Renee N. Saris-Baglama, Ph.D.
1996 Ph.D., Experimental Psychology (Social), University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
1994 M.A., Experimental Psychology (Social), University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
1989 B.A., Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
2009 Certificate, Focus Group Training for Social, Policy, & Scholarly Research, Group Dimensions International, Woolwich, ME
2009- Present Senior Research Associate, Group Dimensions International, Woolwich, ME
2007-2009 Senior Scientist, QualityMetric Incorporated, Lincoln, RI.
2003-2007 Scientist, QualityMetric Incorporated, Lincoln, RI.
2002 Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
1997-2002 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
1996-1997 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
1995-1996 Instructor and Graduate Program Assistant, Department of Women's Studies, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Instructor and Experimental Psychology Program Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Research Consultant - Community Research and Services Team, Brown University Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Providence, RI.
1992-1994 Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Case Manager – Mobile Community Treatment Team, The Providence Center, Providence, RI.
Mental Health Counselor, Bournewood Hospital, Brookline, MA.
1. Grants Awarded
2007-2010 Co-Investigator, Computerized Adaptive Assessment of Asthma Impact [NIH/NHLBI SBIR 2 R44 HL078252-02]
Funding: $1,993,086
2007-2008 Co-Investigator, Development of a Computerized Adaptive Test for Patients with HIV Infection [NIH/NIAID SBIR 1 R43 AI070029-01A1]
Funding: $184,317
2006-2009 Co-Investigator and Project Director, Functional Health CAT in Chronic Kidney Disease [NIH/NIDDK SBIR 2 R44 HD042388-02]
Funding: $1,442,183
2006-2010 Research Scientist, Computerized Adaptive Assessment of Headache Impact [NIH/NINDS SBIR 2 R44 NS047763-02]
Funding: $1,072,787
2004-2007 Research Scientist, Computerized Adaptive Pediatric Health Assessment [NIH/NICHD SBIR 2 R44 HD 042388-02]
Funding: $799,805
Research Scientist, Computerized Adaptive Assessment of Chronic Pain [NIH/NIAMS SBIR 1 R43 AR052251-01A1]
Funding: $123,046
Funding: $99,384
Manuscripts Under Submission
Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Bjorner, J.B., Raczek, A.E., Turner-Bowker, D.M., & Ware, J.E. (Prepared for Journal of Clinical Epidemiology). A 10-item survey is a feasible alternative to the Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ-PF50™).
Refereed Publications (Manuscripts, Abstracts/Proceedings)
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Anatchkova, M., & Mosen, D. (In Press). A computerized asthma outcomes measure is feasible for disease management. The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Paulsen, C.A., & Bransfield, C.P. (2009). Using qualitative research to inform the development of a comprehensive outcomes assessment for asthma. The Patient: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, 2(4), 1-14.
Anatchkova, M.D., Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Kosinski, M., & Bjorner, J.B. (2009). Development and preliminary testing of a computerized adaptive assessment of chronic pain. The Journal of Pain, 10(9), 932-943.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., & Paulsen, C.A. (2009). Development of a dynamic assessment for asthma impact: Incorporating consumer and asthma specialist feedback. Annals of Behavioral Medicine; 37(Supplement, B-141).
