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ARNOLD H. GROSSMAN, Ph.D., L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W.
Curriculum vitae, 1985-present
OfficeAddress: Department of Applied Psychology
SteinhardtSchool of Culture, Education, and Human Development
New YorkUniversity
246 Greene Street (Mail: Suite 800; Office: Room 402W)
New York, NY 10003
HomeAddress: 110 Bleecker Street (#2E)
New York, NY 10012-0058
Telephones: Office--(212) 998-5615 (Direct) (212) 998-5555 (Dept. Secretary)
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CURRRENT & RECENT PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
Professor of Applied Psychology (September, 1983-present)
Vice-Chair, Department of Applied Psychology (January 2007-January 2012)
NYUSteinhardtSchool of Culture, Education, and Human Development
EDUCATION, LICENSE, & CERTIFICATION
B.S. The CityCollege of New York (Sociology)
M.S.W. New YorkUniversity (Social Group Work)
Ph.D. New YorkUniversity (Human Relations/Social Psychology)
L.M.S.W. The University of the State of New York (Licensed Master Social Worker #000302-1)
A.C.S.W. Academy of Certified Social Workers
FUNDED RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING PROJECTS
Principal Investigator, Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide among Sexual Minority Youth, National Institute of
Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Heath of Health and Human Services, 2011-
2016, $2,883,197.
Pincipal Investigator, Project DAN: Domestic Abuse and Neglect among LGBT Older Adults, New York University,
funded by the Hornet Foundation, 2009—present, $10,000.
Principal Investigator, Using Assessments & Program Assignments to Reduce Sexual Minority Stress & Enhance
Psychological Well Being among LGBT Youth, SteinhardtSchool of Education Research Challenge Fund, 2007-
2009, $15,000.
Principal Investigator, Assessing Risk and Protective Factors of Suicide among Sexual Minority Youth, NYU
Steinhardt School of EducationResearch Challenge Fund, 2006-2007, $5,434.
Principal Investigator, School Violence, Gender Expression, and Perceived/Actual Sexual Identity: A Qualitative
Study.New YorkUniversity, Steinhardt School of Education, 2005-2006, $10,000
Co-Investigator, Victimization and Mental Health Among High-Risk (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual)
Youths,(Anthony D’Augelli, Principal Investigator), National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of
Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999-2005.Total grant PSU/NIH: $2,274,093; NYU
subcontract from PSU/NIH: $1,369,118.
Principal Investigator, Transgender Youth asa Vulnerable Population, New YorkUniversity Research Challenge
Fund, 2000-2003: $10,000.
Principal Investigator, Caregiving among Older Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Adults, New YorkUniversitySchool of
Education Research Challenge Fund, 2000-2002, $2,989.00
Principal Investigator, The Lives of Older Lesbian and Gay People, New YorkUniversitySchool of Education
Research Challenge Fund, 1997-1999, $2,986.00
Project Director, Queer Youth In American Society: A Lecture Series, funded by The Humanities Council of
New YorkUniversity and various NYU schools, 1998-1999, $4,976.
Project Director, NYU AIDS/SIDA Mental Hygiene Project, New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental
Retardation and Alcoholism Services, 1994-1997, $873,936.
Co-Principal Investigator, NYU HIV/AIDS Mental HealthTrainingCenter, Center for Mental Health Services, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), 1992-1995, $545,284.
Principal Investigator, NYU AIDS/SIDA Mental Hygiene Project, New York City Department of Mental Health,
Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services, 1992-1994, $531,584.
Co-Principal Investigator, New York-Caribe AIDS/SIDA Education and TrainingCenter (AETC), Bureau of Health
Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS), 1990-1992, $1,050,882.
Co-Principal Investigator, Regional AIDS Mental Health Project, The National Institute of Mental Health
(ADAMHA), 1989-1991, $740,457.
Co-Principal Investigator, NYU AIDS Regional Education and TrainingCenter (AETC), Bureau of Health
Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS), 1987-1990, $2,252,666.
