Curriculum Vitae - Child and Adolescent Services Research Center

CURRICULUM VITA
Name:
Guy Cafri, Ph.D.
Address:
Child & Adolescent Services Research Center
3020 Children's Way MC 5033
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
Phone: Office: (858) 966-7703 ext 5684
Home: (813) 486-9875
E-Mail:
cafri@mail.usf.edu
EDUCATION
2001 B.A. Macalester College (Psychology & Philosophy)
2005 M.A. University of South Florida (Clinical Psychology)
2008 Ph.D. University of South Florida (Experimental Psychopathology)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2001-2003: Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of
South Florida (Supervising Professor: J. Kevin Thompson)
2003-2005: Teacher Assistant (Research Methods, Behavior Modification,
Honors Thesis)
2005-2007: Research Associate, Department of Psychology, University of
South Florida (Supervising Professor: J. Kevin Thompson; Coinvestigator
for National Institutes of Health Grant R21 CA
102205)
2008-2009: Statistician, Department of Psychiatry, University of California,
San Diego/ Child and Adolescent Services Research Center
Statistical Consultant, Behavioral Services, Weight and Wellness
Clinic, San Diego, CA.
Current:
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Psychiatry, University of
California, San Diego/ Child and Adolescent Services Research
Center
HONORS
2001 Graduated With Honors (Cum Laude)
2001 Psi Chi Honors Society
2005 Valerie Reed Memorial Award (USF Research Award)

PAST MEMBERSHIPS
Association for Psychological Science
American Psychological Association
Division 5: Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics
Division 12: Clinical Psychology
Division 38: Health Psychology
Division 51: Psychology of Men and Masculinity
MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION
Cafri, G. & Brannick, M. T. Evaluating the Properties of Point/ Interval Estimates and
Hypothesis Tests of the Conditional Random-Effects Variance Component in Meta-
Analysis. Manuscript Submitted for Publication.
Boutelle, K.N., Cafri, G. Crow,S. J. Parent-only treatment for childhood obesity.
Manuscript Submitted for Publication.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Aarons, G.A., Cafri, G., Lugo, L., Sawitzky, A. (In Press). Expanding the domains of attitudes
towards evidence-based practice: The Evidence Based Practice Attitude Scale-50
(EBPAS-50). Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services
Research.
Brannick, M. T., Yang, L., & Cafri, G. (In Press). Comparison of weights in metaanalysis
under realistic conditions. Organizational Research Methods.
Cafri, G., Kromrey, J.D., Brannick, M.T. (In Press). A Meta-Meta-Analysis: Empirical Review of
Statistical Power, Type I Error Rates, Effect Sizes, and Model Selection of Meta-
Analyses Published in Psychology . Multivariate Behavioral Research.
Asvat, Y., Cafri, G., Thompson, J.K., Jacobsen, P.B. (In Press). Appearance-based Tanning
Motives, Sunbathing Intentions, and Sun Protection Intentions in Adolescents. Archives
of Dermatology.
Goldschmied, N., Nankin, M., & Cafri, G. (In Press). Pressure kicks in the NFL: An archival
exploration into the deployment of timeouts and other environmental correlates. The
Sport Psychologist.
Cafri, G., van den Berg, P., Brannick, M.T. (In Press). What Have the Difference Scores Not
Been Telling Us? A Critique of the Use of Self-Ideal Discrepancy in the Assessment of
Body Image and Evaluation of an Alternative Data-Analytic Framework. Assessment.
Aarons, G.A., Glisson, C., Hoagwood, K., Kelleher, K., Landsverk, J., Cafri, G. (In Press).