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Turner-Bowker, D.M., DeRosa, M.A., Richardson, M.M., Gannon, M., Politoski, G., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Clayton, K., Brown, W., Meyer, K.B., & Ware, J.E. (2009). Internet-based SF-12v2 is a reliable and valid measure of health-related quality of life for kidney disease patients. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 53(4), A68. [Abstract]
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Clayton, K., Richardson, M.M., Gannon, M., Politoski, G., Anatchkova, M.D., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Brown, W., Weiner, S., Ware, J.E., & Meyer, K.B. (2008). Feasibility of Internet-based data collection with people who have kidney disease. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 51(4), B85. [Abstract]
Becker, J., Schwartz, C., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Kosinski, M., & Bjorner, J.B. (2007). Using item response theory (IRT) for developing and evaluating the Pain Impact Questionnaire (PIQ-6TM). Pain Medicine, 8, S129-S144.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Richardson, M.M., Anatchkova, M.D., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Ware, J.E., & Meyer, K.B. (2007). Preliminary steps to develop a computerized adaptive test for measuring health-related quality of life in chronic kidney disease. Quality of Life Research, 16(S1), A-43. [Abstract]
Raczek, A.E., DeRosa, M., Saris-Baglama, R., Ware, J.E. (2007). Development of a computerized adaptive assessment of physical functioning for children. Quality of Life Research, 16(S1), A-42. [Abstract]
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Smith K.J., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Raczek, A.E., Paulsen, C.A., Goff, D., Diamond, M.L., Cady, R.K. & Beach M.E. (2007). Applying usability heuristics to evaluate the Headache-CAT™, a computerized adaptive test of headache impact. Quality of Life Research, 16(S1), A-17. [Abstract]
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Taubes, A.L., Richardson, M.M., Anatchkova, M.D., Turner-Bowker, M.D., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Ware, J.E., & Meyer, K.B. (2007). Health-related quality of life concepts measured in chronic kidney disease research. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 49(4), B72. [Abstract]
Richardson, M.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Anatchkova, M.D., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Meyer, K.B., & Ware, J.E. (2007). Patient experience of chronic kidney disease (CKD): Results of a focus group study. American Journal of Kidney Diseases,49(4), B68. [Abstract]
Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Raczek, A.E., Bjorner, J.B. & Ware, J.E. (2006). Development, validation, and norming of the SF-10 for Children Health Survey. Quality of Life Research, 15(S1), A-145. [Abstract]
Raczek, A.E., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Dumas, H.M., Fragala-Pinkham, M., & Ware, J.E. (2006). Making pediatric health assessments more useful: A focus group study of parents and clinicians. Quality of Life Research, 15(S1), A-70. [Abstract]
Raczek, A.E., DeRosa, M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Ware, J.E. (2006). Development of an item bank for assessing physical functioning in children. Quality of Life Research, 15(S1), A-40. [Abstract]
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Raczek, A.E., Bjorner, J.B., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M., Anatchkova, M., Becker, J., & Ware, J.E. (2006). Real-world applications of dynamic health assessment: Lessons from the development and clinical field testing of five new prototype tools. Quality of Life Research, 15(S1), A-63. [Abstract]
Raczek, A.E., DeRosa, M.A., Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Ware, J.E. (2005). Improving pediatric functional measurement: An item response theory analysis of three child health surveys. Quality of Life Research, 14(9), 2151. [Abstract]
Schwartz, C., Saris-Baglama, R., Becker, J., Kosinski, M., & Bjorner, J. (2005). Development and validation of the pain impact survey. Journal of Pain, Vol 6, Issue 3 (Supplement), S71. [Abstract]
Muehlenkamp, J.J., & Saris-Baglama, R.N. (2002). Self-objectification and its psychological outcomes for college women. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 26, 371-379.
Hines, D., Saris, R.N., & Throckmorton-Belzer, L. (2002). Pluralistic ignorance and health risk behaviors: Do college students misperceive social approval for risky behaviors on campus and in media? Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 32, 1-21.
Rollins, J., Saris, R.N., & Johnston-Robledo, I. (2001). Low-income women speak out about housing: A high stakes game of musical chairs. Journal of Social Issues, 57, 277-298.
Perkins, D.V., & Saris, R.N. (2001). A “jigsaw classroom” technique for undergraduate statistics courses. Teaching of Psychology, 28, 111-113.
Saris, R.N., & Johnston-Robledo, I.K. (2000). Poor women are still shut out of mainstream psychology. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 24, 233-235.
Hines, D., Saris, R.N., & Throckmorton-Belzer, L. (2000). Cigarette smoking in popular films: Does it increase viewers’ likelihood to smoke? Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 30, 2246-2269.
Saris, R.N., Johnston, I.K., & Lott, B. (1995). Women as cues for men’s approach or distancing behavior: A study of interpersonal sexist discrimination. Sex Roles, 33, 289-298.
Lott, B., Lott, A., & Saris, R. (1993). Voter preference and behavior in the presidential election of 1988. The Journal of Psychology, 127, 87-97.
