Prof. Ricky Finzi-Dottan

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     Education

    1986

    Ph.D.

    Tel-Aviv University, School of Social Work

    1986

    M.A.

    Tel-Aviv University (with distinction), School of Social Work

    1972

    B.A.

    Haifa University, School of Social Work

     Research Grants

    2010-2013

    Israeli Science Foundation – ISF- Research Grant: "The Practice of Fatherhood among Divorced Custodial Fathers in Israel: Involvement and Affections", with Dr. Orna Cohen, Tel Aviv University.  

    2007-2008

    Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services- Research Grant: "Couples in Family Court", with Dr. Orna Cohen, Tel Aviv University

    2004

    Bar Ilan University – Women's Studies, Scholarship in memory of Prof. Dafna  Izra'eli, The  Experience of Motherhood for Alienated Mothers

    2001

    The Research Advancement Committee, Bar-Ilan University

    1995

    The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, JDC - Israel Children at Risk -  Research Grant: “Emotional and  Behavioral Characteristics of Abused vs. Neglected Children in   Emergency Centers as Opposed to those Who Live at Home”.

      Papers Presented At Scientific Conferences

    Year

    Place

    Subject of Conference

    Subject of Presentation

    1995

    Jerusalem

     The International Conference of Social Work and Health,

    Short term group intervention as a means of improving the adjustment of children of mentally ill parents

    1997

    Jerusalem

    The 7th International Conference of Family Therapy

    Separation and divorce viewed through the attachment theory

    1998

    Jerusalem

    International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) 

    Attachment Styles in Maltreated Children: A Comparison Study

    2001

    Tel Aviv

    "The Promised Childhood Congress"; International child Psychiatry Conference

    Attachment in the Family – Divorce Process

    2001

    Sheraton Harborside Hotel & Conference Center, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

    7th International family Violence Research Conference

    Physically Abused Children: A profile of characteristic emotional and behavioral responses

    2003

     

    Sheraton Harborside Hotel & Conference Center, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

    8th International family Violence Research Conference

     

    Comparison of Ego Defenses among Physically Abused, Neglected, and Non-Maltreated Children

     

    2003

    Milano, Italy

    XIth European Conference on Developmental Psychology

    ADHD and attachment – A real relationship?

    2004

    Sheraton Harborside Hotel & Conference Center, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

    9th International family Violence Research Conference

     

    The perception of childhood emotional abuse in adulthood as mediated by defense mechanisms

     

     

    2005

    Tenerife, Spain

     

    XIIth European Conference on Developmental Psychology

     

    From Emotional Abuse in Childhood to Psychopathology in Adulthood: A Path Mediated by Primitive Defense Mechanisms and Self-Concept.

    2006

    Montreal, Canada

     

    2nd International Congress for Psychoanalytic Family Therapy

    Working With Grandparents Who Are Caregivers of Their Grandchildren

    2007

    Jena, Germany

     

    13th European Conference on Developmental Psychology

    What are the Desirable Traits in a Marriage Candidate? Who is Afraid of Intimacy?

    2008

    Crete, Greece

     

    2nd International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection

    The Role of Rejection and Acceptance Expectancy in Considerations Concerning Desirable Marriage Candidates

    2008

    Hong-Kong; China

    XVIIth ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect

    Childhood Emotional Abuse: Developmental Consequences

    2009

    Porto, Portugal

    International Congress on Family, School and Society Special Education

     

    PTSD Reactions among Adolescents with Learning Disabilities Who Were Exposed to Terror Attacks: The Role of Attachment.

    2010

    Padua, Italy

    3rd  International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection

    Children’s Personality in Relation to Family Size and Maternal Parenting

    2011

    London, UK

    ISSID 2011 – Personality & Individual Differences

     

    Stress related growth in parents of children with ADHD: The effects of emotional intelligence, social support, parental sense of competence and perception of parenting as challenge vs. threat

    2012

    Triest, Italy

    16th European Conference on Personality

    Spillover of compassion fatigue into marriage quality: the role of self-differentiation, professional self-esteem, Colleague support, and traumatic life events

    2012

    15-16 October

    Crete, Greece

     International symposium- Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Various Difficulties and Disabilities

    Children with ADHD -  Clinical and research data:  Implications for practice

    2012

    5-7 November

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    1st International Conference on Cultural Psychiatry in Mediterranean Countries.

