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

 

• Warren, J.I. & Burnette, M.L. (In press). Factor invariance of Cluster B psychopathology among male and female inmates and association with antisocial behavior. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology
• Oshri, A. Rogosch, F.A., Burnette, M.L. & Cicchetti, D. (2011). Pathways two adolescent cannabis abuse and dependence: Child maltreatment, emerging personality, and internalizing versus externalizing psychopathology. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. Advance online publication.
• Chauhan, P., Burnette, M.L., & Reppucci, N.D. (2010). Racial disparities among female juvenile offenders: The contribution of neighborhood disadvantage and exposure to violence in antisocial behavior. Court Review, 45.
• Chauhan, P., Reppucci, N.N., Burnette, M.L., & Reiner, S. (2010). Race neighborhood disadvantage, and antisocial behavior among female juvenile offenders. Journal of Community Psychology, 39 (4), 532-540.
• Ilgen, M.A., Burnette, M.L., Connor, K.R., Caya, E., Murray, R., Chermack, R. (2010). The association between violence and lifetime suicidal thoughts and behaviors in individuals treated for substance use disorders. Addictive Behaviors, 25 (2), 111-115.
• Burnette, M.L., Schneider, R., Timko, C. & Ilgen, M. (2009). 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, 70(1), 32-40.
• Burnette, M.L., & Reppucci, N.D. (2009).  Child abuse and aggression in girls: The contribution of borderline personality disorder. Development and Psychopathology, 21, 309-317.
• Schneider, R., Burnette, M.L., & Timko, C. (2009). Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among men and women entering substance use disorder treatment. Violence and Victims, 24(6), 744-756.
• 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 -Stigma, Borderline Personality Disorder
• Rachael Lax - Emotion recognitiion, emotion regulation and empathy
• Shayne Ragbeer - Psychopathy and emotion processing
• Dayton Richards - Relational and physical aggression

Recent Courses Taught

 

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