Psychometric properties and United States national norms of the Evidence-Based
Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS). Psychological Assessment.
Ben-Zeev, D., Granholm, E., Cafri, G. (In Press). Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Mediate
the Relationship Between Self -Esteem and Paranoia. Schizophrenia Research.
Cafri, G., Thompson, J.K., Jacobsen, P., Hillhouse, J.J. (In Press). Investigating the Role of
Appearance-Based Factors in Predicting Sunbathing and Tanning Salon Use. Journal of
Behavioral Medicine.
Cafri, G., Kromrey, J.D., Brannick, M.T. (2009). A SAS ® macro for statistical power
calculations in meta-analysis. Behavior Research Methods, 41, 235-46.
Cafri, G., Olivardia, R., Thompson, J.K. (2008). Symptom characteristics and psychiatric
comorbidity among males with muscle dysmorphia. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 49, 374-
379.
Roehrig, M, Thompson, J.K., Cafri, G. (2008). Effects of dieting-related messages on
psychological and weight control variables. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 41,
164-173
Cafri, G., Thompson, J.K., Roehrig, M., Rojas, A., Sperry, S., Jacobsen, P., Hillhouse, J.J.
(2008). Appearance motives to tan and not tan: Evidence for validity and reliability of a
new scale. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 35, 209-220.
Cafri, G., Blevins, N., Thompson, J.K. (2007). Drive for muscle leanness: A complex case
with features of muscle dysmorphia and eating disorders not otherwise specified. Eating
and Weight Disorders, 11, 117-188.
Van den Berg, P, Neumark-Sztanier, D., Cafri, G., & Wall, M. (2007). Steroid use
among adolescents: Longitudinal findings from Project EAT. Pediatrics, 119, 476-486.
Thompson, J.K., Shroff, H., Herbozo, S., Cafri, G., Rodriguez, J., & Rodriguez, M. (2007).
Relations among multiple peer influences, body dissatisfaction, eating disturbance, and
self-esteem: A comparison of average weight, at risk of overweight, and overweight
adolescent girls. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 32, 24-29.
Cafri, G. , Thompson, J.K., Roehrig, M., vanden Berg, P., Herbozo, S. Jacobsen, P., &
Stark, S. (2006). The relationship between appearance factors and intentional UV
exposure and sun-protection. Body Image, 3, 199- 209.
Cafri, G. , Thompson, J.K., & Jacobsen, P. (2006). Appearance reasons for tanning mediate the
relationship between media influence and UV exposure and sun-protection. Archives of
Dermatology, 142, 1066-1067.
Cafri, G., van den Berg, P. & Thompson, J.K. (2006). Pursuit of muscularity in

adolescent boys: Relations among biopsychosocial variables and clinical outcomes.
Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 35, 283-291.
Cafri, G., Yamamiya, Y., Brannick, M., Thompson, J.K. (2005). The impact of thin-ideal
internalization on body dissatisfaction: A meta-analytic review. Clinical Psychology:
Science and Practice, 12, 421-433.
Boroughs, M., Cafri, G., & Thompson, J.K. (2005). Prevalence and characteristics of
body hair removal in males. Sex Roles, 52, 637-644.
Birkeland, R., Thompson, J.K., Herbozo, S., Roehrig, M., Cafri, G., van den Berg, P.
(2005). Media exposure, mood, and body image dissatisfaction: An experimental test of
person versus product priming. Body Image, 2, 53-61.
Cafri, G., Thompson, J.K., Ricciardelli, L., McCabe, M., Yesalis, C., & Smolak, L. (2005).
Pursuit of the muscular ideal: Physical and psychological consequences and putative
risk factors. Clinical Psychology Review, 25, 215-239 (Abstracted in Clinician’s Reader
Digest: Briefings in Behavioral Science, 23, 2).
Cafri, G. & Thompson, J.K. (2004). Evaluating the convergence of muscle
appearance attitude measures. Assessment, 11, 224-229.
Cafri, G., Roehrig, M , Thompson, J.K., (2004). Reliability assessment of the
somatomorphic matrix. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 35, 597-600.
Cafri, G., & Thompson, J.K. (2004). Measuring male body image: A review of the
current methodology. Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 5, 18–29.
Cafri, G., Strauss J., & Thompson, J.K. (2002). Male Body Image: Satisfaction and its
relationship to well-being using the somatomorphic matrix. International Journal of Men’s
Health, 1, 215-231.
BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS
Thompson, J.K. & Cafri, G. (Eds.). (2007). Pursuit of the Muscular Ideal:
Social, Psychological and Medical Perspectives. Washington: American Psychological
Association
Cafri, G. & Thompson (2007). Assessment of body image and body change
strategies. In J.K. Thompson and G. Cafri (Ed.’s) Pursuit of the Muscular Ideal: Social,
Psychological and Medical Perspectives.
Thompson, J.K., Roehrig, M., Cafri, G., Heinberg, L. (2005). Assessment of body
Image. In Mitchell and Pedersen (Ed.’s) Assessment of Patients with Eating Disorders
(pp.175-202).New York: Guilford

