Below is a list of publications authored by Innovative Wellness. You may browse our publications by area of work on the left.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Preventing E-cigarette use among high-risk adolescents: A trauma-informed prevention approach.
Shin, S. H. (2021). Addictive Behaviors, 115
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106795

An exploration of practitioners’ perceptions and beliefs about trauma-informed youth drug prevention programs: A qualitative study. 
Shin, S. H., Bouchard, L. M., & Montemayor, B. (2021). Prevention Science, 1-12.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-021-01300-0

The effects of father-perpetration of maltreatment on adolescent health risk.
Kobulsky, J. M., Yoon, S. H., Wildfeuer, R., Simonsson, P., &
Shin, S. H. (2021). Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605211001484 

The roles of child maltreatment and fathers in the development of substance use in an at-risk sample of youth: A longitudinal study.
Yoon, S., Kobulsky, J.M.,
Shin, S.H., & Coxea, K. (2021). Child Abuse & Neglect, 118.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105130 

A longitudinal assessment of nicotine dependence, mental health, and attempts to quit smoking: Evidence from waves 1-4 of the population assessment of tobacco and health (PATH) study. 
Snell, M., Harless, D.,
Shin, S. H., Cunningham, P., & Barnes, A. (2021). Addictive Behaviors115.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106787 

Childhood maltreatment, motives to drink and alcohol-related problems in young adulthood. 
Shin, S.H., Jiskrova, G.K., Yoon, S.H., & Kobulsky, J.M. (2020). Child Abuse & Neglect, 108.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104657

Childhood maltreatment and problematic alcohol use in young adulthood: The roles of cognitive vulnerability to depression and depressive symptoms.
Shin, S. H., Jiskrova, G. K., Kobulsky, J. M., & Yoon, S. H. (2020). American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 46(4), 438-446.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00952990.2020.1722684

Childhood maltreatment and alcohol-related problems in young adulthood: The protective role of parental warmth. 
Shin, S. H., Wang, X. Yoon, S. H., Cage, J. L., Kobulsky, J. M., & Montemayor, B. M. (2019). Child Abuse & Neglect, 98.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104238

Impact of a comprehensive hospital-based program to remove unsafe items from infant’s sleeping area: A prospective longitudinal study. 
Shin, S. H., Ksinan Jiskrova G., Kimbrough, T., Trowbridge, K., Lee, E., & Ayers, C. E. (2019). Clinical Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1177/0009922819850479

Adverse childhood experiences and e-cigarette use during young adulthood.
Shin, S. H., Conley, D., Ksinan Jiskrova G., & Wills, T. (2019). American Journal on Addictions, 28(4), 303-310. 
https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12890

Childhood maltreatment and alcohol use in young adulthood: The role of self-regulation processes.
Shin, S. H., Ksinan Jiskrova, G., & Wills, T. (2019). Addictive Behaviors, 90, 241-249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.208.11.006

Profiles of adverse childhood experiences and impulsivity. 
Shin, S. H., McDonald, S. E., & Conley, D. (2018). Child Abuse & Neglect, 85, 118-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.07.028

Patterns of adverse childhood experiences and substance use among young adults: A latent class analysis. 
Shin, S. H., McDonalds, S. E., & Conley, D. (2018). Addictive Behaviors. 78, 187-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.11.020

The role of callous/unemotional traits in mediating the association between animal abuse exposure and behavior problems among children exposed to intimate partner violence.
McDonald, S. E., Dmitrieva, J., Shin, S. H., Hitti, S. A., Graham-Bermann, S. A., Ascione, F. R., & Williams, J. H. (2017). Child Abuse & Neglect, 72, 421-432. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.09.004

Evaluation of yoga for preventing adolescent substance use risk factors in a middle school setting: A preliminary group-randomized controlled trial.
Butzer, B., LoRusso, A., Shin, S. H., & Khalsa, S. S. (2017). Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 46(3), 603-632. 
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-016-0513-3

Identifying sensitive periods for alcohol use: The roles of timing and chronicity of child physical abuse.
Shin, S. H., Chung, E., & Rosenberg, R. (2016). Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 40(5), 1020-1029. https://doi.org/10.111/acer.13038

Children exposed to intimate partner violence: Identifying differential effects of family environment on children’s trauma and psychopathology symptoms through regression mixture models.
McDonald, S. E., Shin, S. H., Corona, R., Maternick, A., Graham-Bermann, S., Ascione, F. R., & Williams, J. H. (2016). Child Abuse & Neglect, 58, 1-11. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2016.06.010

