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David Rabiner, Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience  

Office Location: Reuben-Cooke Building - Rm 318, 417 Chapel Drive, Durham, NC 27708
Office Phone: (919) 660-5695
Email Address: drabiner@duke.edu
Web Page: http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/centers/child/People/faculty_staff/rabiner.html

Areas of Expertise

    Education:
    Ph.D., Duke University, 1987
    A.B., Magna cum Laude, Brown University, Providence, RI, 1980

    Research Description: My current work focuses on interventions to improve academic performance in children with attention difficulties and a variety of other issues related to ADHD. I recently completed a study funded by the Department of Education of two different computerized interventions for elementary school students with attention difficulties. Another recently completed study, funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, examined the misuse and abuse of ADHD medications among college students. I also have long standing interests in improving the quality of care received by children with ADHD and in the relationship between children's social experience and their social cognitive functioning.

    Teaching (Spring 2024):

    • Psy 320.01, Approaches to psychotherapy Synopsis
      Old chem 003, MW 10:05 AM-11:20 AM

    Recent Publications   (More Publications)

    1. Murray, DW; Rabiner, DL; Kuhn, L; Pan, Y; Sabet, RF. "Investigating teacher and student effects of the Incredible Years Classroom Management Program in early elementary school.." Journal of school psychology 67 (April, 2018): 119-133. [doi]  [abs]
    2. Rowland, AS; Skipper, BJ; Rabiner, DL; Qeadan, F; Campbell, RA; Naftel, AJ; Umbach, DM. "Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Interaction between socioeconomic status and parental history of ADHD determines prevalence.." Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines 59.3 (March, 2018): 213-222. [doi]  [abs]
    3. Rabiner, DL; Carrig, MM; Dodge, KA. "Attention Problems and Academic Achievement: Do Persistent and Earlier-Emerging Problems Have More Adverse Long-Term Effects?." Journal of attention disorders 20.11 (November, 2016): 946-957. [doi]  [abs]
    4. Rabiner, DL; Godwin, J; Dodge, KA. "Predicting academic achievement and attainment: The contribution of early academic skills, attention difficulties, and social competence." School Psychology Review 45.2 (June, 2016): 250-267. [doi]  [abs]
    5. Rowland, AS; Skipper, BJ; Umbach, DM; Rabiner, DL; Campbell, RA; Naftel, AJ; Sandler, DP. "The Prevalence of ADHD in a Population-Based Sample.." Journal of attention disorders 19.9 (September, 2015): 741-754. [doi]  [abs]

    Curriculum Vitae

    Highlight:
    Dr. Rabiner’s work focuses on violence prevention, ADHD, and interventions to improve academic performance in children with attention difficulties. In the violence prevention area, he is currently working on the GREAT Schools and Families project, a multi-site violence prevention study for middle school students that is funded by the Centers for Disease Control. Other projects include a study of two different computerized interventions for elementary school students with attention difficulties and a study of the misuse and abuse of ADHD medications among college students. He also has long standing interests in improving the quality of care received by children with ADHD and in the relationship between children's social experience and their social cognitive functioning.

    David Rabiner