Center on Population Health and Aging
Biosketch - Michelle L. Frisco
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POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Sociology and Demography
RESEARCH INTERESTS: Health, well-being and stratification during adolescence and the transition to adulthood; social demography; sociology of the family; sociology of education; medical sociology; aging and the elderly.
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A Preliminary Investigation of the Causes and Consequences of Adolescent Obesity, Co-Investigator. RWJ Health and Society Scholars Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Seed Grant: A Life Course Analyses of the Causes & Consequences of Obesity (PI) Seed Grant: Sociology and Biology: Relationships between Obesity and Fertility (PI) |
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| PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE:
2001-2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Iowa State University Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Texas Population Research Center (Spring 2003) Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholar, University of Wisconsin (2003-2005) 2005-present Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, The Pennsylvania State University |
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| HONORS, PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FELLOWSHIPS:
2001-2002 Greek Community Outstanding Faculty Member, Iowa State University 2003 Academic Success Center Effective Instructor Award for Fall 2002 Semester, Iowa State University 2002 Big XII Faculty Exchange Fellowship 2003-2005 Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholars Fellowship 2006 Roy C Buck Award for Outstanding Publication by a Junior Faculty Member, Penn State University College of Liberal Arts 2007-2010 Penn State BIRCWH Scholar (Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health) 2009 Outstanding Teaching Award for Tenure Line Faculty, Penn State University College of Liberal Arts |
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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS: Muller, C. and M.L. Frisco (1998). "Organizations for Adolescents." In Borman, K.M. and B.L. Schneider (Eds.) , The Adolescent Years: Social Influences and Educational Challenges. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Angel, R.J. , G.V. Ostir , M.L. Frisco and K.S. Markides (2000). "Comparison of a Self-Reported and a Performance-Based Assessment of Mobility in the Hispanic Established Population for Epidemiological Studies of the Elderly." Research on Aging 22(6):715-737. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Angel, R.J. and M.L. Frisco (2003). "Social Functioning among Mexican-American Elderly Persons." In Black, S.A. , L.A. Ray , R.J. Angel , D.V. Espino , M. Miranda and K.S. Markides (Eds.) , Resource Book of the Hispanic Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly. Ann Arbor, MI: National Archive for Computerized Data on Aging. Angel, R.J. , M.L. Frisco , J.L. Angel and D.A. Chiriboga (2003). "Financial Strain and Health among Elderly Mexican-Origin Individuals." Journal of Health and Social Behavior 44(4):536-551. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Frisco, M.L. and K. Williams (2003). "Perceived Housework Equity, Marital Happiness, and Divorce in Dual-Earner Households." Journal of Family Issues 24(1):51-73. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Frisco, M.L. , C. Muller and K. Dodson (2004). "Participation in Voluntary Youth-Serving Associations and Early Adult Voting Behavior." Social Science Quarterly 85(3):660-676. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Frisco, M.L. (2005). "Parental Involvement and Young Women's Contraceptive Use." Journal of Marriage and the Family 67(1):110-121. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Raley, R.K. , M.L. Frisco and E. Wildsmith (2005). "Maternal Cohabitation and Educational Success." Sociology of Education 78(2):144-164. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Pearson, J. , C. Muller and M.L. Frisco (2006). "Parental Involvement, Family Structure, and Adolescent Sexual Decision Making." Sociological Perspectives 49(1):67-90. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Frisco, M.L. (2007). "How Do Different School Transitions Affect Educational Success and Well-Being during Adolescence?." In Ritzer, G.S. (Ed.) , The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, Volume on Education. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Frisco, M.L. , C. Muller and K.A. Frank (2007). "Parents' Union Dissolution and Adolescents' School Performance: Comparing Methodological Approaches." Journal of Marriage and Family 69(3):721-741. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Frisco, M.L. (2008). "Adolescents' Sexual Behavior and Academic Attainment." Sociology of Education 81(3):284-311. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Frisco, M.L. (2008). "Obesity, Childhood and Adolescence." In Carr, D. (Ed.) , Encyclopedia of the Life Course and Human Development, Vol. 1: Childhood and Adolescence. Farmington Hills, MI: MacMillan Reference USA. Langenkamp, A.G. and M.L. Frisco (2008). "Family Transitions and Adolescent Severe Emotional Distress: The Salience of Family Context." Social Problems 55(2):238-253. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Callahan, R. , L. Wilkinson , C. Muller and M.L. Frisco (2009). "ESL Placement and Schools: Effects on Immigrant Achievement." Educational Policy 23(2):355-384. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page| Frisco, M.L. , J. Houle and M. Martin (Forthcoming). "Adolescent Body Mass Index and Psychological Distress: For Whom Is Weight a Burden?." Social Science Quarterly. |Journal Home Page| Martin, M. , M.L. Frisco and A.L. May (Forthcoming). "Sex and Race/Ethnic Differences in Inaccurate Weight Perceptions among U.S. Adolescents." Women's Health Issues. |Journal Home Page| Morgan, P.L. , M.L. Frisco , G. Farkas and J. Hibel (Forthcoming). "Effects of Early Special Education Placement on Elementary School Learning and Behavior." Journal of Special Education. |Journal Home Page| |
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