John D. Clapp

John D. Clapp serves as the Lenore Stein-Wood and William S. Wood Professor of School Behavioral Health at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, holding Tenure Track Faculty status as an internationally recognized expert in alcohol problem prevention.

Education:

• PhD from The Ohio State University (1995)
• MSW from San Diego State University (1991)
• BA from San Diego State University (1987)

Research Focus: Clapp's work centers on substance abuse epidemiology and prevention using systems science methodologies. His translational research bridges public health, social work, and behavioral science to address addiction through ecological and community-based approaches, with emphasis on real-world intervention strategies.

Publication Trends: His 2022 publications reveal a concentrated focus on alcohol consumption patterns among youth, particularly examining pregaming behaviors, sexual violence correlations, and mobile health interventions. These studies demonstrate methodological diversity through longitudinal designs, ecological momentary assessments, and randomized controlled trials targeting college populations.

Scientific Recognition:

• Research Laureate, American Academy of Health Behavior (2018)
• Fellow, American Academy of Health Behavior
• Fellow, American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare