 David DiLillo
Office: 221 Burnett Hall 
(402) 472-3297 
ddilillo@unl.edu
Family Violence and Injury Lab |
David DiLillo received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Oklahoma State University in 1997 and joined the UNL faculty in 2000 following post-doctoral work at the University of Missouri. His primary research interests lie in the areas of family violence, and marital and couple relations. In the area of family violence, he is particularly interested in the long-term adjustment of adults who have experienced various forms of childhood trauma and maltreatment (e.g., sexual abuse, physical abuse, exposure to domestic violence). His work has explored several aspects of this issue, including the interpersonal functioning of adult survivors, and possible mediators of the long-term impact of abuse. More recently, Dr. DiLillo has begun to investigate the longitudinal course of marriage among newlywed couples. Part of this work is an NIMH-funded project that explores associations between childhood abuse history and adult marital and parent-child functioning. Dr. DiLillo has also conducted research on the causes and consequences of accidental injury. His teaching activities include a graduate level psychotherapy course, marital and family therapy, and supervision of clinical practicum. Dr. DiLillo is currently the Director of the Clinical Psychology Training Program. |
Violence and Abuse Publications | Injury Publications | Other Publications Violence and Abuse Publications DeGue, S., & DiLillo, D. (in press). Is animal cruelty a "red flag" for family violence? Investigating co-occurring violence towards children, partners, and pets. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. McChargue, D. M., Klanecky, A. K., Walsh, K., & DiLillo, D. (in press). Trauma exposure influences cue elicited affective responses among smokers with and without a history of major depression. Addictive Behaviors. Evans, S. E., Davies, C., & DiLillo, D. (2008). Exposure to domestic violence: A meta-analysis of child and adolescent outcomes. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 13, 131-140. [PDF] Perry, A. R., DiLillo, D., & Peugh, J. (2007). Childhood psychological maltreatment and quality of marriage: The mediating role of psychological distress. Journal of Emotional Abuse, 7, 117-142. [PDF] Clemmons, J. C., Walsh, K., DiLillo, D., & Messman-Moore, T. M. (2007). Unique and combined contributions of multiple child abuse types and abuse severity to adult trauma symptomatology. Child Maltreatment, 12, 172-181. [PDF] DiLillo, D., Lewis, T. L., Di Loreto-Colgan, A. (20007). Child maltreatment history and subsequent romantic relationships: Exploring a psychological route to dyadic difficulties. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, 15, 19-36. [PDF] Perry, A.R., & DiLillo, D. (2007). Child sexual abuse. In N.A. Jackson (Ed). Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. New York: Routledge. [PDF] strong>DiLillo, D., DeGue, S., Kras, A., Di Loreto-Colgan, A., & Nash, C. L. (2006). Participant responses to retrospective surveys of child maltreatment: Does mode of assessment matter? Violence and Victims, 21, 409-422. [PDF] DiLillo, D., Fortier, M. A., Hayes, S. A., Trask, E., Perry, A. R., Messman-Moore, T. L., Fauchier, A., Nash, C. (2006). Retrospective assessment of childhood sexual and physical abuse: A comparison of scaled and behaviorally specific approaches. Assessment, 13, 297-312. [PDF] DiLillo, D., Hayes, S., & Hope, D. A. (2006). Sensitivity of the Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule-IV (ADIS-IV) in detecting potentially traumatic childhood abuse. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 28, 131-135. [PDF] DiLillo, D., Fortier, M., & Perry, A.R. (2006). Child abuse and neglect. To be in K. Liller (Ed.). Injury Prevention for Children and Adolescents: Integration of Research, Practice, and Advocacy. (pp. 283-304). Washington, DC: American Public Health Association Press. [PDF] DiLillo, D., Perry, A.R., & Fortier, M. (2005). Child physical abuse and neglect. To be in R.T. Ammerman & M. Hersen (Eds.). Comprehensive Handbook of Personality and Psychopathology, (Vol. 3, pp. 367-387). Child Psychopathology, Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. [PDF] DeGue, S. A., & DiLillo, D. (2005). Understanding perpetrators of sexual coercion: Characteristics of those who cross the line. Violence and Victims, 19, 673-688. [PDF] DeGue, S., & DiLillo, D. (2005). “You would If you loved me:” Toward an improved conceptual and etiological understanding of male sexual coercion. