Valerian Derlega

Ph.D. in Psychology, University Of Maryland, (1971)

M.A. in Psychology, University of Maryland, (1969)

B.A. in Psychology, City College of New York, (1966)

Research Interests

Personal relationships, expectancies, self disclosure; interpersonal communications; social psychology and personality; personal adjustment; gender roles; applications of personality and social psychology; psychosocial coping with HIV/AIDS; health psychology.

Articles

Asadzadeh Totonchi, D., Derlega, V. J. and Janda, L. H. (2018). Implicit sex guilt predicts sexual behaviors: Evidence for the validity of the Sex Guilt Implicit Association Test. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy , pp. 1-22.

Derlega, V. J., Maduro, R., Janda, L. H., Chen, I. A. and Goodman, B. M. (2018). What motivates individuals with sickle cell disease to talk with others about their illness? Reasons for and against sickle cell disease disclosure. Journal of Health Psychology 23 (1) , pp. 103-113.

Mason, T., Maduro, R., Derlega, V. J., Hacker, D. S., Winstead, B. and Haywood, J. (2017). Individual differences in the impact of vicarious racism: African American students react to the George Zimmerman trial. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology 23 (2) , pp. 174.

Roberts, L. B.., Maduro, R., Derlega, V. J., Peterkin, A. L.., Hacker, D. S.. and Ellis, K. T.. (2017). Race-Based Rejection Sensitivity and Racial Identity Predict African American Students’ Reactions to the Fatal Shooting of Other African Americans: Personal Threat and Identification with Shooting Victims as Mediators. Journal of Loss and Trauma 22 (6) , pp. 472-486.

Lewis, R. J., Kholodkov, T. and Derlega, V. J. (2012). Still stressful after all these years: An examination of lesbians’ and bisexual women’s sexual minority stress. Journal of Lesbian Studies 16 , pp. 30-44.

Derlega, V. J., Anderson, S., Winstead, B. and Greene, K. (2011). Positive disclosure among college students: What do they talk about, to whom, and why?. Journal of Positive Psychology 6 , pp. 119-130.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Pearson, M., Dutton, L. B.., Ferrer, R., Janda, L. H., Lewis, R. J. and Greene, K. (2011). Unwanted pursuit in same-sex relationships: Effects of attachment styles investment model variables, and minority stressors. Partner Abuse 2 (3) , pp. 300-322.

Carvalho, A. F.., Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Viggiano, C. (2011). Internalized sexual minority stressors and same-sex intimate partner violence. Journal of Family Violence 9 , pp. 1-9.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Gamble, K. W.., Kelkar, K. and Khuanghlawn, P. (2010). Inmates with HIV, stigma, and disclosure decision-making. Journal of Health Psychology 20 , pp. 1-11.

Bazemore, S. D.., Janda, L. H., Derlega, V. J. and Paulson, J. F.. (2010). The role of rejection in mediating the effects of stigma consciousness upon foreign-born university professors. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education 3 , pp. 85-96.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Brown, D., Rose, S. and Henson, J. M. (2009). Sexual minority stress, depressive symptoms, and sexual orientation conflict: Focus on the experiences of bisexuals. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 28 , pp. 971-992.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Mathews, A. and Braitman, A. (2009). Why does someone reveal highly personal information? Attributions for and against self-disclosure in close relationships. Communication Research Reports 25 , pp. 115-130.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Brockington, J. E.. (2008). AIDS stigma among inmates and staff in a U.S. state prison. Interntational Journal of STD & AIDS 19 , pp. 259-263.

Braitman, A., Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J. and Wilson, S. A.. (2008). Minority stressors and dual identities: An analysis of lesbians’ expressive writing journals. Journal of Lesbian Studies 12 , pp. 501-517.

Derlega, V. J., Greene, K., Henson, J. M. and Winstead, B. (2008). Social comparison activity in coping with HIV. International Journal of STD & AIDS 19 , pp. 164-167.

Braitman, A., Derlega, V. J., Henson, J. M., Robinett, I., Saadeh, G. M.., Janda, L. H., Hixon, M. D. and Miranda, J. (2008). Social constraints in talking about diabetes to significant others and diabetes self-care. A social-cognitive processing perspective. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 27 (9) , pp. 949-969.

Braitman, A., Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J. and Wilson, S. (2008). Using the dual-identity framework to understand lesbians’ minority stressors in expressive journal writing. Journal of Lesbian Studies 12 , pp. 501-517.

Yang, X., Derlega, V. J. and Luo, H. (2007). Migration, behaviour change and HIV/STD risks in China. AIDS Care 19 , pp. 282-288.

Janda, L. H., Markowski, E. P., Derlega, V. J., Nezlek, J. and McCain, N. (2006). Association between daily events and mood state among individuals living with HIV: A pilot study based on a daily diary methodology. Journal of Nursing Measurement 14 , pp. 116-128.

Derlega, V. J., Yang, X. and Luo, H. (2006). Misconceptions about HIV transmission, stigma and willingness to take sexual risks in Southwestern China. International Journal of STD & AIDS 17 , pp. 406-409.

Matthews, A., Derlega, V. J. and Morrow, J. (2006). What is highly personal information and how is it related to self-disclosure decision making? The perspective of college students. Communication Research Reports 23 , pp. 85-92.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Clarke, E. C.., Kuang, J., Jacobs, A. M.. and McElligott, M. (2005). An expressive writing intervention to cope with lesbian-related stress: The moderating effects of openness about sexual orientation. Psychology of Women Quarterly 23 , pp. 149-157.

