Following is a current list of my publications (as of 08/01/08). An abstract of the paper is available for most articles, either through a link following the reference or buttons to the left.

Mason, C.A., and Tu, S. (in press). Data Linkage Using Probabilistic Decision Rules: A Primer.  Birth Defects Research, Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology.  Abstract

Mason, C.A., and Tu, S. (in press). Sequential Partitioning a Population Attributable Fraction. Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations. Abstract

Schwartz, S.J., Mason, C.A., Pantin, H., and Szapocznik, J. (in press). Longitudinal relationships between family functioning and identity development in Hispanic immigrant adolescents: Continuity and change. The Journal of Early Adolescence. Abstract

Schwartz, S.J., Mason, C.A., Pantin, H., Wang, W., Brown, C.H., Campo, A., and Szapocznik, J. (in press). Relationships of social context and identity to problem behavior among high-risk Hispanic adolescents. Youth and Society. Abstract

Perrino, T., Mason, C.A., Brown, S.C., Spokane, A., Szapocznik, J. (in press). Longitudinal relationships between cognitive functioning and depressive symptoms among Hispanic older adults. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences. Abstract

Brown, S. C., Mason, C. A., Perrino, T., Lombard, J. L., Martinez, F., Plater-Zyberk, E., Spokane, A. R., & Szapocznik, J. (in press). Built environment and physical functioning in Hispanic elders: The role of “eyes on the street.” Environmental Health Perspectives. Abstract

Brown, S.C., Mason, C. A., Spokane, A. R., Cruza-Guet, M. C., Lopez, B., & Szapocznik, J. (in press). The relationship of neighborhood climate to perceived social support and mental health in older Hispanic immigrants in Miami, FL. Journal of Aging and Health. Abstract

Butterfield, S., Lehnhard, R., Mason, C.A., and McCormick, R. (in press). Aerobic performance by children in grades 4-8: A repeated measures study. Perceptual and Motor Skills. Abstract

Perrino, T., Brown, S.C., Mason, C.A., and Szapocznik, J. (in press). Depressive symptoms among urban Hispanic elders in Miami: Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates. Clinical Gerontologist. Abstract

Mason, C.A., Gaffney, M., Green, D.R., and Grosse, S.D. (2008). Measures of follow-up in Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Programs: A need for standardization. American Journal of Audiology, 17, 60-67. Abstract

Schwartz, S.J., Mason, C.A., Pantin, H., and Szapocznik, J. (2008). Effects of Family Functioning and Identity Confusion on Substance Use and Sexual Behavior in Hispanic Immigrant Early Adolescents. Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research, 8, 107-124. Abstract

Butterfield, S.A., Angel, R.M., and Mason, C.A. (2008). Object control skill performances by children ages 5-14 years. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79, 1, A38. Abstract

Mena, M.P., Dillon, F.R., Mason, C.A., and Santisteban, D. (2008).  Communication about sexually-related topics among Hispanic substance-abusing adolescents and their parents.  Journal of Drug Issues, 38, 1, 215-234. Abstract

Butterfield, S.A., Angel, R.M., Lehnard, R.A., and Mason, C.A. (2008).  Growth rates by middle school children on selected FITNESSGRAM test items. In N.P. Beaulieu (Ed.) Children and Fitness: New Research, Nova Science Publishers.  Abstract

Mai, C.T., Law, D., Mason, C.A., McDowell, B., Meyer, R., and Musa, D., for the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (2007). Collection, use, and protection of population-based birth defects surveillance data in the United States. Birth Defects Research, Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology, 79, 811-814. Abstract

Brown, S., Mason, C., Perrino, T., Lombard, J., Martinez, F., Plater-Zyberk, E., Spokane, A., and Szapocznik, J. (2007). Built environment predicts Hispanic elders’ physical functioning: The role of “eyes on the street.” The Gerontologist, 47 (Special Issue I), 80.

Butterfield, S.A., Angel, R.M., Lehnhard, R.A., and Mason, C.A. (2007). Growth rates in fitness by children in grades 4 through 8: A multi-cohort longitudinal study. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78, 17.

Spokane, A., Lombard, J., Martinez, F., Mason, C.A., Gorman-Smith, D., Plater-Zyberk, E., Brown, S.C., Perrino, T., and Szapocznik, J. (2007). Identifying streetscape features significant to well-being.  Architectural Science Review, 50, 234-245. Abstract

Tu, S., Mason, C. A., and Song, Q.  (2007).  Second-order linkage and family datasets.  In R. C. Urbano & R. M. Hodapp (Eds.),  Developmental Epidemiology of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities - a volume of the International Review of Research on Mental Retardation.  San Diego, CA: Elsevier. Abstract

Szapocznik, J., Lombard, J., Martinez, F., Mason, C.A., Gorman-Smith, D., Plater-Zyberk, E., Brown, S.C., and Spokane, A.  (2006).  The Impact of the Built Environment on Children’s School Conduct Grades: The Role of Diversity of Use in a Hispanic Neighborhood.  American Journal of Community Psychology,38, 299-310. Abstract.

