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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Previously mentioned, I consider myself to be a health behavioral scientist, (that is, trying to understand why people do what they do regarding their health), but I also have varied areas of interest. Feel free to explore some of my work and interests. Also, please contact me with any questions or potential collaboration.

Publications

Peer-Reviewed/Peer-Refereed

 

  1. Middleton, S., & Leone J. E. (2016, In Press). Non-traumatic testicular pain due to sacroiliac dysfunction: A case report. Journal of Athletic Training, ##(##), ###-###.
    [link to article/abstract]

  2. Rovito, M. J., Manjelievskaia, J., Leone, J. E., Lutz, M., Cavayero, C. T., & Perlman, D. J. (2015, In Press). Recommendations for treating males: An ethical rationale for the inclusion of testicular self-examination (TSE) in a standard of care. American Journal of Men's Health, ##(##), ###-###.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  3. Rovito, M. J., Leone, J. E., & Cavayero, C. T. (2015, In Press). "Off-label" usage of testicular self-examination (TSE): Benefits beyond cancer detection. American Journal of Men's Health, ##(##), ###-###.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  4. Rovito, M. J., Cavayero, C. T., Leone, J. E., & Harlin, S. (2015). Interventions promoting testicular self-examination (TSE) performance: A systematic review. American Journal of Men's Health, 9(6), 506-518. 
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  5. Leone, J. E., Wise, K. A., Mullin, E. M., Drewniany, J., Harmon, W., & Moreno, N. (2015). The relationship between pubertal timing and alexithymia and the drive for muscularity and muscle dysmorphia. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 16(1), 67-77.
    [APA PsycNET link to article/abstract]

  6. Leone, J. E., Mullin, E. M., Maurer-Starks, S. S., & Rovito, M. J. (2014). The Adolescent Body Image Satisfaction Scale (ABISS) for males: Exploratory factor analysis and implications for strength and conditioning professionals. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(9), 2657-2668.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  7. Costello, E., Leone, J. E., Ellzy, M., & Miller, T. A. (2013). Older adult perceptions of the physicians' role in promoting physical activity. Disability and Rehabilitation, 35(14), 1191-1198.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  8. Leone, J. E., & Rovito, M. J. (2013). "Normative Content" and health inequity enculturation: A logic model of men's health advocacy. American Journal of Men's Health, 7(3), 243-254.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  9. Rovito, M. J., & Leone, J. E. (2012). Faith and masculinity: A discussion on raising awareness and promoting cancer screening among Latino men. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 10(special issue), 70-77.
    [ResearchGate link to article/abstract]

  10. Kersey, R. D., Elliot, D. L., Goldberg, L., Kanayama, G., Leone, J. E., Pavlovich, M., & Pope, H. G., Jr. (2012). National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement: Anabolic-androgenic steroids. Journal of Athletic Training, 47(5), 567-588.
    [NCBI link to article/abstract]

  11. Leone, J. E., Maurer-Starks, S. S., & Williamson, J. D. (2011). Latex, it's not just for condoms! A learning experience to actively engage and educate students regarding testicular anomalies. Health Education Teaching Techniques Journal, 1, 135-145.
    [Virtual Commons link to article/abstract]

  12. Leone, J. E., Partridge, J. A., & Maurer-Starks, S. S. (2011). Psychobehavioral attributes of body image in male and female college freshmen and seniors. The Health Educator, 43(1), 13-20.
    [ERIC link to article/abstract]

  13. Leone, J. E., Fetro, J. V., Kittleson, M. J., Welshimer, K. J., Partridge, J. A., & Robertson, S. L. (2011). Predictors of adolescent male body image dissatisfaction: Implications for negative health practices and consequences from a regionally representative sample. Journal of School Health, 81(4), 174-184.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  14. Leone, J. E., Kern, A., Williamson, J. D., & Colandreo, R. M. (2010). Autoimmune dysfunction and subsequent renal insufficiency in a female collegiate athlete. Journal of Athletic Training, 45(6), 645-649.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  15. Eisen, T. C., Danoff, J. V., Leone, J. E., & Miller, T. A. (2010). The effects of multiaxial and uniaxial unstable surface balance training in college athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(7), 1740-1745.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract] 

  16. Maurer-Starks, S. S., Leone, J. E., Wise, K. A., & Kitsos, J. (2010). Who help's the helper? Lesson on grieving. Athletic Training Education Journal, 5(1), 21-25.
    [Virtual Commons link to article/abstract]

  17. Leone, J. E., Gray, K. A., Rossi, J. M., & Colandreo, R. M. (2009). Using the Transtheoretical Model to address androgenic-anabolic steroid use in adolescents and young adults: Part two. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 31(1), 13-22.
    [ResearchGate link to article/abstract]

