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College of Liberal Arts Department of Sociology
Texas State College of Liberal Arts Department of Sociology Research and Publications Research Review

Research Review

**Due to the spring break extension and remote course delivery, the 2020 Research Review has been postponed.**

Dept of Sociology Research Review: Spring 2020

DATE- TBD

Presenter Information

  • Joseph Kotarba, Ph.D.: “Music across the life course” - The use of the life course trop to study musical experiences of individuals
  • David Dietrich, Ph.D.: “Mobilizing while victimization: White supremacist flyers on college campuses” - Qualitative content analysis to examine how various white supremacist groups have attempted to mobilize college students through the posting of flyers at college campuses across the nation
  • Kimberly Hartfield, MA Sociology graduate student: “Cultural mismatch: First generation college students, academic performance, and mental health” - In-depth interviews of first-gen students’ academic performance and mental health
  • Cheryl Fox, Undergraduate student: “The benefits of both access to and use of natural space” - Quantitative study of the relationship between natural space use (parks & recreational areas) and health. Come find out if hugging trees is actually good for you!