Marisa Young

Marisa Young is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at McMaster University, with a focus on gender, mental health, and work-family dynamics. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Toronto and completed her undergraduate and master's studies at the University of Calgary. As a Canada Research Chair in Mental Health, she contributes significantly to understanding the social determinants of mental well-being, particularly in the context of work and family life.

Dr. Young's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Calgary
• Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Calgary
• PhD in Sociology from the University of Toronto

Her research primarily focuses on gender inequality, work-family conflict, mental health, and urban sociology. Dr. Young employs quantitative methods to examine how social structures, neighborhood contexts, and workplace conditions affect individuals' psychological well-being and family dynamics. Her work often explores gender differences in work-family balance, the impact of community resources on mental health, and the relationship between economic conditions and psychological distress. Recent research has examined the effects of the pandemic on academic labor, neighborhood interventions for social cohesion, and childcare access in Canadian communities.

Dr. Young's scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity with numerous publications in top sociology and interdisciplinary journals. Her recent work shows an increasing focus on mental health interventions, community resources, and the gendered impacts of work-family dynamics. She frequently collaborates with researchers across disciplines including public health, urban studies, and organizational behavior.

As an educator, Dr. Young teaches advanced quantitative methods courses and supervises doctoral students in the Sociology department. Her teaching portfolio includes Statistical Methods for Social Research, Doctoral Research and Professional Development, and various supervised research courses.