Presentations

Presentations at Professional Meetings/Conferences

Tornello, S. L., Goldberg, A., Farr, R., H., & Smith, J. (July, 2021-COVID-19 delay). Barriers to adoption and foster care and openness to child characteristics among trans adults in the US. In Rachel H. Farr (chair), Challenges in Navigating the Adoption Process for LGBTQ+ Parents, International Conference on Adoption Research 7, Milan, Italy.

**Bishop, R. B., High, A. C., & Tornello, S. L. (2020). Social support among sexual minorities: Applying the support gap framework to examine the differential quality of support received from partners and family members. National Communication Association's 106^th Annual Convention, Virtual.

Tornello, S. L., & Smith, R. (2020). Sexual minority mothers: A dyadic exploration of stigma, identity, support, and parental well-being. In Samantha L. Tornello (chair), Expectations to Actuality: Marriage and Parenthood Among Sexual Minority People, American Psychological Association, Washington, D. C.

**Bishop, R. B., High, A. C., & Tornello, S. L. (November, 2020). Social support among sexual minorities: Applying the support gap framework to examine the differential quality of support received from partners and family members. National Communication Association's 106^th Annual Convention, Virtual.

**Simon, K. A., Tornello, S. L., & Bos, H. M. W. (2019). Comparisons of friendship among LGBTQ+ future parents. In Rachel Farr (chair), LGBTQ Families & New Frontiers: Future Parents, Birth & Adoption, Gender Expression, and Growing Up, Symposium, American Psychological Association, Chicago, Illinois.

*Bass, C. L., *Floyd, C., *Esposito, G. A., **Simon, K., Farr, R. H., Tornello, S. L., & Bos, H. (2019). So you’re gay and you want a baby: A thematic analysis of LGBTQ perceptions of future parenthood. Poster Symposium, Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, Lexington, KY.

*Esposito, G. A., *Floyd, C., *Bass, C. L., **Simon, K., Farr, R. H., Bos, H., & Tornello, S. L. (2019). Perceptions of friendships among LGBTQ intended parents. Poster Symposium, Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, Lexington, KY.

**Lu, Z., Tornello, S. L., **Dagistan, S., & **Kim, Y. (2019). Gender minority parents: Distal rejection and perceived social support predicts current well-being. Poster Symposium, Pennsylvania State University Graduate Exhibition, University Park, PA.

Tornello, S. L. & Riskind, R. (2019). Behavioral adjustment, emotional adjustment, and gender development of children with transgender and nonbinary parents. In Rachel Riskind (chair), Rainbow Connections: Parent Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Child Development, and Family Dynamics, Symposium, Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, Maryland.

Tornello, S. L. (2018). The division of household and childcare labor among transgender and gender non-binary parents. In Henny Bos (chair), Diversity among LGBT Families and Its Impact on Parenting and Child Development, Poster Symposium, National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, California.

**Sumontha, J., Patterson, C. J., & Tornello, S. L. (2018). Socioeconomic status and family formation among gay fathers. In Henny Bos (chair), Diversity among LGBT Families and Its Impact on Parenting and Child Development, Poster Symposium, National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, California.

**van Houten, J. T., Bos, H. M. W., & Tornello, S. L. (2018). Gay prospective parents: Motivations and predictors of family formation. In Henny Bos (chair), Diversity among LGBT Families and Its Impact on Parenting and Child Development, Poster Symposium, National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, California.

Matsick, J. L., Wardecker, B. M., Tornello, S. L., & **Salomaa, A. (2018). Research as resistance: Recruiting and incorporating LGBTQ samples to diversify psychological science. Symposium presentation, Association for Women in Psychology Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Bodnar, K., & Tornello, S. L. (2017). Sexual education exposure and timing as predictors of sexual health among lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual young women. Poster Presentation, Women’s Health Research Day (WHRD), State College, Pennsylvania.

Tornello, S. L., Riskind, R. G., & Babic, A. (2017). Pathways to parenthood among transgender individuals, Families negotiating identities and orientations across contexts, Poster Symposium, National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, Florida.

**Simon, K. S., Tornello, S. L., Farr, R. H., & Bos, H. M. W. (2017). Envisioning parenthood among bisexual, lesbian, and heterosexual women. Families negotiating identities and orientations across contexts, Poster Symposium, National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, Florida.

Bos, H., Tornello, S. L. & **Brewaeys, M. (2017). Childless gay men and their intention to have children. In Michael Lamb (chair), LGBT families across the lifespan. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Tornello, S. L. & Patterson, C. J. (2017). Adult children of gay fathers: Parental disclosure and parent-child relationship. In Michael Lamb (chair), LGBT families across the lifespan. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

*Bodnar, K., & Tornello, S. L. (2017). Predicting sexual health: Exposure and timing of sexual education among lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual young women. Poster Presentation, Association for Psychological Science, Boston, Massachusetts.

*Mohammed, S., & Tornello, S. L. (2017). A holy shroud: The association between religiosity and sexual attitudes. Poster Presentation, Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair, Altoona, PA.