  18. Leone, J. E., Gray, K. A., Rossi, J. M., & Colandreo, R. M. (2008). Using the Transtheoretical Model to explain androgenic-anabolic steroid use in adolescents and young adults: part one. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 30(6), 47-54.
    [ResearchGate link to article/abstract]

  19. Leone, J. E., & Fetro, J. V. (2008). Predictors of body image dissatisfaction among selected adolscent males. Body Image, 5(2), 232-233.
    [No Direct link to article/abstract: Journal Site link]

  20. Leone, J. E., Judd, M. R., & Colandreo, R. M. (2008). Descriptive qualities of athletic training education program directors. Athletic Training Education Journal, 3(2), 43-49.
    [ATEJ link to article/abstract]

  21. Leone, J. E., & Becker, L. (2008). Anabolic-androgenic steroids: What teachers, physical educators, and health educators are talking about. Journal of Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance [ILJoPERD], 61, 5-13.
    [No link to article/abstract]

  22. Leone, J. E., & Maurer-Starks, S. S. (2007). Innovative teaching strategies in research methods for health professions. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 5(3), 62-69.
    [CJHP link to article/abstract]

  23. Leone, J. E., & Fetro, J. V. (2007). Perceptions and attitudes towards androgenic-anabolic steroid usage among two age categories: A qualitative inquiry. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(2), 532-537.
    [PubMed link to article/abstract]

  24. Leone, J. E., & Gray, K. A. (2007). Strategies for highly effective athletic training education program directors: A practical approach to interdependence. Athletic Training Education Journal, 2(1), 21-25.
    [ATEJ link to article/abstract]

  25. Leone, J. E., Gray, K. A., Massie, J. E., & Rossi, J. M. (2005). Celiac disease symptoms in a female collegiate tennis player: A case report. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(4), 365-369.
    [PubMed Central link to article/abstract]

  26. Leone, J. E., Sedory, E. J., & Gray, K. A. (2005). Helping athletes: Recognition and treatment of muscle dysmorphia and related body image disorders. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(4), 352-359.
    [PubMed Central link to article/abstract]

 

 

 

Peer-Reviewed/Non-Refereed

 

  1. Bond, M. J., Dougherty, A., Leone, J. E., Llamas, R., & Rovito, M. J. (2013). 2013-2014 Men's Health Caucus: A national policy agenda to enhance health across the lifespan. Men's Health Caucus of the American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C.
    [Men's Health Caucus link to article/abstract]

  2. Leone, J. E., & Maurer-Starks, S. S. (2012). Think pink and blue. NATA News (March), 9-10.
    [NATA News link to article/abstract]

  3. Bond, M. J., Rovito, M. J., Leone, J. E., Lee, O. D., Brown, A., Barclay-Derman, N., Cianflone, C., Richmond, A., & Tindall, J. (2011). 2011-2012 Men's Health Caucus National Policy Agenda. Men's Health Caucus of the American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C.
    [Men's Health Caucus link to article/abstract]

  4. Leone, J. E. (2009). "Letter to the Editor concerning: Using the Transtheoretical Model to explain androgenic-anabolic steroid use in adolescents and young adults: Part one." Response to N. M. Mullins (edited by T. Jeff Chandler). Strength and Conditioning Journal, 31(3), 14-16.
    [SCJ link to article/abstract] 

  5. Leone, J. E. (2009). "The athletic trainers' guide to psychosocial intervention and referral." NATA News (April), 38.
    [link to article/abstract]

  6. Leone, J. E. (2009). Against the grain: Celiac disease in athletes. Training and Conditioning, 19(2), 21-26. (invited paper)
    [link to article/abstract]

  7. Leone, J. E. (2008). "Putting health education into action." American Journal of Health Behavior, 32(6), 782.
    [link to article/abstract]

  8. Leone, J. E., & Gray, K. A. (2007). Keep your eyes open: Four new supplements on the horizon. NATA News (February), 40-42.
    [link to article/abstract]

  9. Leone, J. E. (2004). "Research: A key issue." NATA News (January), 50.
    [link to article/abstract]

  10. Leone, J. E. (2003). "Be forthright with athletes about supplements." NATA News (December), 26-28.
    [link to article/abstract]

Research Areas of Interest

Male Health

I have been interested in studying male health since 2006 when I was asked to develop a course on the topic. In particular, my research interests lie in the field of social ecological models that affect male health outcomes. I am interested in how gender disparities are perpetuated in society through a process my colleague Dr. Michael Rovito and I dubbed "Normative Content", which can be found in my publication section. More recently, I have been advising on the topic for community outreach organizations and advocacy initiatives, such as the Men's Health Initiative, Inc.

