Vita for Neil Abell
Curriculum Vitae
Neil Abell
February 05, 2018
General Information
University address:College of Social Work
University Center - Building C3409
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2570
E-mail address:
Professional Preparation
1986Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University. Major: Social Work.
Abell, Joseph Neil. (1986). Assessing the impact of family stress on psychosocial functioning. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Florida State University.
1982M.S.W., Florida State University. Major: Social Work. Clinical Track.
1979B.S., Florida State University. Major: Psychology.
1977A.A., Valencia Community College. Major: N/A.
Professional Credential(s)
1992–presentLicensed Clinical Social Worker.
Professional Experience
2011–presentDirector of International Programs, College of Social Work, Florida State University.
2008–presentProfessor, College of Social Work, Florida State University.
1991–2008Associate Professor, College of Social Work, Florida State University.
1991–1995Clinical Social Worker, Lafayette Family Institute, Tallahassee, Florida.
1990–1991Clinical Social Work Intern, The Human Growth Institute, Tallahassee, Florida.
1986–1990Assistant Professor of Social Work, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Responsible for teaching, scholarship, and service.
1984–1986Clinical Social Work/Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychological and Consultation Services, Tallahassee, Florida.
1984Ph.D. Clinical Practicum, Student Counseling Center, Florida State University.
1979–1980Clinical Associate, Psychological and Family Consultants, Tallahassee, Florida.
Visiting Professorship(s)
2016–2017Visiting Research Professor, School of Social Welfare, Social Policy, and Social Work, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland.
1990–1991Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
Honors, Awards, and Prizes
University Graduate Teaching Award, Florida State University (2014). ($2,000).
2nd Annual Community Service Recognition Award, Red Ribbon Alliance (HIV/AIDS CB0's), Big Bend, Florida (2004).
Teaching Incentive Program Award, FSU (1995).
School of Social Work Teacher of the Year, FSU (1993).
Recipient, University Fellowship, FSU (1982).
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society (1980).
Psi Chi Psychological Honor Society (1980).
Current Membership in Professional Organizations
Council on Social Work Education
Society for Social Work and Research
United Faculty of Florida
Teaching
Courses Taught
Evaluation of Social Work Practice (SOW5432)
Graduate Field Education (SOW5535)
Honors Work in Social Work (SOW4911)
London Social Work Internship (SOW5535)
Measurement in Social Work Research II (SOW6359)
Social Work Field Education (SOW4510)
International Community Engagement (SOW 4935)
London Social Work Internship (SOW4510)
Measurement in Social Work Research I (SOW6358)
Social Work Internship (SOW4510)
Graduate Field Internship (SOW5535)
International Social Work and Social Welfare (SOW5785)
Social Work Field Placement (SOW5535)
Field Instruction Internship (SOW4510)
Grad Field Education II (SOW5535)
Graduate Field Instruction II (SOW5535)
Undergraduate Field Instruction (SOW4510)
FIELD PLACEMENT (SOW5535)
GRAD FIELD INSTR II (SOW5535)
GRADUATE FIELD EDUCATION II (SOW5535)
International Social Work and Social Welfare (SOW4784)
Directed Individual Study (SOW5908)
Theory and Practice of Social Work in Criminal Justice Settings (SOW4665)
Theory and Practice of Social Work in Criminal Justice Settings (SOW5666)
Living with AIDS: Prevention, Intervention and Care (SOW4680)
Living with AIDS: Prevention, Intervention and Care (SOW5688)
Preliminary Preparation (SOW6960)
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (SOW4104)
Directed Individual Study (SOW4905)
Directed Individual Study (SOW6909)
Seminar in Social Work: Selected Topics (SOW4935)
Social Work Seminars: Selected Topics (SOW5938)
Research Issues in Direct Practice (SOW6495)
Assessment Methods in Social Work Practice Research (SOW6358)
Evaluation of Social Work Practice (SOW5363)
Research Issues in Direct Practice (SOW6694)
Integrative Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice (SOW5369)
Supervision of Clinical Practice
Case Management/Clinical Supervisor, Big Bend Community AIDS Resources and Education Services (CARES) (2005)
New Course Development
Awareness, acceptance & action: Applying mindfulness principles to social work practice education. Queen's University Belfast (2016)
International Community Engagement (2015)
Measurement in Social Work Research (1&2) (2008)
Confronting the Challenges of HIV/AIDS in the Czech Republic (UG/G) (2008)
Systematic Reviews in Social Work Research (2007)
Meeting the Cross-Cultural Challenges of HIV/AIDS in Vietnam (UG/G) (2004)
End of Life Issues (2001)
Living with AIDS: Prevention, Intervention, & Care (UG/G) (2000)
Doctoral Committee Chair
Brown, K. M., graduate. (2015). The Voices of African Descent Bisexual Women: Experiences Related to Identity and Disclosure in Social Support Networks and Health Care Settings in the United States and United Kingdom.
