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
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Other Affiliations
Scholarly Expertise
- Longitudinal Methodology
- Prevention Science
- The Missouri Safety and Transportation (MOST) Study: Norms Documentation for Missouri Positive Community Norms Project
- Health Outcomes of Betting on Sports (Project HOBS)
- COVID-19 Student Survey
- Project VERO: Development and Testing of a Personalized Normative Feedback Intervention for Young Adult Vaccine Hesitancy
Recent Publications
(2024 Nov 2)
Psychiatry Res 342(): 116258
Shaygan A, Lambuth J, Song F, Hurtado M, Lostutter TW, Graupensperger S
(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
(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
(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
(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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