PUBLICATIONS

Books

Robila, M., & Taylor A. C.  (Eds.) (2018), Global Perspectives on Family Life Education, New York, NY: Springer.

Robila, M. (Ed.) (2014), Handbook of Family Policies across the Globe, New York, NY: Springer.

Robila, M. (2010), Eastern European Immigrant Families, New York, NY: Routledge

Robila, M. (Ed.) (2004), Families in Eastern Europe, Elsevier Europe: Elsevier.

Guest Editor

Robila, M.. Family Policies in International Perspectives. Journal of Child and Family Studies Special Section, 21(1), 2012.

Publications

Robila, M. (2023). The Importance of Data in Understanding Demographic Changes and their Impact on Families in the US. 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family - North America United Nations Expert Group Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M. & Robila, S. A. (2020). Applications of Artificial Intelligence Methodologies to Behavioral and Social Sciences. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29(10), 2954-2966.

Robila, M. (2020). Parenting Education in Europe. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, Department of Economic and Social Affairs New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2020). Families and Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well Being for All at All Ages. In D. Richardson et.al, Families, Family Policy and the Sustainable Development Goals., (p.102-136). UNICEF Office of Research, Florence, Italy.

Robila, M. (2018). Refugees and Social Integration in Europe. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2018). International Perspectives on Youth and Family Policies: A Focus on the Transition to Adulthood. Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) & UN Dept of Economic and Social Affairs Expert Group Meeting, Doha, Qatar.

Robila, M. & Taylor, A. C. (2018). Global Perspectives on Family Life Education: Introduction. In M. Robila, & A. Taylor (Eds.), Global perspectives on Family Life Education. New York, NY: Springer.

Ballard, S., Cassidy, D., Taylor, A. C., & Robila, M. (2018). Family Life Education in the United States. In M. Robila, & A. Taylor (Eds.), Global perspectives on Family Life Education. New York, NY: Springer.

Taylor, A. C., & Robila, M. (2018). Global Perspectives on Family Life Education: Conclusions. In M. Robila, & A. Taylor (Eds.), Global perspectives on Family Life Education. New York, NY: Springer.

Robila, M. (2016). Families and Promoting Mental Health and Well Being: Pursuing Sustainable Development Goal 3. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York, NY.

Kravchenko, Z. & Robila, M. (2015). Fatherhood and Fathering in Eastern Europe. In J. Roopnarine (Ed.), Fathers in Cultural Perspectives (pp.108-132). New York, NY: Praeger.

Robila, M. (2015). Policies on Family Violence in Europe: Developments and Challenges. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, Department of Economic and Social Affairs New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2014). The Impact of Migration on Children s Psychological Functioning and Education in the Republic of Moldova, International Migration, 52(3), 221-235.

Robila, M. (2014). Family Policies in a Global Perspective. In M. Robila (Ed.), Handbook of Family Policies Across the Globe. New York, NY: Springer.

Bodrug-Lungu, V., & Robila, M. (2014). Family Policies in Moldova. In M. Robila (Ed.), Handbook of Family Policies Across the Globe. New York, NY: Springer.

Robila, M. (2014). Family and Work Balance Policies in North America: A Focus on Parental Leave in Canada, United States and Mexico 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family - North America United Nations Expert Group Meeting. Mexico City, Mexico.

Asay, S., Bodrug-Lungu, V., & Robila, M. (2013). Domestic violence in Moldova. In S. Asay, J. DeFrain, M. Metzger, & B. Moyer (Eds.), Family violence from a global perspective: A Strengths-based Approach. New York, NY: Sage.

Robila, M.(2012). Family Policies in International Perspectives. Special Section Editorial, Journal of Child and Family Studies, 21(1), 1-3.

Robila, M.(2012). Family Policies in Eastern Europe: A Focus on Parental Leave. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 21(1), 32-41.

Robila, M. (2012). Good Practices in Family Policies Development, Implementation and Assessment Expert Group Meeting on Assessing family policies: Good Practices in Family Policies, United Nations Division for Social Policy and Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, New York, NY.

Taylor, A. Robila, M. & Fisackerly, B. (2012). Theory use in stepfamilies research. In M. Fine & F. D. Fincham, (Eds.), Family Theories: A Content-based Approach. New York, NY: Routledge

Robila, M. & Akinsulure-Smith, A. (2012). Psychological Ethics and Immigration. Leach, M., Ferrero, A., Korkut, Y., Lindsay, G. & Stevens, M. (Eds.), Oxford International Handbook of Psychological Ethics Oxford, UK: Oxford Univ. Press.

