and resilience: The challenges and experiences of modern families (pp. 43-52). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing. 

Benesh, A., Cho, S., & Cui, M. (2016). Adolescent behavior disorders. In J. Carlson, & S. Dermer (Eds.), The SAGE encyclopedia of marriage, family, and couples counseling (pp. 24-27). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483369532.n7

Durtschi, J. A., Brown, C., Kimmes, J., & Cui, M. (2016). Healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood. In J. Carlson, & S. Dermer (Eds.), The SAGE encyclopedia of marriage, family, and couples counseling (pp. 763-765). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483369532.n232

Cui, M. (2015). The overscheduled child. In F. F. Wherry, & J. G. Golson (Eds.), The SAGE encyclopedia of economics and society (pp. 1234). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452206905.n501

Yun, H. J., & Cui, M. (2014). Korean immigrant families. In L. Ganong, M. Coleman, & J. G. Golson (Eds.), The social history of the American family (pp. 789-793). Sage. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452286143.n324

Cui, M. (2014). Overmothering. In L. Ganong, M. Coleman, & J. G. Golson (Eds.), The social history of the American family (pp. 984-986). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452286143.n400

Gordon, M. S., & Cui, M. (2013). Children of divorce and their fear of change. In R. E. Emory, & J. G. Golson (Eds.), Cultural sociology of divorce (pp. 258-260). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452274447.n95

Cui, M. (2013). Children of divorce and their fear of commitment. In R. E. Emory, & J. G. Golson (Eds.), Cultural sociology of divorce (pp. 28-31). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452274447.n10

Conger, R. D., Cui, M., & Lorenz, F. O. (2011). Economic conditions in family of origin and offspring's romantic relationships in emerging adulthood. In F. D. Fincham, & M. Cui (Eds.), Romantic relationships in emerging adulthood (pp. 101-122). New York: Cambridge University Press. 

Fincham, F., & Cui, M. (2011). Emerging adulthood and romantic relationships: An introduction. In F. Fincham, & M. Cui (Eds.), Romantic relationships in emerging adulthood (pp. 3-12). New York: Cambridge University Press. 

Cui, M., Wickrama, K. A. S., Lorenz, F. O., & Conger, R. D. (2011). Linking parental divorce and marital discord to the timing of young adults' marriage and cohabitation. In F. D. Fincham, & M. Cui (Eds.), Romantic relationships in emerging adulthood (pp. 123-141). New York: Cambridge University Press. 

Presentations

Invited Presentations at Conferences

Cui, M. (presented 2023). Conduct parenting research in cross-cultural context. Presentation at Parenting in Families Conference, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica, Brazil. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2023). Parenting – Theory, research, and application. Presentation at Family Support for Learning, College of Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2023). Research methodology in social sciences. Presentation at Parenting in Families Conference, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica, Brazil. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2022). Emerging adulthood: Theory and application in family science. Presentation at A Probe into Emerging Adulthood in China, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China, webinar. (Regional)

Cui, M. (presented 2021). A cross-cultural perspective on overparenting of emerging adult children. Presentation at Home4Action: Conversations with Scholars, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, webinar. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2021). Romantic relationship development from adolescence to adulthood. Presentation at Build and Broaden (B2) Program, University of Minnesota and National Science Foundation (NSF), virtual conference. (National)

Cui, M. (presented 2021). The Parenting Index: Understanding the challenges and opportunities of better supporting parents today. Presentation at Understanding Parenting Today, Nestlé Nutrition Institute (NNI), Vevey, Switzerland, webinar. (International)

Cui, M. (presented 2020). Cross-cultural research in family studies. Presentation at Diversity in Individuals and Cultures, Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2018). Current trends in statistical analyses. Presentation at the Basic Education Quality Assessment Seminar, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2018). Statistical modeling and application in social sciences. Presentation at College of Education Academic Salon, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou China. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2017). The changing American family. Presentation at American Voice Seminar, Fulbright Finland Foundation and University of Turku, Turku, Finland. (Regional)

Cui, M. (presented 2014). Statistics across all fields. Presentation at College of Human Sciences (CHS) Colloquium, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2013). Do's and don'ts of research. Presentation at College of Human Sciences (CHS) Colloquium, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2013). Research productivity. Presentation at College of Human Sciences (CHS) Promotion and Tenure Workshop, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)

Cui, M. (presented 2009). Linking parental divorce and marital discord to the timing of emerging adults' marriage and cohabitation. Presentation at Romantic Relationship in Emerging Adulthood Conference, The Family Institute, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (National)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Hong, P., Cui, M., & He, J. (presented 2023, November). Are indulgent parents less happy? Presentation at the 16th Conference, the Committee on Developmental Psychology of the Chinese Psychological Society, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. (National)