Butterfield, S., Lehnhard, R., Mason, C.A., and McCormick, R.  (2006).  Growth rates in aerobic performance by children in grades 4-8.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77, A18-A19.  Abstract.

Mason, C.A., Kirby, R.S., Sever, L.E., and Langlois, P. (2005). Prevalence is the preferred measure of the frequency of birth defects. Birth Defects Research, Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology (Formerly, Teratology), 73, 689-691.  Abstract.

Szapoznik, J., Spokane, A. R., Lombard, J., Martinez, F., Mason, C.A., Brown, S. C., Cruza-Guet, M. C., Brandt-Greenfeld, R. (2005).  Designing Healthy Communities:The Culture-Centered Science of Built Environment, Behavior and Health. In S Quareshi (ed). Reimagining West Coconut Grove.  Washington DC: Spacemaker.  Summary

Brown, S., Szapocznik, J., Spokane, A., Fals, D., Gambirazio, F., Zarate, M., & Mason, C.A. (2004).  Prevalence of cognitive impairment in a population-based study of urban Hispanic elders in Miami, Florida.  The Gerontologist, Special Issue I, 515.  Summary

Mason, C. A., Walker-Barnes, Tu, S., Simons, J., & Martinez-Arrue, R. (2004).  Ethnic/cultural differences in the affective meaning of parental control behaviors.  Journal of Primary Prevention, 25, 59-79.  Abstract.

Tu, S., and Mason, C. A. (2004).  Organizing population data into complex family pedigrees: Application of a second-order data linkage to state birth defects registries.  Birth Defects Research, Part A (Formerly, Teratology), 70, 603-608.  Abstract.

Walker-Barnes, C. J. & Mason, C. A. (2004).  Delinquency and substance use among gang-involved youth:  The moderating role of parenting practices.  American Journal of Community Psychology,34, 235-250. Abstract.

Mason, C.A. (Ed.) (2003). Developmental Epidemiology [Special Section].  Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 32(2).

Mason, C.A. (2003).  Developmental epidemiology: Issues, Application, and relevance for Clinical Child Psychologists.  Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 32, 178-180.  Abstract.

Mason, C.A., Chapman, D.A., Chang, S., and Simons, J. (2003).  Impacting re-offense rates among youth sentenced in adult court: An epidemiological examination of the Juvenile Sentencing Alternatives Project.  Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 32, 205-214.  Abstract.

Nangle, D.W., Erdley, C.A., Newman, J.E., Mason, C.A., and Carpenter, E.M (2003).  Popularity, friendship quantity, and friendship quality: Interactive influences on children’s psychological adjustment.  Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 32, 546-555.  Abstract.

Chapman, D. A., Scott, K. G., & Mason, C. A. (2002).  Early risk factors for mental retardation: The role of maternal age and maternal education, American Journal on Mental Retardation, 107, 46-59.  Abstract.

Walker-Barnes, C. J. & Mason, C. A. (2001a). Ethnic differences in the effect of parenting upon gang involvement and gang delinquency: A longitudinal, HLM perspective.  Child Development, 72, 1814-1831. Abstract

Walker-Barnes, C. J. & Mason, C. A. (2001b).  Perceptions of risk factors for female gang involvement among African American and Hispanic women.  Youth and Society, 32, 303-336. Abstract

Okimoto, J.T., Settlage, C.F., Freed, W., Klein, K., Dao, E., Campbell, J., Yoshiike, Y., Lui, H. L., & Mason, C.A. (2001).  The appeal cycle in three cultures: An exploratory comparison of child development.  The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, 49, 187-216. Abstract

Avchen, R.N., Scott, K.G., & Mason, C.A. (2001). A population based study of birthweight and school-age disabilities.  American Journal of Epidemiology, 154, 895-901. Abstract

Mason, C. A., Scott, K. G., Chapman, D. A. & Tu, S.  (2000).  A review of some individual- and community-level effect size indices for the study of risk factors for child and adolescent development.  Educational and Psychological Measurement, 60, 385-410. Abstract

Fishkin, P.E., Armstrong, F.D., Routh, D.K., Harris, L., Thompson, W., Miloslavich, K., Levy, J.D., Johnson, A., Morrow, C. Bandstra, E., Mason, C.A., and Scott, G. (2000). Relationship between HIV infection and WPPSI-R performance in preschool aged children.   Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 25, 347-351.  Abstract

Mason, C. A., Cauce, A. M., Robinson, L. and Harper, G. (1999). Adolescent Risk Behavior: Linking Theory and Action--A Community Psychology Agenda. American Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 107-110.  Abstract

Mason, C. A., Chapman, D. A., and Scott, K. G. (1999).  Risk factors for severe emotional disabilities and emotional handicaps (SED/EH): An epidemiological perspective. American Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 357-381.   Abstract.

