and Book Publications
Numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers, books and book chapters have been published related to decision making process of health-related behavior choices and psychosocial impact on health outcomes.
A Descriptive Multi-Attribute Utility Model for Everyday Decisions
Weiss, J.W., & Weiss, D.,Edwards, W. (2010). A Descriptive Multi-Attribute Utility Model for Everyday Decisions. Theory and Decision, 68,101–114.
Physical activity among newly immigrated Latino adults
Weiss, J.W., Rubin, D., & Gomel, J. N. (2010). Physical activity among newly immigrated Latino adults. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 7, 112-119.
I’m Mad and I’m Bad: Links between Self-Identification as a Gangster, Symptoms of Anger, and Alcohol Use among Minority Adolescent Detainees
Mouttapa, M., Watson, D. W., McCuller, J., Sussman, S., Weiss, J. W., Reiber, C., Lewis, D., & Tsai, W. (2010). I’m Mad and I’m Bad: Links between Self-Identification as a Gangster, Symptoms of Anger, and Alcohol Use among Minority Adolescent Detainees. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 8, 71-82.
Physical Performance as a Predictor of Cognitive Function in Fibromyalgia Physical Performance as a Predictor of Cognitive Function in Fibromyalgia
Barbara J. Cherry, Jie Weiss, Brandon K. Barakat, Dana N. Rutledge, & C. Jessie Jones. (2009). Physical Performance as a Predictor of Cognitive Function in Fibromyalgia Physical Performance as a Predictor of Cognitive Function in Fibromyalgia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 90, 2066-2073.
First Puff: Modeling the adolescent decision making process for smoking initiation.
Akagha, K. & Weiss J. W. (Nov., 2009). First Puff: Modeling the adolescent decision making process for smoking initiation. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG, Dudweiler Landstr. 125 a, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany.
The Personal Nutrition Planner: An Evaluation of a 5-Week Computer-Tailored Intervention for Women
Mouttapa, M., Robertson, T. P., McEligot, A. J., Weiss, J.W., Hoolihan, L., Ora, Ann., Trinh, L. (in press). The Personal Nutrition Planner: An Evaluation of a 5-Week Computer-Tailored Intervention for Women. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
Strategies Used for Managing Symptoms by Women with Fibromyalgia
Theresa Kengen, Dana Rutledge, Michele Mouttapa, Weiss, J.W. Jordan Aquino (in press). Strategies Used for Managing Symptoms by Women with Fibromyalgia. Journal of Clinical Nursing.
A science of decision making: the legacy of Ward Edwards
Weiss, J. W., & Weiss, D. J. (Eds.) (2009). A science of decision making: The legacy of Ward Edwards. New York: Oxford University Press.
Feeding re-school age children; a mother's decision making study
Altamirano, W., Weiss J.W., Gomel, J., & McMahan, S. (2009). Feeding re-school age children; a mother's decision making study. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG, Dudweiler Landstr. 125 a, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany.
The puzzle of adolescent substance initiation
Weiss, J. W., & Edwards, W., Mouttapa, M. (2009). The puzzle of adolescent substance initiation. In J. W. Weiss & D. J. Weiss (Eds). A science of decision making: The legacy of Ward Edwards. New York: Oxford University Press.
Big decisions, little decisions: The hierarchy of everyday life
Weiss, J. W., Weiss, D. J., & Edwards, W. (2009). Big decisions, little decisions: The hierarchy of everyday life. In J. W. Weiss & D. J. Weiss (Eds). A science of decision making: The legacy of Ward Edwards. New York: Oxford University Press.
Why is a bird in the hand worth two in the bush?
Weiss, D. J., Edwards, W., & Weiss, J. W. (2009). Why is a bird in the hand worth two in the bush? In J. W. Weiss & D. J. Weiss (Eds). A science of decision making: The legacy of Ward Edwards. New York: Oxford University Press.
The clinical significance decision
Weiss, J. W., Edwards, W., & Weiss, D. J. (2009). The clinical significance decision. In J. W. Weiss & D. J. Weiss (Eds). A science of decision making: The legacy of Ward Edwards. New York: Oxford University Press.
Adolescent alcohol dinking pattern: an assessment of demographics and personality characteristics
Cheever, A., & Weiss, J. W. (2008). Adolescent alcohol dinking pattern: an assessment of demographics and personality characteristics. Californian Journal of Health Promotion.
Food Security and Homelessness in the City of Anaheim
Ora, A. G., Mouttapa, M., Weiss, J.W., & Weissmuller, P. (2008). Food Security and Homelessness in the City of Anaheim. Californian Journal of Health Promotion.
