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CAREGIVING WITHIN HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  This research activity examines the risk and protective factors associated with physical and mental health outcomes among informal caregivers (CGs) and their gay and lesbian elder care recipients (CRs), both those living with…

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CARING FOR OUR GENERATIONS: A COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT SUPPORTING NATIVE WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE NORTHWEST – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  This project is a collaboration between the University of Washington, a Tribal Health Clinic, Northwestern Washington Indian Health Board, and Northwest Indian College to explore health, substance use, and family support in Native…

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CATASTROPHIZING, CHILD PAIN BEHAVIOR, AND PARENTAL RESPONSE – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  This observational study is designed to help us better understand how family members think and act when a child is ill. Seventy-five children with unexplained abdominal pain and their mothers are expected to…

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COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN STEPS TO RESPECT EVALUATION – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  The Social Development Research Group (SDRG) at the University of Washington is partnering with Committee for Children (CFC) to conduct a large-scale school-randomized evaluation of Steps To Respect: A School Bullying Prevention Program.…

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DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY IN PREGNANCY STUDY – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  The primary objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of maternal depressive and panic disorders in women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. To accomplish this, we set up a quality…

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DEVELOPING PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR STIGMATIZED WOMEN – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  Description: This Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) will provide the education and skills that I need to make an important and significant transition in my career. Through the training and research experiences…

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EARLY ADVERSITY IMPACT ON HEALTH AND FUNCTIONING: FROM AT-RISK YOUTH TO ADULTHOOD – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  This longitudinal project examines within a gender-balanced, racially and socioeconomically diverse community sample the enduring effects of childhood adversity as well as resilience in those with varying histories of poverty, violence, and other…

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EDUCATION AND HEALTH AMONG RACIAL GROUPS – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  This project uses four different data sets that shed additional light on the association between education and health. Collectively, the data sets have two unique features that allow us to examine the social…

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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND PATTERNS OF TOBACCO USE AND ADDICTION: WHAT EXPLAINS THE RELATIONSHIPS? – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  Education is a powerful socio-demographic predictor of smoking prevalence and in line with these public health goals and recommendations, the current study proposes to investigate educational disparities in patterns of tobacco use and…

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FOR MOMS: CULTURALLY RELEVANT TREATMENT SERVICES FOR PERINATAL DEPRESSION – SOCIOLOGY Project Topics – Complete project material

[ad_1] Abstract:  This research is a randomized pilot aimed at examining whether a mental healh services model of care (engagement session followed by a choice of brief interpersonal psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy) is more effective in…

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