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Molly Copeland is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. Her research focuses on social networks, health, and life course dynamics, particularly examining how adolescent peer relationships influence mental health and health behaviors across genders and life stages. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Duke University (2020) and previously taught at Michigan State University (2020–2024).
Her work integrates quantitative methods and social network analysis, addressing topics like childhood adversity, cross-race friendships, and pandemic impacts on older adults’ social networks. Key publications include studies in Journal of Health and Social Behavior, Social Networks, and Social Forces.
- Education: PhD in Sociology (Duke University, 2020), MA in Sociology (Duke, 2017), BA in Linguistics (William and Mary, 2011)
- Awards: Katherine Goodman Stern Fellowship, Vorsanger-Smith Scholar Award, and multiple teaching and research grants.
- Service: Editorial roles for Journal of Research on Adolescence, Society and Mental Health, and Journal of Youth and Adolescence.
Her research also explores generational status in Hispanic immigrant communities, peer influences on self-harm, and cultural resilience in animal societies. She actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including on pandemic-related health equity projects.
