Faculty Grants & Research Awards

Dr. Diane Carmody

An Exploratory Study of Acceptance of Rape Myths, Self Protective Measures, and Fear of Victimization Among College Women

This study examines three central variables: the acceptance of rape myths, fear of sexual assault, and self-imposed behavioral restrictions among a representative sample of female students at Old Dominion University. Funding is provided by the Old Dominion University Summer Research Fellowship Award and the Arts and Letters Research Grant.

Dr. Randy Gainey

Focus on Families

A field experiment testing a program for heroin addicts and their families. The ultimate goal is to reduce the use of relapse and protect the children from engaging in problem behaviors.

Dr. Elizabeth Monk-Turner

Korean Labor Market Issues (especially labor market discussion by gender)
Japan Labor Market Issues
Housework
Community College Issues--higher education

Dr. Katarina Wegar

Social Science in Medical Practice
Funding is provided by NSF.

Dr. Garland White

Rape and Unemployment 1970-1990

Dr. Xiushi Yang

Chinese Demography (migration and fertility)