    Aggression, Guilt, and Conduct Disorder in

    Former Soviet Union Immigrant Adolescents: The Role of Parenting Style and Ego Identity.

    2013

    10-13 January

    Chandigarh – India

    4th International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance & Rejection

    Predictors of warmth and involvement in child rearing among married and divorced fathers

    2013

    15-18

    September

    Dublin, Ireland

    13th ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

    Promoting Mental Health and Future Outlook for Youngsters at Risk Leaving Out-of Home Care

    2nd-3rd January, 2014

    Hod Ha'Sharon, Sha'arei Mishpat

    International Family Law with Emphasis on the Work of the Hague Conference on Private international Law

    The Welfare of the Child and Return of Children Under the Hague Convention: A Mental Health Practitioner's Perspective

     

    24-27 June

    2014

    Kishinev Moldova

     

    5th international Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection

    Paternal Warmth and Involvement: The Impact of Paternal Narcissism

    3-6, September, 2014 Madrid, Spain Congress of the European Society on Family Relations (ESFR). Involvement and warmth of custodial fathers: Comparison with married and non-residential divorced fathers
    7-10, July, 2015 Milan, Italy

    The 14th European Congress of Psychology

    Aggression, Guilt, and Conduct Disorder in Former Soviet Union Immigrant Adolescents: The Role of Parenting Style and Ego Identity

    27-30 September, 2015 Bucharest. Romania

    14th ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

    The Intergenerational Transmission of Abuse: The Effect on Parenting

    7-10 June, 2016

    Madrid, Spain

    6th International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection ISIPAR

    Predictors of parental acceptance and warmth: Gender or responsibility?

    20-24, July, 2016

     

    Toronto, Canada

    International Association for Relationship Research (IARR)

    Are parental caregiving and affections affected by gender or responsibility?

    29.6-1.7.2017

    London, UK.

    International Attachment Conference

    Parental caregiving: Gender differences between married and divorced custodial mothers and fathers

    11-14 July, 2017

    Amsterdam, Nederland

    15th European Congress of Psychology

     

    Involvement and acceptance of custodial fathers: The role of narcissism and caregiving

    May 15-18, 2018 Athens, Greece 7th International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection Antecedents of spousal marital satisfaction: Remembered parental acceptance in childhood, self-differentiation and fear of intimacy

    June 4 – 7, 2019

    Madrid, Spain

    EASSW Conference 2019

    How can social workers overcome compassion fatigue and its spillover into family life?

    Implications for education and training

    June 5-8, 2022 Ljubljana, Slovenia 17Th European Congress of Psychology Children under fire: The role of maternal caregiving, reflection functioning and post traumatic stress disorder
    June, 15-18, 2022 Geneva, New York, USA 9th International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance Rejection Couple relationship satisfaction: The role of recollection of parental acceptance, self-differentiation, and spousal caregiving (Poster – in abstinence)

    National Conferences

     

    Year

    Place

    Subject of conference

    Subject of Presentation

    1991

    Tel Aviv

    The Israeli child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association

    Attachment Styles Classification Questionnaire

     

    1993

    Tel Aviv

    The Eating Disorder Conference of the Israeli Society for Family and Marriage Therapy

    Self Control Over Over-Eating

    1993

    Ramat Gan

    The 24th Conference of Psychologist Federation

    A Team-Work Model in Diagnosis and Evaluation of Children at Risk

     

    1995

    Tel Aviv

    The Israeli Society of Growth and Development

     

    Ethical and Practical Dilemmas in Expect Opinion Regarding Children of Murdered and Murderers

     

    1996

    Ramat Gan

    The Israeli Society for Family and Marriage Therapy

    Children of Mentally-Ill Parents

    1997

    Jerusalem

    The Institute of Legal Training for Attorneys and Legal Advisers,

    Violence towards Children in the Family - A Diagnostic Tool as ‘Assisting-Evidence’

     

    1997

    Ma'alot

    The third conference of infancy therapists

    The best interest of the infant in parental divorce

     

    1997

    Jerusalem

    The 1st Interdisciplinary Conference “Children at Risk”

    Physical Child Abuse - a Diagnostic Profile

    1997

    Tel Aviv

    Social-Work School Conference

    Children at Risk - Back to the Case-Work

     

