Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · PsychologySubstance Use Dynamics Lab
Stephanie T Lanza · University Park, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Stephanie T Lanza's research lab focuses on understanding the complex patterns of substance use among young adult college students, particularly examining how daily behaviors and psychological factors intersect. The lab uses advanced statistical methods to analyze intensive longitudinal data collected via smartphones, allowing for insights into the dynamics of substance use and aiding in the development of targeted interventions. By revealing risk factors and developing best practices for data analysis, the lab aims to enhance prevention strategies around substance use on college campuses.
substance uselatent class analysiscollege studentsvapingalcoholcannabisdynamic risk factorsintervention strategies
Research Aims
3AIM 01Promote best practices for applying multilevel latent class analysis to intensive longitudinal data.
AIM 02Conduct empirical analyses to identify dynamic risk factors for substance use.
AIM 03Disseminate findings and methodologies to support broader adoption among researchers.
Skills the Lab Values
multilevel latent class analysisstatistical modelingdata analysislongitudinal study methodologyprogramming in R or Pythonpsychological assessmentdata managementworkshop facilitationcritical thinking
Output against the department
Publications246top 23% of dept.69th of 296
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Citations19ktop 13% of dept.38th of 296
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