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 10, 513-532. [PDF] Schenkel, L. S., Spaulding, W. D., DiLillo, D., & Silverstein, S. M. (2005). Histories of childhood maltreatment in schizophrenia: Relationships with premorbid functioning, symptomatology, and cognitive deficits. Schizophrenia Research, 76, 273-286. [PDF] Davies, C. A., DiLillo, D., & Martinez, I. G. (2004). Isolating adult psychological correlates of witnessing parental violence: Findings from a predominantly Latina sample. Journal of Family Violence. [PDF] DiLillo, D., & Damashek, A. (2003). Parenting characteristics of women reporting a history of childhood sexual abuse. Child Maltreatment, 8, 319-333. [PDF] Clemmons, J. C., DiLillo, D., Martinez, I. G., DeGue, S., & Jeffcott, M. (2003). Co-occurring forms of child maltreatment and adult adjustment reported by Latina college students. Child Abuse & Neglect, 27, 751-767.[PDF] DiLillo,D. (2001). Interpersonal functioning among women reporting a history of child sexual abuse: Empirical findings and methodological issues. Clinical Psychology Review, 21, 553-576. [PDF] Murphy, W. D., DiLillo, D., Haynes, M. R., & Steere, E. (2001). An exploration of factors related to deviant sexual arousal among juvenile sex offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 13, 91-103. [PDF] DiLillo, D., Giuffre, D., Tremblay, G. C., & Peterson, L. (2001). A closer look at the nature of intimate partner violence reported by women with a history of childhood sexual abuse. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 16, 116-132.[PDF] DiLillo, D., Tremblay, G. C., & Peterson, L. (2000). Linking child sexual abuse and adult physical abuse potential: The mediating role of maternal anger. Child Abuse and Neglect, 24, 767-779. [PDF] DiLillo, D., & Long, P. J. (1999). Perceptions of couple functioning among female survivors of child sexual abuse. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 7, 59-76. Also abstracted in Clinician's Research Digest, (1999), 17. [PDF] DiLillo, D., Long, P. J., & Russell, L. (1994). Coping strategies of victims of intrafamilial and extrafamilial childhood sexual abuse. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 3, 45-65. McLean, C., DiLillo, D., Bornstein, B. H., & Bevins, R. A. (in press). Protective eyewear use among racquetball players. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. Lewis, T. L., DiLillo, D., & Peterson, L. (2004). Parental beliefs about the developmental benefits of unintentional childhood injuries. American Journal of Health Behavior, 28, 861-868. [PDF] Peterson, L., DiLillo, DiLillo, D., DiLillo, D., Damashek, A., & Peterson, L. (2001). Maternal use of baby walkers with young children: Recent trends and possible alternatives. Injury Prevention, 7, 223-227. [PDF] DiLillo, D., & Tremblay, G. C. (2001). Maternal and child reports of behavioral compensation in response to safety equipment usage. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 26, 175-184. [PDF] Cook, S., Peterson, L., & DiLillo, D. (1999). Fear and exhilaration in response to risk: An extension of a model of injury risk in a real world context. Behavior Therapy, 30, 5-15. [PDF] DiLillo, D., Potts, R., & Himes, S. (1998). Predictors of children's risk appraisals. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 19, 415-427. [PDF] Potts, R., Martinez, I. G., Schwarz, L. K., DiLillo, D., & Swisher, L. C. (1997). Cross-validation of the Injury Behavior Checklist in a school-age sample. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 32, 533-540. [PDF] Other Publications DiLillo, D., & Tremblay, G. C. (in press). John B. Watson. In Richard Shweder (Ed.), Chicago Companion to the Child. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. DiLillo, D., & McChargue, D. E. (2007). Implementing elements of evidence-based practice into scientist-practitioner training at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 63, 671-684. [PDF] DiLillo, D. , DeGue, S., Cohen, L., & Morgan, R. (2006). The path to licensure for academic psychologists: How tough is the road? Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 37, 567-586. [PDF] DiLillo, D., & Tremblay, G. C. (2005). Introduction to Special Issue: Lizette Peterson: A collaboration of passion and science. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 1-3. [PDF] Cohen, L. M., Morgan, R. D., DiLillo, D., & Flores, L. Y. (2003). Why was my major professor so busy? Establishing an academic career while pursuing applied work. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34, 88-94. [PDF] Gard, G., Tremblay, G. C., DiLillo, D., & Pantesco, V. (2002). Facilitating research in training clinics: Aspiring to the scientist-practitioner ideal. The Behavior Therapist, 25,103-106. DiLillo, D., & Peterson, L. (2001). Behavior therapy with children. In the International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol. 2, pp. 1086 – 1090). New York: Elsevier. DiLillo, D., & Peterson, L. (2000). Prevention of disorders in childhood. In C. E. Walker & M. C. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (pp. 974 - 988). New York: John Wiley. Tremblay, G. C., & DiLillo, D. (1999). Review of K. Sowers-Hoag and D. F. Harrison “Finding an Academic Job.” Behavior Therapist, 22, 101. |
Research Funding: Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
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