Scott Graupensperger, PhD

My research focuses on how social influences shape individuals’ health behaviors in both constructive (e.g., physical activity) and risky ways (e.g., alcohol use). I take a translational approach to my research in that I aim to understand how social processes, such as normative influences, relate to behavior so that we can leverage these influences to reduce harm and improve health.

Specific areas of interest include alcohol and other substance use, mental health, and gambling/sports betting. My primary focus is helping young adults during the transition into adulthood.

I have a background in sport psychology, and am passionate about helping athletes navigate the unique stressors involved in high-level sport. In this domain, I serve as a fellow at the U.S. Center for Mental Health and Sport.

Education

PhD, The Pennsylvania State University

Department Affiliations

Other Affiliations

U.S. Center for Mental Health and Sport

Scholarly Expertise

  • Longitudinal Methodology
  • Prevention Science

Recent Publications

More than fun and games: Problematic sports betting and its adverse impact on mental health and well-being in young adults.
(2024 Nov 2)
Psychiatry Res 342(): 116258
Shaygan A, Lambuth J, Song F, Hurtado M, Lostutter TW, Graupensperger S

Clinical characteristics and functioning of adults with bipolar I disorder: Evidence from the mental and substance use disorders prevalence study.
(2024 Dec 1)
J Affect Disord 366(): 317-325
Bareis N, Olfson M, Dixon LB, Chwastiak L, Monroe-Devita M, Kessler RC, Gibbons RD, Edlund M, Guyer H, Kreski NT, Graupensperger S, Winans KS, Stroup TS

Differences in self-reported disruptions in mental health treatment during COVID-19 in a national household sample: impact of severity of functional impairment.
(2024 Jul 29)
Res Sq
Wang M, Graupensperger S, Olfson M, Bareis N, Edlund M, Monroe-DeVita M, Kessler R, Tennison M, Winans K, Chwastiak L

Differences in self-reported disruptions in mental health treatment between SMI and non-SMI groups during COVID-19 in a national household sample.
(2024 Jul 27)
Gen Hosp Psychiatry
Wang MZ, Graupensperger S, Olfson M, Bareis N, Edlund M, Monroe-DeVita M, Kessler R, Tennison M, Winans K, Chwastiak L

Simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis and attenuated age-related declines in alcohol and cannabis use disorder symptoms across young adulthood.
(2024 Sep)
Drug Alcohol Depend Rep 12(): 100252
Graupensperger S, Calhoun BH, Fairlie AM, Walukevich-Dienst K, Patrick ME, Lee CM

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