The different faces of impulsivity as links between childhood maltreatment and young adult crime.
Shin, S. H., Cook, A., Morris, N., McDougle, R., & Groves, L. P. (2016). Preventive Medicine, 88, 210-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.03.022

Examining the role of psychological distress in linking childhood maltreatment and alcohol use in young adulthood.
Shin, S. H., Hassamal, S., & Groves, L. P. (2015). American Journal on Addiction, 24, 628-636. 
https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12276

Childhood emotional abuse, negative emotion-driven impulsivity, and alcohol use in young adulthood.
Shin, S. H., Lee, S., Jeon, S., & Wills, T. (2015). Child Abuse & Neglect, 50, 94-103. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.02.010

Impulsivity and substance use in young adulthood.
Shin, S. H., Chung, Y., & Jeon, S. (2013). American Journal on Addiction, 22(1), 39-45. 
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.00324.x

Exposure to childhood neglect and physical abuse and developmental trajectories of heavy episodic drinking from early adolescence into young adulthood.
Shin, S. H., Miller, D. P., & Teicher, M. H. (2013). Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 127 (1-3), 31-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.06.005 
*Recipient of the 2015 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Excellence in Research Award 

A longitudinal examination of the relationships between childhood maltreatment and patterns of adolescent substance use.
Shin, S. H. (2012). American Journal on Addiction, 21(5), 453–461. 
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1521-0391.2012.00255.x

An examination of pathways from childhood maltreatment to adolescent binge drinking.
Shin, S. H., Hong, G., & Wills, T. (2012). American Journal on Addiction, 21(3), 1-8. 
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1521-0391.2012.00227.x

Personality and alcohol use: The role of impulsivity.
Shin, S. H., Hong, G., & Jeon, S. (2012). Personality and alcohol use: The role of impulsivity. Addictive Behaviors, 37(1), 102–107. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.09.006

A longitudinal examination of childhood maltreatment and adolescent obesity: Results from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (AddHealth).
Shin, S. H., & Miller, D. P. (2012). Child Abuse & Neglect, 36(2), 84-94. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2011.08.007

Caregiver social support for children involved with child welfare: Correlates and racial/ethnic variations.
Shin, S. H., & Lee, S. (2011). Journal of Public Child Welfare, 5(4), 1-20. 
https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2011.599752

Childhood sexual abuse and adolescent substance use: A latent class analysis.
Shin, S. H., Hong, H. G., & Hazen, A. (2010). Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 109, 226–235. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.01.013

Relationship between multiple forms of maltreatment by a parent or guardian and adolescent alcohol use.
Shin, S. H., Edwards, E., Heeren, T., & Amodeo, M. (2009). American Journal on Addiction, 18(3), 226 - 234. 
https://doi.org/10.1080/10550490902786959

Child abuse and neglect: Relations to adolescent binge drinking in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (AddHealth).
Shin, S. H., Edwards, E., & Heeren, T. (2009). Addictive Behaviors, 34(3), 277-280. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.10.023

Racial/ethnic disparities in caregiver strain and child mental health services use: A structural equation model.
Shin, S. H., & Brown, T. (2009). Psychiatric Services, 60, 1039-1045. 
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.2009.60.8.1039

Improving social work practice with foster adolescents: Examining readiness for independence.
Shin, S. H., (2009). Journal of Public Child Welfare, 3(4), 354-371. 
https://doi.org/10.1080/15548730903347820

Health care disparities and language use at home among Latino, Asian American, and American Indian adolescents: Findings from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).
Hahm, H. C., Lahiff, M., Baretto, R. M., Shin, S. H., & Chen, W. (2008). Journal of Community Psychology, 36(1), 20-34. 
https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.20214

Examining drug treatment entry patterns among young injection drug users.
Shin, S. H., Lundgren, L., & Chassler, D. (2007). American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 33(2), 217-225. 
https://doi.org/10.1080/00952990601174774

State response to substance abusing TANF recipients: The challenge of welfare policy.
Shin, S. H., & Choi, S. (2007). Journal of Policy Practice, 6(1), 65-83. 
https://doi.org/10.1300/J508v06n01_05

Injection drug use among adolescents and young adults: Scope of the problems and recommendations.
Shin, S. H., & Amodeo, M. (2007). Families in Society, 88(1), 95-103. 
https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.3596

Need for and actual use of mental health services by older foster youth.
Shin, S. H. (2005). Children and Youth Services Review, 27(10), 1071-1083.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2004.12.027

Developmental outcomes of vulnerable youth in the child welfare system.
Shin, S. H. (2004). Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 9(1/2), 39-56. 
https://doi.org/10.1300/J137v09n01_04
(Simultaneously published in C. Dulmus and K. Sowers (Eds., 2004) For Better or for Worse: How Institutions are Shaping the Future of Our Children. New York: The Haworth Press.)

