My research agenda centers on sociology of the life course and the transition to adulthood, including union and family formation as well as higher education. Within these research areas, I focus primarily on the changing markers of adulthood as they intersect with gender and sexuality. Another strand of my research focuses on Asians and Asian Americans, primarily on how race/ethnicity shapes experiences of racial discrimination, bullying, and violence in ways that may be detrimental to mental health and transitions to adulthood. Finally, I have published research related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruptions to relationships and social life.
My work has been supported by over $37,000 in competitive internal and external funding. I have published fourteen peer-reviewed articles using both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as a book chapter and two encyclopedia articles. In addition, I have presented my research at multiple national and international conferences. You can download a copy of my CV here.Â
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