Patrick Dulin
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Education
- Ph.D., University of Utah, 2000
- M.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, 1995
- B.A., Central Washington University, 1991
Teaching Responsibilities
- Clinical Practicum I
- Teaching Practicum
- Psychological Assessment
Research Interests
- Technology-Based Interventions for Alcohol Addiction
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Processes and Outcomes
- Older Adult Mental Health
Publications
Blonigen D.M., Hawkins, E.J., Kuhn E, Timko, C., Dulin, P.L., Boothroyd, D., Possemato K. (2023). Stand Down–Think Before You Drink: protocol
for an effectiveness-implementation trial of a mobile application for unhealthy alcohol
use with and without peer support. BMJ Open, 2023;13:e072892. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072892.
Hawkins, EJ, Lott, A, Danner, Malte, C, Dulin, P, Fortney, J, Sayre, G, Baer, J (in press). US Veterans' Experiences and Factors Associated
with Use of a Smartphone Application to Self-Manage Unhealthy Alcohol Use. Psychological
Services. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000716.
Dulin, P., Mertz, R., Edwards, A., & King, D. (2022). Contrasting a mobile app with a conversational
chatbot for reducing alcohol consumption: A pilot trial. JMIR Formative Research,
6(5), e33037.
Mertz, R.N., King, DK , Edwards, A , Dulin, P. (2022). Utilization patterns of two smartphone-based alcohol interventions during
the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods approach. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 56,
S670
Malte, C., Dulin, P., Baer, J.S., Fortney, J.C., Danner, A.N., Lott, A. & Hawkins, E.J. (2021). The acceptability
and usability of a mobile application for self-management of unhealthy alcohol use
among veterans (Step Away): Pilot cohort study. JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth, 9(4):e25927.
doi: 10.2196/25927
Mertz, R.N., Edwards, A., King, D.K., & Dulin, P. (2021). Using Facebook advertising as a recruitment tool for an mHealth alcohol intervention
clinical trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 55 (Suppl 1):S497. DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaab020.
Blonigen, D. M., Harris-Olenak, B., Kuhn, E., Timko, C., Humphreys, K., Smith, J.,
& Dulin, P. (2020). Using peers to increase veterans’ engagement in a smartphone application
for unhealthy alcohol use: A pilot study of acceptability and utility. Psychology
of Addictive Behaviors, 35, 829–839.
Blonigen, D. M., Harris-Olenak, B., Kuhn, E., Humphreys, K., Timko, C., & Dulin, P. (2020). From “Step Away” to “Stand Down”: Tailoring a Smartphone Application for
Self-Management of Hazardous Drinking for Veterans. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 8(2),
e16062, 1- 13.
Blonigen, D.M., Harris, B., Haber, J.R., Kuhn, E., Timko, C., Humphreys, K., & Dulin, P. (2019). Customizing a clinical app to reduce hazardous drinking among veterans in
primary care. Psychological Services,16, 250-254.
Dulin, P., Lombardero, A., Mertz, R., & King, D. (in press). mHealth interventions for substance abuse. In Reger, G. (Ed.). Mental Health Technologies: A Clinician’s Guide to Improved Outcomes, Routledge.
Dulin, P. & Gonzalez, V. (2017). Smartphone-Based, Momentary Intervention for Alcohol Cravings Amongst Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.31, 601-607.
Dulin, P., Alvarado, C., Fitterling, J., & Gonzalez, V. (2017). Comparisons of alcohol consumption variables by timeline follow back vs. smartphone-based daily interviews. Addiction Research & Theory, 25, 195-200.
Towers, A., Phillip, M., Allen, J., & Dulin, P. (2016). The “health benefits” of moderate drinking in older adults may be better explained by Socioeconomic Status. Journals of Gerontology,: Social Sciences. doi:10.1093/geronb/gbw152.
Stevenson, B., Stephens, C.V., Dulin, P.L., Kostick, M., & Alpass, F. (2015). Alcohol consumption among older adults in Aotearoa/New Zealand: a comparison of ‘baby boomers’ and ‘over-65s’. Health Psychology and Behavior Medicine, 3, 366-378,
Gonzalez, V., & Dulin, P. (2015). Comparison of a smartphone app for alcohol use disorders with an internet-based intervention plus bibliotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83, 335-345.
Giroux, D., Bacon, S., King, D., Dulin, P.L., & Gonzalez, V. (2014). “It really builds your confidence”: Examining perceptions of a smartphone-based system for alcohol use disorders. Telemedicine and E-health, 20, 923-929.
Dulin, P., Gonzalez, V., & Jones, K. (2014). Results of a pilot test of a self-administered smartphone-based treatment system for alcohol use disorders: Usability and early outcomes. Substance Abuse, 35, 168-175.
McKay, J. C., Vasquez, A.R., Chipp, C.L., Ford, T.J., Robinson, R.V., Sharma, D.K., Johnson, S.H., Nelson, R.A., Boschma-Wynn, R.V., Whipple, J., Dulin, P.L., & Alan, J. (2013). Telepsychology in a graduate training program: Divided by Miles, Connected by Purpose. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 7, 166-173.
Dulin, P., Gonzalez, V., King, D., Giroux, D., & Bacon, S. (2013). Development of a smartphone- based, self-administered intervention system for alcohol use disorders. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 31, 321-336.
Dulin, P., King, D., & Hansen, B. (2013). Perceived control as a longitudinal moderator of late life stressors on depression. Aging and Mental Health, 17, 718-723.
Maseda, R. & Dulin, P. (2012). From weaklings to wounded warriors: The changing portrayal of war- related PTSD in North American cinema. The 49th Parallel, 30, ISSN 1753-5794.
Dulin, P.L., Gavala, J., Kostick, M., McDonald, J., & Stephens, C. (2012). Volunteering predicts happiness among older Maori and Non-Maori in the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Aging and Mental Health, 16, 617-624.
Towers, A., Stephens, C.V., Dulin, P.L., Kostick, M., Noone, J. (2011). Estimating hazardous and binge drinking prevalence in older New Zealanders using AUDIT-C and AUDIT-3 thresholds specific to older adults, Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 117, 211-218.
Dulin, P., Stephens, C.V., Alpass, F., Hill, R., & Stevenson, B. (2011). The impact of socio- contextual, physical and life-style variables on measures of physical and psychological well-being among Māori and non-Māori: The New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement Study, Ageing and Society, 31, 1406-1424.
Dulin, P., & Passmore, T. (2010). Avoidance of traumatic material mediates the relationship between accumulated lifetime trauma and late life depression and anxiety. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 23, 296-300.
Dulin, P., & Yeomans, P. (2009). Tailoring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for use with chronic, comorbid PTSD and Substance Use Disorders. Journal of Psychological Practice, 15, 104-132.
Recent Grants
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ($650,943 over 3 years): Dulin, P. (PI). Can a Chatbot-delivered Alcohol Intervention Engage Users and Enhance Outcomes Over
a Smartphone App? Development and Feasibility Testing of a Step Away 'Bot', 1RC34AA026440-01A1.
2018-2021.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 ($1,801,977.00 over two years): Dulin, P. & Gonzalez, V. (P.I.’s). Location-based monitoring and intervention for alcohol use
disorders, Grant # RC2 AA019422-02.
University of Alaska Anchorage Faculty Development Grant ($2000.00): Dulin, P. The relationship between volunteering and physical and mental health among the elderly: Does the “helper effect” exist in other countries and cultures?
New Zealand Foundation on Research, Science and Technology, 2007 ($3,500,000.00 over five years) Associate International Collaborator: Positive Aging in New Zealand.