Kenneth E. Leonard, PhD

CRIA Director
Senior Research Scientist

Clinical Psychology

Department of Psychiatry
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Contact Information

1021 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203-1016
Phone: (716) 887-2566
Email: leonard@ria.buffalo.edu
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Primary Research Areas

Marital/family processes; parenting and infant development; interpersonal aggression; bar violence; domestic violence.

Research Publications Expertise

Research Projects

Alcohol, Self-Control and Intimate Partner Aggression
11/13/18
Testa | Leonard | Collins
Researchers will examine the impact of alcohol and fluctuating levels of self-control on incidents of intimate partner aggression.
Hepatitis C Knowledge and Treatment Motivation among Emergency Room Patients Presenting with Heroin Use
11/13/18
Leonard
Proximal Effects of Marijuana in Understanding Intimate Partner Violence
2/15/19
Testa | Derrick | Leonard | Collins
The acute effects of marijuana use within couples was examined as a way of understanding the potential role of marijuana in understanding partner aggression, both immediately after use, and as it develops over time.
Men’s Alcohol Use and Perpetration of Sexual Aggression
2/15/19
Testa | Leonard | Parks
The role of college men’s alcohol use in sexual aggression perpetration was examined using 1) a prospective survey study over five semesters and 2) a 56-day daily report study considering whether drinking episodes increase the odds of subsequent sexual aggression.
Study of Health and Adult Relationship Experiences
2/21/19
Leonard | Testa | Quigley | Houston | Homish
Researchers examined the relationship between heavy drinking, impulsivity and aggression in married couples.
Alcohol and Couples Communication
11/13/18
Testa | Leonard | Quigley
Two studies considered the acute effects of alcohol use within couples on conflict and aggression: 1) an experimental alcohol administration study using a conflict resolution paradigm and 2) a 56-day daily diary study examining whether drinking episodes increase the odds of subsequent partner aggression.
Research Training on Alcohol Etiology and Treatment
8/29/19
Leonard | Collins | Homish
This grant funds a postdoctoral training program for scientists planning a career in addictions research.
Parenting and Infant Development in Alcoholic Families
11/13/18
Eiden | Leonard | Edwards | Grohman | Colder
Alcohol and Bar Violence
11/13/18
Leonard | Collins | Quigley
Alcohol and Early Marriage: Spouse and Peer Influence
11/13/18
Leonard