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Chris Knoester is a Professor at The Ohio State University specializing in sociology with a focus on sports and society, family dynamics, and social stratification. He leads the National Sports and Society Survey (NSASS), a groundbreaking study examining sports involvement and well-being correlations. His research explores fatherhood, paternity leave policies, and the intersection of sport with cultural values, race, gender, and public policy.
Education: Ph.D. in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University (2000).
Research Interests:
- Sports sociology including equity issues, mistreatment, and public opinion on gender/sex classifications in athletics
- Family studies focusing on paternal roles and work-life balance
- Social stratification patterns in youth and collegiate sports participation
- Cultural capital dynamics in educational sports systems
Recent work highlights societal perceptions of sport's role in personal development and social cohesion, with particular attention to marginalized groups' experiences.
Key Awards:
- North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Research Fellow
Advising & Grants: Principal Investigator for NSASS, leading collaborative research initiatives across institutions.
Labs/Initiatives: Research Chair for the OSU Sports and Society Initiative advancing interdisciplinary sports studies.
