Research Interests
Dr. Garthe’s research examines the etiology, consequences, and prevention of youth violence, primarily among youth living in urban, low-income communities. Her research examines these topics from a developmental-ecological perspective, seeking to understand the developmental, relational, contextual, and structural/systemic factors associated with violence. Additionally, she researches dating violence and intimate partner violence, specifically looking at how definitions and responses to violence can more inclusive and accessible to historically marginalized populations (e.g., racial and ethnic minority youth, transgender populations, justice-involved women). Through this research, she has focused on guiding violence prevention efforts for youth and adults. Dr. Garthe has led and contributed to numerous research projects examining the development, implementation, and evaluation of school, family, and community-based violence prevention programs.
Education
Prevention Science, The University of Chicago
Developmental Psychology, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Psychology, BA, North Central College
Developmental Psychology, M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Additional Campus Affiliations
Associate Professor, School of Social Work
Associate Professor, Women & Gender in Global Perspectives
Affiliate, Center for Social and Behavioral Science
Recent Publications
Blackburn, A. M., Allen, N. E., Griffin, B., & Garthe, R. C. (Accepted/In press). Intimate Partner Violence Among Bisexual-Spectrum Cisgender Undergraduate Women and Their Heterosexual Counterparts: A Preliminary Investigation. Journal of Bisexuality. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299716.2024.2332887
Kim, S., Garthe, R., Hsieh, W. J., & Hong, J. S. (2024). Problematic Social Media Use and Conflict, Social Stress, and Cyber-Victimization Among Early Adolescents. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 41(2), 223-233. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-022-00857-1
Malcome, M. L., Garthe, R. C., Gorman-Smith, D., & Schoeny, M. (Accepted/In press). Depression and the Neighborhood Experience of Black and Latine Adults. Families in Society. https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894231222585
Rieger, A., Campbell, J., & Garthe, R. (Accepted/In press). Connecting to Community: Violence Prevention Barriers, Geography, and Preventionist Perceptions of Community Leadership and Opportunities. Health Promotion Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399231222468
Blackburn, A. M., Bystrynski, J. B., Rieger, A., Garthe, R. C., Piasecki, M., & Allen, N. E. (2023). Sexual Assault Revictimization Among Sexual Minority Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Psychology of Violence, 13(4), 286-296. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000477