Mary Pritchard

Dr. Mary Pritchard received her Ph.D. in experimental psychology with an emphasis in cognitive/social from the University of Denver, in 1999, and joined the Boise State University Psychology Department in 2004.

• Phone: 208-426-1901
• Email: marypritchard@boisestate.edu

Courses Taught

Title
Social Psychology
Psychology of Aging
Psychology of Health

Teaching and Research

Dr. Pritchard has research interests in health psychology, including health behaviors of college students and adolescents, obesity, eating disordered behaviors, body image, self-esteem, how personality impacts health, athlete stress and health, risky health behaviors, prejudice, and aging.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

(† indicates undergraduate student collaborator)

Pritchard, M. E., Elison-Bowers, P., & Birdsall, B. (2009). Student trauma in the classroom. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 13, 153-158.

Wright†, C., & Pritchard, M. E. (in press). An examination of the relation of gender, mass media influence, and loneliness to disordered eating among college students. Eating and Weight Disorders.

Wilson, G. L., & Pritchard, M. E. (2009). The relationship between coping styles and drinking behaviors in teenage athletes. Athletic Insight, 11(1).

Pritchard, M. E., & Yalch†, K. L. (2009). Relationships among loneliness, interpersonal dependency, and disordered eating in young adults. Personality and Individual Differences, 46, 341-346.

Pritchard, M. E. (2008). Disordered eating in undergraduates: Does gender role orientation influence men and women the same way? Sex Roles, 59, 282-289.

Wilson, G. S., & Pritchard, M. E. (2008). The relationship between exercise frequency and mood disturbance in college students. Indiana AHPERD Journal, 37(1), 29-33.

Pritchard, M. E., Elison-Bowers, P., Book, P., & Birdsall, B. (2008). Gender differences in CAM usage in undergraduates. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 12, 169-173.

Pritchard, M. E. (2008). Diet is a 4-letter word: What can be done about America’s unhealthy obsession with weight? International Journal of Psychology Research, 1/2, 69-92.

Brief Notes

(† indicates undergraduate student collaborator)

Gates†, K., & Pritchard, M. E. (2009). The effects of religious affiliation on disordered eating and religiosity. Eating and Weight Disorders, 14, e11-15.

Spann†, N, & Pritchard, M. E. (2008). Disordered eating in men: A look at perceived stress and excessive exercise. Eating and Weight Disorders, 13, e25-e27.

Abstracts

(† indicates undergraduate student collaborator)

Pritchard, M. E., Elison-Bowers, P., & Birdsall, B. (2009). Gender differences in the knowledge and usage of complementary and alternative medicine in undergraduates. International Journal of Disabilities and Human Development, 8.

Pritchard, M. E., Elison-Bowers, P., & Birdsall, B. (2009). What do college instructors and counselors know about the effectiveness of CAM to treat trauma? International Journal of Disabilities and Human Development, 8.

Book Chapters

Pritchard, M. E. (2008). Diet is a 4-letter word: What can be done about America’s unhealthy obsession with weight? In A. B. Turley & G. C. Hofmann, Life Style and Health Research Progress (pp. 183-207). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.

Sponsored Student Publications

(† indicates undergraduate student collaborator)

Nina†, A. (2009). International students’ awareness and use of counseling services. Boise State University McNair Scholars Research Journal, 5, 29-33.

Grogan†, G. (2008). The relation between attachment to opposite sex parents and attachment to romantic partners. Boise State University McNair Scholars Research Journal, 4, 9-14.

Svenkerud†, N. (2008). Do self-esteem and parental authority influence self-reported aggressive behaviors? Boise State University McNair Scholars Research Journal, 4, 39-46.

Technical and Research Reports

Pritchard, M. E. (2008). Boise State University, State of Idaho and National College Health Assessment Summary Report: 2003, 2005 and 2007 Data Analyses. Boise, ID: BSU Health and Wellness.

Pritchard, M. E. (2008). Strengthening Families Program: First, second, and third quarter reports. Couer d’Alene, ID: Kootenai Alliance for Children and Families.

