Dr. Bergman's research interests are focused on the application of empirically validated treatments for underserved populations, such as emerging adults who have dropped out of high school and are experiencing multiple problems. Currently, she is involved in the development of a treatment program for emerging adults who have experienced problems such as academic failure, exposure to trauma, and substance abuse. Dr. Bergman is also interested in phenomenology and comorbidity in psychopathology. Bergman, A., and Kong, G. GED Attainment, Externalizing Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders in Disconnected Emerging Adults. Manuscript submitted for review. Bergman, A. (2010). From the outside, looking in. Women & Therapy, 33(3), 281-285. Kong, G., & Bergman,A. (2010). A social-motivational model of problematic drinking in emerging adulthood. Addictive Behavior, 35, 855-860. Owens, M., & Bergman, A. (2010) Alcohol use, misuse and antisocial behavior during late adolescence: Characteristics of a sample attending a GED program. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 19(1), 78-98.