Robinson, L., Cauce, A. M., Mason, C. A.,  and Harper, G. (Eds.). (1999). Adolescent Risk Behavior: Linking Theory and Action—A Community Psychology Agenda [Special Issue].  American Journal of Community Psychology, 27(2).  Abstract

Scott, K. G., Mason, C. A., and Chapman, D.A. (1999).  The Use of an Epidemiological Methodology as a Means for Influencing Public Policy.  Child Development, 70, 1263-1272. Abstract.

Tu, S., Scott, M. S., Mason, C. A., and Urbano, R.C.  (1999).  Assessing cognitive similarities among young children of different ethnic/cultural backgrounds.  Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment,17, 113-126.  Abstract

Frauenglass, S., Routh, D. K., Pantin, H. M., and  Mason, C. A. (1997).  Family support and adolescent substance use.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 26, 15-23.  Abstract

Mason, C. A., Cauce, A. M. and  Gonzales, N. (1997).   Parents and peers in the lives of African American adolescents: An interactive approach to the study of problem behavior. In R. Taylor (Ed.) Social and Emotional Adjustment and Family Relations in Ethnic Minority Families (pp. 85-98).  Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.  Summary

Speltz, M. L., Endriga, M. C., Fisher, P. A., and  Mason, C. A. (1997).   Early predictors of attachment in infants with cleft lip and/or palate.  Child Development, 68, 12-25.  Abstract

Unis, A.S., Cook, E.H., Vincent, J.G., Gjerde, D.K., Perry, B.D., Mason, C.A., and Mitchell, J. (1997).  Platelet serotonin measures in adolescents with conduct disorder.  Biological Psychiatry, 42, 553-559.  Abstract

Gonzales, N.A., Cauce, A.M., Freedman R.J., Mason, C.A. (1996). Family, peer and neighborhood influences on academic achievement among African American adolescents: One year prospective effects. American Journal of Community Psychology, 24, 365-387.  Abstract

Gonzales, N. A., Cauce, A. M., and  Mason, C. A. (1996).  Inter-observer agreement in the assessment of parental behaviors and parent adolescent conflict among African American mothers and daughters.  Child Development, 67, 1483-1498.  Abstract

Mason, C. A., Cauce, A. M., Gonzales, N., and  Hiraga, Y.  (1996).  Neither too sweet nor too sour: Antisocial peers, maternal control, and problem behavior in African American adolescents.  Child Development, 67, 2115-2130.  Abstract

Mason, C.A., Tu, S., and  Cauce, A.M. (1996). The assessment of moderator variables: Two computer simulation studies. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 56, 45-62. Abstract

Mason, C.A., and  Tu, S. (1995). Estimation of factor scores via FASCOR. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 55, 791-794.  Abstract

Cauce, A.M., Mason, C.A., Hiraga, Y., and Liu, G. (1994). Social support during adolescence: Methodological and theoretical considerations. In F. Nestman and  K. Hurrelman (Eds.) Social Networks and Social Support in Childhood and Adolescence. Berlin, New York: W. De Gruyter.

Mason, C.A., Cauce, A.M., Gonzales, N., Hiraga, Y., and  Grove, K. (1994). An ecological model of externalizing in African American Adolescents: No family is an island. Journal of Research on Adolescents, 4, 639-655.  Abstract

Mason, C.A., Cauce, A.M., Gonzales, N., and  Hiraga, Y. (1994). Adolescent problem behavior: The effect of peers and the moderating roles of father absence and the mother child relationship. American Journal of Community Psychology, 22, 723-743. Abstract

Cauce, A.M., Hiraga, Y., Mason, C.A., Aguilar, T., Ordonez, N., and  Gonzales, N. (1992). Between a rock and a hard place: Social adjustment of biracial youth. In M.P.P. Root (Ed.) Coming of Age in a Multiracial America. Newbury Park: Wiley and Sons.

Cauce, A.M., Mason, C.A., Gonzales, N., and  Hiraga, Y. (1992). Third world people in a first world country: Ethnic minority adolescents in the U.S.A. In I. Serrano-Garcia (Ed.) Memorias de Psyicologia Comunitaria del Congreso Interamericano.

Mitchell, J., Mason, C.A., and Davidson, P. (1991).  Closing a maximum security unit in a juvenile detention center: An outcome study.  Journal of Juvenile Justice and Detention Services, 6, 26-29.