Derlega, V. J., Robinett, I., Winstead, B. and Sahdi, K. (2005). Psychological impact of comparing oneself to others with diabetes. Journal of Loss and Trauma 10 , pp. 293-311.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Clarke, E. G.. and Kuang, J. C.. (2005). Stigma consciousness, social constraints, and lesbian well-being. Journal of Counseling Psychology 53 , pp. 48-56.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Greene, K., Serovich, J. and Elwood, W. N.. (2004). Reasons for HIV disclosure/nondisclosure in close relationships: Testing a model of HIV-disclosure decision making. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 23 , pp. 747-767.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Oldfield, E. C.. and Barbee, A. P.. (2003). Close relationships and social support in coping with HIV: A test of Sensitive Interaction Systems Theory. AIDS and Behavior 7 , pp. 119-129.

Baesler, E. James., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Barbee, A. (2003). Prayer as interpersonal coping in the lives of mothers with HIV. Women and Therapy 26 , pp. 283-295.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Griffin, J. L.. and Krowinski, A. C.. (2003). Stressors for gay men and lesbians: Life stress, gay-related stress, stigma consciousness, and depressive symptoms. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 22 , pp. 716-729.

Greene, K., Frey, L. R.. and Derlega, V. J. (2002). ). Interpersonalizing AIDS: Attending to the personal and social relationships of individuals living with HIV and/or AIDS. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 19 , pp. 5-17.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Barbee, A., Sachdev, M., Antle, B. and Greene, K. (2002). Close relationships as sources of strength or obstacles for mothers coping with HIV. Journal of Personal and Interpersonal Loss 7 , pp. 157-184.

Derlega, V. J., Cukur, C. S.., Kuang, J. C. Y.. and Forsyth, D. R.. (2002). Interdependent construal of self and the endorsement of conflict resolution strategies in interpersonal, intergroup and international disputes. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology 33 , pp. 610-625.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Greene, K., Serovich, J. and Elwood, W. N.. (2002). Perceived HIV-related stigma and HIV disclosure to relationship partners after finding out about the seropositive diagnosis. Journal of Health and Psychology 7 , pp. 415-432.

Derlega, V. J., Frey, L. R.. and Greene, K. (2002). Special issue on "Personal and social relationships of individuals living with HIV and/or AIDS." . Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 19 , pp. 5-149.

Derlega, V. J., McIntyre, R., Winstead, B. and Morrow, G. (2001). A preliminary study of an attraction-barrier model of patients' commitment and responses to dissatisfaction in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy , pp. 283-296.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Morris, L. M.., Berndt, A. and Rose, S. (2001). An empirical analysis of stressors for gay men and lesbians. Journal of Homosexuality 42 , pp. 63-88.

Derlega, V. J., Catanzaro, D. and Lewis, R. J. (2001). Perceptions about tactile intimacy in same-sex and opposite-sex pairs based on research participants' sexual orientation. Psychology of Men & Masculinity 2 , pp. 124-132.

Braithwaite, D., Dindia, K., Derlega, V. J., Fine, M., Leary, M., Miller, R. and Yingling, J. (1998). Everyday relating or "The grout around the tile": Studying the ordinary aspects of personal relationships. Personal Relationship Issues 5 , pp. 1-4.

Derlega, V. J., Sherburne, S. and Lewis, R. J. (1998). Reactions to an HIV-positive man: Impact of his sexual orientation, cause of infection, and research participants’ gender. AIDS & Behavior 2 , pp. 339-348.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Shankar, A., Cochard, E. and Finkel, L. (1997). Nonverbal correlates of confederates’ touch: Confounds in touch research. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality 12 , pp. 821-830.

Derlega, V. J. (1995). Health, health care, and nonverbal behavior: An issue overview. Journal of Nonverbal Behavior 19 (4) , pp. 189-190.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Nichols, B., Shankar, A., Drury, K. K.. and Hawkins, L. (1995). Sex differences in observers' reactions to a nurse's use of touch. Journal of Nonverbal Behavior 19 , pp. 101-113.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Montgomery, M. J.. and Pikington, C. (1995). The quality of friendships at work and job satisfaction. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 12 , pp. 199-215.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Lewis, R. J. and Maddux, J. (1993). Client's responses to dissatisfaction in psychotherapy. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 12 , pp. 307-318.

Barbee, A. P.., Cunningham, M. R.., Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Gully, M. R.. and Yankeelov, P. A.. (1993). Effects of gender role expectations on the social support process. Journal of Social Issues 49 , pp. 175-190.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1993). Gender and close relationships. Journal of Social Issues 49.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1993). Introduction to gender and close relationships. Journal of Social Issues 49 , pp. 1-9.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J., Sanchez-Hucles, J. and Clarke, E. G. (1992). Friendship, social interaction, and coping with stress. Communications Research 19 , pp. 193-211.

Derlega, V. J., Hendricks, S. S.., Winstead, B. and Berg, J. H.. (1992). Psychotherapy as a personal relationship: A social psychological perspective. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice 29 , pp. 331-335.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. (1989). Course sponsorship and males' interest in a class on the psychology of men. Men's Studies Review 6 , pp. 10-11.

Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J., Harrison, S., Winstead, B. and Costanza, R. (1989). Gender differences in the initiation and attribution of tactile intimacy. Journal of Nonverbal Behavior 13 , pp. 83-96.

Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1989). Gender differences in volunteering for friendship research. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality 4 , pp. 623-632.