*Baker, E. E., LaDage, L. D., Tornello, S. L., & Vallejera, J. M. (2017). The short- and long-term effects of self-directed learning in undergraduate students. Poster Presentation, Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair, Altoona, PA.

*Leri, J. & Tornello, S. L. (2017). Social distance, psychotropic medication, and mental illness exposure. Poster presentation, Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, Massachusetts.

Riskind, R. G. & Tornello, S. L. (2016). Sexual orientation, parenting intentions, and parenting desires in a 2011-2013 national U.S. sample. Poster presentation, American Psychological Association, Denver, Colorado.

Tornello, S. L. & Patterson, C. (2016). Gay grandfathers: Intergenerational relationships and mental health. In Walter Boot (chair), Meeting the needs of LGBT individuals across the lifespan. Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association, Denver, Colorado.

Van Rijn-van Gelderen, L., Bos, H.M.W., & Tornello, S. L. (2016). Childless gay men: Predictors of their intentions to have children. Symposium conducted at the International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.

Blanchfield, B., Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (May, 2016). Millennial women’s adolescent housing instability: Sexual minority and racial minority health outcomes. Poster presentation, Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.

Tornello, S. L. (2016). Gay fathers: Family formation, division of labor, and parental well-being. In Anthony R. D’Augelli (moderator), Researching developmental challenges for LGBT populations: Sexual expression, family functioning, and gender identity expression at work. Symposium conducted at the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE) LGBT Interdisciplinary Academic Symposium, State College, PA.

*Leri, J., & Tornello, S. L. (2016). Social distance, psychotropic medication, & mental illness exposure”. Poster Presentation (First place winner in social sciences), Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair, Altoona, PA.

*Leri, J., & Tornello, S. L. (2016). Depression diagnosis, antidepressants, and the self. Poster Presentation, Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.

Riskind, R. G., & Tornello, S. L. (2015). Sexual orientation and gender identity Creating an affirmative, informed classroom. Poster Presentation, Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY.

Tornello, S. L., Riskind, R. G., & Patterson, C. J. (2014). Sexual and reproductive health among sexual minority female youth in the United States. Oral Research Presentation , GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality, Baltimore, MD.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2014). Division of labor among gay fathers: What predicts who is doing what? Poster Presentation, National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD.

Tornello, S. L., Sonnenberg, B., & Patterson, C. J. (2014). Division of labor among gay fathers. Poster Presentation at University of Virginia for Huskey Research Exhibition, Charlottesville, VA.

Riskind, R. G., Tornello, S. L., Younger, B. C., & Patterson, C. J. (2014). Sexual identity, partner sex, and sexual health among adolescent girls in the United States. Poster presentation, Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, Texas.

*Pillow, W. S., Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2013). Sexual risk-taking among heterosexually-identified men who have sex with women and men. Poster presentation. Association for Psychological Science, Washington D. C.

Tornello, S. L., Riskind, R. G., & Patterson, C. J. (2013). Sexual and reproductive health among bisexual female youth in the United States. In Anna Gassman-Pines, Contexts of adolescent health behavior. Symposium conducted at the meeting of Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, Washington.

Xu, Y., Hu, Y. Q., & Tornello, S. L. (2013). Development of same-sex sexualattraction and romantic relationships from adolescence to adulthood. Poster presentation. Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, Washington.

*Kruczkowski, S., Tornello, S. L. & Patterson, C. J. (2012). Division of labor among surrogate gay fathers. Poster presentation, American Psychological Association, Orlando, Florida.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2012). The division of labor and individual well-being among gay fathers. In Abbie E. Goldberg, The division of labor and family processes in diverse family context. Symposium conducted at the meeting of National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, Arizona.

Tornello, S. L., Emery, R., Rowen, J., Potter, D., Ocker, B., & Xu, Y. (2012). Child custody and overnight contact with fathers: Attachment and child behavior outcomes. Poster presentation, Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, Illinois.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2012). Age, life pathways, and experiences of gay fathers. Poster presentation, Huskey Research Exhibition, Charlottesville, Virginia.

*Lick, D. J., Tornello, S. L., Riskind, R. G., & Patterson, C. J. (2012). Community climate predicts psychological adjustment among adult children of gay fathers. Poster presentation, Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego, California.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2011). Gay fathers in mixed orientation marriages. Poster presentation, American Psychological Association, Washington D. C.

Tornello, S. L. & Patterson, C. J. (2011). Age, life pathways, and experiences of gay fathers. Poster presentation, American Psychological Association, Washington D. C.

Tornello, S. L., Farr, R. H., & Patterson, C. J. (2011). Predictors of parenting stress among gay fathers with adopted children. In Kristine Freeark (chair 1) and Katherine L. Rosenblum (chair 2), Make Room for Daddy: Adoptive Fathers and Parenting. Symposium conducted at the meeting of Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Tornello, S. L., Farr, R. H., & Patterson, C. J. (2011). Predictors of parenting stress among gay fathers with adopted children. Poster presentation, Huskey Research Exhibition, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2010). Gay fathers’ age and pathways to parenthood. Poster presentation, International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Psychology Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Farr, R. H., Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2010). Transracial adoption in gay father families. Poster presentation, International Conference on Adoption Research, Leiden University, Netherlands.

