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Sarah Tragesser is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University, specializing in personality disorders and substance use research. Her work bridges clinical psychology and behavioral health with a focus on dimensional approaches to psychopathology.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Colorado State University, 2005
Dr. Tragesser's research centers on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) features—particularly affective instability and impulsivity—and their relationship to substance abuse (alcohol/prescription opioids), chronic pain, and interpersonal dynamics. She employs dimensional frameworks across diverse populations including community samples, college students, and clinical patients in pain/substance use treatment. Her methodology combines longitudinal assessments, naturalistic observation, and diagnostic interviews to examine symptom stability and comorbidity patterns.
Analysis of her 2010-2013 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on BPD's transdiagnostic role in health outcomes, with recurring emphasis on negative affect mediation, cross-cultural substance use patterns, and interpersonal manifestations. Her work demonstrates strong integration of clinical assessment tools with real-world behavioral observation.
Regarding academic contributions, Dr. Tragesser teaches core psychology courses including Personality (PSY 321), Social Psychology (PSY 350), and Historical Development/Motivation (PSY 401). The provided text contains no mention of scientific awards, grant funding, or graduate student mentorship activities.
