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Tracey Anne LaPierre is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Sociology at the University of Kansas. She holds a courtesy appointment as an Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Management and serves as an affiliate of the Gerontology Center. With a PhD from Duke University, her work bridges sociological theory, quantitative methods, and interdisciplinary healthcare research.
- Education: PhD in Sociology, Duke University
Professor LaPierre's research focuses on the intersection of social relationships and health outcomes across the life course. Key projects include analyzing:
- Non-kin informal caregiving for older adults
- Marital status effects on depression
- Custodial grandparenting dynamics
- Legal challenges in non-nuclear family structures
Her methodological approach combines quantitative and qualitative techniques to examine how psychological, social, and economic resources mediate health inequalities. Collaborations include work with scholars from University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, and Clemson University.
Teaching contributions include undergraduate courses in Quantitative Methods and Death and Dying, alongside graduate seminars on:
- Gender and Family Structures
- Life Course Analysis
- Health and Social Behavior
Her work highlights the evolving nature of family systems in modern society and their impact on healthcare policy and aging populations.