Co-Principal Investigator, Supplemental Grant to NYU AIDS ETC--University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences
Campus, Health Resources and Services Administration, (DHHS), 1988-1990, $1,037,442.
Co-Principal Investigator, Four Supplemental Awards to NYU AIDS ETC, Bureau of Health Professions, Health
Resources and Services Administration (DHHS),
-Supplemental Award for Infusion/Integration of HIV Information in Health Professional Schools, 1989-1990,
$285,996.
-Supplemental Award for Enhancement of AETC Activities, 1989- 1990, $188,209.
-Supplemental Award for Training Health Professionals in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Its Relationship to
the Prevention and Management of HIV, 1989-1990, $130,145.
-Supplemental Award for Training Health Care Professionals in Federally-Funded Facilities, 1989-199,
$119,036.
Co-Director, New YorkUniversity AIDS Mental Health Project, The National Institute of Mental Health
(ADAMHA), 1986-1989, $556,345.
PUBLICATIONS
ArticlesinProfessionalJournals(Peer-Review)
Baams, L., Grossman, A.H., & Russell, S.T. (in press). Minority stress and mechanisms of risk for depression and
suicidal ideation among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Developmental Psychology.
Grossman, A.H., Frank, J.A.., Graziano, M.J., Narozniak, D., Mendolson, G.., & El Hassan, D. (2014).
Domestic harm and neglect among lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults.Journal of Homosexuality, 61,
1649-1666.
Grossman, A.H., Foss, A.H., & D’Augelli, A.R. (2014). Puberty: Maturation, timing and adjustment, and sexual
identity developmental milestones among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Journal of LGBT Youth, 11, 107-124.
(published online: DOI: 10.1080/19361653.2014.846068)
Dragowski, E., Halkitis, P.N., Grossman, A.H., & D’Augelli, A.R. (2011). Sexual orientation victimization and
post- traumatic stress symptoms among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social
Services, 23(2), 226-249.
Grossman, A.H., D’Augelli, A.R., & Frank, J.A. (2011). Aspects of psychological resilience among transgender
youth. Journal of LGBT Youth, 8, 103-115.
Bauermeister, J.A., Johns, M.M., Sandfort, T., Eisenberg, A., Grossman, A.H., & D’Augelli, A.R., (2010).
Relationships trajectories and psychological well-being among sexual minority youth, Journal of Youth and
Adolescence, 39(10), 1148-1163.
Grossman, A.H., Frank, J.A., & Freire, A. (2010). Sexual non-minority and sexual minority youth: Identity
development, mental health, and risky recreational sex behaviors. Annals of Leisure and Recreation Research,
5(1), 1-37.
D’Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., Starks, M.T., & Sinclair, K.O. (2010). Factors associated with parents’
knowledge of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths’ sexual orientation. Journal of GLBT Family Studies,6,178-198.
Grossman, A.H., Haney, A.J., Edwards, P., Alessi, E., Ardon, M., & Howell, T.J. (2009). LGBT youth talk about
experiencing and coping with school violence: A qualitative study. Journal of LGBT Youth, 6(1), 24-46.
D’Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., Starks, M.T. (2008). Families of lesbian, gay, bisexual youth: What do
parents and siblings know and how do they react? Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 4(1), 95-115.
D’Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., & Starks, M.T. (2008). Gender atypicality and sexual orientation
development among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: Prevalence, sex differences, and parental responses.
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 12(1/2), 121-143.
Grossman, A.H. (2007). Conducting research among older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. Journal of Gay and
Lesbian Social Services, 20(1/2), 51-67.
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.
D’Augelli,A.R., Rendina, H.J., & Sinclair, K.O., Grossman, A.H. (2006/2007). Lesbian and gay youths’
aspirations for marriage and raising children. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 1(4), 77-98.
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. (2006). Researching lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: Conceptual, practical and ethical considerations. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education, 3(2/3), 35-56.
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), 71-92.
Grossman, A.H., D’Augelli, A.R., Howell, T.J., Hubbard, S. (2005) Parents’ reactions to transgender youths’
gender nonconforming expression and identity. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services.18(1), 3-16.
