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Recent Representative Publications

A complete list of Dr. Ertl's peer-reviewed publications can be found on her Google Scholar page.

Ertl, M. M., & Ahn, L. H. (In press). Development and initial validation of the Measure of Internalized Misogyny with cisgender U.S women. Journal of Counseling Psychology. 

Ertl, M. M., Woodhouse, C., Meche, D., Forrest, D. W., Fegley, J. P., Paschen-Wolff, M., Laschober, T. C., Hatch, M., Nelson, C. M., Wright, L., & Tross, S. (2025). Using structural equation modeling to examine barriers and facilitators of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) willingness and length of use in MSM who use substances in eight Southern U.S. cities. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 39(6), 245-256.

Ertl, M. M., Chu, A., Duncan, L. J., Fresquez, C. L. (2024). Experiences of sexist discrimination as a potential explanatory factor for alcohol and drug misuse among Latina young adult women. Social Science & Medicine, 351(Suppl 1), 116455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116455.

Ertl, M. M., & Fresquez, C. L. (2024). Do traditional gender role beliefs promote abstinence and sexual health behaviors among Latina college students? Archives of Sexual Behavior, 53(3), 1141-1151. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02760-x   

Ertl, M. M., Maroney, M. R., Becker, A., Margaret Paschen-Wolff, M., Blankenau, A., Hoffman, S., & Tross, S. (In press). Reproductive justice and health equity for LGBTQ+ women. Journal of Lesbian Studies.

Ertl, M. M., Jones, A., Hickson, B., Achebe, I., Gyamfi Ertl, S. L., Sichel, C., Campos, S., O’Grady, M., Tross, S., Wilson, P., Cohall, R., Cohall, A., & Elkington, K. (In press). Technology access and perceptions of telehealth services among young adults involved in the carceral legal system. Journal of Adolescent Health

Tross, S., Spector, A. Y., Ertl, M. M., Berg, H., Turrigiano, E., & Hoffman, S. (In press). A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators of PrEP uptake among women in substance use treatment and syringe service programs. AIDS and Behavior, 27(4),1162-1172.     
Link to full-text  
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-022-03853-9

Longoni Di Giusto, M., Ertl, M. M., Ramos-Usuga, D., Carballea, D., Degano, M., Perrin, P. B., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2023). Sexual health and sexual quality of life among individuals with spinal cord injury in Latin America. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 29(1): 54-69.     
Link to pre-print 
https://doi.org/10.46292/sci21-00080

Longoni Di Giusto, M., Ertl, M. M., Ramos-Usuga, D., Carballea, D., Degano, M., Perrin, P. B., Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2022). A survey of Latin American rehabilitation professionals on addressing sexuality-related concerns after spinal cord injury. Sexuality and Disability. Advance online publication.    PMCID: PMC10448980    
Link to full-text 
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-022-09735-1

Ertl, M. M., Pazienza, R., Cannon, M., Cabrera Tineo, Y. A., Fresquez, C. L., McDonough, A. K., Bozek, D. M., Ozmat, E. E., Ladouceur, G. M., Planz, E. K., & Martin, J. L. (2022). Associations between impulsivity and exercise addiction, disordered eating, and alcohol use behaviors: A latent profile analysis. Substance Use & Misuse, 57(6), 886-896.     PMC9019863   
Link to full-text 
https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2022.2052095

Ertl, M. M., Martin, J. L., Dillon, F. R., & Sheu, H.-B. (2022). Associations between ethnic identity commitment, discrimination, and sexism with sexual risk among Latina college students. Journal of Latinx Psychology, 10(3), 207-224.     PMC9524159     
Link to full-text 
https://doi.org/10.1037/lat0000206

Ertl, M. M., Trapp, S. K., Alzueta, E., Baker, F., Perrin, P., Caffarra, S., Yuksel, D., Ramos, D., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2022). Trauma-related distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in 59 countries. The Counseling Psychologist, 50(3), 306-334.    PMCID: PMC10457097 
Link to full-text 
https://doi.org/10.1177/00110000211068112

Ertl, M. M., Sawyer, J. S., & Martin, J. L., & Brenner, R. E. (2022). The role of objectification in college women’s substance misuse and sexual risk. Journal of Prevention and Health Promotion, 3(1), 68-96.   PMC9017399 
Link to full-text 
https://doi.org/10.1177/26320770211054359

Kimber, J. M., Ertl, M. M., Egli, M. R., & Brenner, R. E. (2022). Psychotherapies for clients with physical health conditions:  A scoping review of demographic reporting. Psychotherapy, 59(2), 209-222.     
Link to full-text 
https://doi.org/10.1037/pst0000397