Lee, C., Jiao, C., Feng, Q., Cui, M., & Fincham, F. D. (presented 2023, November). Helicopter parenting, parental autonomy support, and social media addiction among emerging adults. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Feng, Q., Jiao, C., Lee, C., Cui, M., & Darling, C. A. (presented 2023, November). Marital difficulties, coparenting conflict, parenting stress, and life satisfaction among parents of adolescents. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Jiao, C., Lee, C., Cui, M., & Fincham, F. D. (presented 2023, November). Overparenting and decision making in romantic relationships and hookups in emerging adults. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., Guo, Q. S., & He, J. (presented 2023, November). Parental involvement or overinvolvement? The role of adolescents' autonomous functioning in China and the United States. Presentation at Conference and Symposium, the 2nd Conference of the Committee on Marriage and Family Psychology and Counseling of the Chinese Psychological Society and the 6th International Symposium on Marriage and Family, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. (National)

Jiao, C., Feng, Q., Cui, M., & Fincham, F. D. (presented 2023, November). Predicting changes in helicopter parenting, fear of missing out (FoMO), and social anxiety in college students. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., He, J., & Jiao, C. (presented 2023, November). When more is not better: The paradox of indulgence parenting and its association with parents' well-being. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Cui, M., Darling, C. A., Hong, P., & Janhonen-Abruquah, H. (presented 2023, February). Maternal and paternal overparenting and the well-being of emerging adult children in the U.S., Finland, and China. Presentation at the annual conference, the Society for Cross-Cultural Research (SCCR), San Juan, Puerto Rico. (International)

Liu, A., & Cui, M. (presented 2022, November). Adolescents' perceived physical health problems and mental health problems: The mediating effects of low self-confidence and emotion dysregulation. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Jiao, C., Feng, Q., Cui, M., Fincham, F. D., & Hong, P. (presented 2022, November). Association between overparenting and social anxiety during emerging adulthood: The Roles of self-efficacy and self-compassion. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Parker, M., Yun, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2022, November). Children's medical complexity and maternal health: The role of healthcare experiences. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Feng, Q., Jiao, C., Cui, M., & Darling, C. A. (presented 2022, November). Indulgent parenting and psychological well-being of parents and adolescents: An actor-partner interdependence model. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Jiao, C., Feng, Q., Cui, M., Fincham, F. D., & Hong, P. (presented 2022, November). Overparenting and romantic relationship quality in young adults: An investigation through relationship efficacy. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Feng, Q., Jiao, C., & Cui, M. (presented 2022, November). Parent-adolescent disagreement on indulgent parenting and psychological well-being. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Yun, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2022, November). Parental warmth and juvenile delinquency trajectories: A cross-cultural comparison of U.S. adolescents and Korean adolescents. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Hong, P., Chen, M., Liu, A., Wheeler, D., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, November). A cross-cultural qualitative study of college students' experience of parental overparenting. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

Feng, Q., Jiao, C., Liu, A., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, November). An investigation of parents' and adolescents' perceptions of indulgent parenting. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

McWey, L., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, November). Contact with biological parents, length of time in foster care, and child mental health. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

Love, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, November). Dimensions and profiles of overparenting and their associations with emerging adults' mental health. Presentation at the annual conference, the 10th Conference of the Society for the Study of Adulthood (SSEA), virtual conference. (National)

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, November). Discrepancies in parent-adolescent perceptions of academic and career goals and overparenting. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, November). Overparenting and emerging adults' basic psychological needs satisfaction in the U.S. and China: The role of cultural norms and values. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., Chen, L., & Liu, A. (presented 2021, November). Overparenting behaviors and emerging adult children's grit: A cross-cultural mixed-methods study. Presentation at the annual conference, the 10th Conference of the Society for the Study of Adulthood (SSEA), virtual conference. (National)

Jiao, C., Feng, Q., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, November). The relationship between parental psychological and behavioral control and adolescents' fear of missing out: The role of emotional dysregulation. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

Liu, A., Jiao, C., Feng, Q., Cui, M., & Darling, C. A. (presented 2021, November). The role of indulgence parenting in linking marital relationship and parenting stress. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

Cui, M., Janhonen-Abruquah, H., & Darling, C. A. (presented 2021, August). Parental divorce, parent-child relationship, and psychological adjustment among Finnish young adults. Presentation at the biennial meeting, the 10th European Society on Family Relations (ESFR) Congress, Oxford, England, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (International)

Cui, M., Janhonen-Abruquah, H., & Darling, C. A. (presented 2021, August). Parent-child communication and young adult children's well-being in Finland and the U.S. Presentation at the biennial meeting, the 10th European Society on Family Relations (ESFR) Congress, Oxford, England, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (International)

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, May). Discrepancies in adolescents' and parents' perceptions of parental indulgence and parents' psychological well-being. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Convention, virtual conference. (International)

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, April). A cross-cultural investigation of parental overparenting and psychological well-being of young adult children. Presentation at the biennial meeting, the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Minneapolis, MN, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-Pandemic. (National)

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (presented 2021, April). COVID-19 and mental health of college-age young adults in China. Poster presentation at the biennial meeting, the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Minneapolis, MN, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-Pandemic. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., & Xu, Q. (presented 2021, March). Making transitions to college in China: Do parenting and interparental relationships influence college students' trajectories of depressive and anxiety symptoms? Poster presentation at the biennial meeting, the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), virtual conference. (National)

