In the News: Shannon Monnat
Maxwell School Announces 2022 Faculty Promotions
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Maxwell Experts Discuss Future Implications and Historical Context of Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling
The discussion covered the history of governing abortions in the U.S.; how the Dobbs v. Jackson decision might affect access to abortion and other reproductive services; impacts the decision could have on economic and health outcomes and voting behaviors in upcoming elections; and what precedent this decision might set for other Supreme Court decisions going forward.
See related: Civil Rights, Gender and Sex, Health Policy, SCOTUS, United States
Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Better in States that Mandate More Mental Health Policies
This research brief shows that adolescent and young adult mental health is better in states that mandate more school mental health policies, including school-based mental health centers, professional development in suicide prevention, and social-emotional curricula.
Rural-Urban and Within-Rural Differences in COVID-19 Mortality Rates
Resilience is Low among Both Military and Non-Military Populations with PTSD
This data slice uses data from the National Wellbeing Survey to examine resilience among U.S. working-age adults with and without PTSD by their relationship to the military.
Perceived impacts of COVID-19 on wellbeing among US working-age adults with ADL difficulty
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COVID Negatively Impacted Health & Social Relationships among Working-Age Adults with Disabilities
Sociologist Shannon Monnat to Lead Center for Policy Research
A demographer and sociologist whose work focuses on population health will serve as the next director of the Center for Policy Research (CPR), the oldest interdisciplinary social science research program at the Maxwell School. Shannon Monnat, Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion and professor of sociology, will begin the position on July 1, 2022.
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Social Infrastructure (“Third Places”) is Not Distributed Equally Across the U.S.
This data slice shows that third places are not evenly distributed across the U.S.
Rural Adults Report Worse COVID-19 Impacts than Urban Adults
Across most outcomes, rural residents fared worse than their urban peers
Monnat Study on Support from Adult Children, Parent Health Published in JRSS
"Support from Adult Children and Parental Health in Rural America," co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Shannon Monnat, was published in the Journal of Rural Social Sciences.
See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care
Monnat's Research Cited in NY Times Article on Trump, Canadian Truckers' Protests
See related: Canada, Health Policy, Political Parties, United States
Rural Working-Age Adults Report Worse Health than their Urban Peers
Higher shares of poor/fair self-rated health among residents of rural and small urban counties than in large urban counties.
Tracking COVID’s Toll
Pandemic research by Maxwell faculty and students is shaping policy and perception on everything from aging to opioid addiction.
See related: COVID-19, Food Security, Mental Health, Parenting & Family, United States
Monnat Quoted in BBC Article on US Drug Overdose Deaths
See related: Addiction, COVID-19, Health Policy, United States
Why are COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lower in Rural than in Urban areas of the U.S.?
This brief compares COVID-19 vaccination rates across the U.S. rural-urban continuum and identifies the major contributors to lower rates of vaccination in rural counties.
Proper Medication Adherence a Challenge for Older SNAP Participants with Chronic Health Conditions
This research brief dives into the stories behind opioid use initiation and provides intervention strategies.
Monnat article on trends in working age non-Hispanic White mortality published in PRPR
See related: Race & Ethnicity
Rhubart, Monnat, Pendergrast paper published in Public Policy and Aging Report
Wolf, Monnat, Montez article on effects of preemption laws on infant mortality published in PM