Social Engagement and Cognitive Health in Older Black Adults
Examining how social engagement moderates relationships between cognitive functioning, depressive symptoms, and restless sleep in older Black adults.
Sociology Instructor & Researcher
"Understanding health through the lens of society, inequality, and human experience."
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Examining how social engagement moderates relationships between cognitive functioning, depressive symptoms, and restless sleep in older Black adults.
Investigating patterns of end-of-life care access among older adults across racial and socioeconomic lines in the United States.
Recognized for outstanding research contributions in sociology, particularly in health disparities and aging populations.
Investigating racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequalities in health outcomes, healthcare access, and quality of care among older adults in the United States.
Exploring the social determinants of mental health in later life, including the roles of social support, economic security, and structural factors.
Examining aging, healthcare access, multimorbidity, and mental health challenges in Sub-Saharan African contexts, with attention to policy implications.
Publications
Leading journals in sociology and public health
Awards
Recognition for research excellence
Journals Reviewed
Peer review and editorial service
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