Publications

This page lists selected research articles led or coauthored by T4T Health Research Team members, along with links to a free version of each article (preprint, author’s accepted manuscript, or open access copy). Here, we focus on articles addressing the team’s key research themes. Additional publications by Dr. Murchison are listed on Dr. Murchison’s BU Profiles page.

Trans/nonbinary young adults’ romantic relationships

  1. Murchison GR, Paglisotti E, Vives G, Daley M, Pachankis JE. Development and validation of the Transgender/Nonbinary Identity Support from Partners Scale. Psychol Sexual Orientat Gend Divers. Published online October 27, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000868
  2. Murchison GR, Eiduson R, Austin SB, Reisner SL, Agénor M, Chen JT, Gordon AR. Controlling partner dynamics in transgender/nonbinary young adults’ romantic relationships: Exploring the roles of cissexism-related beliefs and material-need insecurity. Psychol Sexual Orientat Gend Divers. Published online May 6, 2024. doi: 10.1037/sgd0000730
  3. Murchison GR, Eiduson R, Agénor M, Gordon AR. Tradeoffs, constraints, and strategies in transgender and nonbinary young adults’ romantic relationships: The Identity Needs in Relationships Framework. J Soc Pers Relatsh. 2023;40(7):2149-2980. doi: 10.1177/02654075221142183

Interpersonal violence, gender, and sexual orientation in adolescents and young adults

  1. Murchison GR, Eiduson R, Austin SB, Reisner SL, Agénor M, Chen JT, Gordon AR. Controlling partner dynamics in transgender/nonbinary young adults’ romantic relationships: Exploring the roles of cissexism-related beliefs and material-need insecurity. Psychol Sexual Orientat Gend Divers. Published online May 6, 2024. doi: 10.1037/sgd0000730
  2. Murchison GR, Chen JT, Austin SB, Reisner SL. Interventional Effects Analysis of Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Victimization in LGBTQ + Adolescents: Quantifying the Roles of Inequities in School and Family Factors. Prev Sci. 2023;24:1023-1034. doi: 10.1007/s11121-023-01562-w
  3. Eisenstadt BE, Murchison GR, Soulliard ZA, Gordon AR. Body image and high-risk weight and shape control behaviors among transgender and nonbinary young adults: The role of sexual assault. LGBT Health. 2023;12(8):586-594. doi: 10.1089/lgbt.2022.0324
  4. Murchison GR, Austin SB, Reisner SL, Chen JT. Middle school psychological distress and sexual harassment victimization as predictors of dating violence involvement. J Interpers Violence. 2023;38(9-10):6576-6600. doi: 10.1177/08862605221135166
  5. Murchison GR, Agénor M, Reisner SL, Watson RJ. School restroom and locker room restrictions and sexual assault risk among transgender youth. Pediatrics. 2019;143(6):e20182902. doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-2902 (See also this article’s video abstract.)
  6. Murchison GR, Boyd MA, Pachankis JE. Minority stress and the risk of unwanted sexual experiences in LGBQ undergraduates. Sex Roles. 2017;77(3-4):221-238. doi: 10.1007/s11199-016-0710-2

Work, housing, and mental health in transgender/nonbinary young adults

  1. Murchison GR, Aguilar AJ, Eisenstadt BE, Gordon AR, Carroll K, Soulliard ZA. Experiences of transgender/nonbinary young adults doing online sex work: An occupational health perspective. J Sex Res. Published online October 15, 2025. doi: 10.1080/00224499.2025.2570783
  2. Murchison GR, Eiduson R, Austin SB, Reisner SL, Agénor M, Chen JT, Gordon AR. Controlling partner dynamics in transgender/nonbinary young adults’ romantic relationships: Exploring the roles of cissexism-related beliefs and material-need insecurity. Psychol Sexual Orientat Gend Divers. Published online May 6, 2024. doi: 10.1037/sgd0000730

Role of school/campus environments in LGBTQ adolescent/young adult health

  1. Murchison GR, Seager van Dyk I, Wolfe HL, Lipson SK. Comparing transgender/nonbinary and cisgender college and university students’ perceptions and use of mental health services in a large U.S. sample. J Am Coll Health. Published online December 18, 2025. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2025.2472202
  2. Murchison GR, Chen JT, Austin SB, Reisner SL. Interventional Effects Analysis of Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Victimization in LGBTQ + Adolescents: Quantifying the Roles of Inequities in School and Family Factors. Prev Sci. 2023;24:1023-1034. doi: 10.1007/s11121-023-01562-w
  3. Murchison GR, Rosenbach SB, Poteat VP, Yoshikawa H, Calzo JP. Gender-Sexuality Alliance membership and activities: Associations with students’ comfort, confidence, and awareness regarding substance use resources. Health Educ Res. 2021;36(3):295-308. doi: 10.1093/her/cyab007
  4. Murchison GR, Agénor M, Reisner SL, Watson RJ. School restroom and locker room restrictions and sexual assault risk among transgender youth. Pediatrics. 2019;143(6):e20182902. doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-2902 (See also this article’s video abstract.)
  5. Murchison GR, Boyd MA, Pachankis JE. Minority stress and the risk of unwanted sexual experiences in LGBQ undergraduates. Sex Roles. 2017;77(3-4):221-238. doi: 10.1007/s11199-016-0710-2

Developmental milestones for LGBTQ people

  1. Layland EK, Bränström R, Murchison GR, Pachankis JE. Kept in the closet: Structural stigma and the timing of sexual minority developmental milestones across 28 European countries. J Youth Adolesc. 2023;52:2012-2030. doi: 10.1007/s10964-023-01818-2
  2. Murchison GR, Aguayo-Romero RA, Katz-Wise SL, Lett E, Agénor M, Gordon AR. Transgender/nonbinary young adults’ exposure to cissexism-related social stressors: Variation across gender groups. Soc Sci Med. 2023;329:116013. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116013