معرفی
Dr. Robert Tuttle is Professor of Sociology/Criminology at Wilkes University, where he has taught since 1989. His expertise lies at the intersection of work and family life, with extensive research on how employment arrangements—particularly self-employment and shift work—affect family dynamics, gender roles, and mental health.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Notre Dame, 1987
- M.A. in Sociology, University of Notre Dame, 1985
- B.A. with Highest Distinction in Sociology, University of Kansas, 1983
Research Focus: Dr. Tuttle’s scholarship centers on the sociology of work and family. He investigates how workplace policies, self-employment, and non-standard work schedules influence parental roles, marital satisfaction, and mental health, especially among women. His findings have been presented regularly at the American Sociological Association and the National Council on Family Relations.
Publications Trend: Across four decades, his peer-reviewed articles have consistently explored the reciprocal effects of labor market participation and family life, highlighting gendered experiences of work-family conflict, the mental health implications of self-employment for women, and the social determinants of paternal involvement in childcare.
Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed.
Advising & Grants: No specific doctoral or master’s students, funded grants, or research laboratories are mentioned in the provided materials.