Hong, P., & Cui, M. (presented 2020, November). Family obligation and well-being among adolescents: The role of parental influence and self-competency. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), St. Louis, MO, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-Pandemic. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., & Darling, C. A. (presented 2020, November). The curvilinear relationship between parental involvement and adolescent life satisfaction: The moderating role of perceived autonomy. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), St. Louis, MO, moved to virtual conference due to the COVID-Pandemic. (National)

Gagnon, R., Garst, B., Kouros, C., Schiffrin, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2020, March). Child disability and overparenting in early adolescence: Comparison of a traditional residential camp to a medical specialty camp. Presentation at the biennial meeting, the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), San Diego, CA, cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., & Xu, Q. (presented 2020, March). Do parenting and interparental relationships influence college students' trajectories of depressive and anxiety symptoms? Presentation at the biennial meeting, the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), San Diego, CA, cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (National)

Cui, M., Hong, P., Darling, C. A., & Janhonen-Abruquah, H. (presented 2020, February). A cross-cultural examination of parent-child relationship, communication, and young adult children' well-being. Presentation at the annual conference, the Society for Cross-Cultural Research (SCCR), Seattle, WA. (International)

Radey, M., McWey, L., & Cui, M. (presented 2020, January). Psychological distress among low-income mothers: The role of public and private safety nets. Presentation at the annual conference, the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Washington, DC. (National)

Love, H., Cui, M., May, R., & Fincham, F. D. (presented 2019, November). A brief multidimensional measure of overparenting in emerging adulthood. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Fort Worth, TX. (National)

Cui, M., Darling, C. A., Howard, S., Love, H., & Hong, P. (presented 2019, November). Adolescents' orientation to life: The role of indulgent parenting and racial differences. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Fort Worth, TX. (National)

Wolford, S., Darling, C. A., Rehm, M., & Cui, M. (presented 2019, November). Examining parent internal processes associated with indulgent parenting behavior. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Fort Worth, TX. (National)

Love, H., Cui, M., Howard, S., & Hong, P. (presented 2019, November). Parental behavioral indulgence, emotion dysregulation, and adolescent mental health. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Fort Worth, TX. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., & Love, H. (presented 2019, November). Parental investment, family obligation, and positive functioning of adolescents from African and European backgrounds. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Fort Worth, TX. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., Ledermann, T., & Love, H. (presented 2019, November). Relationship quality and well-being among emerging adults and their parents: An actor-partner interdependence model. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Fort Worth, TX. (National)

Chen, M., Xu, Q., & Cui, M. (presented 2019, July). Sleep quality and children's learning behavior in classroom: The mediating effect of attention and moderating effect of gender. Presentation at the annual conference, the Chinese Psychological Society (CPS), Xining, Qinghai Province, China. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., & Xu, Q. (presented 2019, February). Understanding parental influence on social relations among Chinese Adolescents: A cultural perspective. Presentation at the annual conference, the Society for Cross-Cultural Research (SCCR), Jacksonville, FL. (International)

Howard, S., & Cui, M. (presented 2018, November). Greek organization membership and drug use: The role of parent involvement. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Diego, CA. (National)

Love, H., May, R. W., Cui, M., Fincham, F. D., Hong, P., & Howard, S. (presented 2018, November). Helicopter parenting, parent gender, and college student school burnout. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Diego, CA. (National)

Hong, P., Cui, M., & Love, H. (presented 2018, November). Helicopter parenting, self-control, and college students' mental health. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Diego, CA. (National)

Howard, S., Cui, M., Darling, C., & Love, H. (presented 2018, November). Overinvolved parenting, emotional regulation, and adolescent problems. Presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Diego, CA. (National)

Cui, M., Janhonen-Abruquah, H., Darling, C. A., Carlos Chavez, F., & Palojoki, P. (presented 2018, November). The effect of overinvolved parenting on young adults in U.S. and Finland. Poster presentation at the annual conference, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Diego, CA. (National)

Perez, A., Cui, M., Darling, C., & Coccia, C. (presented 2018, October). The effects of helicopter parenting on eating behaviors of college students. Presentation at Conference and Expo, the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, Washington DC. (National)

Cui, M., Darling, C. A., & Carlos Chavez, F. (presented 2018, September). Helicopter parenting and college students' well-being in the U.S. Presentation at The 9th Conference, Society on Family Relations (ESFR) Congress, Porto, Portugal. (International)

Radey, M., Cui, M., Janhonen-Abruquah, H., Darling, C. A., Palojoki, P., & Carlos Chavez, F. (presented 2018, June). Helicopter parenting and college students' well-being in the U.S. and Finland. Presentation at The 29th Conference, International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, Quebec, CA. (International)

Love, H., May, R. W., Cui, M., & Fincham, F. D. (presented 2018, May). Helicopter parenting, school burnout, and self-control. Poster presentation at the 30th Annual Convention, Association for Psychological Science (APS), San Francisco, CA. (International)