Building evidence to promote educational competence of foster youth.
Shin, S. H. (2003). Child Welfare, 82(5), 615-632.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/45390144

Transfer of training: An evaluation study.
Wehrmann, K., Shin, S. H., & Poertner, J. (2022). Journal of Health and Social Policy, 15(3), 23-38. https://doi.org/10.1300/J045v15n03_03
(Simultaneously published in K. Briar-Lawson & Zlotnik (Eds., 2003), Evaluation Research in Child Welfare (pp. 23-37). Binghampton, NY: The Haworth Press.) 

A review of school-based drug-prevention program evaluations in the 1990s.
Shin, S. H. (2002). American Journal of Health Education, May-June, 139-147.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2001.10603455

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles/Book Chapters in Progress

Childhood maltreatment and problematic alcohol use: The role of negative cognitive style and depression symptoms.
Shin, S. H., Ksinan Jiskrova G., Kobulsky, J., & Yoon, S. (In progress).

Alcohol, Ethnicity, and Adolescence.
Bouchard, L. M., Shin, S. H., & Chartier, K. G. (In progress). In D. Frings and I. P. Albery (Eds.), The handbook for alcohol use and abuse: Understanding from synapse to society. Elsevier.

Exploring the relationship between childhood maltreatment and problematic alcohol use: The moderating role of parental warmth.
Shin, S. H., Wang, X., Yoon, S., Cage, J., Kobulsky, J., & Montemayor, B. (In progress).

Childhood maltreatment and depression in young adulthood: A consideration of depressive implicit associations and symptoms.
Shin, S. H., Ksinan Jiskrova G., McGinnis, H. A., & Wills, T. (In progress).

Book Chapters and Non-Refereed Reports

Alcohol, Ethnicity, and Adolescence.
Bouchard, L. M., Shin, S. H., & Chartier, K. G. In D. Frings and I. P. Albery (Eds.), The handbook for alcohol use and abuse: Understanding from synapse to society. Elsevier.

Addressing the educational needs of children in child welfare services.
Webb, M. B., Frome, P., Harden, B. J., Baxter, R., Dowd, K., & Shin, S. H. (2007). In R. Haskins, F. Wulczyn, and M. B. Webb (Eds.), Child protection: Using research to improve policy and practice. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press.

Developmental outcomes of older children in out-of-home care.
Shin, S. H., & Poertner, J. (2002). Children and Family Research Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.

Well-being of older youth in out-of-home care who are headed to independence.
Shin, S. H., & Poertner, J. (2001). Children and Family Research Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.

Transfer of clinical practice training.
Shin, S. H., Wehrmann, K., & Poertner, J. (2000).
School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.

An evaluation of clinical practice training for child welfare workers.
Wehrman, K., Shin, S. H., & Poertner, J. (1999). Children and Family Research Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.

Research Briefs

CHIP of Virginia home visiting: A proven strategy to promote birth outcomes. Choi, C. & Shin, S. H. (2021).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KzRZxnac5_3QznK88tKFAuCGhixgVCBk/view?usp=sharing

Do adverse childhood experiences increase the risk for postpartum depression in low-income women?
Ksinan Jiskrova G., & Shin, S. H. (2019).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17YXFMZK-NLag5HFoZnLXhLnDjeOWUeUK/view?usp=sharing

Safe sleep for babies: Why are blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals bad for your babies?
Ksinan Jiskrova G., Conley, D., & Shin, S. H. (2019).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jkg4mRXbmVTxrj39sEWFeK6_5Sd4hI3l/view

Sleep-related infant deaths and safe sleep practices. 
Ksinan Jiskrova G., Conley, D., & Shin, S. H. (2018).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14cr6HBywH9nIiiPF-hsuQUzURaJWmXsN/view