    2003

    Tel Aviv

    The 16th conference of the Association of Social workers and the Israel Association of Schools of Social Work

    From Emotional Abuse in Childhood to Psychopathology in Adulthood: A Path Mediated by Primitive Defense Mechanisms and Self-Concept

     

    2003

    Tel Aviv

    Infants, Toddlers and Families, The I.B. Harris Program

     

    Children and families in the 21st century

    2004

    Jerusalem

    The 14th conference for social workers in residential setting for children and adolescents

    Incest and consequences in adulthood

    2005

    Tel Aviv

    The Israeli Society for Family and Marriage Therapy

     

    Disordered Couple

    2008

    Tel Aviv

    Child Protection Association – Sibling sexual assault

    Sibling incest

    2011

    Neve Illan

    The Ministry of Justice,  Juvenile Court judges

    Childhood emotional abuse – Developmental consequences

    November, 2014 Tel-Aviv The 18th National Conference of Social Work What Trouble Custodial Fathers? 
     

    Organization of Scientific Conferences

    2012

    Cultural Psychiatry, to be held on October 2012; Member of the organizing committee. 

    2005

    "Therapy with Disordered couples – from frustration to challenge". The Israeli Society for Family and Marriage Therapy.  Member of Scientific  Committee.

    2002 "Father Hunger", Conference at Tel-Aviv University. Member of Scientific  Committee.

    2002

    The 15th conference of the Association of Social workers and the Israel Association of Schools of Social Work (Tel Aviv, Israel)

    Chairman of Plenary Session: “Intervention with Children at Risk – a Look at the Future”. Member of the Scientific Committee & Chairman of track of:  Children and Adolescents at Risk & Therapeutic Intervention. 

    Positions at the University:

    2002 to date:  Developing and organizing a two-year program for the certification of couple and family therapists in the Continuing Education Unit.

    2016: Head of M.A. program in Sapir Academic College, School of Social Work

    2013-2014: Academic coordinator of the MA program in the Jerusalem religious college.

    Professional Functions:

    2007 to date: Chair, the Committee for Social Work Expertise in Mental Health

    1999 to date: Member, Ethics Committee at Geha Mental Health Center

    2016: Chairman, Committee for proposal for ISF grants in social work

    2014-2015: Examining ISF proposals

    1999-2013: Member of the National Committee for Mental Health

    1990-2000: Chairman, Committee for Writing and Editing the book: "Social Work Expertise in Mental Health"

    Reviewing manuscripts submitted to:

    Journal of Family Violence; Children & Youth Services Review; Personality & Individual Differences; Personal Relationships; Journal of Child and Family Studies; Stress & Health; Psychology of Men Masculinity; Psychological Trauma; Self & Identity; Violence & Victims

    Memberships in Professional Societies:

    - The Israeli Association for Psychotherapy

    - The Israeli Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

    - The International Society for Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection

    Publications

    Articles in Refereed Journals

    Pardess, E., Finzi, R., Sever, J. (1993). Evaluating the best interests of the child - a model of multidisciplinary teamwork. Medicine and Law, 12, 205-211.  (PubMed- 13 quotations).

    Finzi, R., Har-Even, D., Weizman, A., Tyano, S., & Shnit, D. (1996). The adaptation of the attachment style questionnaire for latency-aged children. Psychologia [Hebrew- Psychology], 5, 167-177. 

    Finzi, R, Stange D. (1997). Short term group intervention as a means of improving the adjustment of children of mentally ill parents. Social Work with Groups, 20, 69-80. (Google Scholar 12 quotations)    

    Finzi, R.  Peled,  E., Ram, A. (1998).  The impact of incest on witnessing siblings. Chevra VeRevacha [Hebrew-Society and Welfare[, 18, 269-280. 

    Finzi, R. Shnit, D. Weizman, A.  (1999). Physical child abuse: A characteristic profile and a diagnostic tool. Chevra VeRevacha [Hebrew-Society and Welfare[, 19 (4), 433-460.

    Cohen, O., Finzi, R., & Avi-Yonah, O. (1999). An attachment based typology of divorcing couples. Family Therapy, 26, 167-190.  (JCR- 12 quotations; Google Scholar 17 quotations) – Equal contribution.  