Janhonen-Abruquah, H., Cui, M., Darling, C. A., Carlos Chavez, F., & Palojoki, P. (presented 2018, April). Contemporary parenting. Presentation at Family Research Conference, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland. (National)

Metz, A., Graber, J., & Cui, M. (presented 2018, April). Effects of fathers' indulgent parenting on college students' decision-making style. Poster presentation at the Biennial Meeting, the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Allen, J., Love, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2017, November). Helicopter parenting and alcohol use among college students. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Love, H., Allen, J., & Cui, M. (presented 2017, November). Helicopter parenting and college students' anxiety: Does parents' gender matter? Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Cui, M., Coccia, C., Darling, C., & Lucier-Greer, M. (presented 2017, November). Helicopter parenting of college students: Strengthening family well-Being with an interdisciplinary approach. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Rayburn, A., McWey, L., & Cui, M. (presented 2017, October). Trajectories of adolescents in foster care. Presentation at the annual conference, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Atlanta, GA. (National)

Cui, M., Darling, C., & Janhonen-Abruquah, H. (presented 2017, August). Bringing family into higher education: Cross-cultural research on college students' well-being. Presentation at the conference, The Sino-Finnish Joint Learning Innovation Institute (JOLII), Helsinki, Finland. (International)

Cooper, A., McWey, L., & Cui, M. (presented 2016, September). Foster caregiver-adolescent agreement on mental health. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). (National)

Janhonen-Abruquah, H., Darling, C., & Cui, M. (presented 2016, April). Being too good of a parent: Connecting parenting style to family well-being. Presentation at the Conference on Children, Young People and Families, The National Institute for Health and Well Being. (International)

Cui, M., & Yun, H. (presented 2016, February). Parental overprotection and college students' well-being: A comparison between U.S. and China. Presentation at the annual conference, The Society for Cross-Cultural Research (SCCR), Portland, OR. (International)

Cho, S., & Cui, M. (presented 2015, November). Gender differences in cohabiting parents' marriage plans and later relationship status. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Vancouver, BC, Ca. (National)

Gordon, M., & Cui, M. (presented 2015, March). Community poverty and adolescent's academic achievement: In what context does race really matter? Poster presentation at the biennial meeting, The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Philadelphia, PA. (National)

Metz, A., Graber, J., & Cui, M. (presented 2015, March). The impact of indulgent parenting practices on adolescents' self-regulation and autonomy development. Poster presentation at the biennial meeting, The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Philadelphia, PA. (National)

Yun, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2015, February). The influence of deviant peers on adolescents' alcohol use: A cross-cultural study. Presentation at the annual conference, The Society for Cross-Cultural Research (SCCR), Albuquerque, NM. (International)

Cui, M. (presented 2015, February). Understanding parental influence on Chinese college students' adjustment. Presentation at the annual conference, The Society for Cross-Cultural Research (SCCR), Albuquerque, NM. (International)

Cho, S., Yun, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2014, November). Cohabiting parents' plan to marry, coparenting, and relational stability. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD. (National)

Yun, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2014, November). Parental influence on adolescent delinquency in South Korea. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Baltimore, MD. (National)

Cho, S., Claridge, A., & Cui, M. (presented 2014, October). Nonmarital births and coparenting: A longitudinal dyadic analysis. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Milwaukee, WI. (National)

Cui, M., & Darling, C. (presented 2013, November). Differences between parents' and adolescents' perceptions of indulgent parenting. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Antonio, TX. (National)

Gordon, M., & Cui, M. (presented 2013, November). Parenting and adolescent academic achievement: The role of community poverty. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Antonio, TX. (National)

Yun, H. J., & Cui, M. (presented 2013, November). The effect of parental warmth on adolescent delinquency: A comparison of adolescents in the United States and South Korea. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Antonio, TX. (National)

Cui, M., & Gordon, M. (presented 2012, November). Intimate partner violence from adolescence to young adulthood. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Phoenix, AZ. (National)

Martin, B., & Cui, M. (presented 2012, November). Relationship satisfaction in interracial and monoracial relationships. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). (National)

Yun, H., & Cui, M. (presented 2012, November). The association between parental monitoring and adolescent delinquency in South Korea. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Phoenix, AZ. (National)

Martin, B., Cui, M., Ueno, K., & Fincham, F. D. (presented 2012, July). Intimate partner violence in interracial and monoracial couples: The effects of gender and relationship status. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The International Association for Relationship Research (IARR), Chicago, IL. (International)

Gordon, M., & Cui, M. (presented 2012, July). The effect of school-specific parenting processes on academic achievement in adolescence and young adulthood. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The International Association for Relationship Research (IARR), Chicago, IL. (International)

Veldorale-Brogan, A., Coccia, C., Darling, C., Rehm, M., Cui, M., & Sathe, S. (presented 2011, November). Indulgence and economic stress: Differential outcomes for parents and adolescents. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Durtschi, J. A., & Cui, M. (presented 2011, November). Marital trajectories of parents and nonparents: Do they really differ? Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Rehm, M., Darling, C., Coccia, C., Cui, M., & Sathe, S. (presented 2011, November). Parental indulgence across generational and economic contexts: A qualitative study. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

