Post Doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Arts & Science & Research Associate, Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Ontario
I have a PhD in Sociology and MA in Psychology. My training and research are focused in the areas of Sociology of Health, Sociology of Aging, Sociology of Gender and Social Psychology. At a personal level and in my primary research I believe that we need to take a stand when we see the need for change. As a result, my research follows my interests and concerns, exploring dynamics of power, inequalities and social justice in understanding the impacts of illness, gender, education, ethnicity and socioeconomic level on various stages of the lifecourse.
When pets are family, the benefits extend into society
Jan 07, 2019 12:21 pm UTC| Life
There is a growing global trend to consider pets as part of the family. In fact, millions of people around the world love their pets, enjoying their companionship, going for walks, playing and even talking to them. And...
Why life insurance companies want your Fitbit data
Sep 24, 2018 06:40 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Technology
I recently predicted that health data from electronic sources could soon be compiled into a health or wellness report and shared with insurance companies to help them determine who theyll cover. And now John Hancock,...
Turning your health data into a "wellness score" might not be good for you
Aug 08, 2018 12:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Cameras watch us almost everywhere we go. We know the internet tracks our searches and purchases, and our smartphones can be used to monitor our activities too. As sociologist David Lyon points out, this is a culture of...
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