Editorial Board: Body Image
EDITORIAL & REVIEW EXPERIENCES
Ad Hoc Reviewer: Psychological Bulletin, British Journal of Psychiatry, Archives of
Dermatology, Health Psychology, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Journal of
Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, Behavior Research Methods,
Implementation Science, Assessment, Appetite, Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology,
European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Health Education Research, Journal of
Experimental Education, Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, Sex Roles.
Grant Reviewer: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 2005
RESEARCH SUPPORT
R21CA102205-01A2 Thompson (PI) 02/01/05- 01/31/08
NIH/NCI $281,145
Body Image, Tanning Intentions, and Tanning Behavior.
The goal of this project is to examine the role of body image factors in ultraviolet light risk
behaviors, including sunbathing, tanning salon use, and sun-protection.
Role: Co-PI
USF Internal Award $5,000 Thompson (PI) 05/01/06- 05/01/07
Prevalence and Characteristics of Muscle Dysmorphia
The aim of this project is to examine the prevalence and characteristics of muscle dysmorphia in
a sample of gymnasium attendees.
Role: Co-PI
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Cafri, G., Kromrey, J.K. (October, 2008). A SAS ® macro for statistical power calculations in
meta-analysis. Presentation at the Southeastern SAS Users Group Conference, St.
Petersburg, FL.
Brannick, M. T., Yang, L., & Cafri, G. (April, 2008). Comparison of weights in metaanalysis
under realistic conditions. Poster presented at the 23rd annual conference of
the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
Cafri, G. Kromrey, J. , & Brannick, M.T. (August, 2006). Statistical Power in Meta-Analysis.
Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans,
LA.
Cafri, G. Thompson, J.K., & Jacobsen, P. (May, 2005). Appearance Reasons for Tanning
Mediate the Relationship Between Media Influence and UV Exposure and Sun-
Protection. Poster presented at the Association for Psychological Science Conference,
New York, N.Y.

Cafri, G., Yamamiya, Y., Brannick, M., Thompson, J.K., Sperry, S. (April, 2005). The
impact of thin-ideal internalization on body dissatisfaction and eating pathology:
A meta-analytic review. Poster presented at the Academy of Eating
Disorders Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
Cafri, G. Thompson, J.K., Jacobsen, P., Herbozo, S. (July, 2004). The Influence of
Appearance Factors on Intentional UV Exposure. Poster presented at the annual
American Psychological Association conference, Hawaii.
Cafri, G., Thompson, J.K., & Yesalis, C.E. (July, 2004). A First Look at the Use of
Testosterone Precursors and Ephedrine Among Adolescent Males: Is This a New Kind
of Substance Abuse? Poster presented at the annual American Psychological
Association conference, Hawaii.
Boroughs, M., Cafri, G., & Thompson, J.K. (July, 2004). Prevalence and Characteristics
of Body Hair Removal in Males. Poster presented at the annual American
Psychological Association conference, Hawaii.
Heinberg, L., Thompson, J.K. & Cafri, G. (April, 2004). Multidimensional Assessment of
Body Image. Workshop at the Academy of Eating Disorders conference, Orlando, FL.
Cafri, G. & Thompson, J.K. (April, 2004). Evaluating the Convergence of Muscle
Appearance Attitude Measures. Poster presented at the Academy of Eating
Disorders conference, Orlando, FL.
Cafri, G., Thompson, J.K., Roehrig, M. (November, 2002). Reliability assessment of
muscle-based attitudinal measures of body image. Poster presented at the Association
for Advancement of Behavior Therapy conference, Reno, NV.
Cafri, G., Strauss J., & Thompson, J.K. (April, 2002). Male body image: Satisfaction and
its relationship to well-being using the somatomorphic matrix. Poster presented at the
Academy of Eating Disorders conference, Boston, MA.
BOOK REVIEW
Cafri, G. & Thompson, J.K. (2004). Looking Good: Male Body Image in Modern America by
Lynn Luciano. Eating Disorders: Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 12, 83-86.

GRADUATE COURSEWORK IN QUANTITIATIVE METHODS
Course Number Name Description
University of South Florida
PHC 6057 Biostatistical Inference I Calculus probability/inference
PHC 6053 Categorical Data Analysis Odds ratio, logistic regression, etc.
PSY 6217 Research Methods ANOVA
EDF 7408 Stat Analysis ED Res II ANOVA/Regression
STA 5166 Statistics Methods I Regression-proof based
STA 6167 Statistics Methods II Regression-proof based
EDF 7488 Prob in Ed Data Analysis SAS programming
EDF 7464 Stat Analysis ED Res III Multivariate Statistics
PSY 6217 Psychometrics -
SOP 6266 Meta-Analysis -
EDG 7931 Structural Equation Modeling -
EDG 7931 Hierarchical Linear Models -
San Diego State
STAT 560
Sample Surveys
PH 627
Advanced Statistical Methods in Public Health
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Academic Year
Description
2003-2004 Training in administration and interpretation of the SCID,
WAIS, WISC, Woodcock-Johnson, BDI and PAI.
2004-2005 Individual adult CBT-based therapy of depression and
anxiety.
2004-2005 Administration of SSAGA (semi-structured assessment for
the genetics of alcoholism) as part of a longitudinal study.
2005-2006 Individual adult CBT-based therapy of eating disorders.
2005-2007 Group adult weight management using the LEARN
program.
2006-2007 Study assessing symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder
and psychiatric co-morbidity among a community sample
of male weightlifters (measures administered: SCID, body
dysmorphic disorder diagnostic module, body dysmorphic
disorder version of the YBOCS).