معرفی
Natalia Sarkisian is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Boston College, where she has served since 2005. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a B.A. from the State Academy of Management in Moscow, Russia. Her research focuses on family sociology, aging, quantitative methods, gender, and race/ethnicity. She is affiliated with the Sloan Center on Aging and Work.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology (2005), University of Massachusetts Amherst
- M.A. in Sociology (2001), University of Massachusetts Amherst
- B.A. in Sociology (1989), State Academy of Management, Moscow
Research Interests: Dr. Sarkisian examines extended family experiences across race, class, and gender, retirement timing effects on well-being, and healthcare interactions among marginalized groups. Her work critiques narrow nuclear family narratives in policy and highlights social implications of holistic spirituality.
Awards:
- Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar Fellowship (2011–2012)
- Oliver Cromwell Cox Article Award (2008)
- James G. Zimmer New Investigator Award (2013)
- Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award (2005)
Advising & Grants: Co-PI on a Sloan Foundation-funded cross-national study (2008–2011). Teaches advanced quantitative methods courses (regression, HLM, longitudinal analysis). Advises graduate students in sociological research methodologies.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on aging, work-family balance, and healthcare equity. Active in the Sloan Center on Aging and Work initiatives.
