fmuscarella@mail.barry.edu
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Dr. Muscarella, a clinical psychologist licensed in the states of Florida and Kentucky, joined the faculty at Barry in 1993. Prior to coming to Barry, he taught at Hanover College and the University of Louisville. Dr. Muscarella earned his B.A. in psychology from San Diego State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. (1991) from the University of Louisville. His area of clinical specialization is Geriatric Psychology.

Research Interests

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Human Sexuality

Selected Supervised Student Research

• Ortiz, L (2009).  The scent of colognes: Preferences based on gender and sexual orientation.  Master’s Thesis.
• Puckett, J. (2009).  Parental disclosure of homosexual identities: Variables influencing levels of acceptance.  Master’s Thesis.
• Hive, N. (2009).  Childhood sexual abuse:  Sexual functioning and sexual self-schemas.  Master’s Thesis.
• Tighe, N. (2009).  Contact or same-sex attraction:  What is causing the changing climate for gay and lesbian youth?  Master’s Thesis.
• Gonzalez, J. (2009).  Religious belief and psychological well-being.  Undergraduate Independent Research.
• Solis, L. (2008).  Indirect aggression among heterosexual women and lesbians in relationships.  Master’s Thesis.
• Ainger, T. (2008).  Adolescent perceptions of parent-child communication and onset age of teenage sexual behavior.  Master’s Thesis.
• Martins, R. (2004).  Sex and the Internet:  Psychological correlates.  Master’s Thesis.

Selected Publications/Presentations

• Muscarella, F. (2009).  Gender has more impact than ethnicity on the perception of the social implications of a past homosexual relationship.  Paper presented at the Congress of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
• Muscarella F. (2009).  Inversion theory vs. continuum theory.  Poster presented at the Eastern & Midcontinent Joint Regional Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality.
• Muscarella, F. (2006). The evolution of male-male sexual behavior in humans: The alliance theory. Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality, 18, 275-311.
• Muscarella, F., Cevallos, A. M., Siler-Knogl, A., & Peterson, L. (2005).  The alliance theory of homosexual behavior and the perception of social status and reproductive opportunities.  Neuroendocrinology Letters, 26(6), 771-774.
• Muscarella, F., Elias, V. A.., & Szuchman, L. T. (2004).  Brain differentiation and preferred partner characteristics in heterosexual and homosexual men and women.  Neuroendocrinology Letters, 25, 305-309.
• Muscarella, F. (2002).  Preferred partner characteristics in homosexual men in relation to speculated patterns of brain differentiation.  Neuroendocrinology Letters, 23, 299-302.
• Szuchman, L. T. & Muscarella, F. (Eds.). (2000). Psychological perspectives on human sexuality. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
• Muscarella, F. (2000). The evolution of homoerotic behavior in humans. Journal of Homosexuality, 40, 51-77.
• Muscarella, F. & Cunningham, M. R. (1996).  The evolutionary significance and social perception of male pattern baldness and facial hair.  Ethology and Sociobiology, 17, 99-117.

Professional Memberships

• American Psychological Association
• International Academy of Sex Research
• Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality

Undergraduate Courses

• Abnormal Psychology
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Human Sexuality
• Theories of Personality

Graduate Courses

• Advanced Personality
• Human Sexuality
• Legal, Ethical, & Professional Issues for Clinicians
• Clinical Psychology Practicum Supervision
• Clinical Psychology Internship Supervision