Biostatistician II
Department of Biostatistics
Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences
Experience Overview
Bio
I am currently a biostatistician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. I have experience as the director of nonprofit research and a statistician at Elite Research, LLC and also as a statistical research specialist at the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. I earned a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in experimental psychology from Texas Christian University after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from Belmont University. I have also been accredited by the American Statistical Association as an Accredited Professional Statistician. My specific areas of interest include structural equation modeling, factor and cluster analysis, and linear and hierarchical/mixed models. I have worked on numerous national and international grants in areas such as health science, nutrition, reading, psychology, and mental illness. I am a member of several professional organizations and have presented my personal research at many conferences.
Education
2009: Ph.D. Quantitative Psychology, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
2005: M.S. Quantitative Psychology, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
2001: B.S. Psychology/Statistics, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Publications
1. Rus, A., Tomuletiu, E., Parris, S., Pennings, J., Webster, R. (In press). Comparisons of Emotional and Behavioral Problems Reported by Parents and Teachers in Three Ethnic Groups Living in Romania: A Pilot Study. Review of Research and Social Intervention. Accepted for publication Nov. 23, 2016.
2. Rus, A., Stativa, E., Butterfield, M., Pennings, J., Parris, S., Burcea, G., Wenyika, R. (In press). Peer Exploitation: Findings from a Romanian Nationally Representative Sample of Children Living in Long-Term Residential Centres. Child Abuse Review. Accepted for publication Oct. 11, 2016.
3. Rhea, D.J., Rivchun, A.P., & Pennings, J. (2016). The Liink Project: Implementation of a Recess and Character Development Pilot Study with Grades K & 1 Children. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance Journal (TAHPERD), 84(2), 14-17.
4. Stativa, E., Rus, A.V., Stanescu, A., Pennings, J.S., Parris, S.R. & Wenyika, R. (In press). Prevalence and Predictors of Anaemia in Romanian Infants 6-23 Months Old. Journal of Public Health. First published online October 22, 2015 doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdv145
5. Fredland, N., McFarlane, J., Symes, L., Maddoux, J., Pennings, J., Paulson, R., Binder, B. & Gilroy, H. (2016). Modeling the intergenerational impact of partner abuse on maternal and child function at 24 months post outreach: Implications for practice and policy. Nursing Outlook, 64(2), 156-169. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2015.10.005
6. Symes, L., Maddous, J., McFarlane, J. Pennings, J. (2016). A risk assessment tool to predict sustained PTSD symptoms among women reporting abuse. Journal of Women's Health, 25(4), 340-347. doi:10.1089/jwh.2015.5287.
7. McFarlane, J., Pennings, J., Liu, F.Q., Gilroy, H., Nava, A., Maddoux, J., Montalvo-Liendo, N., & Paulson, R. (2016). Predicting abused women with children who return to a shelter: Development and use of a rapid assessment triage tool. Violence Against Women, 22(2), 189-205
8. Daniels, G., Robinson, J.R., Walker, C., Pennings, J.S., Anderson, S.T. (2015). Gastrointestinal Symptoms among African Americans Undergoing Hemodialysis. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 42(6), 539-548.
9. Pennings. J., McFarlane, J., Paulson, R., Fredland, N., Binder, B., Koci, A., & MontalvoLiendo, N. (2015). Predicting Behavioral Dysfunctions of Youth Living in Violent Homes: A Rapid Assessment Triage Tool. Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk, 6(1), Article 11.
10. Alexander, G.K., Rollins, K., Walker, D., Wong, L., & Pennings, J. (2015). Yoga for self-care and burnout prevention among nurses. Workplace Health & Safety, 63(10), 462-470.
11. Fredland, N., McFarlane, J., Symes, L., Gilroy, H., Paulson, R., Nava, A., & Pennings, J.S. (2015). Connecting Partner Violence to Poor Functioning for Women and Children: Modeling Intergenerational Outcomes. Journal of Family Violence, 30(5), 555-566.
12. McFarlane, J., Pennings, J., Symes, L., Maddoux, J., & Paulson, R. (2014). Predicting Abused Women with Children Who Return to the Abuser: Development of a Risk Assessment Tool. Journal of Threat Assessment and Management, 1(4), 274-290.
13. Stativa, E. Rus, A.V., Suciu, N., Pennings, J.S., Butterfield, M.E., Wenyika, R., & Webster, R. (2014). Characteristics and prenatal care utilisation of Romanian pregnant women. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, 19(3), 220-226.
14. Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Pennings, J. S., Cross, D. R., Ekas, N., Purvis, K., & Parris, S.R. (2013). Severe Punishment of Children by Staff in Romanian Placement Centers for School-Aged Children: Effects of Child and Institutional Characteristics. Child Abuse and Neglect, 37(12) 1152-1162.
15. Dietz, T., Davis, D, & Pennings, J. S. (2012). Evaluating and Comparing the Efficacy of Three Group Therapies for Child Sexual Abuse: The Effect of Incorporating Animal Assisted Therapy, Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 21(6), 665-683
16. Purvis, K. B., Cross, D. R., & Pennings, J. S. (2009). Trust-Based Relational InterventionT: Interactive Principles for Adopted Children With Special Social-Emotional Needs. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education & Development, 49, 3-22.
17. Purvis, K. B., Cross, D. R., & Pennings, J. S. (2007). International adoption of postinstitutionalized children: Implications for school counselors. Journal of School Counseling, 5(22). Retrieved December 3, 2007, from http://jsc.montana.edu/articles/v5n22.pdf
18. Purvis, K., Cross, D., Kellermann, G., Kellermann, M., Huisman, H, & Pennings, J. S. (2006). An experimental evaluation of targeted amino acid therapy with behaviorally at-risk children. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 11, 591-593.
Academic Appointments and Employment
Grant Writing
Grant Analysis
Skills and Training
Seminars, Workshops, and Presentations Given
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