Tornello, S. L., Farr, R. H., & Patterson, C. J. (2010). Predictors of parenting stress among adoptive gay fathers in the U.S. Poster presentation, International Conference on Adoption Research, Leiden University, Netherlands.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2010). Generational changes in pathways to parenthood among gay fathers. Poster presentation, Association for Psychological Science, Boston, Massachusetts.

Tornello, S. L., (2003). Change in rate of homophobia between an abstract individual and having a homosexual child. Poster presentation at the 2003 University of Stony Brook’s Annual Undergraduate Research Conference.

Invited Presentations

Tornello, S. L. (November, 2019). Gender minority parents: Family creation, child outcomes, and couple dynamics. Population Research Institute PRI Brown Bag, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2019). Sexual and Gender Minority Emerging Adults & Future Parenthood. Keynote speaker, American Psychological Association Preconference presentation, Chicago, IL.

Tornello, S. L. (2019). LGBTQI health disparities. Guest lecture at Biobehavioral Health Course, BBH 302: Diversity and Health. Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2018). The diverse experiences of gay fathers. Pennsylvania State University- Erie.

Tornello, S. L. (2016). Rights and polices of sexual and gender minorities. Inauguration Day Micro-Conversations. Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2016). Sexual orientation, gender, and family. Guest lecture at Pennsylvania State University-Altoona Psychology Club, Altoona, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2016). Gay fathers and their families. Human Development and Family Studies Course, HDFS 250: Sexual Identity over the Life Span. Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2016). Providing friendly healthcare: Sexual orientation and gender diversity. UPMC residents training, Altoona, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2016). Same-sex parenting and the law: One family’s story. Human Development and Family Studies Course, HDFS 431: Family Stress and Coping, Pennsylvania State University – Altoona, Altoona, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2016). The diverse experiences of gay fathers. Pennsylvania State University-Colloquium, State College, PA.

Riskind, R. G., Tornello, S. L., Younger, B. C., & Patterson, C. J. (2016). Sexual identity, partner sex, and sexual health among adolescent girls in the United States. Poster presentation, Institute for Feminist Academic Psychologists, Pittsburgh, PA

Tornello, S. L., Riskind, R. G., & Patterson, C. J. (2016). Sexual orientation and sexual and reproductive health among adolescent young women. Poster presentation, Institute for Feminist Academic Psychologists, Pittsburgh, PA

Tornello, S. L. (2015). Providing friendly healthcare: Sexual orientation and gender diversity. UPMC residents training, Altoona, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2015). Sexual orientation and gender diversity, First Friday Student Discussion, Pennsylvania State University – Altoona, Altoona, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2015). Coming out week: Discussion of sexual orientation and gender diversity, Pennsylvania State University – Altoona, Altoona, PA.

Tornello, S. L. (2015). Same-sex parenting and the law: One family’s story, Human development course HDFS 431: Family Disorganization and Stress, Pennsylvania State University – Altoona, Altoona, PA.

Tornello, S. L., (2014). Parental sexual orientation and children's development. Guest lecture at Pennsylvania State University- Altoona Psychology Club, Altoona, PA.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2014). Division of labor among gay fathers. Poster Presentation at University of Virginia for Huskey Research Exhibition, Charlottesville, VA.

Tornello, S. L. (2013). Division of labor among gay fathers: Associations with parent, couple, and child adjustment. Presentation at University of Virginia for Developmental Psychology area meeting, Charlottesville, VA.

Tornello, S. L. (2013). Parental sexual orientation and children’s development.Guest lecture at University of Virginia for Child Development course, Charlottesville, VA.

Tornello, S. L. (2012). Diversity among gay fathers. Presentation at University of Virginia for the Psychology Department Student Choice Colloquium Series. Charlottesville, VA.

Tornello, S. L., Riskind, R. G., & Patterson, C. J. (2012). Sexual orientation and sexual and reproductive health among girls and young women in the United States. Presentation at University of Virginia for Developmental Psychology area meeting. Charlottesville, VA.

Kruczkowski, S., Tornello, S. L. & Patterson, C. J. (2012). Division of labor among surrogate gay fathers. Poster Presentation at University of Virginia for L. Starling Reid Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Charlottesville, VA.

Tornello, S. L., Riskind, R. G., & Patterson, C. J. (2012). Sexual orientation and sexual and reproductive health among girls and young women in the United States. Presentation at University of Virginia for Youth-Nex Research meeting. Charlottesville, VA.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2011). Age, life pathways, and experiences of gay fathers: A life course perspective. Presentation at University of Virginia for developmental area meeting, Charlottesville, VA.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2011) Age, life pathways, and experiences of gay fathers: A life course perspective. Presentation at University of Virginia for community area meeting, Charlottesville, VA.

Tornello, S. L., & Patterson, C. J. (2009). Gay fathers and their children. Presentation at University of Virginia for developmental area meeting, Charlottesville, VA.

Farr, R. H., & Tornello, S. L. (2009). Research on LGBT issues in psychology. Presentation for Queer student union meeting, University of Virginia.

* indicates undergraduate collaborator ** indicates graduate student collaborator