4. Non-Refereed Publications
a. Manuals, User’s Guides
Maruish, M. E. & Saris-Baglama, R. N. (2008). Supplement to the SF-36v2® Health Survey primer for healthcare providers: Assessment of End-Stage Renal Disease. Lincoln, RI: QualityMetric Incorporated.
QualtiyMetric Incorporated. 2008. Quick Start Guide to the Pain Impact Questionnaire (PIQ-6™). Lincoln, RI: QualityMetric Incorporated.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Raczek, A.E., Bjorner, J.B., Turner-Bowker, D.M., & Ware, J.E. (2007). The SF-10™ Health Survey for Children: A user’s guide. Lincoln, RI: QualityMetric Incorporated.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Dewey, C.J., Chisholm, G.B., Plumb, E., Kosinski, M., Bjorner, J.B., & Ware, J.E., Jr. (2007). QualityMetric Health Outcomes™ scoring software 2.0 user’s guide. Lincoln, RI: QualityMetric Incorporated.
Becker, J., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Kosinski, M., Williams, B., & Bjorner, J.B. (2005). The Pain Impact Questionnaire (PIQ-6™): A user’s guide. Lincoln, RI: QualityMetric Incorporated.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Dewey, C.J., Chisholm, G.B., Kosinski, M., Bjorner, J.B., & Ware, J.E., Jr. (2004). SF Health Outcomes™ scoring software user’s guide. Lincoln, RI: QualityMetric Incorporated.
b. Book Chapters, Book Reviews
Johnston-Robledo, I., & Saris, R.N. (2002). “We all need different kinds of help”: Poor women’s perspectives on welfare reform. In L. H. Collins, M. R. Dunlap, & J. C. Chrisler (Eds.), Charting a new course for feminist psychology. Westport, CT: Praeger.
Saris, R.N. (1999). Studying the sexual aggression of women: Problems and promises. Journal of Sex Research, 36, 312-314. [Book Review].
c. Magazine Articles
Clayton, K.A., Richardson, M.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N. (2007, October/November). Health-related quality of life measurement and the kidney disease patient. Kidney Beginnings, pp. 24-25.
5. Papers Presented/Accepted for Presentation at Professional Meetings
Turner-Bowker, D.M., DeRosa, M.A., Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Bjorner, J.B. (2009, October). Calibration of an Item Bank for Assessing the Impact of Asthma on Health-Related Quality of Life. Poster presented at the International Society for Quality of Life Research, 16th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Anatchkova, M.D., Bjorner, J.B., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Chan, K.S., Huang, I-Chan, & Wu, A. (2009, October). Preliminary Development of a Computerized Adaptive Test for Health-related Quality of Life Outcomes in HIV. Poster presented at the International Society for Quality of Life Research, 16th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A. (2009, August). Single-item administration of the SF-36v2 Health Survey. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., & Paulsen, C.A. (2009, April). Development of a dynamic assessment for asthma impact: Incorporating consumer and asthma specialist feedback. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine, 30th Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Turner-Bowker, D.M., DeRosa, M.A., Richardson, M.M., Gannon, M., Politoski, G., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Clayton, K., Brown, W., Meyer, K.B., & Ware, J.E. (2009, March). Internet-based SF-12v2 is a reliable and valid measure of health-related quality of life for kidney disease patients. Poster presented at the National Kidney Foundation's Spring Clinical Meetings, Nashville, TN.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Paulsen, C.A., & Bransfield, C. (2008, May). Participants’ experience of asthma: Results from a focus group study. Poster presented at the International Society for Pharmoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 13th Annual International Meeting, Toronto, Canada.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Clayton, K., Richardson, M.M., Gannon M., Politoski G., Anatchkova, M.D., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Brown, W., Weiner S., Ware, J.E., & Meyer, K.B. (2008, April). Feasibility of Internet-based data collection with people who have kidney disease. Poster presented at the National Kidney Foundation's Spring Clinical Meetings, Dallas, TX.
