John Ruiz
Professor, Clinical
Director, Social Risk and Resilience Factors (SuRRF) Lab
Psychology
Associate Director of Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
UA Cancer Center
Psychology 415A (Office)
Psychology 405A-B (Lab)
Pronouns:
He, Him, His, El
Research Interests:
Selected Publications:
- Ruiz, J. M., Hamann, H. H., O’Connor, M. F., & Mehl, M. (2016). The Hispanic Health Paradox: From Epidemiological Phenomenon to Contribution Opportunities for Psychological Science. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations.
- Balfour, P. C. Jr., Ruiz, J. M., Talavera, G. A., Allison, M. A., & Rodriguez, C. J. (2016). Cardiovascular disease in Hispanics/Latinos in the United States. Journal of Latina/o Psychology, 4, 98-113
- Uchino, B.N., Ruiz, J.M., Smith, T.W., Smyth, J.M., Taylor, D.J., Allison, M., & Ahn, C. (2016). Ethnic/Racial differences in the association between social support and levels of C-reactive proteins in the North Texas Heart Study. Psychophysiology, 53(1), 64-70.
- Ruiz, J. M., Steffen, P., & Smith, T. B. (2013). The Hispanic mortality paradox: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the longitudinal literature. American Journal of Public Health, 103, e1-e9.
- Ruiz, J. M., Matthews, K. A., Scheier, M. F., & Schulz, R. (2006). Does whom you marry matter for your health? Influence of Patient’s and Spouse’s Personality on their Partner’s Psychological Well-being Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 91, 255-267.
- Smith, T. W., & Ruiz, J. M. (2002). Psychosocial influences on the development and course of coronary heart disease: Current status and implications for research and practice. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 70, 548-568.
Edited Special Issues:
- Ruiz, J. M., & Brondolo, E. (2016). Co-edited Special Issue of Health Psychology. Disparities in Cardiovascular Health. Health Psychology, 35(4). April.
- Ruiz, J. M. (2016). Special Issue of Journal of Latina/o Psychology. Latino Physical Health: Disparities, Paradoxes, and Future Directions. Journal of Latina/o Psychology, 4(2). May.
Courses Taught:
- PSY 382 - Psychology of Health Disparities (2019)
- PSY 383 - Health Psychology (2023)
- PSY 587 - Foundations in Health Psychology (2021)
*Year listed indicates when this individual last taught the specified course.
Updated: 12/20/23
Degree(s)
- Ph.D.