Bryan T. Karazsia

Bryan T. Karazsia is a Professor of Psychology at the College of Wooster (on leave for AY 2024–25). He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Denison University and advanced degrees (M.A./Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University, with a minor in Quantitative Methods. His research focuses on clinical psychology, quantitative methodologies, and body image issues, with recent work addressing climate change anxiety and temporal trends in mental health.

Education:

• B.S., Denison University (Psychology)
• M.A., Kent State University (Psychology)
• Ph.D., Kent State University (Clinical Psychology; Minor in Quantitative Methods)

Research Interests: Dr. Karazsia explores the intersection of psychological well-being and societal factors, particularly through quantitative research methods. His work addresses topics such as body image dissatisfaction, climate change anxiety, and methodological advancements in mediation/moderation analysis. He emphasizes cross-temporal comparisons to understand evolving mental health trends.

Teaching & Advising: He teaches courses in psychopathology, statistics, clinical psychology, and personality theory. His advisees have contributed to studies on body appreciation and environmental anxiety measurement tools.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab mentioned, but his research often involves collaborations with student researchers and interdisciplinary teams.