Marvin Solberg, PhD, RN


Assistant Professor
Adjunct Research Assistant Professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research
Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership
4343 NURS1

University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482

Telephone: (734) 647-8262
Marvin Solberg is not accepting new PhD students.

Interests

  • Sexual and gender minorities
  • Substance use
  • Adverse childhood experiences
  • Mental health
  • Young adults

Dr. Solberg's research explores how adverse social contexts, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and minority stress impact substance use in sexual and gender minority (SGM) communities. He examines how people cope with these challenges, their perceptions of risk, and their motivations that all influence their health behaviors and overall well-being. Ultimately, Dr. Solberg aims to develop innovative interventions specifically designed for SGM communities. These interventions will target the negative effects of adversity and improve health outcomes, ultimately reducing health disparities within this population. Understanding how adversity affects the health of SGM individuals is crucial. Dr. Solberg's research will provide valuable insights for developing targeted interventions that effectively address the specific needs of this community.

Current Research Grants and Programs

  • "Monitoring the Future: A Cohort-Sequential Panel Study of Drug Use, Ages 19-65 - Diversity Supplement." National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) of the National Institutes of Health, 2023-2025. (Sub-PI)

Teaching

Dr. Solberg possesses extensive teaching experience, encompassing both didactic and clinical settings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He fosters a strong mentoring environment, guiding undergraduate honors thesis students and serving on graduate student dissertation committees.

Dr. Solberg's teaching philosophy emphasizes three key pillars: transformational learning, reflective engagement, and narrative pedagogy. Through these approaches, he empowers students to achieve deep understanding and personal growth within nursing.

Affiliations / Service

  • Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society, 2018 - present; (Sigma Region 10 Biennial Conference Planning Committee 2020-present; Chair, Abstract and Social Media Sub-Committee 2023-present)
  • Member, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2017 - present; (Co-Chair Health of Diverse Populations RIIG 2023-2024; DEI Taskforce 2023-present)
  • Member, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2016 - present; (Editor-in-Chief Search Committee 2020; 2023-2024)

Notable Awards / Honors

  • Recipient, Hope College 10 Under 10 Alumni Award, 2024
  • New Investigator Award, Health of Diverse Populations Research Interest and Implementation Group, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2024
  • Board of Directors Graduate Scholar, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2020

Education

  • PhD, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 2021
  • BSN, Hope College, Holland, MI 2015

Publication Highlights

  • Solberg, M. A., Pasman, E., Welsch, F., O’Shay, S., Friedrich, F., Aguis, E., & Resko, S. M. (2024). Public perceptions of opioid use for chronic non-cancer pain. Substance Use and Misuse, 59(9), 1416-1423. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2024.2352619.

  • Solberg, M. A., & Kurzer, J. A. M. J.  (2024). Evaluating the psychometric properties of the sexual and gender minority-adverse childhood experiences scale among sexual minority men and women. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. doi: 10.1177/10783903241246562.

  • Solberg, M. A., Peters, R. M., & Templin, T. N. (2024). The psychometric properties of the Brief COPE among young adults. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 32(2), 206-215. doi: 10.1891/JNM-2022-0046

  • Solberg, M. A., Carr, K. D., & Peters, R. M. (2023). Adverse childhood experiences and health outcomes among sexual and gender minorities: A systematic review. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma,, 17, 627-639. doi: 10.1007/s40653-023-00576-4

  • Albdour, M. M., DiMambro, M., Solberg, M. A., Jenuwine, E., Kurzer, J. A. M. J., & Hong, J. S. (2023). Association of adversities and mental health among first- and second-generation Arab American young adults. Research in Nursing and Health, 47(2), 208-219. doi: 10.1002/nur.22340

  • Patrick, M. E., Peterson, S. J., Terry-McElrath, Y. M., Rogan, S. E. B., & Solberg, M. A. (2023). Trends in coping reasons for marijuana use among U.S. adolescents from 2016-2022. Addictive Behaviors, 148, 107845. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2023.107845  

  • Solberg, M. A., Blair, L. M., Schlegel, E. C. & Kurzer, J. A. M. J.  (2023). Health disparities among sexual and gender minorities with adverse childhood experiences: Insights from the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data. American Journal of Public Health, 113(12),1343-1351. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2023.307420

  • Solberg, M. A., Schlegel, E. C., Spurlock, E. J., Blair, L. M., & Nowak, A. L. (2023). Fostering early career nursing faculty support in the academy: The power of "academic therapy.” Nurse Educator, 49(2), pE97-E98. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001504

  • Lee, G., Pasman, E., Ellis, J. D., Solberg, M. A., Hicks, D., Aguis, E., & Resko, S. M. (2023). Risk factors associated with simultaneous use of alcohol and prescription opioids among young adults in Michigan. Journal of Drug Issues, 54(3), 409-424. doi: 10.1177/00220426231165264

  • Solberg, M. A., Peters, R. M., Resko, S. M., & Templin, T. N. (2023). Does coping mediate the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and health outcomes in young adults? Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 16, 615-627. doi: 10.1007/s40653-023-00527-z

  • Solberg, M. A., Peters, R. M., Templin, T. N., & Albdour, M. M. (2022). The relationship of adverse childhood experiences and emotional distress in young adults. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 30(3), 532-544. doi: 10.1177/10783903221140325

  • Solberg, M. A., Gridley, M. K., & Peters, R. M. (2022). The factor structure of the Brief COPE: A systematic review. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 44(6), 612-627. doi: 10.1177/01939459211012044

  • Peters, R. M., Solberg, M. A., Templin, T. N., & Cassidy-Bushrow, A. (2020). Psychometric properties of the Brief COPE among pregnant African American women. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 42(11), 927-936. doi: 10.1177/0193945920907686

  • Solberg, M. A. & Peters, R. M. (2020). Adverse childhood experiences in non-westernized nations: Implications for immigrant and refugee health. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 22, 145-155. doi: 10.1007/s10903-019-00953-y

  • Vincensi, B. B. & Solberg, M. A. (2017). Assessing the frequency nurse practitioners incorporate spiritual care into patient-centered care. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 13(5), 368-375. doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2017.03.005