Fembach, B., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1989). Sex differences in diagnosis and treatment recommendations for antisocial personality and somatization disorders. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 8 , pp. 238-255.

Costanza, R. S.., Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. (1988). Positive and negative forms of social support: Effects of conversational topics on coping with stress among same sex friends. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 24 , pp. 182-193.

Derlega, V. J. (1988). Self disclosure: Inside or outside the mainstream of social psychological research?. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality 3 , pp. 27-34.

Wong, P. T. P.., Derlega, V. J. and Colson, W. (1988). The effect of race on expectancies and performance attributions. Canadian Journal of Behavioral Sciences 20 , pp. 29-39.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J. and Margulis, S. T.. (1988). Understanding the therapeutic relationship as a personal relationship. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 5 , pp. 109-125.

Derlega, V. J., Margulis, S. I.. and Winstead, B. (1987). A social psychological analysis of self disclosure in psychotherapy. Journal of Social and Clinical psychology 5 , pp. 205-215.

Cash, T. A., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1986). Body image survey report: The great American shape up. Psychology Today 20 , pp. 30-37.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1985). Benefits of same sex friendships in a stressful situation. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 3 , pp. 378-384.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Wong, P. P.. and Hunter, S. (1985). Gender effects in an initial encounter: A case where men exceed women in disclosure. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 2 , pp. 25-44.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Wong, P. (1984). Effects of sex role orientation on behavioral self disclosure. Journal of Research in Personality 18 , pp. 541-553.

Wimer, S. and Derlega, V. J. (1983). Attributions in T groups: A test of Kelly's ANOVA model. Small Group Behavior 14 , pp. 50-62.

Derlega, V. J., Durham, B., Gockel, B. and Sholis, D. (1981). Sex differences in self disclosure: Effects of topic content, friendship, and partner's sex. Sex Roles 7 , pp. 433-477.

Derlega, V. J., McAnulty, M., Strout, S. and Reavis, C. A.. (1980). Pygmalion effects among blacks: When and how expectancies occur. Journal of Applied Social Psychology 10 , pp. 260-271.

Derlega, V. J. (1979). Officer Friendly as crime fighter: Changing children's opinions about the police. Municipal Management: A Journal 2 , pp. 70-77.

Derlega, V. J., Heinen, J. R. K.. and Eberhardt, N. K.. (1979). Officer Friendly: Changing children's attitudes about the police. Journal of Community Psychology 7 , pp. 220-227.

Chaikin, A. L.. and Derlega, V. J. (1978). Nonverbal mediators of expectancy effects in black and white children. Journal of Applied Social Psychology 8 , pp. 117-125.

Eberhardt, N. K.., Derlega, V. J. and Heinen, J. R. K.. (1978). Norfolk's Officer Friendly. Virginia Police Journal 13 , pp. 27-29.

Derlega, V. J., Eberhardt, N. K.., Weaver, B. A.. and Wiggs, J. D.. (1978). Officer Friendly Crime Fighter. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin 47 , pp. 8-14.

Derlega, V. J. (1978). Social psychology in Poland. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 4 (4) , pp. 631-637.

Chaikin, A. L.., Gillen, H. Barry., Derlega, V. J., Heinen, J. R. K.. and Wilson, M. (1978). Students' reactions to teachers' physical attractiveness and nonverbal behavior: Two exploratory studies. Psychology in the Schools 15 , pp. 588-595.

Cash, T. A. and Derlega, V. J. (1978). The matching hypothesis: Physical attractiveness among same sexed friends. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 4 (2) , pp. 240-243.

Derlega, V. J. and Stepien, E. G.. (1977). Norms governing self disclosure among Polish university students. Journal of Cross Cultural Psychology 8 , pp. 369-376.

Derlega, V. J. and Chaikin, A. L.. (1977). Privacy and self disclosure in social relationships. Journal of Social Issues 33 , pp. 102-115.

Brundage, L., Derlega, V. J. and Cash, T. A. (1977). The effects of physical attractiveness and need for approval on self disclosure. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 3 , pp. 63-66.

Derlega, V. J., Wilson, M. and Chaikin, A. L.. (1976). Friendship and disclosure reciprocity. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 34 (4) , pp. 578-582.

Derlega, V. J., Lovell, R. and Chaikin, A. L.. (1976). Impact of therapist disclosure and its appropriateness on client disclosure. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 44 , pp. 866.

Derlega, V. J. and Chaikin, A. L.. (1976). Norms affecting self disclosure in men and women. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 44 , pp. 376-380.

Ashworth, C., Furman, G., Chaikin, A. L.. and Derlega, V. J. (1976). Physiological responses to self disclosure. Journal of Humanistic Psychology 16 , pp. 71-80.

Reavis, C. A.. and Derlega, V. J. (1976). Test of a contingency model of teacher effectiveness. Journal of Educational Research 69 , pp. 221-225.

Chaikin, A. L.., Derlega, V. J. and Miller, S. (1976). The impact of room design on self disclosure in a counseling analogue. Journal of Counseling Psychology 23 , pp. 479-481.

Derlega, V. J., Chaikin, A. L.. and Herndon, J. (1975). Demand characteristics and disclosure reciprocity. Journal of Social Psychology 97 , pp. 301-302.

Chaikin, A. L.., Derlega, V. J., Bayma, B. and Shaw, J. (1975). Neuroticism and self disclosure reciprocity. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 43 , pp. 13-19.

