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Last updated: January 26, 2026 2:24 PM


Publications

Dr. Dobersek's Publications

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Standiford-Reyes, L., Dobersek, U., Bender, M., & Malone, J. (2025). The effectiveness of early attachment interventions: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Arts, Humanities & Social Science, 6(5). https://doi.org/10.56734/ijahss

  • Dobersek, U. & Sozio, C. (2025). Binary & beyond: Physical attractiveness preferences in partner selection among bisexual, gay, and heterosexual individuals. The Journal of the Evolutionary Studies Consortium, 1-27. http://evostudies.org/evos-journal/about-the-journal/  

  • Dobersek, U., Lavie, C., & Archer, E. (2025). Eating to live well—or worse? The role of vegan and vegetarian diets in mental health. Nutrition & Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060241300563 

  • Dobersek, U., Bennett, R., Siebers, S., & Standiford-Reyes, L. (2025). Psychophysiological responses to an objectified environment among females. Midwest Social Sciences Journal, 27(2). https://doi.org/10.22543/2766-0796.1133 

  • Dobersek, U., Bennett, R., & Dowell, C. (2024). Psychophysiological responses to an objectified environment as a function of biological sex. North American Journal of Psychology, 26(4), 775-797.

  • Archer, E. & Dobersek, U. (2024). Of meat & molecules.Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2024.10.013

Book Chapters

  • Dobersek, U., & Eklund, R. C. (2018, 2023). Social physique anxiety and muscle dysmorphia. In S. Razon, & M. L. Sachs (Eds.), Applied exercise psychology: The challenging journey from motivation to adherence.
  • Pargman, D., & Dobersek, U. (2018, 2023). Physical activity during aging. In S. Razon, & M. L. Sachs (Eds.), Applied exercise psychology: The challenging journey from motivation to adherence. 

Selected Peer-Reviewed Presentations

  • Dobersek, U. (2025). Tech-enhanced therapy: Exploring tools in counseling practice. Indiana Counseling Association. Indianapolis, IN.

  • Dobersek, U. (2025). Eat, move, and thrive: Empowering the elderly through exercise & diet. Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness. Evansville, IN.

  • Dobersek, U., Bender, M., Etienne, A., & Fernandez Gil, G. (2024). Meat consumption and positive psychological constructs: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

  • Dobersek, U. (2024). Does diet matter for sustainability? Indiana Counseling Association. Indianapolis, IN.

  • Dobersek, U. (2024). Hope for better mental health among elderly individuals. Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences Annual Meeting. Evansville, IN.

  • Dobersek, U. (2024). Meat consumption and its relation to positive & negative mental health. Edition of Innovations in Food Science and Nutrition (IFHN-2024). Prague, Czech Republic.

  • Dobersek, U., & Sozio, C. (2024). Binary and beyond: Physical attractiveness preferences in partner selection among bisexual, gay, and heterosexual individuals. The NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society, Niagara Falls, NY.