Research

Publications:

Dobersek, U., McKibban, A. R., & Uebelhor, E. (manuscript under review). Beyond heteronormativity: age preferences in partner selection among bisexual, gay, and heterosexual individuals.

McKibban, A. R. & Anderson, A. (2021). Addressing gender and sexual orientation diversity within youth populations: an evaluation of health disparities and recommendations on affirmative school policy. In Lytle, M. & Sprott, R (Eds.), Supporting Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Diversity in K-12 Schools. (pp. 181-196). American Psychological Association.

McKibban, A.R., & Steltenpohl, C.N. (2019). Community organizing, partnerships, and coalitions. In L.A. Jason, O. Glantsman, J.F. O’Brien, & K.N Ramian (Eds.), Introduction to Community Psychology: Becoming an Agent of Change (pp. 286-306). Pressbooks. https://press.rebus.community/introductiontocommunitypsychology/

McKibban, A.R., & Steltenpohl, C.N. (2019). Community psychology at a regional university: On engaging undergraduate students in applied research. Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, 10(2), 1-14.

Norris, J. I. & McKibban, A. R. (2014). Wellbeing and self wants. In A. C. Michalos (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research (pp. 7070-7073). Springer.

Young, S. L. & McKibban, A. R. (2013). Creating safe places: A collaborative autoethnography on LGBT social activism. Sexuality & Culture. DOI: 10.1007/s12119-013-9202-5.

McKibban, A. R. (2013). Teaching in the core curriculum: Re-thinking our approach to Introductory Psychology courses. In W. Altman, L. Stein, & J. R. Stowell (Eds.), Essays from E-xcellence in Teaching (Vol. 13, pp. 11-14). Society for the Teaching of Psychology Web site: http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/eit2013/index.php. 

McKibban, A. R. & Burdsal, C. A. (2013). Academic Dishonesty: An In-Depth Investigation of Assessing Measurable Constructs and a Call for Consistency in Scholarship. Journal of Academic Ethics, 11(2), DOI: 10.1007/s10805-013-9187-6.

McKibban, A. R. (2013). Students' perceptions of teacher effectiveness and academic misconduct: A look at the multivariate nature of a complex phenomenon. Ethics & Behavior. DOI: 10.1080/10508422. 2013.787918. 

Larson, J. & McKibban, A. R. (2008). Is happiness having what you want or wanting what you have? Psychological Science, 19(4), 371-377.

McKibban, A. R., & Nelson, S. (2001). Subjective well-being: Are you busy enough to be happy? Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research, 6, 51-56. 

Sample of Conference Presentations:

Steltenpohl, C.N., Counsell, A., Crüwell, S., & McKibban, A.R. (2019). Open science considerations for researchers working with qualitative data. Session presented at the Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science 2019 Conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Steltenpohl, C.N., McKibban, A.R., Smock, A., Gray, B., Kamplain, C., Ellis, C., Billa, F., Jackson, J., & Martin, S. (2019). “Understanding community psychology at primarily undergraduate institutions.” Village dialogue circle presented at Midwest Eco at Lisle, IL.

Steltenpohl, C.N., McKibban, A.R., Reed, J., Shorten, C., Anderson, A.J., Jerrell, J., & Keys, C.B. (2019). Open science and community psychology: Challenges and opportunities. Roundtable presented at the 2019 Society for Community Research and Action Biennial in Chicago, IL.

McKibban, A. R. & Steltenpohl, C. (2017). Three years later: Reflections on Map Evansville and LGBTQA inclusivity. Paper presented at Mid-America ECO Conference, East Lansing, MI.

McKibban, A. (2016). From Condoms to Haircuts: Lessons Learned in Community Outreach from a Not-So-Academic, Academic. Keynote address at the Mid-America ECO Conference, Chicago, IL.

Steltenpohl, C. & McKibban, A. R. (2015). Map Evansville: A strengths-based approach to making LGBT resources visible. Paper presented at Midwest Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Back, L. T., Keys, C., McAuliff, K. E., McKibban, A. R., Steltenpohl, C., Viola, J. J., & Williams, A. (2015). From the ground up: Using applied work to build theory. Society for Community Research and Actions, Chicago, IL. Round table presentation at Midwest Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Steltenpohl, C. & McKibban, A. R. (2014). Is there anybody out there? Lessons learned in encouraging community participation. Paper presented at the Midwest Ecological Community Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.

McKibban, A. R. & Steltenpohl, C. (2013). Mapping one community’s assets: A case study in LGBT inclusivity. Paper presented at the Midwest Ecological Community Psychology Conference, Chicago, IL.

McKibban, A. R. & Steltenpohl, C. (2013). Creating opportunities for students to empower themselves: Using introductory psychology courses to support and encourage social justice and civic engagement. Paper presented at the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

McKibban, A. R. (2012). When evidence based practices do not exist: Utilizing guiding principles from Community Psychology to create Safe Zone programs. Paper presented at the Psychology Distinguished Lecture Series, Murray State University, Murray KY.

McKibban, A. R. & Young, S.L. (2012). Safe Zones: An analysis of a community wide approach to creating supportive environments for individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender. Paper presented at the Mid-Atlantic LGBTA Conference, Bloomsburg, PA.

Young, S. L. & McKibban, A. R. (2011). Safe spaces for our LGBT community: Exploring anti-homophobic educational programs and pedagogical practices. Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association conference.

Community Talks:

McKibban, A.R. (2020). Understanding and Meeting the Needs of our Community: Basic Allyism. Greater Evansville Youth, Parents of Queer Youth Course Series. Evansville, IN.

Howard, G., Lynn, H. McKibban, A.R. (2019). Understanding the Complexities of Gender, Panel Discussion. University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R. (2019). Amie McKibban Ain’t McFibban: A conversation about sex and sexuality. Residence Hall, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R. (2018). Common myths in human sexuality: A conversation with Dr. Amie McKibban. Science with a Twist, Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R. & Kessler, A. N. (2018). Transgender awareness: obstacles and opportunities in the Evansville area. Community Cultural Conversations lecture series, Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, Evansville, IN.

Malone, K., Powell, M. R., Summers, A., Hall, A., & McKibban, A. R., (2017). Trans in Indiana: A Community Conversation panel. ACLU Trans Education and Advocacy Program, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R., (2016). Working with individuals in our transgender community: Understanding local needs. Invited address for Unitarian Universalist Church, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R., (2016). Understanding needs: Working with individuals in the LGBT community. Invited address for ECHO Community Healthcare providers and staff, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A.R., (2014). One last lecture: Reflections on activism, education, and women’s rights. Nominated address for the Last Lecture Series, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R., (2013). One hundred and eighty five names, seventy unnamed souls. Invited address for Transgender Day of Remembrance, Gender Warriors, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R., (2013). What the core curriculum can (and should) achieve: Lessons learned from a not-so-academic, academic. H. Lee Cooper Keynote address, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R. (2013). When life hands you a journey: Reflections on pursuing a college education. University of Southern Indiana Honors Symposium Keynote Address, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R., (2012). On LGBT inclusivity and advocacy in Evansville. Invited speaker for Evansville’s PFLAG chapter, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R., (2012). Lessons learned from a not-so-academic, academic. Invited address for Student Engagement and Active Learning series, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN.

McKibban, A. R., (2012, 2011, 2010). Breaking the silence. University of Southern Indiana Day of Silence speaker series, Evansville, IN.