Building Interdisciplinary Research

The William A. and Barbara R. Owens Institute for Behavioral Research plays an important role on the campus of the University of Georgia. We work to provide services, information, and support that can enhance the quality, comprehensiveness, and relevance of social and behavioral research at the University. From humble beginnings as an interdisciplinary discussion group, we have blossomed into a multifaceted research institute (see History). However, we remain committed to the same core principles of service, scholarship, and accessibility that have characterized the IBR from its inception. [Donate Now]

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Illustrating the range and impact of work at the Institute for Behavioral Research, NIDA recently highlighted papers by IBR fellows

Our first paper is by Fellow and Soon to be Director,
Dr. Lillian Eby

Eby, L.T. and Rothrauff-Laschober, T.C. The relationship between perceptions of organizational functioning and voluntary counselor turnover: a four-wave longitudinal study. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 42(2): 151-158, 2012.

A Summary and link to the full text can be found at:

http://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/nida-notes/2013/05/counselors-perceptions-organizational-justice-support-predict-job-turnover

NIDA also highlighted a paper by Gene Brody (Director of the Injury Center) The reference is: Brody, G.H., et al. Family-centered program deters substance use, conduct problems, and depressive symptoms in black adolescents. Pediatrics 129(1):1-8, 2012. And a summary and link to the full text can be found at: http://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/nida-notes/2013/02/saaf-t-reduces-african-american-teens-substance-use-conduct-problems

and NIDA highlighted a paper by Paul Roman (Director of the Behavioral Health and Health Care Delivery Center) The reference is: Olmstead, T.A., Abraham, A.J., Martino, S., and Roman, P.M. Counselor training in several evidence-based psychosocial addiction treatments in private U.S. substance abuse treatment centers. Drug and Alcohol Dependence 120(1-3):149–154, 2012. And a summary and link to the full text can be found at: http://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/nida-notes/2012/07/training-gaps-evidence-based-practices

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Dr. Adam Goodie to Lead
Owens Institute’s Center for Gambling Research

Adam Goodie has been chosen to direct the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research’s new Center for Gambling Research (GCR). The GCR will bring together researchers from diverse academic disciplines across the University of Georgia to address the complex issues that cause and result from pathological gambling.

“Some of us have been working on gambling research for years, and I began thinking that pathological gambling is a much broader topic than can be handled by one discipline”, said Goodie.

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