McKoy, D. H., & Cui, M. (presented 2011, November). Parental monitoring and adolescent delinquent behavior. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Gordon, M., & Cui, M. (presented 2011, November). The influence of school-specific parenting processes on adolescents' academic performance. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Orlando, FL. (National)

Durtschi, J., Cui, M., & Conger, R. D. (presented 2011, September). Marital expectations and the transition to parenthood. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Fort Worth, TX. (National)

Darling, C., Coccia, C., Rehm, M., Cui, M., & Sathe, S. (presented 2011, June). Adolescent life satisfaction: The unforeseen impact of indulgent parenting. Presentation at the annual conference, The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), Phoenix, AZ. (National)

Coccia, C., Darling, C., Rehm, M., Cui, M., & Sathe, S. (presented 2010, November). Adolescent health, stress, and life satisfaction: The paradox of indulgent parenting. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Durtschi, J. A., Cui, M., & Conger, R. D. (presented 2010, November). Multiple trajectories of marital quality across transition to parenthood. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Durtschi, J. A., Fincham, F. D., Cui, M., Lorenz, F. O., & Conger, R. D. (presented 2010, September). Marital process: Attributions, behavior and marital quality. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Atlanta, GA. (National)

Meyer, A. S., Mullis, A. K., McWey, L. M., & Cui, M. (presented 2010, September). Predictors of adolescent substance use. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Atlanta, GA. (National)

Darling, C., Rehm, M., Coccia, C., Cui, M., & Sathe, S. (presented 2009, November). Adolescent health and well-being: The role of overindulgent parenting. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Francisco, CA. (National)

Durtschi, J. A., Cui, M., Hatton, H., Conger, R. D., & Lorenz, F. O. (presented 2009, November). Transition to parenthood: Observed behavior predicting marital quality. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), San Francisco, CA. (National)

Durtschi, J. A., Cui, M., & Hatton, H. (presented 2009, October). Predictors of first-time parents attending therapy. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Sacramento, CA. (National)

Gayman, M. D., Lewis, R., & Cui, M. (presented 2009, August). Depressive symptoms and bodily pain: Reciprocity and the role of physical disability and social stress. Presentation at the annual conference, The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), San Francisco, CA. (National)

Hatton, H., Durtschi, J. A., Cui, M., Conger, R. D., & Ontai, L. (presented 2009, April). Transition to parenthood: An examination of emotional insecurity, psychological distress, and interpersonal negative behaviors. Presentation at the biennial meeting, The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Denver, CO. (National)

Durtschi, J. A., Cui, M., & Conger, R. D. (presented 2008, November). Transition to parenthood: A longitudinal study of warmth and hostility. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Little Rock, AR. (National)

Cui, M., & Donnellan, M. B. (presented 2008, March). Parents' marital happiness and conflict over raising adolescent children. Poster presentation at the biennial meeting, The Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), Chicago, IL. (National)

Cui, M., & Wickrama, K. A. S. (presented 2007, November). Parents' marital problem and offspring's timing of cohabitation and marriage. Poster presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Pittsburgh, PA. (National)

Cui, M. (presented 2007, March). Reciprocal influences between marital dissatisfaction and adolescent maladjustment. Presentation at the biennial meeting, The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Boston, MA. (National)

Conger, R. D., Cui, M., Burzette, R., & Larsen-Rife, D. (presented 2006, March). Family of origin influences on early adult romantic relationships. Presentation at the biennial meeting, The Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), San Francisco, CA. (National)

Bryant, C. M., Conger, R. D., Cui, M., Meehan, J., & Matthews, L. (presented 2000, November). The development of romantic relationships: An intergenerational approach. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Minneapolis, MN. (National)

Cui, M., & Conger, R. D. (presented 1999, November). Parental behavior and the quality of adolescent friendship. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Irvine, CA. (National)

Bryant, C. M., Conger, R. D., Fang, S., & Cui, M. (presented 1999, November). The association between behavioral interactions within families of origin and later behavioral interactions with romantic partners: A prospective analysis. Presentation at the annual conference, The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Irvine, CA. (National)

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Parker, M., Wilson, C., Cui, M., & Yun, H. (Jul 2022–Jun 2023). Maternal wellbeing and children with special healthcare needs: Healthcare coordination in health provider shortage areas. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Total award $100,000. 

Gazelle, H., Cui, M., & Ohannessian, C. (Mar 2022–Feb 2024). Anxious solitary youth come of age: Interpersonal processes link youth trajectories to adjustment in young adulthood. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Total award $154,000. 

Cui, M. (Apr 2021–Apr 2021). From research to practice: Leveraging the transition to college to prevent mental health crises. Funded by the UF-FSU Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Invited Pilot Program Developmental Fund. Total award $1,500. 

Meltzer, A., Maner, J., & Cui, M. (May 2020–Aug 2020). Mortality salience, economic stress, and parenting behaviors. Funded by CRC Collaborative Collision Fund, Florida State University. Total award $19,725. 