Bjorner, J.B., Rose, M., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Raczek, A.E., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Anatchkova, M.D., & Ware, J.E. (2008, March). Real world applications of dynamic health assessment: Lessons learned from the development and clinical field testing of new prototype tools. Paper presented at the second Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) conference, Improving measurement of patient-reported outcomes: New tools and the science behind them, Bethesda, MD.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Richardson, M.M., Anatchkova, M.D., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Ware, J.E., & Meyer, K.B. (2007, October). Preliminary steps to develop a computerized adaptive test for measuring health-related quality of life in chronic kidney disease. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Raczek, A.E., DeRosa, M.A., Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Ware, J.E. (2007, October). Development of a computerized adaptive assessment of physical functioning for children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Smith K.J., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Raczek, A.E., Paulsen, C.A., Goff, D., Diamond, M.L., Cady, R.K. & Beach M.E. (2007, October). Applying usability heuristics to evaluate the Headache-CAT™, a computerized adaptive test of headache impact. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Anatchkova, M.D., & Kosinski, M. (2007, May). A clinical feasibility study of a computerized adaptive test for chronic pain (CHRONIC PAIN-CAT). Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Pain Society, Washington, DC.
Anatchkova, M.D., Kosinski, M., & Saris-Baglama, R.N. (2007, May). How many questions does it take to obtain valid and precise estimates of the impact of pain on a patient's life? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Pain Society, Washington, DC.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Taubes, A.L., Richardson, M.M., Anatchkova, M.D., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Ware, J.E., & Meyer, K.B. (2007, April). Health-related quality of life concepts measured in chronic kidney disease research. Poster presented at the National Kidney Foundation's Spring Clinical Meetings, Orlando, FL.
Richardson, M.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Anatchkova, M.D., Stevens, L.A., Miskulin, D.C., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Meyer, K.B., & Ware, J.E. Jr. (2007, April). Patient experience of chronic kidney disease (CKD): Results of a focus group study. Poster presented at the National Kidney Foundation's Spring Clinical Meetings, Orlando, FL.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Raczek, A.E., & Ware, J.E. (2006, November). Preliminary validation of the SF-10 for Children among those with and without disabilities. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Raczek, A.E., Bjorner, J.B. & Ware, J.E. (2006, October). Development, validation, and norming of the SF-10 for Children Health Survey. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, Lisbon, Portugal.
Raczek, A.E., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Dumas, H.M., Fragala-Pinkham, M.A., & Ware, J.E. (2006, October). Making pediatric health assessments more useful: A focus group study of parents and clinicians. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, Lisbon, Portugal.
Raczek, A.E., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., & Ware, J.E. (2006, October). Development of an item bank for assessing physical functioning in children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, Lisbon, Portugal.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Raczek, A.E., Bjorner, J.B., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M.A., Anatchkova, M.D., Becker, J., & Ware, J.E. (2006, October). Real world applications of dynamic health assessment: Lessons learned from the development and clinical field testing of five new prototype tools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, Lisbon, Portugal.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Raczek, A.E., DeRosa, M.A., Dumas, H.M., Fragala-Pinkham, M.A., & Ware, J.E. (2006, September). Multiple meanings: How pediatric health survey items are understood by clinicians and parents of children with and without disabilities. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Boston, MA.
DeRosa, M.A., Raczek, A.E., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Dumas, H.M., Fragala-Pinkham, M.A., & Ware, J.E. (2006, September). Comparing the performance of physical and social functioning survey items in children with and without disabilities. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Boston, MA.
Becker, J., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Kosinski, M., & Bjorner, J.B. (2006, May). Advances in pain measurement: Item Response Theory (IRT) based methods and the Pain Impact Questionnaire (PIQ-6™). Poster presented at the annual meeting of ISPOR, Philadelphia, PA.
Mosen, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Remmers, C.L., Blaisdell, B., & Jentz, C.J. (2005, December). The association of depression status with functional status and missed days of employment among adults with diabetes. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Becker, J., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Schwartz, C., Bjorner, J.B., Kosinski, M., & Ware J.E. Jr. (2005, October). Development and validation of the Pain Impact Questionnaire (PIQ-6™). Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, San Francisco, CA.
Raczek, A.E., DeRosa, M.A., Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Ware J.E. Jr. (2005, October). Improving pediatric functional measurement: An item response theory analysis of child health surveys. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, San Francisco, CA.
