Health Psychology / Community-Engaged Research
Guillermo M. Wippold, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology · Health Promotion Scientist
My program of research focuses on improving health and health-related quality of life among men. I partner with community members, organizations, and interdisciplinary research teams to understand the factors shaping men's health and to develop, adapt, and study culturally responsive behavioral interventions that fit real-world settings.
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC Get in touch
A connected program of research
My work brings behavioral science and community expertise together. Across projects, I examine the contexts that shape health, collaborate on interventions that reflect people's priorities, and study how these approaches can be delivered in sustainable ways.
Identify health priorities, social contexts, and barriers through community-engaged research.
Translate research and lived experience into culturally responsive intervention strategies.
Examine feasibility, acceptability, engagement, and outcomes as studies progress.
Investigate approaches that can expand reach and support delivery in everyday settings.
Research in practice
The Fade to Fitness Program is a barbershop-based health promotion program developed with community input to support health-related quality of life among Black men. Currently recruiting; supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
Explore programThe mF2F Program adapts the Fade to Fitness Program into a mobile format, with community-informed design intended to reduce participation barriers and support flexible access to health promotion programming.
Explore programA community-engaged initiative that brings together barbers and academic partners to strengthen trusted pathways for men's health promotion and community-informed research.
Explore projectAlso exploring community-centered approaches through initiatives including the Sumter Men's Health Fair.
Scholarly contributions
My publications examine men's health, community partnerships, and the development and implementation of behavioral health interventions.
Explore more scholarly worksJournal of Community Health
Read publication ↗Implementation Science Communications
Read publication ↗Health Psychology
Read publication ↗Research, collaboration & mentorship
The CHIRP Lab brings together graduate students, undergraduate researchers, staff, and collaborators with interests in community-engaged research, health promotion, and resilience. Mentorship and collaborative scholarship are central to the lab's work.
Meet the CHIRP LabWork together
Interested in men's health, behavioral intervention development, digital health, or implementation science? I welcome conversations about shared research interests and collaborative opportunities.
Discuss collaborationCommunity organizations, barbers, and local leaders bring essential expertise to research. I welcome opportunities to learn about community priorities and explore partnerships rooted in mutual respect.
Start a conversationInterested in taking part in research? Learn about current projects, including information about potential participation and eligibility where studies are recruiting.
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