Research Projects
Research Interests:
Most of my research focuses on the intersection of personality pathology (particularly borderline personality disorder) and its role in substance use, criminal behavior, and other co-occurring psychopathology. Additionally, a large portion of my work focuses on developmental theories behind co-occurring psychopathology and the ‘p-factor.’
A brief description of some of my current research projects can be found below:
Current Research Projects:
Gender differences in the assessment of psychopathy and borderline personality disorder (BPD) traits
Dynamic mutualism theory as a plausible explanation for the development of the general p-factor
Relationship between personality, psychopathology, and current substance use in predicting criminal recidivism
Associations between hopelessness, psychological pain, and social connectedness (3ST theory) in predicting suicidal ideation in substance using populations
Personality differences between law enforcement job candidates who are recommended for employment compared to those who are not recommended
Use of data simulation for improving psychological theories (with a particular interest in using simulations to better understand underlying developmental mechanisms in BPD)
Examining change in the use of emotion regulation strategies during treatment and its relationship with post-treatment outcomes (e.g., quality of life, symptom change in depression, anxiety, etc.)