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Ellen Yeung is an Assistant Professor in Applied Social Psychology, focusing on the interplay of genetics, social environments, and developmental factors in addiction and chronic pain. Her work explores bidirectional relationships between these conditions, with an emphasis on lifespan perspectives and comorbidity among populations such as those living with HIV/AIDS. She holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University (2013).
Research Interests: Dr. Yeung’s research integrates neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms to understand risk and resilience in addiction and chronic pain. Key areas include genetic influences on alcohol sensitivity, developmental pathways of alcohol use disorders, and the moderating effects of social factors like gender, ethnicity, and interpersonal relationships. Methodologically, her work employs longitudinal designs, structural equation modeling, and experimental paradigms to assess real-world behaviors and health outcomes.
Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize college student populations, exploring binge drinking, alcohol-related aggression, and the role of food and alcohol disturbance (FAD). Other work investigates age-specific effects of health problems on drinking behavior and the genetic underpinnings of alcohol dependence. Methodological rigor, including critiques of careless responding in surveys, underscores her commitment to robust data practices.
Advising & Grants: While specific grants or advisees are not detailed in the provided materials, her research portfolio suggests involvement in projects addressing addiction-pain comorbidity, HIV/AIDS populations, and developmental lifespan studies.