Pritchard, M. E. (2008). DUI victims panel: First, second, and third quarter reports. Couer d’Alene, ID: Kootenai Alliance for Children and Families.

Conference Presentations

(† indicates undergraduate student collaborator)

Pritchard, M., Elison-Bowers, P., & Birdsall, B. (2009, April). Impact of Integrative Restoration (iRest) meditation on perceived stress levels in Multiple Sclerosis and cancer outpatients. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Pritchard, M. E., Gates, K.†, & Bowman, K.† (2009, April). The influence of gender roles on disordered eating in undergraduates. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Birdsall, B., Pritchard, M.E., Elison-Bowers, P. (2009, January). Habits of the heart: A meditation practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Idaho Counseling Association, Coeur d’Alene, ID.

Pritchard, M., Elison-Bowers, P., & Birdsall, B. (2008, September). What do college instructors and counselors know about the effectiveness of CAM to treat trauma? Paper presented at the 4th meeting of the International Society for Holistic Health, Lexington, KY.

Pritchard, M., Elison-Bowers, P., & Birdsall, B. (2008, September). Gender differences in the knowledge and usage of complementary and alternative medicine. Paper presented at the 4th meeting of the International Society for Holistic Health, Lexington, KY.

Sponsored Presentations

McCrea, C.†, & Pritchard, M. E. (2009, April). Rates of herbal remedy and prescription medicine intermixing among university students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.

Hutchinson†, C. (2009, April). Attachment style and pet bonds. Poster presented at the annual Boise State University Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference, Boise, ID.

Nina†, A. (2009, April). International students’ awareness and use of counseling services. Paper presented at the annual Boise State University Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference, Boise, ID.

Smith, B.† (Faculty sponsors: Landrum, E., & Pritchard, M. E.; 2009, April). 21st century U.S. veterans. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Smith, B.†, Klein†, A., Pritchard, M. E., Elison-Bowers, P., & Birdsall, B. (2009, April). Are private counselors comfortable treating war-related trauma? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Spann, N.†, & Pritchard, M. E. (2009, April). Traditional and non-traditional male college students’ attitudes on muscularity. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Smith, B.†, & Pritchard, M. E. (2009, April). Do gender, age, and college campus residency contribute to motivations to exercise? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

McCrea, C.†, (Faculty sponsor: Pritchard, M. E.; 2009, April). Use of herbal remedies with psychological implications among university students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Johansen, M.†, O’Rourke, T.†, Haunold, J., Adams, J., Pritchard, M. E., & Hutchinson, C. A. † (2009, April). Does “Mommy Dearest” predict if Fido will sleep in your bed or backyard?: Attachment theory as it relates to the human-pet relationship. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Varela, A.†, Hart, S.†, & Pritchard, M. E. (2009, April). Peer influence: Use of alcohol, tobacco, and prescription medications. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Gates†, J., & Pritchard, M. E. (2008, April). Walking home alone: The effects of discrimination on perceived safety. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

Klein†, A., Pritchard, M. E., Elison-Bowers, P., Book, P., Birdsall, B., & McMullen, H. (2008, April). What do college instructors and counselors know about trauma? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

Grogan†, G., & Pritchard, M. E. (2008, April). The relation between attachment to parents and personality. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

Grogan†, G., & Pritchard, M. E. (2008, April). The relation between attachment to opposite sex parents and attachment to romantic partners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

Grogan†, G., & Pritchard, M. E. (2008, April). The relation between Protestant ethnic values, humanitarianism, and racial prejudice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

Spann†, N., & Pritchard, M. E. (2008, April). Disordered eating in men: A look at perceived stress and excessive exercise. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

Gates†, K., & Pritchard, M. E. (2008, April). The effects of religious affiliation on disordered eating and religiosity. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

Klein†, A., Pritchard, M. E., & Spear, C. (2008, April). Is abstinence-only education effective? Idaho’s experience: A three-year evaluation of the PEAK program. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

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