Andrea Howard

Research Interests:

My research primarily examines mental health (depression, anxiety) and substance use (alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and other drugs) in adolescence and the transition to adulthood. Current studies with collaborators include: (1) evaluating the developmental course of substance use from late childhood to the mid-twenties, comparing people with and without childhood histories of ADHD; (2) the intersection of self-control, mental health, and alcohol use in undergraduate students; (3) contexts that impact well-being in adolescence and the transition to university, particularly parent involvement and smartphones/social media.

I am also actively engaged in research and pedagogical work on quantitative methods for developmental and clinical research. Recent projects examined data visualization strategies and participant compliance with ecological momentary assessment protocols.

Research on Emotion and Addictions Development and Methodology (READY) Lab

Twitter: @DrAndreaHoward