Robila, M. (2012). Evidence Based International Migration Policies. Tenth Coordination Meeting on International Migration. Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, New York, NY.

Robila, M. & Sandberg, J. (2011). Family Therapy with Eastern European Immigrants: Recommendations for Practice. International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care 7(4).

Robila, M.(2011). Parental Migration and Children s Outcomes in Romania. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 20(3), 326-333.

Robila, M. (2011). Assessing Family Policies around the World: A Focus on Eastern Europe, Expert Group Meeting on Assessing family policies: Confronting family poverty and social exclusion & ensuring work family balance, United Nations Division for Social Policy and Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2011). International Migration in Eastern Europe: Recommendations for program development. Ninth Coordination Meeting on International Migration. Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, New York, NY.

Sandberg, J.G., Miller, R.B., Harper, J.M., Robila, M., & Davey, A. (2009). The impact of marital conflict on health and health care utilization in older couples. Journal of Health Psychology, 14(1), 9-17.

Robila, M. (2009). Family Policies in Eastern Europe: Developments and Recommendations, Expert Group Meeting on Family Policy in a changing world: Promoting social protection and intergenerational solidarity, United Nations Division of Social  Policy and Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, Doha, Qatar.

Robila, M. (2009). Integrating a Family Perspective in International Migration Policy. Eighth Coordination Meeting on International Migration, United Nations Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2008). Characteristics of Eastern European Immigration in the United States. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 39(4), 545-557.

Robila, M. (2007). Eastern European Immigrants in the United States: A Socio Demographic Profile. The Social Science Journal, 44 (1), 113-125.

Robila, M. & Krishnakumar, A. (2006). Economic pressure and children s psychological functioning. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 15 (4), 433-441.

Robila, M. (2006). Economic pressure and social exclusion in Europe. The Social Science Journal, 43(1), 85-97.

Robila, M. & Krishnakumar, A. (2006). The impact of maternal depression and parenting behaviors on adolescent psychological functioning in Romania. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 15(1), 70-81.

Robila, M. & Taylor, A.C. (2005). Teaching about international families across the United States. Marriage and Family Review, 38(3), 33-45.

Robila, M. & Krishnakumar, A. (2005). The impact of financial strain on marital conflict in Romania. Journal of Family Psychology, 19(2), 242-251. (Received Jacobs Foundation Publication Award )

Taylor, A., Robila, M. & Lee, H. (2005). Distance, contact and international relationship: Grandparents and adult grandchildren. Journal of Adult Development, 12(1), 33-43.

Robila, M & Krishnakumar, A. (2004). The role of children in Eastern European families. Children & Society, 18(1), 30-41.

Robila, M. (2004). Families in Eastern Europe: Context, trends and variations. In M. Robila (Ed.), Families in Eastern Europe (pp.1-14). Elsevier.

Robila, M. (2004). Child development and family functioning within Romanian context. In M. Robila (Ed.), Families in Eastern Europe (pp.141-154). Elsevier.

Davey, M., Stone Fish, L., Askew , J., Robila, M. (2003). Parenting practices and the transmission of ethnic identity. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy 29(2), 195-208.

Robila, M. (2003). Romanian families. In J. Ponzetti (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family (2nd ed.vol.3) (pp. 1370-1373). New York, NY: Macmillan Reference USA.

Johnson, L.N., Sandberg, J.G., Robila, M., & Miller, R.B. (2002). Clinician identified barriers to clinical research. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 28(1), 61-67.

Addison, S., Sandberg, J. G, Corby, J., Robila, M. & Platt, J. (2002). Alternative methodologies in research literature review: Links between clinical work and Marriage and Family Therapy effectiveness.  American Journal of Family Therapy, 30(4), 339-372.

Robila, M. & Taylor, A. (2001). The recent use of theory within stepparent and adolescent relationship research. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 35(3/4), 81-92.

Robila, M. & Clawson, M. (2001). Relationships between parenting style and children s play behavior.  Journal of Early Education and Family Review, 8(3), 13-19.

Stone Fish, L., Davey, M., & Robila, M. (2001). Ethnic identity development in Jewish families. Journal of Contemporary Family Therapy, 23(3), 323-342.

Clawson, M. & Robila, M. (1999). Helping children cope with the death of a loved one. Quarterly Newsletter of the Syracuse Association for Education of Young Children, Fall, p. 4.