Naomi Rosenbach

Hofstra University · Department of Psychology

Mate value (MV) and the availability of potential mates have been found to influence mate attraction strategies and relationship-related attitudes, yet there is a dearth of evidence assessing how these factors influence well-being. This study examined whether perceived mate availability influenced several mental health outcomes in the young adult,...

Previous qualitative studies have noted that the Orthodox Jewish dating system, often referred to as shidduch dating, has become difficult for many. The aim of this study was to assess the way some of these problems influence well-being. To minimize response bias, some questions pertaining to problems in the shidduch system were added to a larger c...

Objective: While the prevalence rates of sexual abuse (SA) in the Orthodox Jewish (OJ) community appear to be similar to that of the general population, community insularity has made it difficult to obtain more detailed information about the context of SA occurring. The aim of this study was to gather more detailed information regarding the occurre...

Marriage trends across global communities are influenced by demographic and cultural factors. The marriage age of secular Americans, and multiple religious groups are affected by gender and religious affiliation, but this has not been examined in Orthodox Jewish subcultures. This study explored how gender, cultural affiliation, and shifting cultura...

Marriage is an important life goal and is highly valued among Orthodox Jews. Shidduch dating refers to the arranged dating system that is typically used within the community. Previous research and anecdotal evidence suggest that the shidduch system has become difficult and challenging for many individuals, yet there is a dearth of evidence on the s...

Objective: The current study explored the prevalence rates of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse as well as the relationship between abuse and mental health within the Jewish Orthodox nonmarried community. Method: To reduce response bias, abuse and mental health measures were added to a larger survey that was being conducted in the area of datin...

Jewish law requires married females to immerse in a ritual bath conducted under the observation of a female mikvah attendant, in order to resume marital sexual relations post menstruation. Previous research suggests that while some women describe their mikvah experience as pleasant and spiritual, others find it difficult and unpleasant. A prelimina...