Faculty

Arnold H. Grossman

Professor of Applied Psychology: Vice Chair

Arnold H. Grossman

Phone: (212) 998 5615
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Dr. Grossman is the Co-Investigator of "Challenges and Coping: The Q & A Project," funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. This five-year project used a longitudinal research design to investigate the mental health consequences of sexual orientation victimization of a large and diverse sample of gay, lesbian, bisexual youth (ages 15 to 21). Additionally, he is the Principal Investigator of four other research projects: "Transgender Youth: A Vulnerable Population," funded by the NYU Research Challenge Fund; "Caregiving Among Middle-Aged and Older Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Adults"; "Assessing Risk and Protective Factors of Suicide among Sexual Minority Youth,"  funded by the NYU School of Education Research Challenge Fund; and "Using Assessments & Program Assignments to Reduce Sexual Minority Stress & Enhance Psychological Well-Being among LGBT Youth."


Degrees Held

  • L.M.S.W. The University of the State of New York
    Licensed Master Social Worker
  • A.C.S.W. Academy of Certified Social Workers
  • M.S.W. New York University
  • Ph.D. New York University
  • B.S. The City College of New York

Awards

  • 1999 : Outstanding Faculty/Staff Services Award to the Lesbian Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community of NYU
  • 1993 : Diego Lopez AIDS Service Award, NYC Chapter, National Association of Social Workers
  • 1994 : Professor of the Year, Steinhardt School of Education
  • 2007 : Outstanding Achievement Award, American Psychological Association's Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Concerns

Honors

2007: Elected "Fellow," in Division 44 of the American Psychological Association

Research Interests

  • Psychosocial and health aspects of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender adolescents and older adults; HIV/AIDS prevention education and health behaviors of people living with HIV/AIDS; people who experience stigmatization, marginalization, and social exclusion.

Selected Professional and Community Appointments

Member, Editorial Board, Journal of LGBT Youth: The Interdisciplinary Quarterly of Practice, Research, Policy, and Theory, 2007-present

Member, Advisory Board, Living Beyond Belief (college scholarships to high school seniors working in HIV/AIDS prevention), 2001-present

Member, Citizens Advisory Committee, New York City Human Resources Administration, 2002-2007

Member and Chair, Hetrick-Martin Institute Advisory Council, 1999-2001

Member, Hetrick-Martin Institute Board of Directors, 1990-1997

Publications

  • D'Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., & Starks, M.T. (2005), Parents' awareness of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths' sexual orientation. Journal of Marriage and Family, 67, 474-482.
  • Grossman, A.H., & D'Aguelli, A.R. (2004). The socialization of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: Celebrity and personally known role models. In E. Kennedy & A. Thornton (eds.), Leisure, media and visual culture: Representations and Contestations, pp. 83-105. Eastbourne, UK: LSA Publications.
  • Ungvarski, P.J., & Grossman, A.H. (1999). Health problems of gay and bisexual men. Nursing Clinics of North America, 34(2), 313-331.
  • Grossman, A.H., D'Augelli, A.R., & Hershberger, S.L. (2000). Social support networks of lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults 60 years of age and older. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 55B(3), P171-P179.
  • Grossman, A.H. (2001). Avoiding HIV/AIDS and the challenge of growing up gay, lesbian and bisexual. In A.R. D'Augelli & C.J. Patterson (Eds.), Lesbian, gay, and bisexual identities and youth: Psychological perspectives (pp. 155-180). New York: Oxford Univ
  • Grossman, A.H., D'Augelli, A.R., & O'Connell, T.S. (2003). Being lesbian, gay, bisexual and 60 or older in North America, in Garnets, L. & Kimmel, D. Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Experiences, pp. 629-653. NY: Columbia Univ.Press
  • Gossman, A.H., & D'Augelli, A.R. (2005). Recreational substance use among gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth: Frequency and predictors. In P. Bramham & J. Caudwell (Eds.), Sport, Active Leisure, and Youth Cultures (pp. 55-72). Eastbourne, UK: LSA Publications.
  • Grossman, A.H., & D'Augelli, A.R. (2006). Transgender youth: Invisible and vulnerable. Journal of Homosexuality,51(1), 111-128.
  • D'Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., Salter, N.P, Vasey, J.J., Starks, M.T., Sinclair, K.O. (2005). Predicting the suicide attempts of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 35(6), 646-660.
  • Grossman, A.H.,, D'Augelli, A.R., Salter, N.P. (2006). Male-to-Female Transgender Youth: Gender Expression Milestones, Gender Atypicality, Victimization, and Parents' Responses. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 2(1), 71-91.
  • D'Aguelli, A.R., & Grossman, A.H. (2006). Researching lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: Conceptual, practical and ethical considerations. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues in Education, 3(2/3), 35-56.
  • Grossman, A.H., D'Augelli, A.R., Salter, N.P., Hubbard, S.M. (2005). Comparing gender expression, gender nonconformity, and parents' responses of female-to-male and male-to-female transgender youth: Implications for counseling. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 1(1), 41-59.
  • D'Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., & Starks, M.T. (2006). Childhood gender atypicality, victimization, and PTSD among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 21(11), 1462-1482.
  • Grossman,A.H., D'Augelli, A.R., & Dragowski, E.A. (2007). Caregiving and care receiving among older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 18(3/4), 15-38.
  • Grossman,A.H., & D'Augelli, A.R. (2007). Transgender youth and life-threatening behaviors. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior,37(5), 527-537.
  • Grossman, A.H. (2008). The unique experiences of older gay and biseuxal men: Associations with health and well-being. In R.J. Wolitsky, R. Stall, R.O. Valdiserri (Eds.), Unequal Opportunity: Health Disparities Affecting Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States (pp. 303-326). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • D'Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., Starks, M.T. (2008). Gender atypicality and sexual orientation development among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: Prevalences, sex differences, and parental responses. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 12(1/2), 121-143.
  • D'Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., Starks, M.T. (2008). Families of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth: What do parents and siblings know and how do they react? Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 4(1), 95-115.
  • Grossman, A.H., Haney, A.P., Edwards, P., Alessi, E.J., Ardon, M., & Howell, T.J. (2009). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth talk about experiencing and coping with school violence: A qualitative study. Journal of LGBT Youth, 6(1), 24-46.