Mosen, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Remmers, C.L., Blaisdell, B., Jentz, C.J., & Fortin E. (2005, October). Associating depression status in diabetic patients with missed employment days. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Disease Management Association of America, San Diego, CA.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M., Turner-Bowker, D.M., & Bjorner, J.B. (2005, June). Development of the SF-10 for Children™ Version 2: A tool to monitor pediatric health outcomes. Poster presented at the annual Child Health Services Research Meeting of Academy Health, Boston, MA.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Anatchkova, M.D., & Mosen, D.M. (2005, June). Development and preliminary evaluation of a computerized adaptive assessment for asthma (ASTHMA-CAT). Poster presented at the annual research meeting of Academy Health, Boston, MA.
Mosen, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., DeRosa, M. & Fortin E. (2005, June). The association of depression status with functional status, role function, and disease impact among adults with persistent asthma. Poster presented at the annual research meeting of Academy Health, Boston, MA.
Raczek, A.E., Ware, J.E., Jr., Meyer, K.B., Chapman, M.M., Masurekar, A.P., & Saris-Baglama, R.N. (2005, May). Computerized adaptive assessments of health-related quality of life among hemodialysis patients. Poster presented at the National Kidney Foundation’s Spring Clinical Meetings, Washington, DC.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Raczek, A.E., Ware, J.E., Jr., Meyers, K.B., Chapman, M.M., Masurekar, A.P. (2005, April). Computerized adaptive testing administration of quality of life measures: Lessons learned from hemodialysis patients. Symposium on “Advances in Quality of Life Assessment for Clinical Practice” presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Boston, MA.
Anatchkova, M.D., Turner-Bowker, D.M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Mosen, D., Bartley, P.J., & Ware, J.E. Jr. (2005, April). Development of a prototype aggregate-level report for ASTHMA-CAT. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Boston, MA.
Schwartz, C., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Becker, J., Kosinski, M., & Bjorner, J. (2005, March). Development and validation of the Pain Impact Survey. Poster presented at the 24th annual scientific meeting of the American Pain Society, Boston, MA.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., Bjorner, J.B., Kosinski, M., & Ware, J.E., Jr. (2004, June). A unified framework for scoring and missing data estimation for the SF-36, SF-12, and SF-8. Paper presented at the International Society for Quality of Life Research Symposium "Stating the Art: Advancing Outcomes Research Methodology and Clinical Applications," Boston, MA.
Turner-Bowker, D.M., Bayliss, M.S., DeRosa, M., Saris-Baglama, R.N., Bjorner, J.B., Bartley, P. (2004, June). A new tool for monitoring pediatric health outcomes: The SF-10 for Children. Poster presented at the International Society for Quality of Life Research 2004 Symposium "Stating the Art: Advancing Outcomes Research Methodology and Clinical Applications," Boston, MA.
Whitley, B.E., Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Clark, C.A. (2002, August). Development and validation of a traditional sexual role beliefs scale. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Hines, D., Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Wrangham, J. (2001, August). College students’ misperceptions of others’ attitudes about smoking and drinking. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Saris, R.N., Clark, C.A., Heck, S.R., & Eaton, S. (2000, November). Body consciousness: How self-objectification affects women’s perceptions of sexual advances. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Orlando, FL.
Hines, D., Saris, R.N., & Throckmorton-Belzer, L. (2000, August). Pluralistic ignorance: Evaluation of campus and media health-risk behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Saris, R.N., & Perkins, D.V. (2000, April). Using narratives as a teaching tool: Students reflect on their learning of social psychology. Paper presented at Ball State University’s Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Muncie, IN.
Hines, D., Saris, R.N., & Throckmorton-Belzer, L. (1999, August). Viewing smoking in popular films: A social learning perspective. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Saris, R.N., Ribadi, A., Floyd, L., & Jholl, N. (1999, April). The role of self-objectification in women’s affective and cognitive responses during sexual activity. Paper presented at the regional meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Shue, L.L., Saris, R.N., Meyer, M.E., & Williams-Hawkins, M. (1999, April). Causing a STIR: Lessons learned from a “scholarshop” in transformative intellectualism and reflexivity. Paper presented at the regional meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Charleston, WV.
