Michael G. MacLean
Associate Professor
(716) 878-3100
Campus Address: Classroom Building C317
macleamg@buffalostate.edu
Dr. MacLean earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Arizona State University. He has been a faculty member at Buffalo State since 1997. Additional positions have included Visiting Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Associate Research Scientist, Research Institute on Addictions, and NIMH Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Addictive Behavior Research Center, University of Washington.
Research Interests: Research focuses on a number of areas related to adolescence and young adulthood: Etiology and Prevention of Substance Use-Related Problems; ADHD; Impulsivity and Decision-Making; Identity Development; Coping and Affect.
Dr. MacLean is currently involved in several research projects, including:
- Personality, Drinking Motives and Drinking-Related Problems in Youth
- ADHD Problem Behaviors and Substance Use-Related Problems in Adolescence and Young Adulthood
- Identity Development in College Students
- Brief Interventions for Youth Referred by Courts or Schools for Substance Use-Related Problems
Students interested in getting involved can find more information at Dr. MacLean's Web page.
Courses Usually Taught:
PSY 311 Personality: Theory and Research
PSY 357 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
PSY 411 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 412 Community Psychology
PSY 440 Addictive Behaviors
PSY 450 Research Methods
Recent Students Mentored Include:
Jillian Panfil: Jillian presented her research at a national conference and at the BSC Student Research and Creativity Day. She plans on applying to graduate programs next year.
Matthew Lee: Matthew completed several research projects, including an honors thesis, and has presented his research at three national conferences. He is currently in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Arizona State University.
Viktoriya Magid: Viktoriya won the Buffalo State College President’s Medal and Chancellor’s Award. She has one article in press and two more under review. She presented her research at two national conferences. She is currently in the clinical psychology doctoral program at the University at Buffalo, SUNY.
Representative Publications Include:
Norwalk, K., Norvilitis, J., & MacLean, M.G. (in press). ADHD symptomatology and its relationship to factors associated with college adjustment. Journal of Attention Disorders.
Magid, V., MacLean, M.G., & Colder, C. (2007). Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems. Addictive Behaviors, 32, 2046-2061.
Lecci, L., MacLean, M. G., & Croteau, N. (2002). Personal goals as predictors of college student drinking motives, alcohol use and related problems. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 63, 620-630.
Collins, R. L., Koutsky, J. R., Morsheimer, E. T., & MacLean, M. G. (2001). Binge drinking among underage college students: A test of a restraint-based conceptualization of risk for alcohol abuse. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 15, 333-340.
MacLean, M. G., & Lecci, L. (2000). A comparison of models of drinking motives in a university sample. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 14, 83-87.
MacLean, M. G., Embry, L. E, & Cauce, A. M. (1999). Homeless adolescents’ paths to separation from family: Comparisons of family characteristics, psychological adjustment, and victimization. Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 179-187.
MacLean, M. G. Paradise, M. J., & Cauce, A. M. (1999). Substance use and psychological adjustment in at-risk adolescents: A test of three models. American Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 405-427.
Baer, J. S., MacLean, M. G., & Marlatt, G. A. (1998). Linking etiology, prevention, and treatment for adolescent alcohol use: Towards a better match. In: R. Jessor (Ed.). New perspectives on adolescent risk behavior. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Representative Presentations Include:
Sibley, M.H., Pelham, W.E., Molina, B.S.G., Gnagy, E.M., Babinski, D.E., Biswas, A., Karch, K.M., MacLean, M.G., Waschbusch, D.A. (November, 2008). The validity of self-reported delinquency in an ADHD sample: Implications for the assessment of juvenile offending. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies’ 42nd Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.
MacLean, M., Molina, B.S.G., Pelham, W.E., & Gnagy, E.M. (March, 2008). Childhood ADHD and subsequent adolescent marijuana use. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Panfil, J.M., & MacLean, M.G. (March, 2008). Academic self-efficacy as a protective factor against alcohol related problems in college students. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Lee, M.R., Villalta, I., Chassin, L., & MacLean, M.G. (February, 2007). Identity status, identity distress, and problematic drinking among college students. Paper presented at the biennial Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Tucson, AZ.
Brown, R., Shilkret, R., & MacLean, M.G. (March, 2006). Parenting style and intrusiveness as related to self-efficacy and college adjustment. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco, CA.
Lee, M.R., & MacLean, M.G. (March, 2006). Evaluation of alternative methods of identity status classification using the Ego Identity Process Questionnaire. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco, CA.
Lee, M.R., & MacLean, M.G. (November, 2005). Using identity status versus identity styles to predict alcohol-related problems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Washington, DC.
MacLean, M.G., & Lee, M.R. (November, 2005). Identity formation, drinking to cope, and alcohol-related problems in college students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Washington, DC.
Magid, V., & MacLean, M.G. (November, 2005). Confirmatory factor analysis of behavioral disinhibition traits. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Washington, DC.
Lafferty, E. L., MacLean, M. G., Intrieri, R. C., & Banks, J. M. (August, 2005). Divorce, parenting styles, and relation to college adjustment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Magid, V., O’Connor, R. M., Colder, C., & MacLean, M.G. (November, 2004). Mediational paths from sensation seeking and impulsivity to alcohol-related problems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
Niehaus, M. L., Klonsky, B. G., MacLean, M. G. (October, 2003). Assessing the role of parental pressure on enjoyment of youth soccer. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Philadelphia, PA.
McNett, L., MacLean, M.G., & Intrieri, R.C. (August, 2003). Positive affect and peer social support on drinking motives and alcohol related problems among college students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
Magid, V., & MacLean, M.G. (August, 2002). Comparing which antisocial traits best predict drinking and drinking-related problems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Carmosino, T. D., MacLean, M. G., Wieczorek, W. F., & Welte, J. W. (June, 2001). Changes in marijuana use as adolescents transit into early adulthood. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Toronto, ON.
MacLean, M. G., Collins, R. L., & Morsheimer, E. T. (April, 2001). Predicting drinking-related problems in late adolescence using three different theories of drinking. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.
MacLean, M. G., & Lecci, L. (August, 2000). Gender differences in the relationship between alcohol consumption and negative consequences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington DC.
MacLean, M. G., & Watson, A. (August, 2000). Depression and the perception of life goals among homeless women. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington DC.
Riley, T. M., MacLean, M. G., Wieczorek, W. F., & Welte, J. W. (March, 2000). Psychopathic personality as predictor of level of violence in adolescent criminal behaviors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.
Watson, A. T., & MacLean, M.G. (March, 2000). Personality and goal-setting among homeless women. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.