Wayne State University · PsychologyAlcohol and Aggression Research Lab
Antonia Abbey · Detroit, Michigan
Research Focus
Dr. Antonia Abbey's research lab studies how alcohol consumption affects behaviors and cognitive responses related to sexual aggression in social situations, particularly using virtual reality simulations. By recreating dating scenarios in a controlled environment, the lab aims to uncover the situational and cognitive factors that contribute to sexual violence, with the ultimate goal of developing effective prevention strategies.
alcohol consumptionvirtual realitysexual aggressionsexual violencebehavioral responses
Research Aims
3AIM 01Enhance a VR dating simulation to better understand behaviors related to alcohol and sexual aggression.
AIM 02Evaluate situational cues in virtual environments that influence perceptions of sexual interest.
AIM 03Examine the effects of alcohol on sexual aggression in simulated social scenarios.
Skills the Lab Values
virtual reality simulationfocus group facilitationcognitive interviewingexperimental designdata analysisbehavioral assessment
Output against the department
Publications200top 33% of dept.99th of 296
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Citations15ktop 16% of dept.47th of 296
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