Amy Gorin

Amy Gorin is a Professor and Vice Provost for Health Sciences and Interdisciplinary Initiatives at the University of Connecticut, Department of Psychological Sciences.

Her research interests include:

• Treatment strategies for long-term weight loss and maintenance
• Motivational and environmental processes affecting weight control
• Social influences on weight, eating, and physical activity

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on behavioral interventions for obesity and weight management, with recurrent themes including clinical trials (e.g., Look AHEAD and SNAP studies), social/environmental determinants of health behaviors, and innovative treatment approaches. Recent work emphasizes neuropsychological models, dyadic dynamics, and interventions across diverse populations including children, pregnant women, and workplace settings.