Research Interests
Intimate partner violence, especially child/adolescent exposure
Family interventions & support services, especially shelter-based
Family systems & psychological trauma
Child abuse & neglect
Parent-child relationships
Adoption & foster care
School social work & school-based interventions
Qualitative methods
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, 2009
M.S., Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, 1996
B.A., Psychology and German Literature, Vassar College, 1990
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Research Interests
Epidemiology of substance use disorders in Hispanic Americans
Alcohol and drug use-related problems affecting U.S. Hispanics
Acculturation and contextual factors implicated in Hispanic health
Education
Ph.D., School of Social Work, Boston College, 2019
M.S.W., School of Social Work, Arizona State University, 2007
B.A., Business Administration, Tecnológico de Monterrey, 2003
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Research Interests
Intimate partner violence, especially child/adolescent exposure
Family interventions & support services, especially shelter-based
Family systems & psychological trauma
Child abuse & neglect
Parent-child relationships
Adoption & foster care
School social work & school-based interventions
Qualitative methods
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, 2009
M.S., Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, 1996
B.A., Psychology and German Literature, Vassar College, 1990
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Candace Christensen, Ph.D.
Research Interests
Using feminist methodology and arts-based research (theatre and photovoice) methods as both a tool for inquiry and intervention for preventing GBV (gender-based violence) among college students, within families and through media
Disseminate research results that inform GBV prevention policy
Intervention practices and feminist, arts-based research methods
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, University of Utah, 2012
Master of Social Work, University of Utah, 2008
B.A., Theatre Studies and Literature, University of Texas at Dallas, 1997
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Research Interests
Social demography
Demographic techniques
Demography of aging
Gender roles
Sexual harassment and assault
Military sociology
Cultural competence
Stratification
Education
Ph.D., Sociology, Cornell University, 1976
M.A., Sociology, Cornell University, 1974
B.A., Sociology, Macalester College, 1971
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Research Interests
Health disparities
Health inequalities
Minority health and mental health issues
Health policy
Healthcare access and utilization
The influence of race and culture in accessing and the utilization of mental health and healthcare services
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, University of Houston, 2010
Master of Social Work, University of Houston, 1999
B.A., Mexican American Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, 1997
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Emily Nicklett, Ph.D., M.S., MSW
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Research Interests
Child welfare and well-being
Resilience of foster youth and families
Mental health of youth aging out of foster care
Foster care alumni in postsecondary education
Preventing the intergenerational transmission of child abuse and neglect
Editorial Board Member, Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 2018-Present
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, Arizona State University, 2015
Master of Social Work, Arizona State University, 2011
B.S., Biopsychology, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2005
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Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Texas
M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University, 2003
B.S.W. and B.A. in Spanish, Calvin College, 2002
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Research Interests
Adolescent dating and sexuality
Domestic abuse and teen dating violence
Minority and at-risk youth populations (i.e., Latino youth, adolescents with disabilities)
The design and evaluation of developmentally- and culturally-grounded preventative interventions
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, Arizona State University, 2013
Master of Social Work, Arizona State University, 2007
B.A., Psychology and Spanish, University of Nebraska, 2004
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Research Interests
Impact of natural and built environment on sustainability and gender equality
Community and global health
Technology
Empowerment and leadership of women
Human mobility
Global social work
Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016
M.S., Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2009
B.S., Biology and Chemistry, The University of Texas at Arlington, 1998
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Research Interests
Health equity
Social determinants of health
Transdisciplinary place-based health equity interventions
Research translation for population health improvement
LGBTQ health
Social justice education
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, 2018
M.S.W., Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 2002
B.A., Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, 1999
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Bryce Boddie, M.S.W., LMSW
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Child Welfare/Foster Care Initiatives staff
Department of Social Work
Phone: 210-458-3000 210-458-3001 FS 4.544