McWey, L., & Cui, M. (Apr 2020–Mar 2022). Family relationships and mental health trajectories of youth in foster care. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Total award $154,000. 

Cui, M. (Jul 2017–Jun 2019). Indulgent parenting and adolescents' well-being. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Total award $153,000. 

Cui, M., Coccia, C., Darling, C., & Lucier-Greer, M. (Nov 2016–Nov 2017). Helicopter parenting of college students: Strengthening family well-being with an interdisciplinary approach. Funded by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Total award $10,000. 

Cui, M. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Developing and testing a new psychometric assessment of indulgent parenting. Funded by the Committee on Faculty Research Support (COFRS). Total award $14,000. 

Cui, M., & Fincham, F. (Jan 2011–Dec 2012). Romantic relationship development from adolescence to young adulthood. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Total award $142,103. 

Darling, C., Rehm, M., Coccia, C., Cui, M., & Sathe, S. (Aug 2009–Aug 2010). The role of parenting and adolescent health in difficult times: Changes and challenges. Funded by Kappa Omicron Nu (KON). Total award $2,500. 

Cui, M. (May 2009–Aug 2009). Romantic relationships in emerging adulthood. Funded by the Committee on Faculty Research Support (COFRS). Total award $14,000. 

Darling, C. A., Cui, M., Rehm, M. L., & Sathe, S. K. (Aug 2008–Aug 2009). Adolescent health and well-being: The role of overindulgent parenting. Funded by Kappa Omicron Nu (KON). Total award $3,000. 

Cui, M. (Sep 2007–Apr 2010). Family transitions project. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) (subcontract with Iowa State University). Total award $63,341. 

Cui, M. (May 2007–Aug 2007). Relationship development in young adults. Funded by the First Year Assistant Professor Award (FYAP), Florida State University. Total award $16,000. 

Reviews of My Research and Original Creative Work by Other Authors

Reviews Appearing in Journals

Anderson, K. (2013). Why do we fail to ask "why" about gender and intimate partner violence? Journal of Marriage and Family, 75, 314-318.

Davies, J. M. (2011). Advancing the science of romantic love: An emerging adulthood focus. Contemporary Psychology: APA review of books, 56, 1-5.

Roder, B. J., & Sgan, M. L. (2009). The argument goes on. Infants to adolescents: Research update. A digest of current research in the field of child and adolescent development, 10(1), 7.

Roder, B. J., & Sgan, M. L. (2006). Marital discord and adolescent adjustment. Infants to adolescents: Research update. A digest of current research in the field of child and adolescent development, 7(1), 6.

Davila, J. (2001). A comment on Conger, Cui, Bryant, and Elder (2001): A model of competence in studying early adult romantic relationships. Prevention & Treatment, 4, 1-8.

Reviews Appearing in Books or Monographs

Serafini, T., Rye, B., & Drysdale, M. (2012). Taking sides: Clashing views in adolescence. In Serafini, T., Rye, B., & Drysdale, M. (Eds.), Taking sides: Clashing views in adolescence (pp. x). McGraw-Hill Higher Education. 

Reviews Appearing in Magazines or Newsletters

Jokinen, P. (2018). Helikopterivanhemmuus voi jättää syvät jäljet. Helsingin Sanomat (Helsinki Times, Newspaper), 6, B17. 

Vallinkoski, A. (2017). Helikopterilla hätiin? University of Helsinki Magazine, 10, 16. 

Reviews Appearing on a Web Site

Bredehoft, D. J. (2023). Does overparenting contribute to loneliness and anxiety in Gen Z? Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-age-of-overindulgence/202311/does-overparenting-contribute-to-loneliness-and-anxiety-in

Opong, D. (2023). Parents, are you overindulging your kid? This 4-question test can help you find out. NPR. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2023/09/16/1199885688/the-consequences-of-overindulging-your-kids

Dana, J. (2022). Sending your kid to college? Study warns against helicopter parenting. 12News NBC. Retrieved from https://www.12news.com/article/life/family/kid-to-college-study-warns-against-helicopter-parenting/75-341adc9a-df6c-4979-9d11-6624374ecf8c

Cutler, M. (2022). Entrepreneurial women build businesses, family. The Villages Daily Sun. Retrieved from https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/entrepreneurial-women-build-businesses-family/article_50985f2c-ce83-11ec-9d96-abfa62849d27.html

Nestlé USA. (2021). U.S. ranks fifth in best places to raise a child, new global Parenting Index finds. Nestlé USA. Retrieved from https://www.nestleusa.com/media/pressreleases/us-ranks-fifth-global-parenting-index

Bredehoft, D. J. (2021). The mental health consequences of parental overindulgence. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-age-overindulgence/202106/the-mental-health-consequences-parental-overindulgence

Norton, A. (2020). Adult life tougher for teens who had controlling parents: Study. U.S. News. Retrieved from https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-06-16/adult-life-tougher-for-teens-who-had-controlling-parents-study

Stieg, C. (2019). Kids with "helicopter parents" more likely to burn out, have a harder time transitioning to "real world". CNBC.com. Retrieved from https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/22/study-kids-who-have-helicopter-parents-experience-burnout-in-school.html?__source=twitter%7Cmakeit+

