Idia B. Thurston

2.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
76 papers, 1.4k citations indexed

About

Idia B. Thurston is a scholar working on Clinical Psychology, General Health Professions and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. According to data from OpenAlex, Idia B. Thurston has authored 76 papers receiving a total of 1.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 45 papers in Clinical Psychology, 22 papers in General Health Professions and 21 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. Recurrent topics in Idia B. Thurston's work include Eating Disorders and Behaviors (23 papers), Obesity and Health Practices (18 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (15 papers). Idia B. Thurston is often cited by papers focused on Eating Disorders and Behaviors (23 papers), Obesity and Health Practices (18 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (15 papers). Idia B. Thurston collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Idia B. Thurston's co-authors include Rebecca C. Kamody, NiCole T. Buchanan, Mitchell J. Prinstein, Marisol Pérez, Vicky Phares, Tracy K. Richmond, Kendrin R. Sonneville, Carly E. Milliren, Kathryn H. Howell and Holly C. Gooding and has published in prestigious journals such as American Psychologist, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and American Journal of Public Health.

In The Last Decade

Idia B. Thurston

72 papers receiving 1.4k citations

Hit Papers

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  1. Upending racism in psychological science: Strategies to change how science is conducted, reported, reviewed, and disseminated.
    2021 241 citations NiCole T. Buchanan, Marisol Pérez et al. American Psychologist profile →

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Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Idia B. Thurston United States 22 824 363 282 248 248 76 1.4k
Kelly M. King United States 15 597 0.7× 267 0.7× 190 0.7× 236 1.0× 332 1.3× 43 1.0k
A. Mann United Kingdom 19 1.2k 1.4× 476 1.3× 315 1.1× 503 2.0× 186 0.8× 25 1.8k
Jari Kylmä Finland 27 967 1.2× 326 0.9× 543 1.9× 278 1.1× 49 0.2× 104 2.1k
Stephanie Milan United States 24 968 1.2× 379 1.0× 397 1.4× 333 1.3× 47 0.2× 62 1.8k
Barbara I. Williams United States 8 727 0.9× 598 1.6× 725 2.6× 264 1.1× 71 0.3× 10 2.0k
Holly Wethington United States 15 422 0.5× 314 0.9× 449 1.6× 174 0.7× 54 0.2× 34 1.2k
Trish Beuhring United States 9 582 0.7× 472 1.3× 285 1.0× 103 0.4× 229 0.9× 13 1.0k
Derrik R. Tollefson United States 9 629 0.8× 218 0.6× 519 1.8× 337 1.4× 38 0.2× 15 1.7k
Candace Currie United Kingdom 12 311 0.4× 421 1.2× 382 1.4× 213 0.9× 46 0.2× 22 1.1k
Barbara J. Tinsley United States 19 511 0.6× 312 0.9× 236 0.8× 237 1.0× 57 0.2× 30 1.2k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

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Hilliard, Marisa E., Idia B. Thurston, Sarah S. Jaser, et al.. (2025). Rigor and equity in intervention study design in pediatric psychology: a focus on comparator conditions from diabetes research. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 50(11). 992–1003.
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Pavlova, Maria, et al.. (2024). The sociocultural context of adolescent pain: portrayals of pain in popular adolescent media. Pain. 165(9). 2068–2078. 4 indexed citations
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Thurston, Idia B., Margarita Alegrı́a, Kristina B. Hood, et al.. (2023). How psychologists can help achieve equity in health care—advancing innovative partnerships and models of care delivery: Introduction to the special issue.. American Psychologist. 78(2). 73–81. 4 indexed citations
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Thurston, Idia B., et al.. (2021). Parenting in matched pairs of women of color experiencing intimate partner violence and living with and without HIV. Journal of Traumatic Stress. 34(5). 1005–1015. 6 indexed citations
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Fix, Rebecca L., et al.. (2021). Anti-Racism Strategies in Pediatric Psychology: Using STYLE Can Help Children Overcome Adverse Experiences With Police. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 29(2). 262–273. 8 indexed citations
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Buchanan, NiCole T., Marisol Pérez, Mitchell J. Prinstein, & Idia B. Thurston. (2021). Upending racism in psychological science: Strategies to change how science is conducted, reported, reviewed, and disseminated.. American Psychologist. 76(7). 1097–1112. 241 indexed citations breakdown →
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Pichon, Latrice C., et al.. (2020). An Exploration of U.S. Southern Faith Leaders’ Perspectives of HIV Prevention, Sexuality, and Sexual Health Teachings. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17(16). 5734–5734. 10 indexed citations
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Thurston, Idia B., et al.. (2019). From conversion toward affirmation: Psychology, civil rights, and experiences of gender-diverse communities in Memphis.. American Psychologist. 74(8). 882–897. 6 indexed citations
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Rancourt, Diana, Idia B. Thurston, Kendrin R. Sonneville, Carly E. Milliren, & Tracy K. Richmond. (2017). Longitudinal impact of weight misperception and intent to change weight on body mass index of adolescents and young adults with overweight or obesity. Eating Behaviors. 27. 7–13. 20 indexed citations
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Herbozo, Sylvia, et al.. (2017). The mediating role of appearance comparisons on the relationship between negative appearance commentary and binge eating symptoms. Eating Behaviors. 26. 155–158. 6 indexed citations
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Thurston, Idia B., Kendrin R. Sonneville, Carly E. Milliren, et al.. (2016). Cross-sectional and Prospective Examination of Weight Misperception and Depressive Symptoms Among Youth with Overweight and Obesity. Prevention Science. 18(2). 152–163. 33 indexed citations
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Sonneville, Kendrin R., Idia B. Thurston, Carly E. Milliren, et al.. (2015). Helpful or harmful? Prospective association between weight misperception and weight gain among overweight and obese adolescents and young adults. International Journal of Obesity. 40(2). 328–332. 70 indexed citations
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Berlin, Kristoffer S., et al.. (2015). Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviors, and Nutritional Risk Profiles and Relations to Body Mass Index, Obesity, and Overweight in Eighth Grade. Behavioral Medicine. 43(1). 31–39. 20 indexed citations
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Sonneville, Kendrin R., Carlos M. Grilo, Tracy K. Richmond, et al.. (2014). Prospective Association Between Overvaluation of Weight and Binge Eating Among Overweight Adolescent Girls. Journal of Adolescent Health. 56(1). 25–29. 30 indexed citations
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Richmond, Tracy K., Idia B. Thurston, Kendrin R. Sonneville, et al.. (2014). Racial/ethnic differences in accuracy of body mass index reporting in a diverse cohort of young adults. International Journal of Obesity. 39(3). 546–548. 28 indexed citations
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Thurston, Idia B., et al.. (2013). How to actualize your ideas in a steep funding climate:Experiences of diverse researchers.. Behavior Therapy. 36(6). 136–142. 1 indexed citations
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Thurston, Idia B., et al.. (2013). Adaptation of an HIV Medication Adherence Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. 21(2). 191–205. 30 indexed citations

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