Ecstasy Use among Adolescents
Hermann, M. & Weiss J.W. (in press). Ecstasy Use among Adolescents. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG, Dudweiler Landstr. 125 a, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
Is Image Everything? The Role of Self-Image in the Relationship between Family Functioning and Substance Use among Hispanic Adolescents
Mouttapa, M., Weiss, J W., & Hermann, M. (2008). Is Image Everything? The Role of Self-Image in the Relationship between Family Functioning and Substance Use among Hispanic Adolescents. Substance Use and Misuse, 44.
Association between psychological factors and adolescent smoking in Seven Cities, China
Weiss, J. W., Palmer, P. H., Chou, C.-P., Mouttapa, M., Johnson, C. A., & the China Seven City Study Group. (2008). Association between psychological factors and adolescent smoking in Seven Cities, China. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 15, 149-156.
Commuting behavior, built environment, and obesity risk among college students
Moczulski, V., McMahan, S., Weiss, J., Beam, W., & Chandler, L. (2007). Commuting behavior, built environment, and obesity risk among college students. American Journal of Health Studies, 22, 26-32.
Ethnic variation in the association between weight concern and adolescent smoking
Weiss, J. W., Merrill, V., & Gritz, E. R. (2007). Ethnic variation in the association between weight concern and adolescent smoking. Addictive Behaviors, 32, 2311-2316.
Enrichment in pre-kindergarten life predicts initiation of cigarette smoking in Asian American and Latino American adolescents
Chen, X. G. & Weiss, J. W. (2007). Enrichment in pre-kindergarten life predicts initiation of cigarette smoking in Asian American and Latino American adolescents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 16, 498-507.
Enrichment in early childhood, self-concept and cigarette smoking among adolescent minorities in California
Chen, X. G. & Weiss, J. W. (2007). Enrichment in early childhood, self-concept and cigarette smoking among adolescent minorities in California: A mediation model effect analysis. In R. S. Grenell (Ed.) Adolescent behavior research studies. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Effects of family functioning and self-image on adolescent smoking initiation among Asian American subgroups
Weiss, J. W., Garbanati, J. A., Tanjasiri, S. P., & Palmer, P. H. (2006). Effects of family functioning and self-image on adolescent smoking initiation among Asian American subgroups. Journal of Adolescent Health, 39, 221-228.
Longitudinal effects of pro-tobacco and anti-tobacco messages on adolescent smoking susceptibility
Weiss, J. W., Cen, S., Unger, J. B., Johnson, C. A., & Cruz, T. B. (2006). Longitudinal effects of pro-tobacco and anti-tobacco messages on adolescent smoking susceptibility. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 8, 455-465.
After-school supervision, psychosocial impact, and adolescent smoking and alcohol use in China
Weiss, J. W., Liu, I. P., Sussman, S., Unger, J., Cen, S., Chou, C.-P., & Johnson, C. A. (2006). After-school supervision, psychosocial impact, and adolescent smoking and alcohol use in China. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 15, 442-459.
Effects of acculturation and social norms on adolescent smoking among Asian-Americans
Weiss, J. W., & Garbanati, J. A. (2006). Effects of acculturation and social norms on adolescent smoking among Asian-Americans. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 5, 75-90.
Smoking among adolescents in China: An analysis based upon the Meaning of Smoking Theory
Weiss, J. W., Spruijt-Metz, D., Palmer, P.H., Chou, C-P., Johnson, C. A., & the China Seven Cities Study Research Team (2006). Smoking among adolescents in China: An analysis based upon the Meaning of Smoking Theory. American Journal of Health Promotion, 20, 171-178.
Hostility, depressive symptoms, and smoking in early adolescence
Weiss, J. W., Mouttapa, M., Chou, C-P., Nezami, E., Johnson, C. A., Palmer, P. H., & Unger, J. B. (2005). Hostility, depressive symptoms, and smoking in early adolescence. Journal of Adolescence, 28, 49-62.
Acculturation as a risk factor for smoking among Asian American adolescents: Is the association confounded by nationality?
Unger, J. B., Trinidad, D., Weiss, J. W. (2004). Acculturation as a risk factor for smoking among Asian American adolescents: Is the association confounded by nationality? Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 3, 65-79.
Relationship of acculturation and family functioning to smoking attitudes and behaviors among Asian-American adolescents.
Weiss, J. W., & Garbanati, J. A. (2004). Relationship of acculturation and family functioning to smoking attitudes and behaviors among Asian-American adolescents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 13, 193-204.
Dieting and its relationship to smoking, acculturation, and family environment in Asian and Hispanic adolescents
Cachelin, F., Weiss, J. W., & Garbanati, J. A. (2003). Dieting and its relationship to smoking, acculturation, and family environment in Asian and Hispanic adolescents. Eating Disorders, 11, 51-61.
Recruiting Asian-American adolescents
Weiss, J. W., & Weiss, D. J. (2002). Recruiting Asian-American adolescents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 11, 143-149.