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

Recent Publications

Examining Trauma Cognitions as a Mechanism of the BRITE Intervention for Female-Identifying Individuals with PTSD Symptoms and Alcohol Misuse.
(2025 Jun 26)
Behav Sci (Basel) 15(7):
Lehinger EA, Joseph M, Lebeaut A, Graupensperger S, Kaysen D, Bedard-Gilligan MA

All My Friends Are Doing It: Perceived Social Norms Predict Heavier Sports Betting Behavior Among Young Adults.
(2025 Jun 28)
Health Educ Behav
Lambuth J, Shaygan A, Lostutter TW, Graupensperger S

Are online norms-based alcohol interventions efficacious for college students with higher social anxiety?
(2025 Jul)
Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Hoboken) 49(7): 1564-1575
Walukevich-Dienst K, Graupensperger S, Piccirillo ML, Smith-LeCavalier KN, Acolin J, Larimer ME

Designing an Online and Text-Messaging Intervention to Enhance Protective Behavioral Strategy Utilization at the Daily Level Among Young Adults Engaged in Alcohol and Cannabis Use.
(2025 May 24)
J Stud Alcohol Drugs
Lewis MA, Litt DM, Fairlie AM, Graupensperger S, Cross A, Stankus R, Murphy J, Kilmer JR

When less is more: How attentiveness impacts the efficacy of online personalized feedback interventions for college student alcohol use.
(2025 May)
Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Hoboken) 49(5): 1139-1148
Kang D, Graupensperger S, Piccirillo M, Lewis M, Foster KT, Larimer ME

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