McPherson, J., graduate. (2015). Human Rights Practice in Social Work: A Rights-based Framework & Two New Measures.
Hefren, J. E., graduate. (2014). An examination of the significance parents place on belongings as a predictor of complicated grief following the death of a child.
Thompson, M. D. M., graduate. (2010). Trauma Resilience Scale for Children: Validation of protective factors associated with positive adaptation following violence.
Buckey, J., graduate. (2006). Factors affecting life-sustaining treatment decisions by healthcare surrogates and proxies.
Whaddell, R., graduate. (2006). The utility of the Family Health Survey for interdisciplinary health care training in family health assessment.
McMillan, J., graduate. (2003). Development of the Level of Stability Index for Children: Determining indicators of emotional and behavioral stability for children.
Dunn, J., graduate. (2001). An examination of effectiveness of a sleep-induction audio tape inconjunction with a standardized behavioral treatment protocol on anxiety, depression, psychosocial functioning, and sleep among a clinical population with insomnia.
Whitworth, J., graduate. (2000). Effects of cognitive versus cognitive-behavioral divorce- parenting programs on parental conflict, intimate violence, parental communication, divorce-related parental behaviors, and children's behavioral problems.
Wolf, D., graduate. (1999). Effects of the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra on stress, depression and The three gunas.
Shin, H., graduate. (1996). Family stress and adjustment experienced by Chinese and Korean graduate students and their spouses in an American university.
McNew, J., graduate. (1992). Post-traumatic stress symptomatology: Similarities and differences between Vietnam veterans and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Nelson, N., doctoral student. [2007-2008]
Doctoral Committee Member
Anson, J. D., graduate. (2013).
Archuleta, A. J., graduate. (2010).
Nalavany, B., graduate. (2006).
Hamann, B., graduate. (2003).
Sayegh, L., graduate. (2002).
Lewis, S., graduate. (2001).
Springer, D., graduate. (1997).
Tobia, L., doctoral student.
Barou, D., doctoral student.
Miller, C., doctoral student.
Cesnales, N., doctoral student. [Chair, Examining Committee]
Doctoral Committee University Representative
Warner, A. R., graduate. (2015).
Hanley, A. W., graduate. (2015).
Veldorales-Brogan, A., graduate. (2012). [M&FT (2011 - 2012)]
Vennum, A. V., graduate. (2011). [M&FT]
Udhayakumar, S., graduate. (2010). A study on psychosocial conditions of Persons Living with AIDS (PLHAs) in western districts of Tamil Nadhu, India. [Ph.D Thesis Examiner, Department of Social Work, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Arts & Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India]
Jeter, N. S., graduate. (2009). [M&FT]
Kahn, A. A., graduate. (2007). Working women in the informal sector: A study in Savar Upazila (Thana) Dhaka, Bangladesh. [Ph.D. Thesis Examiner, Aligarh Muslim University; Aligarh, India]
Ahmad, I., graduate. (2006). Socio-Economic Development of Muslims in India: A sociological study of Mansoories in District Bijnor, UP. [Ph.D. Thesis Examiner, Aligarh Muslim University; Aligarh, India]
Massey, D., graduate. (2003). [Criminology]
Salston, M. D., graduate. (2001). [MFT]
Mawdsley, A., graduate. (1998). [MFT]
Ide, K., graduate. (1997). [MFT]
Periera, G., graduate. (1997). [MFT]
Campbell, A., doctoral candidate. Racial identity and mindfulness as predictors of post-traumatic growth in Black adults.
Martinez-Oronoz, F., doctoral candidate. Maifones: A Mindfulness-based Intervention for Orphaned Youth in Atlixco, Mexico.
Koshy, M., doctoral student. [M&FT (2000 - ) (Inactive)]
Master's Committee Member
Yung, E., student. Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices of Grenadian primary and secondary school teachers on sickle cell anemia. [International. (defended December 2005). (Masters thesis, St. George University, Graduate School of Public Health; Grenada, W.I]
Bachelor's Committee Chair
Genn, L., student. (Honors Thesis) Decline in CD4+ T-lymphocyte Cells and Refill Adherence as Predictors of HIV Treatment Failure among Adolescents in Botswana.
