Kim Fromme
Professor — Ph.D., University of Washington

Contact
- E-mail: fromme@utexas.edu
- Phone: (512) 471-0039
- Office: SEA 3.242
- Campus Mail Code: A8000
Interests
Individual, genetic, and environmental influences on alcohol use; other externalizing behaviors; and psychological disorders
Biography
Dr. Fromme will not be accepting new graduate students.
Kim Fromme, Ph.D., is Professor of Clinical Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin and is also the Director of the Studies on Alcohol, Health, and Risky Activities (SAHARA) Laboratory. She received her Ph.D. from The University of Washington, and is a Fellow and former President of the Society of Addiction Psychologists (Division 50) of the American Psychological Association.
Her program of research focuses on the etiology and consequences of alcohol abuse and risk-taking behaviors among adolescents and young adults. With support from a $2.3 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Dr. Fromme conducted the Genes and New Experiences Study (GENES). This project included the collection of DNA and survey data from individuals who previously participated in the "UT Experience!" which was a 6-year longitudinal study of first time college students. For the GENES project, Dr. Fromme and her team will be examining ~6.9 million genetic markers. We will use this myriad of genetic data to calculate individual-specific estimates of genetic liability for a given trait or behavior, which will be used to predict individual differences in a range of important behavioral and psychological outcomes.
Dr. Fromme also conducts alcohol challenge studies in her simulated bar laboratory, which is one of only a few such facilities in the U.S. These studies include tests of the effects of alcohol intoxication on decision-making processes and impulsive behavior, as well as individual differences in alcohol response. As part of the GENES project, participants completed an alcohol challenge session in the SAHARA bar laboratory.
Findings from these studies can be used to develop new approaches to the prevention of alcohol abuse and involvement in other potentially hazardous behaviors.
Courses
PSY 341K • Forensic Psychology
42802 • Fall 2018
Meets MW 2:00PM-3:30PM BUR 112
PSY 341K • Forensic Psychology
42754 • Spring 2018
Meets MW 2:00PM-3:30PM CPE 2.216
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
43165 • Fall 2017
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
43415 • Spring 2017
Meets M 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 5.106
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
43160 • Fall 2016
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
42530 • Spring 2016
Meets W 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 3.250
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
42840 • Spring 2015
Meets W 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 3.250
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
44225 • Spring 2014
Meets W 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 3.130B
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
43800 • Fall 2013
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
43550 • Spring 2013
Meets W 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 3.130B
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
43350 • Fall 2012
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
43410 • Spring 2012
Meets W 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 3.130B
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
43230 • Fall 2011
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
43910 • Spring 2011
Meets W 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 3.130B
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
43190 • Fall 2010
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
44070 • Spring 2010
Meets W 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 3.130B
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
44175 • Fall 2009
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 389L • Theory & Tech Of Assessment II
43320 • Spring 2009
Meets W 12:00PM-3:00PM SEA 3.130B
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
45135 • Fall 2007
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
44900 • Fall 2006
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
43055 • Fall 2005
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM NOA 1.126
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
41190 • Fall 2003
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM BUR 106
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
40325 • Spring 2003
Meets MWF 10:00AM-11:00AM BUR 108
PSY 394Q • Thry And Techniq Of Assessment
40500 • Spring 2003
Meets M 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 2.224
PSY 394Q • Assessment Practicum II
40515 • Spring 2003
Meets W 1:00PM-4:00PM SEA 2.108
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
40990 • Fall 2002
Meets MWF 10:00AM-11:00AM GAR 1
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
40205 • Spring 2002
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM GAR 1
PSY 394Q • Thry And Techniq Of Assessment
40365 • Spring 2002
Meets M 1:00PM-4:00PM MEZ 402
PSY 394Q • Assessment Practicum II
40375 • Spring 2002
Meets W 2:00PM-5:00PM MEZ 420A
PSY 394Q • Assessment Practicum II
40150 • Spring 2001
Meets TH 2:00PM-5:00PM MEZ 420A
PSY 352 • Abnormal Psychology
40915 • Fall 2000
Meets MWF 10:00AM-11:00AM GAR 1
PSY 194Q • Current Tpcs In Clinical Psy
41070 • Fall 2000
Meets F 4:00PM-5:00PM MEZ 302
PSY 194Q • Assessment Practicum II
39540 • Spring 2000
Meets TH 2:00PM-3:00PM MEZ 420A
Publications
Representative Recent Publications
Wilhite, E. & Fromme, K. (in press) Swiping Right: Alcohol, Online Dating, and Sexual Hookups in Post-College Women, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.
Mallard, T.T., Harden, K.P., & Fromme, K. (in press). Genetic risk for schizophrenia influences substance use in emerging adulthood: An event-level polygenic prediction model. Psychological Medicine.
