Robert E. Davis Source Confirmed

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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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27 h-index 118 pubs 2,473 cited

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Robert E. Davis's research program investigates behavioral and psychological factors influencing health and well-being, with a recent emphasis on public health challenges and student populations. His work has explored vaccine acceptance, handwashing behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of emotional intelligence in stress, anxiety, and depression among medical and veterinary students. Additionally, his publications include studies on the portrayal of alcohol on social media platforms like TikTok and the relationship between emotional intelligence and problematic alcohol use in college students.

Davis also conducts research on fundamental aspects of motivation and reward sensitivity, examining objective measures in individuals with varying levels of anhedonia. His scholarly output is substantial, evidenced by an h-index of 27 and over 2,400 citations across more than 100 publications. He has served as Co-Principal Investigator on a significant National Science Foundation grant totaling over $17 million for the implementation of a National Silicon Carbide Research Fabrication Facility.

Metrics

h-index: 27
Publications: 118
Citations: 2,473

Selected Publications

The Adaptation and Validation of an Instrument Measuring Bystander Intention to Address Gym-Based Sexual Harassment: An Application of the Reasoned Action Approach (2025) DOI
Testing of a multi-theory model (MTM) to determine factors associated with the initiation and maintenance of adequate sleep behaviour among students from a Southeastern US medical school (2025) DOI
Profile Analysis of Handwashing Behavior Among a Sample of College Students in the Multi-Theory Model Framework (2025) DOI
Exploring mental health in veterinary students: common stressors and effective coping strategies: a narrative review (2025) DOI
Veterinary students' perceptions toward incorporating and expanding telehealth service delivery knowledge in curricula and future practice: a cross-sectional study (2024) DOI
Stigma Related to the Non-Medical Use and Diversion of Prescription Stimulant Drugs: Should We Care (2024) DOI
Salient Beliefs Associated with Unsanctioned Adult Cannabis Use in an Evolving Socio-Political Environment (2023) DOI
Physical Activity as a Potential Tool in Therapeutic Works of University Mental Health Professionals in the United States (2023) DOI
Predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors associated with opioid addiction helping behaviour in tri-state Appalachian counties: application of the PRECEDE–PROCEED model–cross-sectional analysis (2023) DOI
Application of the multi‐theory model to explain veterinarians’ intentions to use telehealth/telemedicine (2022) DOI
Psychological Help-Seeking Among College Students: Applying the Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change in Assessing Telehealth Use for Psychological Help-Seeking (2022) DOI
Bicycle Injuries Associated With Drug Use in the United States, 2019–2020 (2022) DOI
The relationship between trait emotional intelligence and problematic alcohol use among college students (2022) DOI
Osteoporosis knowledge and health beliefs among middle-aged men and women in the Southern United States (2022) DOI
Use of the multi-theory model (MTM) in explaining initiation and sustenance of indoor tanning cessation among college students (2022) DOI