Greene, L., student. The Impact of a Study Abroad Experience on Sensitivity to Human Rights, Capacity for Empathy, and Level of Cultural Competency.
Bachelor's Committee Member
Greene, R., student. Assessment of Florida's Response to Combating Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking.
Swain, C., student. A Critical Analysis of the United States' Response to the Current Refugee Crisis.
Piervil, A., student. (Honors Thesis) Increasing emergency awareness among ESOL students.
Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation
Greene, L. (Feb–Aug 2014).
Mesch, J. (Jan–Aug 2013).
Hunt, D. (Jan–Aug 2012).
Research and Original Creative Work
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Dong, S., & Abell, N. (submitted). Development of Professional Identity for Counseling Professionals: A Mindfulness-Based Perspective. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. Manuscript submitted for publication, 27 pages.
Lowenthal, E., Genn, L., Chapman, J., Okatch, H., Abell, N., Marukutira, T., Tshume, O., Anabwani, G., & Gross, R. (submitted). Pharmacy refill data are poor predictors of virologic treatment outcomes in adolescents with HIV in Botswana. AIDS and Behavior. Manuscript submitted for publication, 14 pages.
Brown, K., Abell, N., & Whyte, IV, James. (submitted). Cross-National Voices of Bisexual Women of the African Diaspora: Identity and Disclosure in Health Care Settings in the US and UK. Psychology of Sexual Orientation & Gender Diversity. Manuscript submitted for publication, 19 pages.
Tobia, L., & Abell, N. (submitted). Development and Validation of the Service Provider Stigma Questionnaire: Measuring Stigma Toward Undocumented Immigrants. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Greene, L., Abell, N., Osteen, P., & McPherson, J. (submitted). The Impact of Study Abroad Experience on Sensitivity to Human Rights, Expression of Empathy, and Level of Cultural Competency. Journal of Studies in International Education. Manuscript submitted for publication, 25 pages.
Genn, L., Chapman, J., Okatch, H., Abell, N., Marukutira, T., Tshume, O., Anabwani, G., Gross, R., & Lowenthal, E. (submitted). Pharmacy refill data are poor predictors of virologic treatment outcomes in adolescents. Journal of the International AIDS Society. Manuscript submitted for publication, 14 pages.
Kim, H., Abell, N., Cheatham, L., & Paek, I. (in press). Development and validation of the Attitudes toward Education for Older Adults (AEOA) Scale. Educational Gerontology, 28 pages.
Kennedy, S., Abell, N., & Mennicke, A. (2017). Initial validation of the Mental Health Provider Stigma Inventory. Research on Social Work Practice, 27(3), 335-347. doi:10.1177/1049731514563577
Hanley, A., Abell, N., Osborn, D., Roehrig, A., & Canto, A. (2016). Mind the Gaps: Are Conclusions about Mindfulness Entirely Conclusive? Journal of Counseling and Development, 94, 103-114. doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.2014.00000.x
Cheatham, L., Abell, N., & Kim, H. (2015). Development and validation of the Attitudes Toward Disability in Social Work Scale. Journal of Social Work Education, 51(2), 379-397. doi:10.1080/10437797.2015.1012939
Lee, J., Abell, N., & Holmes, J. (2015). Validation of Measures of Cyber Bullying Perpetration and Victimization in Emerging Adulthood. Research on Social Work Practice, 1-12. doi:10.1177/1049731515578535
Whitaker, P., & Abell, N. (2014). The Controllability in Intimate Relationships Scale: Measuring Control Macro Contexts. Affilia, 29, 261-271.
Canfield, J. P., Teasley, M. L., Abell, N., & Randolph, K. (2012). Validation of a McKinney-Vento Act Implementation Scale. Research on Social Work Practice, 22(4), 410-419.
McPherson, J., & Abell, N. (2012). Human rights engagement and exposure: Two new scales and a challenge to social work education. Research on Social Work Practice, 22(6), 704-713.
Rutledge, S. E., Whyte, J., Brown, K., Abell, J. N., & Cesnales, N. (2011). Measuring stigma among health-care and social-service providers: The HIV/AIDS Provider Stigma Inventory. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 25 (11), 673-682.
Abell, N., & Rutledge, S. E. (2010). Awareness, acceptance, and action: Developing mindful collaborations in international HIV/AIDS research and service. British Journal of Social Work, 40, 656-675.
Buckey, J. W., & Abell, N. (2010). Life-sustaining treatment decisions: A social work response to meeting needs of health care surrogates and proxies. Journal on Social Work In Palliative and End-of-Life Care, 6(1-2), 27-50.
