RESEARCH

The REACH Lab investigates the co-occurrence of alcohol use and intimate partner violence (IPV), including psychological, cyber, physical, and sexual IPV. Our primary aim is to translate theoretically- and empirically-derived mechanisms of alcohol-related intimate partner violence (IPV) into accessible, efficacious prevention and intervention programming. Specific goals include (1) identifying for whom, when, and how alcohol use facilitates IPV; (2) increasing understanding of alcohol misuse and IPV among priority, minoritized, and understudied populations; and (3) translating empirical findings into accessible interventions that promote healthy relationships among couples. The REACH Lab uses multi-method approaches (e.g., ecological momentary assessment, experimental paradigms, self- and partner-report, qualitative interviewing) to accomplish these aims. Our research has been funded by internal and external funding mechanisms, including the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA), the American Psychological Foundation (Visionary Grant), and various centers at Virginia Tech (e.g., Center for Peace Studies & Violence Prevention; Institute for Society, Culture, & Environment).

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Areas of Interest:

• Alcohol/Drug Use

• IPV (psychological, cyber, physical, sexual)

• Emotion Regulation

• Jealousy/Infidelity

• Couples

• Trauma 

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