George T. Ladd

George T. Ladd serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Rhode Island College, contributing to academic instruction and research in developmental psychology and behavioral addictions.

His educational qualifications include:

• B.A. from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
• M.A. and Ph.D. from Boston College
• Postdoctoral training at the Alcohol Research Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Dr. Ladd's research centers on gambling disorders and internet gambling, with specialized focus on adolescent risk factors and evidence-based intervention strategies. His work investigates developmental trajectories of addiction to identify critical intervention windows during youth transitions. This research directly informs prevention frameworks targeting at-risk adolescent populations through developmental psychology lenses.