Ladders, K. S. (2019). 'Helicopter parenting' can lead to burnout for kids, a new study finds. Business Insider. Retrieved from https://www.businessinsider.com/helicopter-parenting-lead-to-burnout-for-kids-new-study-2019-11

Collins, L. (2019). For teens and college-age kids to thrive, parents need to stop doing this. National Deseret News. Retrieved from https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2019/11/29/20966851/helicopter-parenting-teens-college-age-kids-thrive-parents

Vallinkoski, A. (2018). Onko Suomessakin ylihuolehtivia helikopterivanhempia? University of Helsinki webpage (Helsinki.fi). Retrieved from https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/uutiset/talous-yhteiskunta/onko-suomessakin-ylihuolehtivia-helikopterivanhempia

Laine, T. (2018). Olympialaisten varaslähtöstartti ja curling-vanhemmuutta. Huomenta Ruotsi (Good Morning Sweden, radio). Retrieved from http://sverigesradio.se/sida/avsnitt/1019071?programid=2500

Raetz, M. (2018). In eyes of the law, love is not enough: Even if they raise their grandchildren, Florida grants no legal standing. The Villages Daily Sun. Retrieved from http://thevillagesdailysun.com/app/grandparents_rights_4/index.html#zoom=z

Jokinen, P. (2018). Helikopteri­vanhemmuus tuottaa hermostuneisuutta, masennusta ja tyytymättömyyttä elämään aikuisena. Helsingin Sanomat (Helsinki Times online, hs.fi). Retrieved from https://www.hs.fi/elama/art-2000005555351.html?share=65c77956c43b3df4e9feb67f0f88ab1b

Whitbourne, S. K. (2016). 8 myths and one truth about intimacy in your relationships. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201607/8-myths-and-one-truth-about-intimacy-in-your-relationships

Bernardo, R. (2015). 2015's best and worst States to have a baby. Wallethub.com. Retrieved from http://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-to-have-a-baby/6513/#ming-cui

Kennedale News. (2015). Texas on the high side in best places to have a baby. KennedaleNews.com. Retrieved from http://kennedalenews.com/texas-on-the-high-side-in-best-places-to-have-a-baby-p3070-162.htm

Collins, L. (2014). 40 percent of marrying Americans have already tied the knot at least once. National Deseret News. Retrieved from http://national.deseretnews.com/article/2773/40-percent-of-married-americans-have-already-tied-the-knot-at-least-once.html

News Activist. (2014). Will your marriage status affect the young adults around you and their future romantic relationships? NewsActivist.com. Retrieved from http://www.newsactivist.com/en/articles/kaldors-intro-sociology-spring-2014/will-your-marriage-status-affect-young-adults-around

Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). (2013). Research roundup: Understanding how violence spreads across generations. https://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/. Retrieved from https://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/news/2013/11/research-roundup-understanding-how-violence-spreads-across-generations

Respler, Y. (2012). The repercussions of divorce. jewishpress.com. Retrieved from http://www.jewishpress.com/sections/family/marriage-relationships/the-repercussions-of-divorce/2012/09/07/

Le, B. (2011). Parents' divorce affects kids' future relationships. Science of Relationships. Retrieved from http://www.scienceofrelationships.com/home/2011/11/2/parents-divorce-affects-kids-future-relationships.html

Hughes, R., Jr. (2010). Are children of divorced doomed to repeat their parents' mistakes? The Huffington Post. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-hughes/are-children-of-divorce-d_b_799355.html

Service

Florida State University

FSU University Service

Member, Fulbright Faculty Committee (2018–present).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2018–2024).

Senator, Faculty Senate (2014–2020).

Alternate Member, Faculty Sabbaticals Committee (2018–2019).

Reviewer, CRC COFRS (2011–2017).

FSU College Service

Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2023–2024).

Reviewer, Catalyst Grant Program (2022).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2016–2022).

Judge, Research & Creativity Day (CHS Research Showcase) Committee (2013–2022).

Chair, Search Committee for Associate Dean (2015–2016).

Interim Associate Dean, Graduate Studies (2014–2015).

FSU Department Service

Director, HDFS Graduate Program (2021–2024).

Member, Executive Committee (2016–2024).

Member, Faculty and Chair Search Committee (2009–2023).

Member, Ad hoc Merit Review Committee (2022).

Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2015–2021).

Chair, Faculty and Chair Search Committee (2013–2021).

Member, Preliminary Examination Revision Committee (2019).

Member, Graduate Policy and Curriculum Committee (2008–2018).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2014–2015).

Member, Scholarship Committee (2013–2014).

The Profession

Editor for Refereed Journals

Associate Editor, Emerging Adulthood (2020–present).

Guest Editor, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (2021–2024).

Associate Editor, Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal (2015–2016).

Editorial Board Membership(s)

Journal of Adult Development (2021–present).

Adolescent Research Review (2015–present).

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (2015–present).

Journal of Youth and Adolescence (2013–present).