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 GLBT 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.
D’Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., Starks, M.T. (2005). Parents’ awareness of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths’ orientation. Journal of Marriage and Family, 67, 474-482.
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., O’Connell, T.S., & D’Augelli, A.R. (2005). Leisure and recreational ‘girl—boy” activities---Studying the unique challenges provided by transgendered young people. Leisure/Loisir, 5-26.
D’Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., Starks, M.T. (2005). Parents’ awareness of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths’ orientation. Journal of Marriage and Family, 67, 474-482.
D’Augelli, A.R., & Grossman, A.H. (2001). Disclosure of sexual orientation, victimization, and mental health among lesbian, gay and bisexual older adults. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 16(10), 1008-1027
D’Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., Hershberger, S.L., & O’Connell, T.S. (2001). Aspects of mental health among older lesbian, gay and bisexual adults. Mental Health & Aging, 5(2), 149-158.
Grossman, A.H.., D’Augelli, A.R., & O’Connell, T.S. (2001).Being lesbian, gay, bisexual and 60 or older in North
America. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 13(4), 23-40.
Grossman, A.H. (2001). Enhancing access to HIV/AIDS prevention programs for women and young people: The professional’s role. World Leisure, 43(1), 30-40.
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.
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., & Kerner, M.S. (1998). Self-esteem and supportiveness as predictors of emotional distress in gay
male and lesbian youth.Journal of Homosexuality, 35(2), 25-39.
Grossman, A.H., & Kerner, M.S. (1998). Support networks of gay and lesbian youth. Journal of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Identity, 3(1), 27-46.
Grossman, A.H. (1997). Growing up with a “spoiled identity”: Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth at risk. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 6(3), 45-56.
Grossman, A.H. (1997). Lessons from Greg Louganis in relating to gay, lesbian and bisexual youth. Journal of Leisurability, 24(4), 14-21.
Grossman, A.H. (1997). Concern, compassion, and community: Facing the daunting worldwide challenges of HIV/AIDS. Journal ofTherapeutic Recreation, 31(2), 121-129.
Grossman, A.H. (1996). The challenges of HIV/AIDS education and training for social workers and other mental health professionals. NSWAN: National Social Work AIDS Network Readings & Writings, 1(3), 17-28.
Grossman, A.H. (1995). At risk, infected and invisible: Older gay men and HIV/AIDS. JANAC: Journal of the Association of Nursesin AIDS Care, 6(6), 13-19.
Grossman, A.H. (1995). Until there is acceptance (empowering gay and lesbian youth to overcome the shame and self-hatred society places on them). Journal ofPhysical Education, Recreation & Dance, 66(4),
47-48.
Grossman, A.H. (1994). Homophobia: A cofactor of HIV disease in gay and lesbian youth: JANAC: Journal of the
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 6(6), 13-19.
Grossman, A. H. (1993-94). HIV/AIDS education for gay male youth in treatment settings: Implications for
therapeutic recreation, ATRA Annual, 4, 61-68.
Grossman, A.H. (1993). Ten percent of those we teach and they serve: A case study of incorporating gay and lesbian
studies the curriculum Schole, 8, 51-50.
Grossman, A.H. & Caroleo, O. (1993). AIDS risk-behavior knowledge of recreation professionals attending a world
congress. World Leisure, 35(3), 39-42.
Grossman, A.H. (1993) Psychosocial issues confronting health care professionals working with people with AIDS. Loss, Grief & Care: A Journal of Professional Practice, 6(4), 39-49.
Grossman, A.H. & Silverstein, C. (1993). Facilitating support groups for professionals working with persons with AIDS. Social Work, 38(2), 144-151.
Grossman, A.H. (1992). HIV/AIDS prevention education with youth: The worldwide challenge to community recreation. World Leisure, 34(4), 41-43.
Grossman, A.H. (1992). Inclusion not exclusion: Recreation service delivery to lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 63(4), 45-47.
