Georgia State University · PsychologyStappenbeck Lab
Cynthia A. Stappenbeck · Atlanta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Cynthia A. Stappenbeck's research focuses on preventing alcohol-facilitated intimate partner violence (IPV) among young adults. She is developing a mobile-based intervention that sends timely messages to individuals at risk, helping them manage their drinking and reduce the likelihood of IPV. This innovative approach uses real-time data to deliver personalized support during critical moments, aiming to improve safety and mental health outcomes.
intimate partner violencealcohol consumptionmobile interventionJust-in-Time Adaptive Interventionmicro-randomized trialsbehavioral healthmanagement of alcohol userisk reductionyoung adultstext messaging
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the efficacy of a Just-in-Time messaging intervention to reduce alcohol-facilitated IPV.
AIM 02Optimize the delivery of intervention messages through micro-randomized trials.
AIM 03Identify key factors that enhance the effectiveness of interventions during drinking episodes.
AIM 04Assess changes in alcohol consumption and IPV perpetration among participants after receiving interventions.
AIM 05Investigate the acceptability and feasibility of delivering interventions via mobile technology.
Skills the Lab Values
Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention designmicro-randomized trialsbehavioral health assessmentstext messaging strategy implementationdata collection and analysisparticipant recruitmentintervention efficacy evaluationemotional regulation trainingdistress tolerance skills training
Output against the department
Publications126bottom 41% of dept.174th of 296
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Citations3.0kbottom 29% of dept.209th of 296
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