Madsen, M. D., & Abell, N. (2010). Trauma Resilience Scale: Validation of protective factors associated with adaptation following violence. Research on Social Work Practice, 20(2), 223-233.
Buckey, J., & Abell, N. (2009). Factors affecting life-sustaining treatment decisions by health care surrogates and proxies: Assessing benefits and barriers. Social Work in Health Care, 48(4), 386- 401.
Pignotti, M., & Abell, N. (2009). The Negative Stereotyping of Single Persons Scale: A psychometric analysis. Research on Social Work Practice, 19(5), 639-652.
Rutledge, S. E., Abell, N., Padmore, J., & McCann, T. (2009). AIDS stigma in health services in the Eastern Caribbean. Sociology of Health Care & Illness, 31(1), 17-34.
Abell, N., Rutledge, S., McCann, T., & Padmore, J. (2007). Examining HIV/AIDS provider stigma: Assessing regional concerns in the islands of the Eastern Caribbean. AIDS Care, 19(2), 242-247.
Abell, J. N., Ryan, S., Kamata, A., & Citrolo, J. (2006). Bilingual validation of the Family Responsibility Scale: Assessing stress among HIV+ heads of household. Journal of Social Service Research, 32(3), 195-212.
Abell, N., Ryan, S., & Kamata, A. (2006). Assessing capacity for self-care among HIV heads of household: Bilingual validation of the Parental Self-Care Scale. Social Work Research, 30, 233-243.
McMillan, J., & Abell, N. (2006). Validation of the Level of Stability Index for Children. Research on Social Work Practice, 16(3), 326-337.
Rutledge, S., & Abell, N. (2005). Awareness, acceptance, and action: An emerging framework for understanding AIDS stigmatizing attitudes among community leaders in Barbados. AIDS Patient Care and STDS, 19, 186-99.
Buckey, J., & Abell, N. (2004). Validation of the Healthcare Surrogate Preference Scale. Social Work, 49(3), 432-439.
Nalavany, B., & Abell, N. (2004). An initial validation of a measure of personal and social perceptions of the sexual abuse of males. Research on Social Work Practice, 14(5), 368-378.
Abell, N., & Wolf, D. (2003). Implementing intervention research in doctoral education: Maximizing opportunities in training for outcome evaluation. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 23(1/2), 3-19.
Wolf, D., & Abell, J. N. (2003). Examining the effects of meditation techniques on psychosocial functioning. Research on Social Work Practice, 13(1), 27-42.
Lewis, S., & Abell, N. (2002). Development and evaluation of the Adherence Attitudes Inventory. Research on Social Work Practice, 12(1), 107-124.
Springer, D., Abell, N., & Hudson, W. W. (2002). Creating and validating rapid assessment instruments for practice and research: Part 1. Research on Social Work Practice, 12(3), 408-439.
Springer, D., Abell, N., & Nugent, W. R. (2002). Creating and validating rapid assessment Instruments for practice and research: Part 2. Research on Social Work Practice, 12(6), 805-832.
Whitworth, J., Capshew, T., & Abell, J. N. (2002). Children caught in the conflict: An overview of court-endorsed divorced parenting classes. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 37(3/4), 1-18.
Abell, N. (2001). Assessing willingness to care for persons with AIDS: Validation of a new measure. Research on Social Work Practice, 11(1), 118-130.
Shin, H., & Abell, N. (1999). The Homesickness and Contentment Scale: Developing a culturally sensitive measure of adjustment for Asian populations. Research on Social Work Practice, 9(1), 45-53.
McNew, J., & Abell, N. (1995). Posttraumatic stress symptomatology: Similarities and differences between Vietnam veterans and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Social Work, 40(1), 115-126.
Tracy, E. M., & Abell, N. (1994). The Social Network Map: Some further refinements on administration. Social Work Research, 1(18), 56-59.
Abell, J. N., McDonnell, J. R., & Winters, J. (1992). Developing a measure of children's prosocial tendencies: An initial validation of a self-report instrument. Journal of Social Service Research, 3/4(16), 19-48.
Abell, N. (1991). The Index of Clinical Stress: A brief measure of subjective stress for practice and research. Social Work Research and Abstracts, 27(2), 12-15.
McDonell, J. R., Abell, N., & Miller, J. (1991). Family Members' Willingness to Care for People with AIDS: A Psychosocial Assessment Model. Social Work, 36(1), 43-53.
Zion, M. M., Tracy, E., & Abell, N. (1991). Examining the relationship between spousal involvement in Gam-Anon and relapse behaviors in pathological gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, 7(2), 117-131.