Journal of Marriage and Family (2006–2018).

Guest Reviewer for Refereed Journals

Family Relations (2009–22).

Journal of Comparative Family Studies (2021).

Journal of Child and Family Studies (2013–21).

Addictive Behaviors (2020).

Learning and Individual Differences (2020).

Journal of Adult Development (2018–20).

Journal of Family Studies (2012–20).

Frontiers in Psychology (2019).

Sociological Spectrum (2019).

Journal of Marriage and Family (2007–18).

International Journal of Home Economics (2017).

Journal of Family Theory & Review (2017).

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2016).

Youth & Society (2016).

Journal of Family Issues (2007–16).

Developmental Psychology (2005–16).

Basic and Applied Social Psychology (2015).

Development and Psychopathology (2015).

Family Process (2015).

Sociology Compass (2015).

Journal of Research on Adolescence (2007–15).

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (2014).

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine (2014).

Psychology of Violence (2014).

Social Forces (2014).

Emerging Adulthood (2013–14).

Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences (2011–14).

Child Development (2010–14).

Journal of Family Psychology (2010–14).

Personal Relationships (2008–14).

American Sociological Review (2013).

International Journal of Behavioral Development (2013).

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology (2013).

Sociology of Education (2013).

Applied Developmental Science (2012).

Journal of Health and Social Behaviors (2012).

Spanish Journal of Psychology (2012).

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (2011–12).

Social Science Research (2010–12).

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology (2011).

Social Problems (2011).

Children and Youth Services Review (2010).

International Journal of Educational Research (2010).

Journal of Applied Social Psychology (2008).

Personality and Individual Differences (2008).

Violence and Victims (2007).

Reviewer for Textbooks

Life and Job Satisfaction in China: Exploring Longitudinal Analysis with Mplus (2022).

Life-Span Development (2022).

Journeys through Emerging Adulthood (2020–2022).

Life after Children: How Couples Can Survive and Thrive throughout Parenthood (2021).

IBM SPSS for Introductory Statistics, 5th Ed., 2017 (2017).

Group Parent Education (2016).

Parenting Today's Children (2016).

Psychometrics, Test Theory, and the Latent Factors Model (2016).

The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships (2014).

A Faculty Guide to Addressing Disruptive and Dangerous Behavior in the Classroom (2011–2012).

Parent Child Relations: An Introduction for Parenting (2011).

Reviewer or Panelist for Grant Applications

National Fund for Scientific Research, Fund for Scientific Research of Belgium (2023).

National Fund for Scientific Research, Fund for Scientific Research of Belgium (2021).

National Fund for Scientific Research, Fund for Scientific Research of Belgium (2020).

National Science Foundation (2020).

National Institutes of Health (2019).

National Institutes of Health (2018).

National Science Foundation (2018).

National Science Foundation (2018).

National Institutes of Health (2016).

National Institutes of Health (2014).

National Science Foundation (2007).

Service to Professional Associations

Foreign Scientific Advisor, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Republic of Kazakhstan (2022–present).

Program Mentor, Build and Broaden (B2) Program, National Science Foundation (2021–present).

Member, Finnish Fulbright Welcome Network (2018–present).

Member, Youth Health Leadership (YHL) Advisory Committee (2018–present).

Centennial Ambassador, Friends of Fulbright Finland (FoFF) (2017–present).

Academic Program External Review Committee Member, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2024).

Academic Program Evaluation Panel Member, University of Tennessee (2024).

Panel Reviewer, Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program (2021–2024).

Panel Reviewer, National Screening Committee for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program (2021–2024).

External Promotion and Tenure reviewer, Illinois State University (2023).

Grant Reviewer, University Research Committee (URC) Faculty Fellowship, Oakland University (2023).

External Re-appointment reviewer, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2022).

External Promotion and Tenure reviewer, University of Missouri (2022).

Grant Reviewer, Fulbright Global Scholar Awards Program (2021).

Parenting Index Consultant, Nestlé (2021).

External Promotion and Tenure reviewer, University of Arkansas (2021).

External Promotion reviewer, Arizona State University (2020).

External Promotion reviewer, Brigham Young University (2020).

Grant Reviewer, Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program of Fulbright Finland Foundation (2020).

Grant Reviewer, Fulbright Egyptian Scholar Program (2019).

External Promotion and Tenure reviewer, Texas Tech University (2018).

Speaker Program Representative, City of Helsinki Education Department and Fulbright Finland Foundation (2017).

Panel Member, Finnish Graduate Student Orientation, Fulbright Finland Foundation (2017).

Panel Member, Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program-FLTA (2017).

External Promotion and Tenure reviewer, West Virginia University (2014).

External Tenure reviewer, University of Massachusetts-Amherst (2013).

Panel reviewer, the biennial meeting presentation submissions, Society for Research on Adolescence (2009–2012).

Presider, the theory construction and research methodology workshop "statistical procedure for missing data and proving the null hypothesis" at the 2009 NCFR annual conference, National Council on Family Relations (2009).

Committee member, Reuben Hill Award Committee, National Council on Family Relations (2008–2009).