Assistant Professor of Psychology

Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2006

 

 

Contact Information:

Department of Clinical & Social Sciences in Psychology

University of Rochester

RC Box 270266

Rochester, NY 14627-0266

USA

 

Office: Meliora Hall 460

Telephone: (585) 275-8685

E-mail: mandi.burnette@rochester.edu

 

 

Research

 

The development of violence and other forms of antisocial behavior remains an understudied area among female populations. In fact, many assumptions pertaining to the development of violence among males are translated to girls and women without empirical studies to substantiate their accuracy.  Dr. Burnette conducts research in the area of developmental psychopathology, with an emphasis on understanding female populations.

 

Her work has three aims:

1. To map the association between proximal (e.g., current personality pathology, prostitution) and distal (e.g., childhood sexual abuse, childhood physical abuse) risk factors and the development of antisocial behavior (e.g., violence, substance use) in women and girls
2. To understand how these risk factors impact mental and physical health across the life span.
3. To use this information to develop improved intervention and prevention efforts.

 

Dr. Burnette believes strongly that research should have not only theoretical, but practical implications.  She also strives to conduct research that is multidisciplinary in nature, with relevance to public health, psychiatry, public policy, substance abuse, and psychology.

 

 

Recent Publications

 

• Burnette, M.L., Schneider, R., Timko, C. & Ilgen, M. (In press). Impact of
  substance abuse treatment on women involved in prostitution: Substance use, mental health, and prostitution, 1-year post-treatment. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
• Burnette, M.L., Schneider, R., Ilgen, M. & Timko, C. (In press). Women’s past-year prostitution status and receipt of substance use disorder services. Psychiatric Services.
• Burnette, M.L., & Reppucci, N.D. (In press).  Child abuse and aggression in girls: The contribution of borderline personality disorder. Development and Psychopathology.
• Schneider, R., Burnette, M.L., & Timko, C. (In press). History of physical or sexual abuse and participation in 12-step self-help groups. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
• Ryan, E.P., Aaron, J., Burnette, M.L., Warren, J.I., Burket, R., & Aaron, T. (In press). Staff responses to being assaulted in a pediatric state hospital. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.
• Burnette, M.L. Ilgen, M., Frayne, S., Lucas, E., Mayo, J., & Weitlauf, J. (2008).  Violence perpetration and childhood abuse among men and women in substance abuse treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 35(2), 217-222.
• Burnette, M.L., Lucas, E., Ilgen, M., Frayne, S., Mayo, J., & Weitlauf, J. (2008). Prevalence and health correlates of prostitution among patients entering treatment for substance use disorders.  Archives of General Psychiatry, 65(3), 337-344.
• Burnette, M.L., South, S.C., & Reppucci, N.D. (2007). Cluster B personality pathology in incarcerated girls: Structure, comorbidity, and aggression. Journal of Personality Disorders, 21(3), 262-272.
• Chauhan, P., Reppucci, N.D., & Burnette, M.L. (2007).  Application and impact of the psychopathy label on juveniles. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. 6(1), 3-14

 

Current and Recent Graduate Students

 

• Rachel Liebman
  2-year project: TBA

 

Recent Courses Taught

 

• PSY/CSP 281: Psychology and the Law
• PSY/CSP 282: Abnormal Psychology
• CSP 571: Psychological Assessment II