    Finzi, R., Cohen, O., & Weizman, A. (2000). Features and consequences of emotional abuse in children and adolescents. Ha’Refua [Hebrew – Medicine], 138, 237-240. 

    Finzi, R.,  Cohen, O., &  Ram,  A. (2000).  Attachment and divorce. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 11, 1-20.   (JCR- 8 quotations; Google Scholar 30 quotations)

    Finzi, R., Cohen, O., Sapir, Y., & Weizman, A. (2000) Attachment styles in maltreated children: A comparative study. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 31, 113-128.  (IF -1.43 Q4 70/82;  JCR- 38 quotations;  Google Scholar 143 quotations)

    Finzi, R., Ram, A. Shnit, D., Har-Even, D.,  Tyano, S., &  Weizman, A. (2001).  Depressive symptoms and suicidality in physically abused children. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 71, 98-107.   (IF – 2.047;  Q1 5/43; JCR- 32 quotations;  Google Scholar 76 quotations)

    Finzi, R. & Cohen, O. (2001). Couples in divorce: a contribution of attachment theory. Sichot [Hebrew- Dialogue], 15, 235-244.

    Cohen, O., Slonim, I., & Finzi-Dottan, R. (2001). How women perceive their family resiliency. Chevra VeRevacha [Hebrew-Society and Welfare[, 21, 177-194.

    Finzi, R., Ram, A., Har-Even, D., Shnit, D., & Weizman, A. (2001) Attachment styles and aggression  in physically abused and neglected children. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 30, 769-786. (IF-3.259  Q1 17/73 ; JCR- 78 quotations; Google Scholar 249 quotations)

    Cohen, O., & Finzi-Dottan, R. (2002). Parental narcissism – the difficulties of the non custodial father. Sichot (Hebrew-  Dialogue), 16, 64-73 – Equal contribution

    Ram, A. Finzi-Dottan, R.., & Cohen, O. (2002). The non-custodial parent and his infant. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 36, 41-55. (JCR- 7 quotations; Google Scholar 12 quotations) – Equal contribution.

    Cohen, O., Slonim, I., Finzi-Dottan, R., & Leichtentritt, R. (2002). Family Resilience: The Israeli Women’s Perspective. American Journal of Family Therapy, 30, 173-187. (IF – 0.965  Q3 93/130 ; JCR- 15 quotations; Google Scholar 76 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R.., & Tyano, S. (2002). Les caractéristiques des symptômes post traumatiques de maltraitance infantile : inceste et maltraitance physique. Perspectives Psychiatriques, 41, 389-399. (Google Scholar 3 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Har-Even, D., Shnit, D., & Weizman, A. (2002). Psychosocial characterization of physically abused children from low socio-economic households in comparison to neglected and non-maltreated children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 11, 441-453(IF-1.556; Q2 22/46; JCR- 14 quotations; Google Scholar 42 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Cohen, O., Iwaniec, D., Sapir, Y., & Weizman, A. (2003). The drug-user husband and his wife: Attachment styles, family cohesion, and adaptability. Substance Use and Misuse, 38, 271-292. (IF 1.38 Q4 64/78; JCR- 27 quotations; Google Scholar 89 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Har-Even, D., & Weizman, A. (2003).  Comparison of ego defenses among physically abused children, neglected and non-maltreated children. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 44, 388-395.  (IF  2.833; Q2 68/146; JCR- 12 quotations; Google Scholar 27 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Cohen, O.,  & Tyano, S. (2004). Le couple : sa formation, sa destruction et ce qu’il y a entre les deux. Perspectives Psychiatriques, 43 (4), 310-317. (Google Scholar 1 quotation).

    Cohen, O., & Finzi-Dottan, R. (2005). Parent child relationships during the divorce process, from attachment theory and intergenerational perspectives. Contemporarily Family Therapy, 27, 81-99.  (Q4 28/29; I.F. 0.20; JCR- 21 quotations; Google Scholar 77 quotations) - Equal contribution.