Chaikin, A. L.. and Derlega, V. J. (1974). for the norm breaker in self disclosure. Journal of Personality 42 , pp. 117-129.

Chaikin, A. L.., Sigler, E. and Derlega, V. J. (1974). Nonverbal mediators of teacher expectancy effects. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 30 , pp. 144-149.

Chaikin, A. L.., Derlega, V. J., Yoder, J. and Phillips, D. (1974). The effects of appearance on compliance. Journal of Social Psychology 92 , pp. 199-200.

Chaikin, A. L.. and Derlega, V. J. (1974). Variables affecting the appropriateness of self disclosure. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 42 , pp. 588-593.

Derlega, V. J., Walmer, J. and Furman, G. (1973). Mutual disclosure in social interactions. Journal of Social Psychology 90 , pp. 159-160.

Derlega, V. J., Harris, M. S.. and Chaikin, A. L.. (1973). Self-disclosure reciprocity, liking and the deviant. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 9 , pp. 277-284.

Derlega, V. J. (1972). Effects of involvement, competence and discrepancy on opinion change. Journal of Social Psychology 87 , pp. 301-309.

Books

Greene, K., Derlega, V. J., Yep, G. A.. and Petronio, S. (2003). Privacy and disclosure of HIV in interpersonal relationships: A sourcebook for researchers and practitioners. Erlbaum.

Derlega, V. J. and Barbee, A. P.. (1998). HIV and social interaction. Sage Publications.

Derlega, V. J. and Janda, L. H. (1986). Personal adjustment. Scott-Foresman.

Derlega, V. J. and Gzerlak, J. (1982). Cooperation and helping behavior: Theory and research. Academic Press.

Derlega, V. J. and Janda, L. H. (1981). Personal adjustment: The psychology of everyday life. Scott-Foresman.

Derlega, V. J. and Janda, L. H. (1979). Personal adjustment: Selected readings. Scott-Foresman.

Derlega, V. J. and Chaikin, A. L.. (1975). Sharing intimacy: What we reveal to others and why. Prentice-Hall Spectrum.

Chaikin, A. L.. and Derlega, V. J. (1974). Self-disclosure. General Learning Press.

Book Chapters

Baesler, E. James., Derlega, V. J. and Lolley, J. (2012). Positive religious/spiritual coping in African American men living with HIV behind prison walls The positive side of interpersonal communication (pp. 259-276) New York: Peter Lang.

Derlega, V. J. (2009). Social penetration theory Encyclopedia of human relationships Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Greene, K. (2008). Self-disclosure at the beginnings of a close relationship Handbook of beginning personal relationships (pp. 153-174) New York: Psychology Press.

Greene, K., Derlega, V. J. and Matthews, A. (2006). Self-disclosure in personal relationships The Cambridge handbook of personal relationships (pp. 409-427) New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. (2001). HIV-infected persons' attribution for the disclosure or nondisclosure of the seropositive diagnosis to others Attribution, communication behavior, and close relationships (pp. 266-284) Chicago, IL: Cambridge University Press.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Folk-Baron, L. (2000). Reasons for and against disclosing HIV-seropositive test results to an intimate partner: A functional perspective Balancing intimacy, self disclosure, and secrecy (pp. 53-69) Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Unger, R. K.. (1999). Sex and gender Personality: Contemporary theory and research (pp. 257-281) Chicago, IL: Nelson-Hall.

Barbee, A. P.., Derlega, V. J., Sherburne, S. P.. and Grimshaw, A. (1998). Helpful and unhelpful forms of social support for HIV positive individuals HIV and social interaction (pp. 83-105) Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.

Derlega, V. J., Lovejoy, D. and Winstead, B. (1998). Personal accounts of disclosing and concealing HIV-positive test results: Weighing the benefits and risks HIV and social interaction (pp. 147-164) Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

Derlega, V. J. and Barbee, A. P.. (1998). What is the impact of the HIV infection on individuals’ social interactions and relationships? An introduction HIV and social interaction (pp. 1-11) Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.

Derlega, V. J., Barbee, A. and Winstead, B. (1994). Friendship, gender, and social support: Laboratory studies of supportive interactions The communication of social support: Messages, interactions, relationships, and community (pp. 136-151) London: Sage Publications.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1994). The therapy relationship Perspectives on close relationships (pp. 325-339) Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1991). An experimental approach to how friends cope with stress Advances in personal relationships (pp. 107-131) London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Unger, R. (1991). Gender and sex Personality: Contemporary theory and research Chicago, IL: Nelson-Hall.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Jones, W. H.. (1991). Personality: An introduction Personality: Contemporary theory and reserach Chicago, IL: Nelson-Hall.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Wong, P. T. P.. and Greenspan, M. (1987). Self disclosure and relationship development: An attributional analysis Interpersonal processes: New directions in communication research (pp. 172-187) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Derlega, V. J. and Berg, J. H.. (1987). Themes in the study of self disclosure Self disclosure: Theory, research and therapy New York, NY: Plenum.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1986). Friendship and social interaction: An introduction Friendship and social interaction New York: Springer-Verlag.

Whitehurst, T. C.. and Derlega, V. J. (1985). Influence of touch and preferences for control on visual behavior and subjective responses Power, dominance, and nonverbal behavior New York, NY: Springer-Verlag.

Margulis, S., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. (1984). Implications of social psychological theory for research on loneliness San Francisco, CA: Communication, intimacy, and close relationships. Academic Press.

Derlega, V. J. (1984). Self disclosure and intimate relationships Communication, intimacy, and close relationships San Francisco, CA: Academic Press.

