Yvonne Chen

Yvonne Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Texas Christian University's AddRan College of Liberal Arts. Her research examines health disparities, racial/ethnic inequalities, and social determinants of health across the life course.

Education:
Ph.D. in Sociology from Vanderbilt University, M.A. in Sociology from University of Houston, and B.S. in Psychology from University of Houston.

Research Focus:
Dr. Chen's scholarship investigates medical sociology through lenses of race/ethnicity, mental health outcomes, social networks, and Asian American experiences. Her work emphasizes how social structures create health inequalities and how minority communities develop resilience strategies.

Publication Trends:
Her interdisciplinary research combines sociological theory with health psychology, examining topics ranging from environmental attitudes in China to racial discrimination coping mechanisms among Black and Asian Americans. Methodologically, her work employs both quantitative analysis and theoretical frameworks.

Professional Engagement:
Dr. Chen contributes to advancing knowledge in medical sociology through publications in peer-reviewed journals and participation in academic conferences.