Samuel A. MacMaster, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Courses Taught:
Evidence-Based Interpersonal Practice with Adult Individuals (SW 521)
Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Treatment (SW 530)
Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice (SW 520)
Foundation Research (SW 519)
Introduction to Psychopathology and Social Work Practice (SW 537)
Systematic Planning and Evaluation for Interperonal Practice (SW 563)
Research Interests:
Dr. MacMaster's research interests center on the intersection of substance use and HIV/AIDS; and have focused specifically on the development of culturally appropriate interventions to overcome barriers to service access for underserved populations.
Selected Publications:
Okpaku, S., MacMaster, S.A., Dennie, S., Toliver, D., Cooper, R.L., & Rasch, R.F.R. (In Press) Preliminary outcomes of a model program for increasing treatment access for African American women who use crack cocaine and are at risk for contracting HIV. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work.
MacMaster, S.A., Tripp, K., & Argo, S. (2008) Perceptions of HIV Risk Behaviors and Service Needs Among Methamphetamine Users in Rural Appalachian Tennessee. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 7, (1), 115-130.
MacMaster, S.A. (2008). Impact of substance abuse on the family caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Journal of Family Social Work, 11(1), 50-73.
Davis, C.L., Sloan, M., & MacMaster, S.A., & Hughes, L. (2007) The International AIDS Questionnaire – English Version (IAQ-E): Assessing the Validity and Reliability. Journal of HIV/AIDS and Children and Adolescents, 7(2), 29-42
MacMaster, S.A., Rasch, R., Jones, J.L., Crawford, S.L., Thompson, S., & Sanders, E.M. (2007) Evaluation of faith based culturally relevant services for African American substance users at risk for HIV in the Southern United States. Research on Social Work Practice, 17, (2), 229-238.
MacMaster, S.A., Crawford, S.L., Jones, J.L., Rasch, R.F.R. Thompson, S., & Sanders, E.M. (2007) Metropolitan Community AIDS Network: Faith based culturally relevant services for African American substance users at risk for HIV. Health and Social Work, 32, (2), 151-154.
Davis, C.L., Sloan, M., & MacMaster, S.A., & Kilbourne, B. (2007) HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Sexual Activity: An Examination of Racial Differences in a College Sample. Health and Social Work, 32, 3, 211-218.
MacMaster, S.A., Ellis, R.A., & Cooper, R.L. (2007). Residential Treatment of Substance Abusing Adolescents: Trends in the Post-Managed Care Era. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 23, ½, 121-132.
MacMaster, S.A. (2006). A Stress-Coping Model for the Conceptualization of the Impact of Substance Abuse on Families. Stress, Trauma, and Crisis: An International Journal, 9 (2), 119-137.
Bride, B.E., MacMaster, S.A. & Webb, L. (2006). Integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders: A critical review. Best Practices in Mental Health, 2 (2), 43-57.
MacMaster, S.A. (2006). Social Service Delivery Preferences among African American Women who use Crack Cocaine: What women say they need before they can be open to HIV prevention services. Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 5 (3-4), 161-179.
De LaRosa, M., Holleran, L., Rugh, D., & MacMaster, S.A. (2005). Substance use among U.S. Latinos. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 5, (1-2), 1-20.
Bride, B.E. & MacMaster, S.A. (2005). Stress, Trauma, and Substance Use. Stress, Trauma, and Crisis: An International Journal, 8, (2-3), 75-78.
MacMaster, S.A., Holleran, L., & Chaffin, K. (2005). Empirical and theoretical support for non-abstinence-based prevention services for substance using adolescents. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 2, (1-2), 91-111.
Neff, J.A. & MacMaster, S.A. (2005). Spiritual mechanisms underlying substance abuse behavior change in faith-based substance abuse treatment. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 5, (3), 33-54.
MacMaster, S.A. (2005) Experiences and Perceptions of Barriers to Substance Abuse and HIV Service Access Among African American Women who use Crack Cocaine. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 4, (1), 53-75.
MacMaster, S.A., Holleran, L.K., Kostyk, L., & Chantus, D. (2005). Documenting Changes in the Delivery of Substance Abuse Services: The Status of the “100 Best Treatment Centers for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse” of 1988. Journal of Health and Social Policy, 20, (3), 67-77.
Holleran, L.K., & MacMaster, S.A. (2005). Cultural Competent Practice with 12-Step Groups. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 23, (4), 107-120.
Shatilia, S., MacMaster, S.A., Jones, J.L., & Chaffin, K. (2005) CRACK: Unethical? What about Misogynist, Racist and Classist? Journal of African American Studies, 9, (1), 32-42
MacMaster, S.A., & Holleran, L.K. (2005). Incorporating 12-Step Group Attendance in Addictions Courses: An Experiential Cross-Cultural Experience. Journal of Teaching in the Addictions, 4, (2), 79-91.
Neff, J.A. & MacMaster, S.A. (2005). Applying behavior change models to understand spiritual mechanisms underlying change in substance abuse treatment. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 31, (4), 669-684.
Research Projects, Funded Research, Grants and Awards:
Co-Investigator, A Pilot Study of the Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Among Young Adults of African Descent in South Africa and the United States, College of Social Work Research and Development Award, 2005-2006, $3,700
Co-Investigator, Using Computers to Screen and Provide Brief Interventions for Underage Alcohol/Substance Abuse on College Campuses, J. Wodarski, Principal Investigator, SAMHSA/CSAT Ti-0000, 2005-2008, $1,143,390
Principal Investigator, Service Access and HIV/AIDS Risk Behaviors of Female Methamphetamine Users in Rural Appalachia, Silberman Fund Faculty Grant Program Award, 2005-2007, $30,000
Principal Investigator, Chancellor's Award to Pursue External funding in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Applied Social Sciences. 2004-2005, $6,000
Principal Investigator, A Pilot Study of the Transition from Outreach to Substance Abuse Treatment for Crack Cocaine Using Women at Risk for HIV/AIDS, College of Social Work Research and Development Award, 2004, $3,365
Principal Investigator, A Pilot Study of the Service Needs and HIV/AIDS Risk Behaviors of Methamphetamine Users in Middle Tennessee, Provost’s Professional Development Award funded by University of Tennessee, 2004, $4,190
Co-Investigator, Prevention, Education, Enhancement and Referral, S. Crawford, Principal Investigator (First Response Center), SAMHSA/CSAP SP-10286, 2002-2005, $1,050,000
Co-Investigator, Methadone Outreach Recruitment Retention & Enhancement, S. Crawford, Principal Investigator (First Response Center), SAMHSA/CSAT TI-13151, 2001-2006 $2,500,000
Co-Investigator, Metropolitan Interdenominational Church Primary Care Clinic, E. Sanders, Principal Investigator (First Response Center), HRSA, 2003-2004, $334,941
193 Polk Ave., Suite E - Room 261
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone:
(615) 782-6150
Fax: (615) 248-8823
smacmast@utk.edu
B.A., Miami University
M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University