Sarah E. Francis, Ph.D.
Professor and Director of Clinical Training
Clinical Psychology
UH 1430
419.530.2771
sarah.francis@utoledo.edu (preferred method of contact)
Dr. Francis will be considering new graduateÌýapplicantsÌýfor fall 2026
Education
Ph.D., University of Hawaii, 2005
Research Interests
- child anxiety
- parental influences on child anxiety
- child anxiety sensitivity
- prevention of childhood anxiety
Research Labs
Selected PublicationsÌý
- Kramer, L*., & Francis, S. E. (2025). The relationships between adolescent anxiety sensitivity, parent emotional availability, and gender in the context of adolescent anxiety. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 47, 17.
- Tanner, M. A.*, & Francis, S. E. (2025). Protective factors for adverse childhood experiences: The role of emotion regulation and attachment. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 34, 25-40. Ìý
- Francis, S. E., & Roemhild, E.* (2022). Adolescent perceptions of maternal and paternal autonomy granting and psychological control in predicting anxiety and depression. Marriage & Family Review, 58(8), 781-810.
- Francis, S. E., Manley, S.* (2022). Parental beliefs about anxiety as a mediator of parental overcontrol and adolescent anxiety. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 31, 2885-2902.
- Manley, S.*, Francis, S. E. (2021). The role of parental anxiety sensitivity and beliefs about child anxiety in the relationship between parent and child anxiety. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 44(1), 125–138.
- Francis, S. E., & Roemhild, E.* (2021). Assessing parental cognitions about child anxiety: Are parents’ thoughts about child anxiety associated with child anxiety and anxiety sensitivity? Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 80.