Derlega, V. J. and Margulis, S. T.. (1983). Loneliness and intimate communication Social psychology New York, NY: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

Grzelak, J. and Derlega, V. J. (1982). Cooperation and helping behavior: An introduction Cooperation and helping behavior: Theory and research New York, NY: Academic Press.

Derlega, V. J. and Margulis, S. T.. (1982). Why loneliness occurs: The interrelationship of social psychological and privacy concepts Loneliness: A source book of current theory, research and therapy New York, NY: Wiley-Interscience.

Derlega, V. J. (1978). Nonverbal awareness A resource manual for urban teachers Raleigh, NC: Contemporary Publishing Company.

Chaikin, A. L.. and Derlega, V. J. (1976). Self-disclosure Contemporary Topics in Social Psychology Morristown, NJ: General Learning Press.

Conference Proceeding

Derlega, V. J. (1977). Nonverbal mediation of teacher expectancy effects in the urban classroom. Third Annual National Conference on Urban Education: The survival of urban education Norfolk, VA: Association for Urban Education.

Presentations

Lewis, R. J., Milletich, R. J.., Kelley, M., Mason, T. B.., Derlega, V. J. and Minifie, J. B.. (May , 2012). Psychological aggression in lesbians’ relationships Poster Annual Convention Chicago, IL.

Mason, T. B.., Minifie, J. B.., Lewis, R. J. and Derlega, V. J. (May , 2012). Social constraints mediate the relationship between stigma consciousness and psychological distress Poster Annual Convention Chicago, IL.

LaTulip, S., Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Dutton, L. B.., Ferrer, R., Pearson, M., Janda, L. H., Lewis, R. J. and Greene, K. (May , 2012). Coping with unwanted pursuit in an LGBT sample Poster Annual Meeting Chicago, IL.

Dhillon, J. L.., Hempler, E. L.., Kowalczyk, D. M.., McDaniel, K. B.., Lewis, R. J., Mason, T. B.. and Derlega, V. J. (April , 2012). Correlates of partner violence among lesbians Poster Spring Conference Norfolk, VA .

Lund, S. K.., Dhillon, J. K.., Hollis, B. F.., Lewis, R. J., Mason, T. B.. and Derlega, V. J. (March , 2012). Correlates of psychological aggression among lesbians Poster Spring Conference Norfolk, VA .

Lewis, R. J., Carvalho, A., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Viggiano, C. (August , 2011). Internalized sexual minority stressors and same-sex intimate partner violence Poster 119th Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association Washington, D.C..

Derlega, V. J., Ferrer, R., Pearson, M., Winstead, B., Dutton, L., Janda, L. H., Lewis, R. J. and Greene, K. (July , 2010). Experiences of unwanted pursuit in intimate relationships among individuals with a minority sexual orientation Annual Meeting of the International Association for Relationship Research Herzilya, Israel.

Neilson, B. and Derlega, V. J. (March , 2010). The motivations for punishing under HIV non-disclosure laws Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association New York City, NY.

Derlega, V. J. (November , 2009). Inmates with HIV: Their experiences with stigma and disclosure decision-making Society of Southeastern Social Psychology Conference Fort Myers, FL.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 2008). Thinking about Talking about Chronic Disease Invited brownbag series Fairfax, VA.

Anderson, S., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Ford, E. and Braitman, A. ( 2008). Positive Self-Disclosure: What Do We Talk About, to Whom, and Why? Providence, RI.

Braitman, A. L.., Derlega, V. J. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2008). High-risk behavior among disabled veterans: Does masculine ideology have an influence? Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. 42nd Annual Convention Orlando, FL.

Braitman, A. L.., Derlega, V. J., Henson, J. M., Robinett, I., Saadeh, G. M.., Janda, L. H., Hixon, M. D. and Miranda (July , 2008). Relationship of social constraints in talking about diabetes to significant others and diabetes self-care: A social-cognitive perspective International Association for Relationship Research Conference Providence, RI.

Derlega, V. J. (July , 2008). Roudtable participant. Research collaborations from and within IARR International Association of Relationship Research Providence, RI.

Brown, D., Lewis, R. J. and Derlega, V. J. (April , 2008). An analysis of lesbian expressive writing: The relationship between disclosing sexual orientation and the use of cognitive, social, and negative affect words Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Charlottesville, VA.

Smith-Rodden, M., Taylor, J. L.., Ash, I. K., Derlega, V. J. and Edwards, A. (April , 2008). An implicit measures study of AIDS and cancer-related stigma The Annual Old Dominion University Research Expo. Norfolk, VA.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 2007). Social relationships and coping with chronic illness Lisbon, Portugal.

Derlega, V. J., Greene, K., Winstead, B. and Henson, J. M. (November , 2006). Social Comparison Processes in Coping with HIV: Evidence for Upward Affiliation and Downward Evaluation San Antonia, TX.

Derlega, V. J., Braitman, A. L.., Lewis, R. J. and Fine, S. (July , 2006). Journal writing content in expressive writing of lesbians International Association of Relationship Research Convention Rethymnon, Crete.

Braitman, A. L.., Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J. and Fine, S. A.. (May , 2006). How expressive writing explicates prejudice-related issues among lesbians American Psychological Society Convention New York, NY.

