

This work further develops the argument that social network properties and dynamics function as relatively overlooked dimensions of racial and socioeconomic inequalities in later life well-being. I analyze three waves of data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) to examine these topics using a population-based sample of older adults. My dissertation examines the intersection of personal social networks with three areas of social inequality: early life disadvantage, everyday discrimination, and physical and mental well-being. Personal Social Networks and Social Inequality Across the Life Course Health and health disparities social networks criminal justice system contact aging and the life course social inequality Committee:īenjamin Cornwell (chair), Vida Maralani, Erin York Cornwell Dissertation: I apply a range of quantitative methods to analyze longitudinal survey and administrative data to address these research topics. Dan Holder, Principal Ann Leshovsky, Administrative Assistant. Liberty Middle School Hours of Operation Main Office 7:30a - 4:30p Student Hours M,T,Th,F 9:30a - 3:57p W 9:30a - 2:54p. Liberty Middle School 801 36th Avenue East, West Fargo ND 58078 Phone (701) 356-2671 Fax (701) 499-9229 Mr. My research emphasizes the dynamic qualities of social relationships and how these contribute to and are produced by other stratification processes. Proud Principal of Liberty Middle School. My research uses a life course approach to examine the intersection of close social relationships and social inequality within several areas, including health, criminal justice contact, early life disadvantage, and neighborhood contexts.

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology with a minor in Demography.
