Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA; email:
Annu Rev Clin Psychol. 2023 May 9;19:1-21. doi: 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-080621-045733.
In this article, I describe why I believe the study of alcohol use and its consequences is a rich and rewarding area of scholarly activity that touches on multiple disciplines in the life sciences, the behavioral sciences, and the humanities. I then detail the circuitous path I took to become an alcohol researcher and the various challenges I encountered when starting up my research program at the University of Missouri. A major theme of my journey has been my good fortune encountering generous, brilliant scholars who took an interest in me and my career and who helped guide and assist me over the course of my career. I also highlight selected, other professional activities I've been involved in, focusing on editorial work, quality assurance, and governance of professional societies. While the focus is on my training and work as a psychologist, the overarching theme is the interpersonal context that nurtures careers.
在本文中，我将阐述为何我认为研究饮酒及其后果是一项丰富且有益的学术活动，它涉及生命科学、行为科学和人文学科的多个领域。接下来，我将详细介绍我成为一名酒精研究人员的曲折道路，以及在密苏里大学启动我的研究计划时所遇到的各种挑战。我职业生涯中的一个主要主题是我很幸运地遇到了慷慨、杰出的学者，他们对我和我的职业产生了兴趣，并在我的职业生涯中帮助我指导和协助我。我还重点介绍了我参与的一些其他专业活动，主要集中在编辑工作、质量保证和专业协会的治理方面。虽然重点是我的心理学家培训和工作，但主旨是促进职业发展的人际环境。
