Robert E. Davis Data-verified

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Researcher

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-22

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55 h-index 328 pubs 13,373 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Robert E. Davis's research frequently examines health behaviors and psychological factors across diverse populations, with a notable concentration on college students. His work has investigated the influences on and correlates of health decisions, including COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and handwashing behaviors, often utilizing survey methodologies and theoretical models of behavior change.

His publications also explore the relationships between psychological states such as stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional intelligence in academic settings, specifically among medical and veterinary students. Further research interests include the portrayal of societal issues, such as alcohol consumption, in digital media platforms like TikTok, and objective measures of reward sensitivity and motivation related to anhedonia. Davis has a significant publication record, with over 118 publications and an h-index of 27, indicating a substantial body of scholarly output. He has also been involved as a Co-PI on a National Science Foundation grant totaling over $17 million for the implementation of a National Silicon Carbide Research Fabrication Facility.

Metrics

  • h-index: 55
  • Publications: 328
  • Citations: 13,373

Selected Publications

  • The Adaptation and Validation of an Instrument Measuring Bystander Intention to Address Gym-Based Sexual Harassment: An Application of the Reasoned Action Approach (2025)
  • Understanding and predicting flossing behavior in a rural Appalachian community using the multi-theory model (2025)
  • Testing of a multi-theory model (MTM) to determine factors associated with the initiation and maintenance of adequate sleep behaviour among students from a Southeastern US medical school (2025)
  • Profile Analysis of Handwashing Behavior Among a Sample of College Students in the Multi-Theory Model Framework (2025)
  • Exploring mental health in veterinary students: common stressors and effective coping strategies: a narrative review (2025)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • An international review of skin conditions in incarcerated persons (2024)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Veterinary students' perceptions toward incorporating and expanding telehealth service delivery knowledge in curricula and future practice: a cross-sectional study (2024)
  • Stigma Related to the Non-Medical Use and Diversion of Prescription Stimulant Drugs: Should We Care (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Salient Beliefs Associated with Unsanctioned Adult Cannabis Use in an Evolving Socio-Political Environment (2023)
  • Physical Activity as a Potential Tool in Therapeutic Works of University Mental Health Professionals in the United States (2023)
  • Predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors associated with opioid addiction helping behaviour in tri-state Appalachian counties: application of the PRECEDE–PROCEED model–cross-sectional analysis (2023)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Application of the multi‐theory model to explain veterinarians’ intentions to use telehealth/telemedicine (2022)
    7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Psychological Help-Seeking Among College Students: Applying the Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change in Assessing Telehealth Use for Psychological Help-Seeking (2022)
    7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Bicycle Injuries Associated With Drug Use in the United States, 2019–2020 (2022)
  • The relationship between trait emotional intelligence and problematic alcohol use among college students (2022)
    14 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Federal Grants 1 $17,874,768 total

NSF Co-PI Oct 2021 - Sep 2026

Mid-Scale RI-1 (M1:IP): Implementation of a National Silicon Carbide Research Fabrication Facility

EPSCoR Co-Funding, Mid-scale RI - Track 1, CSCS: Circuits and Systems for, SSA-Special Studies & Analysis $17,874,768

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