Yue Qin and Dan Seel have been selected as recipients of the 2026 American Sociological Association Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (ASA DDRIG). This highly competitive national award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), …
Year: 2026
Risk factors and health correlates of loneliness among people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles and San Francisco by Amanda Landrian Gonzalez, Peichen Liu, Himal Suthar, Gisele Corletto, Kevin F. Adler & Benjamin F. Henwood (2026)
Discover Public Health Abstract: People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are disproportionately affected by a range of physical and mental health issues. While numerous factors drive these disparities, the role of loneliness is overlooked. Using baseline data …
Elites as Status Groups in Democratic Societies by Fabien Accominotti (2026)
The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Global Elites Abstract: This chapter makes the case for conceptualizing elites as upper status groups—that is, as groups whom others perceive as having superior value in one respect …
Associations Between Childhood Maltreatment and Mid-Life Health Risks and Risky Health Behaviors in a Nationally Representative Sample by Christopher Wildeman, Garrett Baker, Hedwig Lee, and Martin Eiermann (2026)
SSM Mental Health Abstract: Millions of U.S. children experience maltreatment each year, which is associated with subsequent health risks, including psychopathology. We use data from up to 9692 participants in the National Longitudinal Study of …
Sociology major Ellen Zhang wins District 8 Common Council election
Ellen Zhang, a sophomore studying sociology and economics, won the District 8 Common Council election by over 1,200 votes. Her platform advocates for affordable housing, expanding public transit and pedestrian safety and accessibility across Madison. …
Considering the pervasiveness of the “danger imperative” in prisons: Perspectives from reform-oriented correctional officers by Veronica Horowitz, Patrick Nolan, Christopher Uggen, Jordan M. Hyatt, and Synøve N. Andersen (2026)
Punishment & Society Abstract: The “danger imperative” in policing, as noted by Sierra-Arévalo, defines how officers perceive both their job and the environment in which they work. It is unclear how this may generalize to …
Racial Politics and News Media Coverage of Black Resistance to Police Violence in New York, 1997-2000 by Erin Gaede and Pam Oliver (2026)
Du Bois Review: Social Science Research on Race Abstract: Comparing the coverage by The New York Times and two Black newspapers of four episodes of protests about police violence in New York in the late …
Cabell Gathman receives L&S Academic Staff Teaching Excellence Award
We’re delighted to share that Cabell Gathman received an Academic Staff Teaching Excellence Award from the College of Letters & Science. This award recognizes excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduates. Cabell Gathman has been a …
Sociology Department Announces Spring Scholarship Award Winners
Congratulations to Abby Grabowski and Trinity Tompkins as this year’s recipients of the Reschke Scholarship. The Alfred Reschke Scholarship award was established to support outstanding seniors as they enter their final year of study at …
Methylphenidate Treatment and Risk of Psychotic Disorder by Colm Healy, Kirstie O’Hare, Ulla Lång, Johanna Metsälä, Anna Pulakka, Jane McGrath, Maria Migone, Dolores Keating, Liana Romaniuk, David Gyllenberg, Eero Kajantie, George Perrett, Jennifer Hill, Felix Elwert, and Ian Kelleher (2026)
JAMA Psychiatry Abstract: Importance Methylphenidate is the leading pharmacological treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood and adolescence. Individuals with ADHD have a higher risk of psychosis, but the long-term relationship between methylphenidate and risk …