My Research
My research agenda has several branches based in the Psychology of Working Theory (PWT). I use qualitative and quantitative methods including constructivist grounded theory, thematic analysis, structural equation modeling, and latent profile analysis.
Branch 1: Work as a Social Determinant of Health
I study ways that work impacts people’s physical and mental health outcomes from an intersectional perspective. Within this domain of research, I am especially interested in relationships between work and health for LGBTQ+ communities. Current projects in this area include:
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a 4-wave longitudinal quantitative study of 2,000 LGBTQ+ workers funded by the American Psychological Foundation
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a qualitative study of the vocational experiences of gender-expansive workers
Branch 2: Predictors and Outcomes of Work Conditions
I study ways that systems of privilege, power, and oppression intersect to shape people’s access to decent work, dignified work, and precarious work. I also study ways that these different work conditions impact people’s general and vocational wellbeing. Current collaborations in this area include:
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a book chapter on trauma and work from a PWT perspective
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a longitudinal quantitative study of reproductive autonomy and work conditions
Branch 3: Unions as an Intervention for Vocational Wellbeing and Health
I study ways that union membership and related factors shape workers' vocational experiences, physical and mental health, and wellbeing. I am also interested in questions revolving around the potential function of unions as vocational, health, and political interventions. Current projects in this area include:
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a cross-sectional quantitative study of unions and PWT
Branch 4: General and Vocational Wellbeing of First-Generation and Economically Marginalized College Students
I study the experiences of first-generation and economically marginalized (FGEM) college students from a Critical Cultural Wealth perspective (Garriott, 2020; Yosso, 2005). I do not have any current projects in this area.
Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about my projects in these areas or if you are interested in collaborating on a project!