Perkins, D.V., & Saris, R.N. (1999, April). Application of a “jigsaw classroom” technique for undergraduate statistics courses. Poster presented at Ball State University’s Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Muncie, IN.
Saris, R.N. (1999, March). Looking toward the future: Addressing older women’s issues in the psychology of women course. Paper presented at the national meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Providence, RI.
Saris, R.N., & Johnston-Robledo, I.K. (1998, March). From the stern to the helm: Charting the movement of low-income women into mainstream research and theory. Paper presented at the national meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Baltimore, MD.
Johnston-Robledo, I.K., & Saris, R.N. (1998, March). From the stern to the helm: Instruments used by low-income women to navigate the sea of welfare. Paper presented at the national meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Baltimore, MD.
Olson, D., & Saris, R.N. (1997, November). College students’ attitudes toward learning. Poster presented at the regional meeting of the Kentucky Psychological Association, Lexington, KY.
Saris, R.N. (1997, March). The influence of contemporary music on responses to visually presented mainstream sexually explicit images. Poster presented at the national meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Pittsburgh, PA.
Johnston, I.K., Saris, R.N., & Lott, B. (1994, March). Women as cues for men’s approach or distancing behavior: A study of interpersonal sexist discrimination. Paper presented at the national meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Oakland, CA.
Gregory, C.J., Minugh, A., Reidford, M., Rocchio, L, & Saris, R. (1993, March). Women against sexual harassment unite: Working to eliminate sexual harassment from the academic community. Workshop presented at the national meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Atlanta, GA.
6. Invited Colloquiums and Workshops
Saris-Baglama, R.N. (2003, March). Is pornography harmful to women? Conflicting findings in the social science literature and the need for empirical distinctions between erotica and pornography. Panel Presentation at the State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY.
Saris-Baglama, R.N., & Hines, D. (2001, September). Application of social psychology theory to health psychology. Department of Psychological Science Research Colloquium, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Hines, D., & Saris, R.N. (2000, September). Bridging the areas of social and health psychology: Pluralistic ignorance and social approval of health-related risk behaviors. Department of Psychological Science Research Colloquium, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Saris, R.N., & Hines, D. (1999, November). Bridging the areas of social and health psychology: Studying the influence of media images on college students’ attitudes toward smoking and likelihood to smoke. Department of Psychological Science Research Colloquium, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Shue, L.L, Williams-Hawkins, M., Saris, R.N., & Meyer, M.E. (1999, October). Rappin’ ‘Bout Rap. Co-facilitator of workshop designed to involve high school students in critical thinking skills related to media literacy as part of Multicultural Day, sponsored by the College of Communication, Information, and Media, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Saris, R.N. (1999, March). Sex in the media. Discussant (invited) for symposium presented at the national meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Providence, RI.
Saris, R.N. (1999, March). Women and self-esteem: Overcoming barriers. Discussant, Panel Presentation. Women’s Week, sponsored by the Women and Gender Studies Program, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Hines, D., & Saris, R.N. (1998, November). Bridging the areas of health and social psychology: Does viewing attractive celebrities smoke increase college students’ likelihood to smoke? Department of Psychological Science Research Colloquium, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Shue, L.L, Williams-Hawkins, M., & Saris, R.N. (1998, October). Understanding Rap and “Men in Black.” Co-facilitator of workshop designed to involve high school students in critical thinking skills related to media literacy as part of Multicultural Day, sponsored by the College of Communication, Information, and Media, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Saris, R.N. (1998, August). Diversity workshop: Language issues. Discussion of our use of language in teaching contexts with colleagues in the Department of Psychological Science during a week-long workshop on diversity. Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Saris, R.N. (1997, October). Meet Dr. Renee Saris: An introduction to a new member of the Department of Psychological Science. Invited presentation sponsored by Psi Chi, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.
Saris, R.N. (1996, March). Young adults’ reactions to contemporary music and sexually explicit visual images. Invited presentation for the Women’s Scholar Tea Series, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Saris, R.N. (1995, April). Desire, sex, and power in music video. Panel discussant, Women’s Studies Program Lecture Series, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
Saris, R.N. (1994, October). “Adolescent dreamworlds”: An intervention study utilizing music videos. Invited presentation of Master’s Thesis for the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Psychology Colloquium on Excellence in Student Research.