Ertl, M. M., Agiliga, A. U., Martin, C. M., Taylor, E. J., Kirkinis, K., Friedlander, M. L., Kimber, J. M., McNamara, M. L., Pazienza, R. L., Cabrera Tineo, Y. A., & Eklund, A. (2020). “Hands-on” learning in a health service psychology doctoral program through social justice consultation. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 15(3), 230-241.       
Link to full-text
https://doi.org/10.1037/tep0000311

Ertl, M. M., Rentería, R., Dillon, F. R., Babino, R., De La Rosa, M., & Brenner, R. E. (2020). Longitudinal associations between marianismo beliefs and acculturative stress among Latina immigrants during initial years in the United States. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 66(6), 665-677.    
Link to full-text
https://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000361

Ertl, M. M., Trapp, S. K., Gonzalez Arredondo, S., Rodriguez Agudelo, Y., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2019). Perceived stress, resilience, and health-related quality of life among Parkinson's disease caregivers in Mexico. Health and Social Care in the Community, 27(5), 1303-1310.      
Link to full-text
https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12767

Ertl, M. M., Dillon, F. R., Martin, J. L., & De La Rosa, M. (2018). Alcohol use exacerbates acculturative stress among recently immigrated, young adult Latinas. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 20(3), 594-602.  
Link to full-text
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-017-0586-4

Ertl, M. M., Dillon, F. R., Cabrera Tineo, Y. A., Verile, M., Jurkowski, J. M., & De La Rosa, M. (2018). Sexual risk during initial months in US among Latina young adults. AIDS Care – Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, 30(3), 353-360.     
Link to full-text
https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2017.1368442

Ertl, M. M., Longo, L. M., Groth, G., Berghuis, K. J., Prout, J., Hetz, M., & Martin, J. L. (2018). Running on empty: High self-esteem as a risk factor for exercise addiction. Addiction Research & Theory, 26(3), 205-211.    
Link to full-text
https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2017.1347257

Our Work in the Media

Dr. Ertl's webinar on health disparities research in counseling psychology

Ertl, M. M. (2024, May 2). Addressing social and structural determinants of health as a psychologist. American Psychological Association, Division 17 Society of Counseling Psychology, Health Psychology Section.

UMN Interview on Dr. Ertl's Research and Path

UMN Department of Psychology. (2023, August 21). Driven to equity: New faculty tackle health and well-being. University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts News

Dazed Media article on exercise dependence/addiction and how fitness culture impacts our mental health

Pitcher, L. (2025, July 30). Is fitness culture making us sad and boring? Dazed Media.https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/68337/1/is-over-exercise-culture-making-us-sad-and-boring-gym-fitness-social-life

Article in the Pi Beta Phi Arrow about anxiety and mental health symptoms in college student women

McCord, A. (2025, May). Dear Jennie: Facing anxiety through the power of sisterhood. Pi Beta Phi Arrow Journal. https://issuu.com/pibetaphi/docs/the_arrow_of_pi_beta_phi_-_spring_2_be6b46b25d39a3

Contraceptive Technology Update article on how the LGBTQ+ community is overlooked in reproductive health research

Young, M. (2024, September 1). LGBTQ+ community often overlooked in reproductive health research. Contraceptive Technology Update.  https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/lgbtq-community-often-overlooked-in-reproductive-health-research

Contraceptive Technology Update article on traditional gender role beliefs in relation to sexual risk behaviors in Latina women

Young, M. (2024, April 1). Beliefs about women’s virtue and chastity may play a role in Latina risk behaviors. Contraceptive Technology Updatehttps://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/beliefs-about-womens-virtue-and-chastity-may-play-a-role-in-latina-risk-behaviors

Health Digest article on exercise dependence/addiction

Bradford, B. (2023, November 19). What it means when you're craving exercise. Health Digest. https://www.healthdigest.com/1449591/what-it-means-craving-exercise/

"The Counseling Psychologist" Podcast about Study on Supervisor Cultural Humility and Supervised Nondisclosure

Kim, B. S. K. (Host). (2023, June 27). Supervisor cultural humility and supervisee nondisclosure: The supervisory working alliance matters [Audio podcast episode]. In The Counseling Psychologist Podcast Series. Sage Psychology and Psychiatry. 

"The Counseling Psychologist" Podcast about International Collaboration in Study on Trauma-Related Distress

Kim, B. S. K. (Host). (2022, May 3). Trauma-related distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in 59 countries [Audio podcast episode]. In The Counseling Psychologist Podcast Series. Sage Psychology and Psychiatry. 

Dr. Melissa M. Ertl, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

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Department of Psychology
University of Minnesota 
N565 Elliott Hall
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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