
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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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
(2025 Apr 25)
Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Hoboken)
Lee CM, Cadigan JM, Calhoun BH, Cronce JM, Fairlie AM, Rhew IC, Patrick ME, Walter T, Graupensperger S, Yan AN, Duckworth JC, Larimer ME
(2025 Aug)
Addict Behav 167(): 108359
Graupensperger S, Lambuth J, Shaygan A, Grubbs J, Lostutter TW
(2025 Apr 9)
Addiction
Piccirillo ML, Graupensperger S, Walukevich-Dienst K, Lehinger E, Smith-LeCavalier KN, Foster KT, Larimer ME
(2025 Jul)
Addict Behav 166(): 108326
Rhew IC, Graupensperger S, Martinez G, Lee CM
(2025 May 1)
JAMA Psychiatry 82(5): 526-530
Grubbs JB, Connolly AJ, Graupensperger S, Kim HS, Kraus SW
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