Shirin Montazer

Shirin Montazer is an Associate Professor at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, specializing in the Sociology of Mental Health, Work-Family Conflict, International Migration, and Quantitative Methodology. Her research explores how macro- and micro-level factors affect mental health trajectories and work-family dynamics, particularly among immigrants and dual-income couples.

• Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (University of Toronto, 2012)

Research Interests include:

• Mental health disparities among immigrants and children of immigrants
• Impact of job demands (commuting, overnight travel) on psychological distress
• Work-family conflict during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Quantitative analysis of social determinants of health

Recent Publications demonstrate a focus on:

• Time-related stressors (commuting, remote work, pandemic adaptation)
• Mental health impacts of migration, homeownership, and childcare access
• Quantitative studies of work-family conflict across diverse populations

Scientific Awards:

• Career Development Chair Award (2023)
• Humanities Center Fellowships (2022, 2017)
• Outstanding Dissertation Award, ASA Mental Health Section (2013)

Grants & Collaborations: Co-PI on a $191,000 NSF RAPID grant (2020-2021) examining pandemic impacts on dual-income couples, collaborating with Krista Brumley, Laura Pineault, Katheryn Maguire, and Boris Baltes.