7. Educational Webinar Trainings
1. Courses Taught
General Psychology/Introduction to Psychology
Quantitative Methods in Psychology
Research Methods/Experimental Psychology
Social Psychology
Seminar in Social Psychology
Psychology of Women (cross-listed with Women and Gender Studies)
Introduction to Women’s Studies (Women’s Studies Department)
Independent Study
2. Instructional Innovation
Participated in an innovative program designed to bring faculty from various disciplines, residential and advising staff, and quality students together to find ways to make the freshman year a success for as many incoming students as possible. The goal was to create a strong sense of a learning community by making connections between courses and in and out-of-class experiences.
Honor’s Thesis Mentor: Women’s Dialogues about Domestic Violence
Closely mentored an Honor’s student interested in learning more about qualitative research methods for studying domestic violence. Assisted the student in securing funds through a competitive undergraduate research grant and psychological science fellowship for the development and execution of a focus group study in a local domestic violence shelter.
Quantitative Methods in Psychology: Application of the Jigsaw Method (See C3. Publication and C5. Conference Presentation).
Implemented a “jigsaw classroom” technique to help students understand statistical procedures. Worksheets were divided into 2-4 complementary steps that were distributed to different groups of students. Students with the same step completed it together and then collaborated with other classmates to complete the entire problem. Students reported that the activity helped them understand a statistical procedure, used class time efficiently, and increased the variety of learning experiences available in the course.
Social Psychology: Using Narratives as a Teaching Tool (See C5. Conference Presentation).
Implemented a reading and writing assignment based on a compelling narrative of a biracial male growing up in Muncie, Indiana in the 1950s (Life on the Color Line). The narrative was referred to throughout the semester as we discussed social psychological concepts and theories discussed in the course textbook and lecture. Students noted the usefulness of the assignment in relating social psychological principles to real world experiences, opening people’s eyes to others’ experiences, and engaging students in interdisciplinary learning (e.g., history) and personal reflection.
Psychology of Women: Looking Toward the Future (See C5. Conference Presentation).
Implemented a cooperative learning experience that incorporated older women’s issues into the curriculum. In groups, students researched a topic related to women at midlife and beyond, wrote a paper, and presented their findings to their classmates. Some groups also developed videos or pamphlets related to their topics. Exceptional projects were presented at the annual Psi Chi poster session at Ball State University.
Recognition of Teaching
April 1999 Recognized as an Outstanding Faculty Member by the Phi Mu Fraternity, Rho Gamma Chapter (Ball State University, IN
Professional Development Related to Teaching
Participated in a summer workshop designed to assist faculty in integrating new technology within the classroom.
International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL)
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)
American Public Health Association (APHA)
National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Society for the Psychology of Women (Division 35)
Society of the Psychological Study of Social Issues (Division 9)
Society for the Teaching of Psychology (Division 2)
Association for Women in Psychology (AWP)
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)
Golden Key National Honor Society
1. Offices held in Professional Organizations
Member of the APA Division 35 Task Force on Women and Poverty
1999 Member of the AWP/APA Division 35 Student Research Prize Committee
2. Editorships, Review Panels
Reviewer for the interdisciplinary journal Sex Roles (2002 - present).
Editorial Board Member for: B. Caskey (Ed.) (1998). Stand! Contending ideas and opinions in social psychology. Coursewise Publishers: Madison, WI.
Reviewer of Psychology of Women Textbooks for McGraw-Hill:
Unger, R., & Crawford, M. (1996). Women and gender: A feminist psychology (2nd edition).
Chrisler, J. L., Golden, C., & Rozee, P. D. (1996). Lectures on the psychology of women.
Program Reviewer for the March 1999, March 1997, and March 1995 National Conferences of the Association for Women in Psychology.
Service to the Academic Community at Ball State University
Departmental Service
2001-2002 Member of the Psychological Science Faculty Enrichment Committee
1998-2000 Member of the Psychological Science Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
University Service
1997-2000 Participant in Freshman Connections Program at Ball State University
1999-2002 Member of the Women and Gender Studies Governance Committee
1997-1999 Member of the Women and Gender Studies Undergraduate Curriculum Committee