Sara McMullin

Dr. Sara McMullin serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Webster University's College of Science and Health, St. Louis, Missouri. Joining the faculty in 2023 after a postdoctoral position at the University of Missouri on Alcohol Use and Addictions, she teaches research methods, statistics, cognition, and health courses as an experimental psychologist.

Her educational background includes:

• BA in Psychology from Webster University
• MS and PhD in Experimental Psychology with concentrations in Cognitive Neuroscience and Quantitative Methods from Saint Louis University

Dr. McMullin investigates decision-making under stress, uncertainty, and risk, specializing in alcohol consumption, eating disorders, and obesity. Her research integrates survey methodology, experimental design, digital health tools, and physiological monitoring to uncover behavioral patterns despite awareness of health risks.

She bridges cognitive neuroscience and health psychology, translating findings into practical interventions using frameworks like the Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behavior. Her work emphasizes values-based motivation, habit disruption, and social context in behavioral change, particularly regarding alcohol use.

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Dedicated to mentoring emerging researchers, Dr. McMullin focuses on making science accessible and translating insights into policy. She has contributed to public discourse through an NPR interview on alcohol and healthier choices, though specific grant details remain unmentioned.

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