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Cohen, O., Iwaniec, D. Sapir, Y., & Weizman, A. (2006).The child in the family of a drug-user father: Attachment styles and family characteristics.  Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 6(1-2), 89-111.  (Google Scholar - 15 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Dekel, R., Lavi, T.,  & Su’ali, T.  (2006). PTSD reactions among children with learning disabilities exposed to terror attacks. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 47, 144-151. (IF  2.833; Q2 68/146; JCR- 18 quotations; Google Scholar 34 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Karu, T(2006). From emotional abuse in childhood to psychopathology in adulthood: A path mediated by immature defense mechanisms and self-esteem. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 194, 616-210.  (IF 2.333 Q3 145/199 ; JCR-18 quotations; Google Scholar 132 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Manor, I. & Tyano, S. (2006). ADHD, temperament, and parental style as predictors of the child’s attachment patterns. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 37, 103-114. (IF 1.024;  Q2 30/76; JCR- 41 quotations; Google Scholar 134 quotations)

    Bauminger, N., Finzi-Dottan, R., Chanson, S., & Har-Even, D. (2008).  Intimacy in Adolescent Friendship: The role of attachment, coherence, and self-disclosure. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 25, 409–428.  (IF 2.235; Q2 38/88; JCR- 47;  Google Scholar 168  quotations)  Equal contribution.

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Zubery E. (2009). The role of depression and anxiety in impulsive and obsessive-compulsive behavior among anorexic and bulimic patients. Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention, 17, 162 – 182. (IF-1.347; Q3 83/130; JCR- 8 quotations; Google Scholar 21 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Sharon Garty, R (2010). The contribution of attachment styles and self-efficacy to the mental health and future outlook of  youngsters at risk. Chevra VeRevacha [Hebrew-Society and Welfare[, 30, 423-452.

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Cohen, O. (2011) Young adult sibling relations: The effects of perceived parental favoritism and narcissism. The Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied, 145, 1-22.  (IF- 1.43 Q2 56/135; JCR- 11 quotations; Google Scholar 47 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Segal Triwitz, Y. & Golubchik, P. (2011). Predictors of stress- related growth in parents of children with ADHD. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 32, 510-519. (IF-2.376; Q1 9/41; JCR- 14 quotations; Google Scholar 76 quotations). 

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Bilu, R. & Golubchik, P. (2011). Aggression and conduct disorder in Former Soviet Union immigrant adolescents: The role of parenting style and ego identity. Children and Youth Services Review, 33, 918-926.  (IF- 1.68; Q2 18/46; JCR- 17 quotations; Google Scholar 46 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Goldblatt, H. & Cohen-Masica, O. (2012). The experience of motherhood for alienated mothers. Child & Family Social Work, 17, 316-325. (IF- 1.23; Q2 16/46;  JCR- 3 quotations; Google Scholar 16 quotations)

    Cohen, O. & Finzi-Dottan, R. (2012). Reasons for divorce and mental health following the break-up. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 53, 581-601.  (Google Scholar- 37 quotations)-  Equal contribution.

    Golobchik, P., Sever, J., Finzi-Dottan, R., Kosov, I., & Weizman, A. (2013). The factors influencing decision making on children’s psychiatric hospitalization: A retrospective chart review. Community Mental Health Journal, 49,  73-78. (IF-1.46; Q3 58/82; JCR- 5 quotations; Google Scholar 7 quotations)

    Cohen. O. & Finzi-Dottan R. (2013). Defense mechanisms and negotiation as predictors of co-parenting among divorcing couples: A dyadic perspective. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 30, 430-456. (IF 2.235; Q2 38/88; JCR- 4 quotations; Google Scholar 36 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R., & Cohen, O.  (2014). Predictors of parental communication and cooperation among divorcing spouses.  Journal of Child and Family Studies,  23, 39-51. (IF-1.556; Q2 22/46; JCR- 4 quotations; Google Scholar 16 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Harel, G. (2014). Parents' potential for child abuse: An intergenerational perspective. Journal of Family Violence, 29, 397-408.  (IF 1.647; Q3 97/130; JCR- 9 quotations; Google Scholar 38 quotations).

    Cohen O. & Finzi-Dottan, R. (2014). Contribution  of health, maturity of defense mechanisms and co-parenting to the quality of life of divorced parents: A longitudinal study. Marriage & Family Review, 50, 395-415.  (IF-0.47; Q3 21/33; Google Scholar 3 quotations)

    Cohen O., Finzi-Dottan, R., Tangir G. (2014). The fatherhood experience of divorced fathers raising their children on their own in Israel. Chevra VeRevacha [Hebrew-Society and Welfare[, 34, 359-383. Equal contribution

    Cohen O., Finzi-Dottan, R., G Tangir G. (2014). The fatherhood experience of divorced custodial fathers in Israel.  Family Relations, 63, 639-653. (IF-1.28; Q2 21/46; JCR- 1 quotations; Google Scholar 15 quotations) – Equal contribution.

