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Scott Schieman is a Professor of Sociology and Canada Research Chair in the Social Context of Health at the University of Toronto. His research explores intersections of work, family, health, and social status, with a focus on stress, inequality, and mental health outcomes.
- Fields of Study: Computational and Quantitative Methods, Health & Mental Health, Work, Stratification and Markets
His work examines contemporary labor dynamics (e.g., platform work, surveillance, flexibility), family conflict mechanisms, and socioeconomic determinants of health, including longitudinal analyses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent publications address inflation’s psychological toll, gig economy mental health consequences, and religiosity as a stress buffer.
Key trends in his research include:
- Work-family conflict mediation by schedule control and digital tethering
- Impact of financial strain on psychological distress
- Socioeconomic disparities in health and trust
- Religious coping strategies during crises
- Pandemic-era shifts in work-life culture
Scientific Awards:
- Canada Research Chair in the Social Context of Health
Schieman actively supervises graduate students and contributes to advancing sociological theory and methodological rigor in health and labor research.