Grossman, A.H. & Caroleo, O. (1991). Worldwide AIDS/SIDA: The challenge for families and children. World Leisure, 33(4), 33-37.
Grossman, A.H. (1991). Gay men and HIV/AIDS: Understanding the double stigma. JANAC: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 2(4), 28-32.
Grossman, A.H. (1991). HIV/AIDS education: The professional and social responsibility of recreation educators. Schole, 6, 1-13.
Grossman, A.H. & Caroleo, O. (1990). AIDS/SIDA: Fiction, facts and the recreation challenge for professional development WorldLeisure, 34(2), 32-35.
Hurley, P.M., Grossman, A.H. & McGriff, E.P. (1990). Who supports the nurse when the person has AIDS? RN, 53(7), 39-42.
Grossman, A.H. & Wughalter, E.H. (1985). Leisure and fitness: Beliefs and practices of predominantly gay, male members of a gymnasium. Leisure Information Quarterly, 11(4), 6-10.
BookChapters and Papers in Edited Volumes
Grossman, A.H., Frank, J.A., & McCutcheon, M.J. (2013). Sexual orientation and aging in Western Society. In
C.J. Patterson & A.R. D’Augelli (Eds.). Handbook of psychology and sexual orientation (pp. 132-148). New
York: Oxford University Press.
Grossman, A.H. (2009). Psychological and social risks associated with HIV/AIDS among gay and bisexual male
youth in the United Sates. In M. Todman (Ed.). Self-regulation and social competence: Psychological studies in
identity, achievement and work-family dynamics (35-46). Athens: Athens Institute for Education and Research.
Grossman, A.H. (2008). The unique experiences of older gay and bisexual men: Associations with health and well-being. In Wolitski, R.J., Stall, R., & Valdiserri, R. (Eds.), Unequal opportunity: Health disparities among gay and bisexual men in the United States (pp. 303-326).New York: OxfordUniversity Press.
D’Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., & Starks, M.T. (2008). Gender atypicality and sexual orientation
development among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: Prevalence, sex differences, and parental responses.
In R.M. Mathy, & J. Drescher (Eds.), Relationships between childhood gender nonconformity and adult
sexual orientation (pp. 121-143).New York: The Haworth Press.
Grossman, A.H. (2007). Conducting research among older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. In JamesT.Sears
(Ed.),Growing older: The Millenial LGBTs (pp. 51-67). New York: The Haworth Press.
Grossman, A.H., D’Augelli, A.R., & Dragowski, E.A. (2007). Cargiving and care receiving among older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. In K. I. Fredriksen-Goldsen (Ed.), Caregiving with pride (pp. 15-38). New York: The Haworth Press.
Grossman, A.H., & D’Augelli, A.R. (2006). Transgender youth: Invisible and vulnerable. In J. Harcourt (Ed.), Current issues in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender health(pp. 111-128).New York: Haworth Press.
Grossman, A.H. (2006). Physical and mental health of older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. In D. Kimmel, T. Rose, & S. David (Eds.), Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging: Research and clinical perspectives (pp. 53-69). New York: ColumbiaUniversity Press.
Grossman, A.H. (2005). Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. In P. Witt & L. Caldwell (Eds.), Recreation and youth development (pp. 439-465). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
Grossman, A.H., & D’Augelli, A.R. (2005). Recreational substance use among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth:
Frequency and predictions. In J. Caudwell and P. Bramham (Eds.), Sport, active leisure and youth cultures
(pp. 55-72). Eastbourne, UK: LSA Publications.
Grossman, A.H., & D’Augelli, 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.
Grossman, A.H., D'Augelli, A.R., & O'Connell, T.S. (2003). Being lesbian, gay, bisexual and over 60 in North America. In L.D. Garnets, & D.C. Kimmel (Eds.), Psychological perspectives on lesbian, gay, and bisexual experiences (2nd ed.) (pp. 629-653). New York: ColumbiaUniversity Press.
