Alex Kaeppler

Dr. Alex Kaeppler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. His research investigates how social stressors (e.g., peer victimization, parent-child conflict, discrimination) influence physiological and psychosocial outcomes in children, adolescents, and young adults, with a focus on anxiety, depressive symptoms, and substance use.

• Education: Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science (2024), and dual Master's degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy (2020, 2016) from Auburn University.

Dr. Kaeppler’s work integrates psychophysiological methods (e.g., heart rate variability) to explore mechanisms linking stress to developmental outcomes. Recent publications examine stress coping in autism, family dynamics, and school-based interventions during adolescence.

His research spans disciplines like Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, and Clinical Child Psychology, addressing stress adaptation, mental health trajectories, and physiological biomarkers. No scientific awards or student advisees are listed in this profile.