McDonnell, J. R., & Abell, N. (1990). Preparing for practice: Motivations, expectations, and aspirations of the MSW Class of 1990. Journal of Social Work Education, 26 (1), 57-64.
Abell, N., Jones, B. L., & Hudson, W. W. (1984). A revalidation of the Index of Self-Esteem. Social Work Research and Abstracts, 20(3), 11-16.
Refereed Books
Abell, N., Springer, D., & Kamata, A. (2009). Developing and validating rapid assessment instruments. New York: Oxford University Press.
Biegel, D. E., Farkas, K. J., Abell, N., Goodin, J., & Friedman, B. (1989). Social Support Networks: A Bibliography, 1983-1987. New York: Greenwood Press.
Invited Monographs
Byers, J. B., Abell, J. N., Springer, D. W., & Valentine, P. V. (1996). The Impact of HIV Prevention Services on Recipients' HIV-Related Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behavior. Tallahassee, Fl: State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Office of Disease Intervention.
Invited Book Chapters
Abell, N. (2015). Social work practice with Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. In Kevin Corcoran (Ed.), Social Workers' Desk Reference, 3rd Ed (pp. 1019-1026). Oxford University Press.
Abell, J. N. (2009). MSWE-001: Block 4 Understanding and responding to stigma and discrimination, Unit 1. In Theories and models of stigma and discrimination. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Abell, J. N. (2009). MSWE-001: Block 4 Understanding and responding to stigma and discrimination, Unit 2. In Social stigma: Universal and culturally specific. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Abell, J. N. (2009). MSWE-001: Block 4 Understanding and responding to stigma and discrimination, Unit 3. In Provider stigma: Social service and health care providers. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Abell, J. N. (2009). MSWE-001:Block 4 Understanding and responding to stigma and discrimination, Unit 4. In Response strategies for social workers. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Cesnales, N., & Abell, J. N. (2009). MSWE-001: Block 4 Understanding and responding to stigma and discrimination, Unit 5. In Best practices in HIV/AIDS prevention and education. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Abell, J. N. (2008). MSWE-001: Origin and development of social work: Block 1 History of social work: Global, Unit 1. In History of social work in the Americas. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Abell, J. N. (2008). MSWE-001: Origin and development of social work: Block 1 History of social work: Global, Unit 2. In History of social work in Europe. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Abell, J. N., & Hamann, B. (2008). MSWE-005: Social work practicum: Block 1, Social work practicum: An overview, Unit 3. In Social work practicum: Global and national scenario. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Hamann, B., & Abell, J. N. (2008). MSWE-001: Origin and development of social work: Block 3 Social work concepts and primary methods, Unit 5. In Generalist practice. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Vinton, L., & Abell, J. N. (2008). MSWE-001: Origin and development of social work: Block 2 Social work as a profession, Unit 2. In Social work education: Retrospects and prospects. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Vinton, L., & Abell, J. N. (2008). MSWE-001: Origin and development of social work: Block 2 Social work as a profession, Unit 3. In Social work education through distance learning. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Vinton, L., & Abell, J. N. (2008). MSWE-001: Origin and development of social work: Block 2 Social work as a profession, Unit 3. In Social work as a profession: Nature, characteristics, objectives, and scope. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Vinton, L., & Abell, J. N. (2008). MSWE-001: Origin and development of social work: Block 2 Social work as a profession, Unit 4. In Social work values, principles, & ethics. In G. Thomas (Ed.).
Abell, N., & Hudson, W. W. (2000). Handbook of Social Work Direct Practice. In Pragmatic applications of single-case and group designs in social work practice and research (pp. 535-550). In P. Allen-Meares & C. Garvin (Eds.).
Abell, N. (1997). Controversial Issues in Human Behavior. In Should HBSE concentrate on a few topics as metaphor for the whole, rather than give a "broad brush" perspective to many diverse issues? "Yes" (pp. 144-50). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Invited Reviews
Abell, N. (1996). Intervention research: Design and development for human service. Social Work, 41(1), 111-112.
Abell, N. (1991). Applied nonparametric statistical methods, 2nd Ed. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 19(3), 280.
Abell, N. (1990). Becoming a helper. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 14(2), 302-305.
Refereed Tests, Instruments, or Assessment Measures
Cheatham, L. P., Abell, N., & Kim, H. (2015). Social Workers' Attitudes Towards Disability Scale. Routledge.
Kennedy, S., Abell, N., & Martin, A. (2015). The Mental Health Provider Stigma Inventory. Research on Social Work Practice.