Derlega, V. J., Braitman, A. L.., Lewis, R. J. and Fine, S. (April , 2006). Exploring stigma issues with lesbian expressive journal writing Virginia Psychological Association Spring Convention and Educational Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Green, K., Derlega, V. J. and Matthews, A. (November , 2005). Self-disclosure in personal relationships Meeting of the National Communication Association Boston, MA.

Derlega, V. J. (July , 2005). Dilemmas in HIV disclosure International Association for Relationship Research Conference on Privacy and Health Indianapolis, IN.

Yang, X., Derlega, V. J. and Luo, H. (July , 2005). Migration and HIV/STD risk in China International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (XXV International Population Conference) Tours, France.

Matthews, A., Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 2004). Development of a Taxonomy of Reasons for and Against Self-Disclosure in Close Relationships Madison, WI.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Clarke, E. G., McElligott, M., Jacobs, A. M.. and Kuang, J. (August , 2004). Stigma consciousness, social constraints, and lesbian well being American Psychological Association Convention Honolulu, HI.

Lewis, R. J., Clarke, E. G., Derlega, V. J., McElligott, M. and Jacobs, A. M.. (August , 2004). Writing as a way to cope with lesbian-related stress American Psychological Association Convention Honolulu, HI.

Derlega, V. J., Yang, X. and Luo, H. (July , 2004). Gender and HIV risk taking in southwestern China International AIDS Conference Bangkok, Thailand.

Yang, X., Derlega, V. J. and Luo, H. (July , 2004). Migration and HIV risk taking behavior in southwestern China International AIDS Conference Bangkok, Thailand.

Jacobs, A. M.., Lewis, R. J. and Derlega, V. J. (April , 2004). Differences in depression and gay-related stress for gay/lesbian versus bisexual Individuals Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Roanoke, VA.

Derlega, V. J. (July , 2003). Panelist in roundtable discussion of privacy issues in communications International Network for Personal Relationships Normal, Illinois.

Augustin, G. and Derlega, V. J. (July , 2003). A test of the Information-Motivation-Behavior Model for safe sex behaviors among Haitian-Americans National Conference on HIV Prevention Atlanta, GA.

Augustin, G. and Derlega, V. J. (July , 2003). AIDS preventive behaviors in Haitian-Americans not in a monogamous marriage National Conference on HIV Prevention Atlanta, GA.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Oldfield, III, E. and Barbee, A. ( 2002). Impact of type of relationship on support seeking among individuals with HIV Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J., Griffin, J. L.. and Krowinski, A. C.. (August , 2002). Gay-related stress and the mediational role of daily hassles American Psychological Association Meeting Chicago, IL.

Derlega, V. J. (July , 2002). Ethical issues in close relationships research International Network for Personal Relationships Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Greene, K., Serovich, J. and Elwood, W. ( 2001). Stigma and HIV disclosure to friends, intimate partners, and parents Conference on the Role of Families in Preventing and Adapting to HIV/AIDS Baltimore, MD.

Derlega, V. J. ( 2000). HIV and the African-American community Fall 2000 meeting of the Virginia Association of Black Psychologists Norfolk, VA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 2000). The impact of the HIV epidemic on the African American community Fall 2000 meeting of the Virginia Association of Black Psychologists Norfolk, VA.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J., Sachdev, M. and Barbee, A. ( 2000). Mothers coping with HIV Washington, D.C..

Pilkington, C. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1998). Romantic feelings and condom use in gay men’s relationships 9th International Conference on Personal Relationships New York, NY.

Barbee, A., Sachdev, M., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Cole, V. ( 1998). Condom use among HIV-infected women. Symposium on Condom Use in Relationships Saratoga Springs, N.Y..

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B., Sachdev, M. and Barbee, A. ( 1998). Impact of relationships on reasons for and against self-disclosure about the HIV seropositive diagnosis Saratoga Springs, NY.

Lewis, R. J., Morris, L. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1997). Stresses associated with homosexual orientation American Psychological Association Convention Chicago, IL.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Lovejoy, D. ( 1997). Personal accounts about disclosing and concealing HIV + test results inside and outside the family network Conference on the Role of Families in Preventing and Adapting to HIV/AIDS Baltimore, MD.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1997). Everyday relating: Studying the ordinary aspects of personal relationships International Network on Personal Relationships Conference Oxford, Ohio.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J. and Berndt, A. (August , 1997). An empirical investigation of stressors for gay men and lesbians Meeting of the American Psychological Association Chicago, IL.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1996). Discussion: A critique of resource exchange theory/research in close relationships. Paper for the symposium on "Resource exchange theory and close relationships" International Conference on Personal Relationships Banff, Canada.

Sherburne, S. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1996). Getting to know someone who is HIV positive: Impact of sexual orientation and responsibility for the infections International Conference on Personal Relationships Banff, Canada.

Lovejoy, D., Drury, K., Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1996). Investigatin disclosure and nondisclosure: Attributions of HIV-seropositive individuals Norfolk, VA.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Lovejoy, D. ( 1996). Personal accounts about disclosing and concealing HIV-positive test results: Weighing the benefits and risks Banff, BC, Canada.

Barbee, A. P.. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1996). Social support and AIDS Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Meeting Ann Arbor, MI.

Sherburnce, S. P.. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1996). Victim's sexual orientation and responsibility: Impact on responses to HIV Southeastern Psychological Association Meeting Norfolk, VA.

Derlega, V. J. and Shanker, A. ( 1996). The cross-cultural perspective: An emerging topic at the interface of social and personality psychology. Paper for the symposium on "Integrations of social and personality psychology" Southeastern Psychology Association Meeting Norfolk, VA.

