Alexander J. Connolly, MA

Alex Connoly biopicClinical Psychology Doctoral Student, The University of New Mexico
Predoctoral Fellow, Center for Alcohol Substance Use and Addictions (CASAA)
BA, Psychology, James Madison University
MA, Psychology, Wake Forest University

Research Interests 

  • Problem and Responsible Gambling
  • Sports Gambling Knowledge and Behaviors
  • Interventions and Treatment for Gambling
  • The Co-Occurrence of Gambling and Drinking Behaviors 

  • Connolly, A. J., Kraus, S. W., & Grubbs, J. B. (2026). The differences in alcohol frequency while gambling among sports versus non-sports gamblers. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 193, 366–368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.11.041
  • Connolly, A., Stall, L., Floyd, C., Kraus, S., & Grubbs, J. (2024). Exploring the Differences in Positive Play among Various Sports Wagering Behaviors. Journal of Gambling Studies, 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-024-10304-8
  • Connolly, A. J., Faruk, R., Grant Weinandy, J. T., Stall, L. M., Kraus, S. W., & Grubbs, J. B. (2026). Exploring the relationship between Positive Play and perceived knowledge in traditional sports gambling. International Gambling Studies, 0(0), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2026.2697457