Hartman, J.D., Corbin, W.R., Curlee, A.S. & Fromme, K. (2019). Indirect and moderated effects of parent-child communication on drinking outcomes in the transition to Addictive Behaviors, 90, 1-9.
Wilhite, E. & Fromme, K. (In press). The differential influences of drinking, sensation seeking, impulsivity on the perpetration of unwanted sexual advances and sexual Journal of Interpersonal violence. PMC6584563
Wilhite, E., Mallard, T., & Fromme, K. (2018). A longitudinal event-level investigation of alcohol intoxication, alcohol-related blackouts, childhood sexual abuse, and sexual victimization among college students. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 32, 289-300. PMC595776
Marino, E. & Fromme, K. (2018). Alcohol-induced blackouts, subjective intoxication, and motivation to decrease drinking: Prospective examination of the transition out of Addictive Behaviors, 80, 89-94. PMC5807207
Mallard, T.T., Ashenhurst, J.R., Harden, K. P., & Fromme, K. (2018). GABRA2, alcohol, and illicit drug use: an event-level examination across four years. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 127, 190-201. PMC6481937
Wilhite, E., Ashenhurst, J., Marino, E. & Fromme, K. (2017). Freshman year alcohol and marijuana use prospectively predict time to college graduation and subsequent adult roles and independence. Journal of American College Health, 65, 413-422.
Ashenhurst, J.R., Harden, K.P., Corbin, W.R., & Fromme, K. (2017). Developmentally specific associations between CNR1 genotype and cannabis use across emerging adulthood. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 78, 686-695.
Ashenhurst, J., Wilhite, E.R., Harden, K.P., & Fromme, K. (2017). Number of sexual partners and relationship status are associated with unprotected sex across emerging adulthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46, 419-432. PMC5806124
Cance, J.D., Talley, A., Morgan-Lopez, A.A. & Fromme, K. (2017). Longitudinal Conjoint Patterns of Alcohol and Tobacco Use throughout Emerging Adulthood. Substance Use and Misuse, 52, 373-382. (DOI:10.1080/10826084.2016.1228677)
Ashenhurst, J., Wilhite, E.R., Harden, K.P., & Fromme, K. (2017). Number of sexual partners and relationship status are associated with unprotected sex across emerging adulthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46, 419-432.
Ashenhurst, J., Harden, K.P., Corbin, W.R., & Fromme, K. (2016). Alcohol-related genes show an enrichment of associations with a persistent externalizing factor: A longitudinal, deep phenotyping approach. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 125, 933-945.
Wetherill, R.W., & Fromme, K. (2016). Alcohol-induced blackouts: A review of recent clinical research with practical implications and recommendations for future studies. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 40, 922-935; DOI:10.1111/acer.13051.
Martin-Storey, A., & Fromme, K. (in press). Trajectories of dating violence: Differences by sexual minority status and gender. Journal of Adolescence.
Marino, E. N., & Fromme, K. (2016). Early onset drinking predicts greater level but not growth of alcohol-induced blackouts beyond the effect of binge drinking during emerging adulthood. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 40(3), 599-605. [PMID: 26853696]
Gates, J.R., Corbin, W.R., & Fromme, K. (2016). Emerging adult identity development, alcohol use, and alcohol-related problems during the transition out of college. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 30, 345-355.
Ashenhurst, J., Wilhite, E.R., Harden, K.P., & Fromme, K. (2016) Number of sexual partners and relationship status are associated with unprotected sex across emerging adulthood. Archives of Sexual Behavior.
Quinn, P.D. & Fromme, K. (2016). Individual differences in subjective alcohol responses and alcohol-related disinhibition. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 24, 90-99.
Ashenhurst, R.R., Harden, K.P., Corbin, W.R., & Fromme, K. (2015). Trajectories of binge drinking and personality change across emerging adulthood. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, DOI.org/10.1037/adb0000116.
Stappenbeck, C.A., Gulati, N.K., & Fromme, K. (2015) Daily associations between alcohol consumption and dating violence perpetration among men and women: Effects of self-regulation, Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Wilhite, E., & Fromme, K. (2015). Alcohol-induced blackouts and other negative outcomes during the Transition out of College. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 76, 516-524.
Carlson, M.D., Harden, K.P., Kretsch, N., Corbin, W.R., & Fromme, K. (2015). Interactions between DRD4 and developmentally specific environments in alcohol-dependence symptoms. Journal of Abnormal Psych, 124, 1043-1049.
Marino, E. & Fromme, K. (2015). Alcohol-induced blackouts and maternal family history of problematic alcohol use. Addictive Behaviors, 45, 201-206.
Harden, K.P., Carlson, M.D., Kretsch, N., Corbin, W.R., & Fromme, K. (2015). Childhood sexual abuse and impulsive personality traits: Mixed evidence for moderation by DRD4 genotype. Journal of Research in Personality, 55, 30-40.