Barbee, A., Derlega, V. J., Grimshaw, A. and Sherburne, S. ( 1995). Social support and coping with the HIV infection International Network on Personal Relationships Convention Williamsburg, VA.

Morris, L. M.., Lewis, R. J. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1995). Development of the Homosexual stress Inventory Southeastern Psychological Association Convention Savannah, GA.

Spencer, T. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1995). Important self-disclosure decisions: Coming out to family and HIV-positive disclosures Western States Communication Association Meeting Portland, OR.

Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J., Nichols, B., Shankar, A., Drury, K. K.. and Hawkins, L. (April , 1995). Gender differences in observers reactions to a nurses use of touch: Implications for the patient - nurse relationship International Network on Personal Relationships Meeting Williamsburg, VA.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Lewis, R. J. ( 1993). Client's responses to dissatisfaction with therapy: A test of Rusbult's Exit-Loyalty-Neglect Model Milwaukee, WI.

Lewis, A., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Maddux, J. ( 1993). Clients' responses to dissatisfaction in psychotherapy: A test of Rusbult's exit-voice-loyalty-neglect model University of Kansas' Clinical Psychology Reunion Meeting Lawerence, Kansas.

Morris, L., Lewis, R. J. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1993). Development of a measure of homosexual stress Virginia Academy of Sciences Convention Norfolk, VA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1991). Contemporary topics in personality theory, research, and applications: Traits and motives Conference on Teaching of Psychology St. Petersburg Beach, FL.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1991). A social exchange analysis of satisfaction and commitment in psychotherapy. Paper presented for the symposium on "Psychotherapy as a personal relationship" International Network on Personal Relationships Convention Normal, IL.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1991). Issues in teaching personality, clinical and abnormal psychology National Conference on Teaching of Psychology St. Petersburg Beach, FL.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1990). The "pressure cooker" effect: When friends may not be helpful in coping with stress Virginia Psychological Association Convention Virginia Beach, VA.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Lewis, R. J. (April , 1990). Experimental research on coping with stress among friends Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association Virginia Beach, VA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1989). An experimental approach to research on social support and coping with stress Conference of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists Louisville, KY.

Derlega, V. J., Lewis, R. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1989). Norms affecting tactile intimacy between the sexes: Why don't males touch male friends Iowa Network on Personal Relationships Iowa City, Iowa.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1989). Social psychology and the therapy relationship Nags Head Conference on Close Relationships Nags Head, NC.

Lewis, R. J., Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1989). Application of social exchange theory to the therapy relationship Southeastern Psychological Association Washington, D.C..

Derlega, V. J. and Harrison, S. B.. ( 1989). Effects of the presence of a same sex friend or stranger on coping with stress Southeastern Psychological Association Convention Washington, D.C..

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Lewis, R. J. ( 1989). The personal relationship between therapist and client: A social psychological perspective Virginia Psychological Association Lynchburg, VA.

Lewis, R. J., Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1988). Gender differences in volunteering for friendship research Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1987). A social constructionist approach to examining close relationships American Psychological Association Convention New York NY.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1987). Research on social support Conference of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists Athens, GA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1987). Self disclosure: Inside or outside the mainstream of social psychological research? Conference of the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists Atlanta, GA.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1987). Positive and negative forms of social support: An experimental approach Iowa Network on Personal Relationships Iowa City, Iowa.

Winstead, B., Derlega, V. J. and Lewis, R. J. ( 1987). The therapeutic relationship as a personal relationship Iowa Network on Personal Relationships Iowa City, Iowa.

Harrison, S., Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Lewis, R. J. ( 1987). Gender differences in nonverbal intimacy Southeastern Psychological Association .

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1987). A social psychological analysis of the therapeutic relationship as a personal relationship Virginia Psychological Association Charlottesville, VA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1986). Self disclosure in psychotherapy: A social psychological model. Presented at the symposium on "Implications of self disclosure for theory, research and applications in social psychology." Society of Experimental Social Psychology Convention Tempe, AZ.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1986). Functions of self disclosure in psychotherapy. Presented at the symposium on "An interdisciplinary perspective on self disclosure." Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1986). Attributions for self-disclosure input and relationship development Southeastern Psychological Association Orlando, FL.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1986). Course sponsorship and males' interest in a class on the psychology of men Southeastern Psychological Association Orlando, FL.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1985). Sex roles and self disclosed in an initial encounter Conference on Sex Roles Nags Head, NC.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1985). Men, masculinity, and intimacy National Conference on Men and Masculinity St. Louis, MO.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1985). Intimacy and the male role Virginia Psychological Association Charlottesville, VA.

Spradlin, J. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1985). How opposite sex friends cope with stress Virginia Psychological Association Convention Richmond, VA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1985). Intimacy and the male role Virginia Psychological Association Convention Richmond, VA.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Wong, P. ( 1984). A functional analysis of self-disclosure International Conference on Personal Relationships Madison, WI.

Derlega, V. J., Winstead, B. and Wong, P. ( 1984). Self-disclosure in an initial encounter: A case where males disclose more intimately than women in opposite sex pairs. Symposium on Friendship and the Acquaintance Process Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Winstead, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1984). The theraputic value of same-sex friendships. Symposium on Friendship and the Acquaintance Process Southeastern Psychological Association New Orleans, LA.

Costanza, R. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1984). Nonverbal intimacy among friends Virginia Psychological Association Convention Richmond, VA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1983). Friendship and the attribution process Conference on Interaction and Social Relationships Nags Head, NC.

