Michael D. Newcomb

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Michael D. Newcomb
Born	(1952-12-20)December 20, 1952 Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
Died	February 13, 2010(2010-02-13) (aged 57) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Education	University of California, Irvine (BA) University of California, Los Angeles (MA, PhD)
Scientific career
Institutions	USC Rossier School of Education
Doctoral advisor	Peter M. Bentler
Doctoral students	Christine Blasey Ford

Michael Donald Newcomb (December 20, 1952 – February 13, 2010) was an American psychologist. His research focused on drug etiology, as well as nuclear anxiety and other topics.

Early life and education

Michael D. Newcomb was born on December 20, 1952, in Laguna Beach, California. In 1974, he earned a bachelor's degree in social ecology from University of California, Irvine. He completed joint studies in developmental psychology and mathematics. In 1976, he earned a master's degree in psychology from University of California, Los Angeles where he later completed a doctorate in clinical psychology in 1979. His doctoral advisor was Peter M. Bentler. He completed a clinical internship at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center where he trained in therapies including family, sex, gestalt, and hypnotherapy.

Career

In 1991, Newcomb started his work as a professor at USC Rossier School of Education where he stayed until his death in 2010. He became the chair of the University of Southern California counseling psychology program in 1992.

Awards and honors

Newcomb was a fellow of the American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society, and the Western Psychological Association.

Personal life

Newcomb died on February 13, 2010, in Santa Monica, California, after a long bout with a degenerative neurological disease.

Selected works

Articles

• Newcomb, M D; Maddahian, E; Bentler, P M (1986). "Risk factors for drug use among adolescents: concurrent and longitudinal analyses". American Journal of Public Health. 76 (5): 525–531. doi:10.2105/AJPH.76.5.525. PMC 1646592. PMID 3485928.
• Newcomb, M. D.; Bentler, P. M. (1989). "Substance use and abuse among children and teenagers". The American Psychologist. 44 (2): 242–248. doi:10.1037/0003-066x.44.2.242. PMID 2653136.
• Newcomb, Michael D.; Harlow, L. L. (1986). "Life events and substance use among adolescents: Mediating effects of perceived loss of control and meaninglessness in life". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 51 (3): 564–577. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.51.3.564. PMID 3489832.

Books

• Newcomb, Michael D. (1988). Consequences of adolescent drug use : impact on the lives of young adults. Bentler, Peter M. Newbury Park, Calif.: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-0803928473. OCLC 16645238.
• Newcomb, Michael D. (1988). Drug Use in the Workplace: Risk Factors for Disruptive Substance Use Among Young Adults. Auburn House Publishing Company. ISBN 9780865691827.
• Wyatt, Gail Elizabeth; Newcomb, Michael D.; Riederle, Monika (1993). Sexual Abuse and Consensual Sex: Women's Developmental Patterns and Outcomes. SAGE Publications. ISBN 9780803947337.