    Waldman-Levi,  A., Finzi-Dottan, R. & Weintraub, N.  (2015). Attachment security and parental perception of competency among abused women in the shadow of PTSD and childhood exposure to domestic violence. Journal of child and Family Studies, 24, 57-65. (IF-1.556; Q2 22/46; JCR- 6 quotations; Google Scholar 25 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Cohen, O. (2016). Predictors of involvement and warmth of custodial fathers in Israel: Comparison with married and non-custodial divorced fathers. Family Process, 55, 171-187. (IF-2.67; Q1 28/127; JCR- 3 quotations; Google Scholar 18 quotations).

    Kaimana MacDonald; Michael Thomas; Andres Sciolla; Beacher Schneider; Katherine Pappas; Gijs Bleijenberg; Martin Bohus; Bradley Bekh; Linda Carpenter; Alan Carr; Udo Dannlowski; Martin Dorahy; Claudia Fahlke; Ricky Finzi-Dottan; Arne Gerdner; Heide Glaesmer; Hans Jörgen Grabe; Marianne Heins; Dianna Kenny; Kaimana MacDonald; Daeho Kim; Hans Knoop; Jill Lobbestael; Christine Lochner; Grethe Lauritzen; Edle Ravndal (2016). Minimization of childhood maltreatment is common and consequential: Results from a large, multinational sample using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire. PLoS ONE 11(1): e0146058. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0146058  (IF-2.77; Q1 15/64; JCR- 39 quotations; Google Scholar 68 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Dayan-Gazith , E. Borosh , T., & Golubchik, P. (2016). Involvement and warmth of fathers with mental illness: The role of the caregiving system, parental self-efficacy, social support and child characteristics. Community Mental Health Journal, 52, 972-982.  (IF-1.46; Q3 58/82; JCR- 1 quotations; Google Scholar 3 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Berckovitch Kormosh, M. (2016) Social workers in Israel: Compassion fatigue and spillover into married life. Journal of Social Service Research, 42, 703-717.    (IF-0.78; Q4 38/42; JCR- 2 quotations; Google Scholar 15 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Cohen, O. (2017). Fatherhood: Comparison between divorced custodial fathers, married fathers and divorced non-custodial fathers in Israel.  Marriage & Family Review, 53, 320-346. (IF-0.47; Q3 21/33; JCR- 1 quotations; Google Scholar 5 quotations)

    Gewirtz-Meydan, A.  & Finzi-Dottan, R.  (2018): Sexual satisfaction among couples: The role of attachment orientation and sexual motives. The Journal of Sex Research,  55, 178-190. (IF-2.63; Q1 31/127; JCR- 8 quotations; Google Scholar 14 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R., & Berckovitch Kormosh, M. (2018) The Spillover of compassion fatigue into marital quality: A mediation model. Traumatology, 24, 113-122. (IF-0.67; Google Scholar 5 quotations).

    Harel, G. & Finzi-Dottan, R. (2018). Childhood maltreatment and its effect on parenting among high-risk parents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27, 1513-1524. (IF- 1.23; Q2 23/46) – Equal contribution.

    Finzi-Dottan, R.  & Gilerenter, N. (2018). Ultra-orthodox Jews fathers in Israel: Predictors of involvement and acceptance. Family Issues, 39, 2735–2756. (IF-1.67; Q2 20/46;  Google Scholar 3 quotations)

    Gewirtz- Meydan, A. & Finzi-Dottan, R.  (2018). Narcissism and relationship satisfaction from a dyadic perspective: The mediating role of psychological aggression. Marriage & Family Review, 54,  296-312. (IF-0.47; Q3 21/33; JCR- 1 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Cohen, O. (2019). Involvement and acceptance of custodial fathers: The role of narcissism and caregiving. Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 20, 82-92. (IF-3.202; Q2 26/63; JCR- 1 quotations; Google Scholar 1 quotations)

    Finzi-Dottan, R.  (2019). Acceptance and caregiving of married and divorced custodial mothers and fathers.  Marriage & Family Review, 55, 384-401(IF-0.47; Q3 21/33; Google Scholar 1 quotations ).

