Kristin Kelley

Kristin Kelley is a visiting researcher affiliated with Indiana University’s Department of Sociology, focusing on gender, families, and social inequality. She currently contributes to the Research Professorship 'Work, Family and Social Inequality' at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (WZB). Her methodological expertise spans survey design and experimental research.

• Ph.D. in Sociology (2021), Indiana University
• M.A. in Sociology (2013), University of Arkansas
• B.A. in Sociology/Criminal Justice (2011), University of Arkansas

Her research examines intersections of gender, sexuality, and inequality, with a focus on:

• Gender roles in romantic relationships
• Societal attitudes toward diverse parenting models
• Anti-LGBTQ+ violence and its sociocultural drivers
• Work-family dynamics and overwork culture
• Forgiveness and social status in group contexts

Kelley’s publications reflect a commitment to understanding societal norms and inequalities through empirical analysis. She previously directed the Sociology Lab at Indiana University and has collaborated on projects investigating subjective well-being and victim selection in crimes.