Grossman, A.H., O’Connell, T.S., & D’Augelli, A.R. (2002). Transgender youth: Challenging traditional ‘girl-boy’ activities---implications of an exploratory study for new directions in research. In L. Lawrence & S. Parker (Eds.), Leisure studies: Trends in theory and research (pp. 83-104). Eastbourne, UK: LSA Publications.
Grossman, A.H., D'Augelli, A.R., & O'Connell, T.S. (2001). Being lesbian, gay, bisexual and over 60 in North America. In D.C. Kimmel, & D.L. Martin (Eds.), Midlife and aging in gay America (pp. 23-40). New York: HarringtonPark Press.
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 andyouth: Psychological perspectives (pp. 155-180). New York: OxfordUniversity Press.
Grossman, A.H. (2000). Homophobia and its effects on the inequitable provision of health and leisure services for older gay men and lesbians (pp.105-118). In C. Brackenridge, D. Howe, & F. Jordan (Eds.), JUST leisure: Social inclusion and identity.Eastbourne, UK: LSA Publications.
Grossman, A.H. (1999). The challenges of HIV/AIDS education and training for social workers and other mental health professionals. In M. Shernoff (Ed.), AIDS and mental health practice: Clinical and policy issues (pp.319-328). New York: The Haworth Press.
Grossman, A.H. (1999). The needs of special populations: Men who have sex with men (pp. 292-296; The needs of special populations: Older adults (pp. 296-298). In P.J. Ungvarski & J.H. Flaskerud, HIV/AIDS: A guide to primary care management. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.
Grossman, A.H. (1998). The case for a place of their own: Queer youth and urban space. In C. Aitchison & F. Jordan (Eds.), Gender, space and identity: Leisure, culture andcommerce (pp. 127-136).Eastbourne, UK: LSA Publications.
Grossman, A.H. (1997). The virtual and actual identities of older lesbians and gay men. In M. Duberman, (Ed.). A queer world: TheCenter for Lesbian and Gay Studies reader, (pp. 615-626). NY: New YorkUniversity Press.
Jacobson, S. & Grossman, A.H. (1996). Older lesbians and gay men: Old myths, new images, and future directions. In R.C. Savin-Williams & K.M. Cohen (Eds.). The lives of lesbians, gay menand bisexuals: Children to adults (pp. 3345-373). New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.
Grossman, A.H. (1994). Hiding and coming out: Gay and lesbian youth at risk. In B. Cato, H. Gray, D. Nelson, & P. Varnes (Eds.). Youth at risk: Targeting in on prevention (pp. 49-56). Reston, VA: American Association for Leisure and Recreation.
Grossman, A.H. (1993). Psychosocial issues confronting health care professionals working with people with AIDS. In M.P. Lahey, R. Kunstler, A.H. Grossman, F. Daly, S. Waldman, & F. Schwartz (Eds.), Recreation, leisure and chronic illness: TherapeuticRehabilitation as intervention in health care (pp. 39-49). New York: The Haworth Press.
ProceedingsofInstitutesandCongresses
Grossman, A.H. (2003). The challenge of educating services providers about the health and wellness for sexual minority populations. In F.H. Fu, & M.I. Leung (Eds.), Health promotion, wellness and leisure: Major components of the quality of life (pp. 171-191). Hong Kong: Hong KongBaptistUniversity.
Grossman, A.H. (2000) Enhancing access to HIV/AIDS prevention programs for women and young people: The professional’s role. Papers from the 6th World Leisure Congress [CD-ROM]. Bilbao, Spain: Universidad de Deusto.
Grossman, A.H. (1999). HIV/AIDS and the meaning of life: Lessons for community services. Papers from the 5th WorldCongress on Leisure [CD-ROM]. Sao Paulo, Brazil: The Social Service of Commerce, Sao Paulo.
Grossman, A.H. (1995). HIV/AIDS and adolescents: Lessons for a second decade. Interdisciplinary International Conference: AIDS--Law & Humanity, Vol. III (pp. 41-53). New Delhi, India: The Indian Law Institute.