    Waldman-Levi,  A., Finzi-Dottan, R. & Cope, A. (2019). Mother-child joint play: The role of maternal caregiving and reflective function. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 94-104. DOI 10.1007/s10826-019-01638-8 (IF-1.556; Q2 22/46). Equal contribution

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Shraybom, H. (2019). Coming home: Fatherhood following release from prison.  Children and Youth Services Review. 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104539 (IF- 1.68; Q2 18/46; Google Scholar 2 quotations).

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Segev M. (2020). Well-being of people diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: The role of attachment style, parental treatment and couple relationship. Social Work in Mental Health, 18, 217-235. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2020.1721040

    Talmon, A., Finzi-Dottan, R., & Ginzburg, K. (2020, October 8). “I Will Love You (Me) Forever”—A Longitudinal Study of Narcissism and Emotional Adjustment During the Transition to Motherhood. Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/per0000442

    Gewirt-Meydan, A. & Finzi-Dottan, R. (2020) Psychological abuse perpetration as a mediator between insecure attachment orientations and relationship satisfaction. Family Relations. DOI: 10.1111/fare.12490 Equal contribution.

    Finzi-Dottan R. & Schiff, M. (In Press).  Couple relationship satisfaction: The role of recollection of parental acceptance, self-differentiation, and spousal caregiving. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships DOI: 10.1177/02654075211033029

    Finzi-Dottan, R., & Gewirtz-Meydan, A. (2021). Children under fire: The role of maternal caregiving, reflection functioning, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001205

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Chaitchik-Chowers, G., & Segal Trivitz, Y.   (2022). Caregiving dispositions as predictors of postpartum depression and mother-baby bonding: Parental self-efficacy and marital satisfaction as resources. Early Child Development and Care,    http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2022.2029429

    Finzi-Dottan, R. (2023). The Role of Fear of Intimacy as Mediator between Self-Differentiation and Marital Relationship Satisfaction: A Dyadic Model. The Family Journal31(3), 392-398. https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807231163254

    Gewirtz-Meydan, A., Estlein, R., & Finzi-Dottan, R.  (2023).  The Relationship Between Narcissistic Traits and Attitudes Toward Infidelity: A Dyadic Analysis. Journal of Family Psychology. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/fam0001126

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Gewirtz-Meydan, A.  (in press). In love with a trauma survivor: When a history of childhood abuse interferes with relationship satisfaction among couple.  Journal of Interpersonal Violence.  

    Articles or Chapters in Scientific Books (which are not Conference Proceedings)

    Finzi- Dottan, R. & Cohen O. (2014). Paternal Narcissism: Fathering very young children as comparison to fathering adolescents. A. Besser (Ed.) Handbook of the psychology of narcissism: Diverse perspectives (pp. 259-279). New York: Nova.

    Finzi-Dottan, R. (2015). Parenting Children with ADHD: Study findings and implications for practice (2015). In E. Kourkoutas & A. Hart, Innovative Practice and Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Psychosocial Difficulties and Disabilities (pp. 537-548). UK, Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

    Articles in Conference Proceedings

    Finzi-Dottan, R., Har-Even, D., & Raz, G. (2011). Who is sensitive to rejection? The role of attachment, narcissism and fear of intimacy. In, E. Kourkoutas & F. Erkman (Eds.) Interpersonal acceptance and rejection: Social, emotional, and educational contexts.  (pages 183-196)  Boca Raton, FL: Brown Walker Press.

    Finzi-Dottan, R. & Segal O. (2012). Children’s Psychological Adjustment in Relation to Family Size and Maternal Parenting. In 3rd. book of ISIPAR Conference (pp. 21-34).  Boca Raton, FL: Brown Walker Press.

    Entries in Encyclopedias

    Finzi-Dottan, R. (2011).  Vulnerability for learning disorders. In, N.M. Seel (Ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. New-York, NY: Springer. (Entry).

    Courses

    7691401 - Families in Health and Illness

    Research
    • High risk children: coping, psychopathology, consequences in adulthood.
    • Family relations: coping with stress, couples, parenthood, sibling, divorce process.
    • Attachment and object relations theories.

    Last Updated Date : 27/09/2023