About

Gayla Margolin

Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics

Contact Information
E-mail: margolin@usc.edu
Phone: (213) 740-2313
Office: SGM 930
Office Hours: Wednesday : 9:30-10:30

LINKS
Margolin Family Studies Project
 

Education
B.A. Psychology, University of Wisconsin, 1971
M.A. Clinical Psychology, University of Oregon, 1973
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Oregon, 1976
 

Description of Research

Summary Statement of Research Interests
Professor Margolin researches marital conflict and violence, the effects of violence exposure on children, and the examination of resilience versus vulnerability in children. She is well known for her work on family systems, with specific emphasis on ethical and legal issues surrounding family therapy, and treatment and assessment considerations in marital and family therapy.
 

Affiliations with Research Centers, Labs, and Other Institutions
Center for Urban Youth, P.I., Steering Committee
 

Publications

Journal Article
Vickerman, K. A., Margolin, G. (2009). Rape treatment outcome research: Empirical findings and state of the literature. Clinical Psychology Review. Vol. 23, pp. 18-34.
Margolin, G., Vickerman, K. A., Ramos, M. C., Serrano, S. D., Gordis, E. B., Iturralde, E., Oliver, P. H., Spies, L. A. (2009). Youth exposed to violence: Stability, co-occurrence, and context. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review (Invited submission, anticipated publication 03/2009). Vol. 12, pp. 39-54. PubMed Web Address
Vickerman, K. A., Margolin, G. (2008). Trajectories of physical and emotional marital aggression in middle-aged couples. Violence & Victims/Springer. Vol. 23, pp. 18-34.
Doumas, D., Margolin, G., John, R. S. (2008). Spillover patterns in single earner couples: work, self-care, and the marital relationship. Journal of Family & Economic Issues. Vol. 29, pp. 55-73.
Margolin, G., Vickerman, K. A. (2007). Post-traumatic stress in children and adolescents exposed to family violence. I. Overview and issues. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Vol. 38, pp. 613-619.
Vickerman, K. A., Margolin, G. (2007). Post-traumatic stress in children and adolescents exposed to family violence. II. Treatment. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Vol. 38, pp. 620-628.
Proctor, L., Fauchier, A., Oliver, P. H., Ramos, M. C., Rios, M. A., Margolin, G. (2007). Family context and young children's responses to earthquakes. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry/Blackwell. Vol. 48, pp. 941-949.
Duman, S. E., Margolin, G. (2007). Parents' aggressive influences and children's aggressive problem solutions with peers. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Vol. 36, pp. 42-55..
Margolin, G., Chien, D., Duman, S. E., Fauchier, A., Gordis, E. B., Oliver, P. H., Ramos, M., Vickerman, K. (2005). Ethical issues in couple and family research. Journal of Family Psychology/APA. Vol. 19, pp. 157-167.
Gordis, E. B., Margolin, G., Vickerman, K. (2005). Communication and frightening behavior among couples with past and recent histories of physical marital aggression. American Journal of Community Psychology/Kluwer Academic Press. Vol. 36, pp. 177-191.
Margolin, G., Gordis, E. B. (2000). The effects of family and community violence on children. Annual Review of Psychology/Annual Reviews. Vol. 51, pp. pp. 445-479/.
 

Honors and Awards
USC Mellon Award for Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Students, 2008-  
USC Award for Excellence in Mentoring Graduate Students, 2006-  
Editorial Appreciation Award, Journal of Family Psychology, 2004-2005   
AFTA Award for Distinguished Contribution of Family Systems Research, 1993  
Guggenheim Fellowship Recipient, Harry Frank Guggenheim Career Development Award, 1985-1989  
 

Service to the University

Administrative Appointments
Director of Clinical Training, 08/15/2008-08/14/2011  
 

Service to the Profession

Committees
Member, APA Division 12 Fellowship Committee, 2010-2012  
Member, Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) Review Committee, 2009-2011  
 

Editorships and Editorial Boards
Editorial Board, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2008-  
Editorial Board, Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, 1998-  
Consulting Editor, Journal of Family Psychology, 1991-  
Editorial Board, Journal of Family Violence, 1984-  
Editorial Advisory Board, Clinical Psychology Review, 1993-2005  
Associate Editor, Journal of Family Psychology, 1987-1991  
Associate Editor, Behavioral Assessment, 1984-1985  
 

Professional Memberships
Society for Research in Adolescence, 2006-  
American Psychological Society, 2001-  
American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology, 1994-  
Society for Research in Child Development, 1993-  
American Psychological Association, 1978-  
 
 
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