Arthur Goodwin
Senior Research Associate
Arthur is a relatively new addition to the Center, beginning his work there in 2001. Since that time, he has been active in investigating issues related to novice drivers. Arthur has coordinated several studies of parents and teenagers who are beginning the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program in North Carolina . The goal of this research is to understand how parents approach the process of supervising their teen’s driving, and to find ways to assist parents with this responsibility. Arthur has been active in presenting research findings related to GDL and novice drivers at national and state conferences.
Arthur’s research interests also include college student drinking and drinking and driving. Prior to joining HSRC, Arthur was a Research Analyst for the University of Missouri ’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT). In this position, he established a program of research to assess the alcohol and drug use of the University’s students and to evaluate the effectiveness of ADAPT’s programs. Currently, Arthur is investigating the impact of a social norms program on the alcohol use of students at the University of North Carolina . Arthur has a B.A. in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Missouri—Columbia.
Arthur is married (Angela) and has a son (Henry). When he’s not trying to catch up on sleep, Arthur enjoys hiking, playing guitar, reading, cooking, and playing roller hockey.
