If pressed to describe my research interests at the broadest level, I would probably say that much of what I do is aimed at understanding why people engage in behaviors that most of us would consider to be anti-social or morally transgressive (e.g., aggression, bullying, cheating, lying, interpersonal manipulation). These behaviors cause considerable pain and suffering, and my hope is that improved understanding can inform prevention and intervention efforts.

My program of research addresses overt and relational aggression and victimization among emerging adults, dysfunctional anger, and college student mental health. While much of my earlier work involved the development and evaluation of brief cognitive-behavioral treatments for angry and aggressive adults, my present focus is oriented toward examining risk and protective factors in a variety of aggressive behaviors (e.g., relational aggression, cyber aggression), as well as the mechanisms through which they exert their influence on college student mental health.

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To learn more about my research, including opportunities for students to get involved, visit the Anger and Personality Lab website.