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Kim Fromme, Professor
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I received my Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1988. Prior to moving to UT Austin in 1993, I was on the faculty at the University of Delaware. My program of research examines the etiology and prevention of substance use, and other behavioral risks (e.g., aggression, sex). Findings from survey and laboratory investigations have provided the foundation for the development and evaluation of brief motivationally-based cognitive-behavioral interventions for the prevention of substance use and other health risk behaviors. Current research activities include a large longitudinal study of emerging adults, alcohol challenge, and FMRI studies. I believe that having a faculty mentor and being actively involved in research are the most important academic experiences. Consequently, I place a high value on facilitating students' professional and personal development through close one-on-one supervision. In addition to providing students with exposure to the literature in the field of addictive behaviors, I strive to provide technical skills, exposure to a variety of research methodologies, and a clear understanding of the theory upon which our research is based. As a tribute to this approach, my graduate students have strong records of scholarly publications, presentations at national and international meetings, and successful grant writing experience. My favorite place in Austin is my own backyard and deck. My recreational interests include weight training, birding, a monthly book club, and listening to live music in the terrific music scene here in Austin (for example, see http://www.whiteyconwell.com). Loves in life include my furry feline family and Lance. Selected publications:Hatzenbuehler, M.L., Corbin, W.R., & Fromme, K. (in press). Trajectories and determinants of alcohol use among LGB young adults and their heterosexual peers: Results from a prospective study. Developmental Psychology. Corbin, W.R., Vaughan, E.L., & Fromme, K. (in press). Ethnic differences and the closing of the gender gap in alcohol use among college bound students. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. Neal, D.J. & Fromme, K. (2007). Hook ‘em horns and heavy drinking: Alcohol use and collegiate sports. Addictive Behaviors, 32, 2681-2693. Wetherill, R. & Fromme, K. (2007). Alcohol use, sexual activity, and perceived risk in high school athletes and non-athletes. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41, 294-301. Neal, D.J. & Fromme, K. (2007). Event level covariation of alcohol intoxication and behavioral risks during the first year of college. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 75, 294-306. Wetherill, R. & Fromme, K. (2007). The effects of perceived awareness and caring, family motives and social motives on alcohol use by high school and first semester college students. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 21, 147-154. Neal, D.J., Corbin, W.R., & Fromme, K. (2006). Measurement of alcohol-related consequences among high school and college students: Application of item-response models to the Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index. Psychological Assessment, 18, 401-414. Fromme, K. & Corbin, W.R. (2004). Prevention of heavy drinking and associated negative consequences among mandated and voluntary college students. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72, 1038-1049. Fromme, K., De Wit, H., Hutchison, K.E., Ray, L., Corbin, W.R., Cook, T.A.R., Wall, T.L. & Goldman, D. (2004). Biological and behavioral markers of alcohol sensitivity. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 28, 247-256. Hartzler, B. & Fromme, K. (2003). Fragmentary and en bloc blackouts: Similarity and distinction among episodes of alcohol-induced memory loss. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 64, 551-554. Corbin, W.R. & Fromme, K. (2002). Alcohol use and serial monogamy as risky for sexually transmitted diseases in young adults. Health Psychology, 21, 229-236. |
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