Heather K. Hudson

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Senior Scientist

University of Central Arkansas

Also affiliated: Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2012–2015)

8 h-index 16 pubs 369 cited

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Heather K. Hudson's research interests encompass behavioral and psychological studies, particularly focusing on sexting behaviors among undergraduate students and adolescents. She has investigated predictors of sexting, intentions to sext, and the relationship between personality traits, such as the Dark Triad and HEXACO, and sexting behaviors. Her work has explored consequences associated with sexting and has been supported by collaborations with researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Hudson also has a publication related to the interdependency of malnutrition, aging, and dysphagia, as well as work on the rheological and physical properties of whey protein isolate powders. Her scholarly output includes 16 publications with an h-index of 8 and 369 total citations.

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h-index: 8
Publications: 16
Citations: 369

Positions

Senior Scientist publications 2014–2026

University of Central Arkansas Listing

Selected Publications

Perceived Importance of National Sex Education Standards Among Selected College Students (2026)

American Journal of Sexuality Education DOI OpenAlex
Emotionally Tough, Sexting Rough: Relationship Between Callous Unemotional Traits and Aggravated Sexting in 11 Countries (2025)

Psicothema DOI OpenAlex
The Relationship between Dark Triad Personality Traits and Sexting Behaviors among Adolescents and Young Adults across 11 Countries (2021)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 51 citations DOI OpenAlex
#FollowMe: An investigation into the relationship between social media behaviors and online harassment among adolescents (2020)

International Journal of Arts and Humanities 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
The role of HEXACO personality traits in different kinds of sexting:A cross-cultural study in 10 countries (2020)

Computers in Human Behavior 66 citations DOI OpenAlex
A naturalistic study of yoga, meditation, self-perceived stress, self-compassion, and mindfulness in college students (2019)

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine 17 citations DOI OpenAlex
Consequences and Predictors of Sexting Among Selected Southern Undergraduates (2017)

International Journal of Sexual Health 46 citations DOI OpenAlex
Creating Peer-Led Media to Teach Sensitive Topics: Recommendations from Practicing Health Educators. (2014)

Journal of Health Education OpenAlex
Behavioral Indicators and Behaviors Related to Sexting Among Undergraduate Students (2014)

American Journal of Health Education 54 citations DOI OpenAlex