Celiac Disease

In 2005, my colleagues and I published one of the first case studies concerning athletes and celiac disease in the Journal of Athletic Training (see my publications). Prior to then, little was discussed concerning celiac disease as it was perceived to be a "rare" disorder. However, recent media attention and better diagnostic tools and advocacy has scientifically established celiac disease as a prevalent gastrointestinal system disorder in variable populations. Once thought to be a conditon affecting 1 in 2,000 people has now been revised to 1 in 141 (Rubio-Tapia, et al., 2012) people in the U.S. and even more common in other countries (i.e. Ireland, Sweden, Finland). My particular research interests lie in establishing prevalence estimates of celiac disease in athletic and physically active populations. Because of the unique dietary needs and demands of sports, understanding how athletes handle the disease (physically and psychologically) is important so as to establish standards and protocol when working with these groups. 

Body Image and Body Image Drug Abuse

Originally, my interests were in the area of androgenic-anabolic steroid (AAS) use/abuse that rapidly spread to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). However, investigating the "root" causes of these "body image" drugs brought me to investigate how body image moderates and mediates drug use. My particular area of interest is what affects adolescent male body image and places people at risk for body image drug use. This was an area of my doctoral dissertation that led to the development of a novel validated and reliable instrument (in adolescent males) to measure body image called the Adolescent Body Image Satisfaction Scale (ABISS) (Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 2014; 28(9), 2657-2668). I continue to study this area as well as using psychometrics to improve the ABISS for future research studies. 

Professional Issues in Athletic Training

As an athletic trainer I have seen the profession evolve and respond to the demands of a new society. Embracing these changes, I have an interest in how we as a profession can best meet the needs of the the public as well as ourselves through professionalism and evidence-based/best-practices.

Motivational Interviewing and Behavior Change

This is a newer area of my research interests. Being a health educator involves understanding and helping people to maintain and/or change health behaviors for the positive. I have been studying how to use motivational interviewing (MI) to foster positive behavior changes, particularly in the areas of professional practice and men's health programming.

Presentations

I have delivered well over 150 professional presentations and seminars in a variety of international, national, regional, state, and local venues. 

 

My presentations are topically diverse, ranging from sports medicine and strength and conditioning to substance abuse and body image disorders.

 

Here is a very short list of topics for which I have lectured:
 

  • Sports Science and Health Connections

  • e-Learning

  • Celiac Disease in Athletes

  • Men Accessing Healthcare

  • Testicular Self-Examination

  • Masculinity and Concussions

  • Fatherhood as a Public Health Priority

  • Faith and Masculinity

  • Muscle Dysmorphia

  • Psychometric Validation of the Adolescent Body Image Satisfaction Scale [ABISS]

  • Balance Training

  • Benefits of Muscle Vibration

  • Caffeine and Motor Neuron Pool Excitability

  • Androgenic-Anabolic Steroids and Body Image/Performance-Enhancing Drugs

  • Student Health and Wellness Programs

  • Developing Professionalism

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Media Literacy

  • Grief and Healing

  • Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Patterns

  • Orthopedic and General Medical Case Studies

  • Exercise Adherence

  • Ebola Virus

  • Sexuality Education and Sexually Transmitted Infections

  • Clinical Evaluation Skills

Men's Health Advocacy Video


See some of the work we are doing in the area of male health! Click the image for the video.

Books and Book Chapters

 

  1. Leone, J. E. (2012). Concepts in Male Health: Perspectives Across the Lifespan. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/Wiley Publishing. [480 pages] ISBN: 978-0-470-48638-2.
    [Publisher link: Wiley]

  2. Leone, J. E., Mullin, E. M., & Mohammed, S. D. (2014). Assessment and treatment of the medical needs of gay men, adolescents, and boys (book chapter) in Counseling Gay Men, Adolescents, and Boys: A Strengths-Based Resource Guide for Helping Professionals and Educators (1st Ed.). Kocet, MM. (Editor): Routledge Press: Chapter 5, pages 69-89. ISBN: 978-0-415-50941-1.
    [Publisher link: Routledge/Taylor Francis ]

  3. Leone JE. Against the grain (book chapter) in The Nutrition Edge. Kundrat S. (Editor): Momentum Media Sports Publishing (2010): Chapter 11, pages 145-157. ISBN: 978-0-9842802-3-0.
    [Publisher link: Momentum Media]

 

For more information on my books and writing projects please click the button which will take to you my book website!

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