Derlega, V. J. and Winstead, B. ( 1983). Having friends Nags Head Conference on Social Interaction Nags Head, NC.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1983). Self disclosure, attributions, and relationship development. Presented at the symposium on "Social interaction in personal relationships: Theory, research, and methodology" Southeastern Psychological Association Convention Atlanta, GA.

Derlega, V. J. and Wong, P. T. P.. ( 1982). Self disclosure and social attraction: An attributional perspective. Presented at the symposium on "Communication and friendship: An attributional and exchange analysis" American Psychological Association Convention Washington, D.C..

Wong, P. T. P.. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1982). Attributional perspectives on self disclosure International Conference on Personal Relationships Madison, WI.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1982). Psychology in Poland: Views of the Crisis Virginia Psychological Association Convention Richmond, VA.

Derlega, V. J., Colson, W. and Wong, P. T. P.. ( 1981). Racial biases in expectancies and performance attributions American Psychological Association Convention Los Angeles, CA.

Derlega, V. J. and Colson, W. ( 1980). When and how do expectancy effects operate? Presented at the Symposium on "Educational and social aspects of expectancy effects: Theory, research, applications." American Psychological Association Convention Montreal, Canada.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1980). Expectancy effects among black communicators Eastern Psychological Association Convention Hartford, CT.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1980). Current status of self disclosure research: A round table discussion Southeastern Psychological Association Conference Washington, D.C..

Durham, B. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1980). Topic content and sex differences in self disclosure Southeastern Psychological Association Convention Washington, D.C..

Wimer, S. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1980). Attributions in encounter groups: A test of Kelley's ANOVA model Western Psychological Association Convention Honolulu, HI.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1979). Social psychology of loneliness American Psychological Association Convention New York, NY.

Eberhardt, N. K.., Derlega, V. J. and Heinen, J. R. K.. ( 1978). Officer Friendly: Evaluating a police community relations program Southeastern Psychological Association Convention Atlanta, GA.

Derlega, V. J. (February , 1978). The Officer Friendly program: A research evaluation Sears Roebuck Foundation Southeastern Regional Convention Norfolk, VA.

Heinen, J., Derlega, V. J. and Gillen, H. Barry. ( 1977). Effects of teachers' physical attractiveness on student performance Southeastern Psychological Association Convention Coral Gables, Florida.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1977). Teacher expectancies and nonverbal behavior Third Annual Conference on Urban Education Norfolk, VA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1976). Comparative analysis different approaches to the changing of aggression International Conference on Psychological Issues in Changing Aggression Warsaw, Poland.

Wilson, M., Derlega, V. J. and Chaikin, A. L.. ( 1976). Friendship and disclosure reciprocity Southeastern Psychological Association Convention New Orleans.

Lovell, R., Derlega, V. J. and Chaikin, A. L.. ( 1975). Effects of therapist disclosure and its perceived appropriateness on client self disclosure Southeastern Psychological Association Convention Atlanta, GA.

Derlega, V. J. and Chaikin, A. L.. ( 1974). Disclosure reciprocity and the acquaintance process. Paper presented at the Symposium on "Self disclosure: Clinical and social aspects." American Psychological Association Convention New Orleans, LA.

Derlega, V. J., Chaikin, A. L.. and Herndon, J. ( 1974). Demand characteristics and disclosure reciprocity Eastern Psychological Association Convention Philadelphia, PA.

Harris, M. S.. and Derlega, V. J. ( 1973). Self disclosure reciprocity, liking and the deviant Eastern Psychological Association Convention Washington, D.C..

Derlega, V. J. ( 1972). Theory and research on the development of dyadic relationships American Psychological Association Convention Honolulu, HI.

Walmer, J., Derlega, V. J. and Furman, G. (March , 1972). The effects of intimacy and dress on disclosure in social situations Virginia Academy of Science Convention Lexington, VA.

Campsen, P., Derlega, V. J. and Furman, G. (March , 1972). The effects of response involvement and competence on opinion change Virginia Academy of Science Convention Lexington, VA.

Derlega, V. J. ( 1970). Involvement, competence, discrepancy, and opinion change Eastern Psychological Association Convention Atlantic City, NJ.

• 2000: Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of invaluable service, Virginia Association of Black Psychologists
• 1993: Commendation for Outstanding Service as Advisor for the Psi Chi Honorary Fraternity , Psi Chi, Old Dominion University
• 1991: Commendation for Outstanding Service as Advisor for the Psi Chi Honorary Fraternity , Psi Chi, Old Dominion University
• 1986: Gene W. Hirschfeld Faculty Excellence Award, School of Sciences and Health Professions, Old Dominion University
• 1986: Who's Who in the South and Southwest , Who's Who
• 1985: Fellow, Society for Personality and Social Psychology (Division 8 of the American Psychological Association)
• 1984: Fellow, American Psychological Association
• 1984: Fellow, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (Division 9 of the American Psychological Association)
• 1984: International Who's Who in Education, Who's Who
• 1984: Who's Who in the South and Southwest , Who's Who
• 1981: Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, Lee's Friends/Oncology Patients Organization
• 1977: Outstanding Research Award, Virginia State Board of Education
• 1976: National Academy of Sciences Visiting Scientist at the University of Warsaw, National Academy of Sciences
• 1970: Woodrow Wilson Foundation Dissertation Fellowship , Woodrow Wilson Foundation
• 1968: National Science Foundation Research Trainee, National Science Foundation
• 1962: New York State Regents Scholarship,