Sociology Graduate Alumni

Our Recent Alumni

• 2022

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• 2021

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• 2020

  Hoefer, Karen May 2020	Thesis “Quality of Life of Adults Who Have Attempted Suicide”
  LaLonde, Michelle May 2020	Thesis “Behind the Screens: Understanding the Social Structures of the Video Game Industry”
  Moses, Olivia May 2020	Thesis “Gender, Race, and Childhood Abuse as Predictors of Borderline Personality Disorder”
  Robinson, Amber Dec. 2020	Applied Project “Campus Climate Research: Neurodiversity and Inclusivity”
  Smith, Alexander L. May 2020	Thesis “Religion, Health, and the Spiritual But Not Religious”
  Tanny, Oceane May 2020	Applied Project “Interdisciplinary Education Study”

• 2019

  Lyons, Alex. May 2019	Applied Project "F.A.R.M. (Farmer and Rancher Mentoring) Program: A Program Evaluation."
  Lewis, James E. May 2019	Thesis "Childhood Abuse, Religiosity, and Opioid Use: Findings from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions Data"
  Metcalf, Haley May 2019	Applied Project "The South Carolina Initiative Provider Study: Baseline Perceptions of Reproductive Health Care from the Perspective of Health Care Providers"
  Paintsil, Isaac May 2019	Thesis "Religiosity, Parental Support, and Formal Volunteering Among Teenagers"
  Royston, Jashalund May 2019	Applied Project "2018 Johnson City Police Department Citizen Satisfaction Project"

• 2018

  Burkhalter, Jesse May 2018	Applied Project TBA
  Moses, Emeka E. May 2018	Thesis “Eggplants and Peaches: Understanding Emoji Usage on Grindr”
  Neal, True May 2018	Thesis “The Talk: Christian Right and Liberal Left Rhetoric about Sex Education”
  Philips, Vickie May 2018	Applied Project “Student Retention Strategies: Successful Practices and Forecasting Needs of Future Target Populations”
  Robe, Isaac May 2018	Thesis “Inescapably Social: Dimensions of Self Construction in the Virtual Social World of Runescape”
  Russell, Melody May 2018	Appied Project “The South Carolina Initiative: Gathering Baseline Reproductive Health Data from Clinic Administrators”

• 2017

  Arnold, Jessie May 2017	Applied Project “Evaluating Employee and Parent Experiences at Camp Toccoa for Camp Fire USA Georgia Council”
  Arnold, Parker T. Aug. 2017	Thesis “Identities and Persistence of Family Farm Operators”
  Byrd, Kelli May 2017	Applied Project “United Way of Greater Kingsport Community Needs Assessment”
  Morun, Michael May 2017	Applied Project “Engaging in Social Research through DIDARP/City of Kingsport”
  Moser, Tim Dec. 2017	Thesis “The Pulpit and the People: Mobilizing Evangelical Identity”
  Rogers, Dalton O. Aug. 2017	Thesis “Possible Determinants of Treatment for Nonmedical Users of Pain Relievers and Stimulants”
  Shi, Ting May 2017	Thesis “Acculturation and Ethnic-Identification of American Chinese Restaurants”
  Smyth, MaKayla May 2017	Applied Project “Exploring Adverse Childhood Experiences among Mothers and Daughters in South Central Appalachia”

• 2016

  Bare, Nikki May 2016	Applied Project “Senior Connect Website Project”
  Botelho, Caitlin Dec. 2016	Thesis “Social Identities and Meanings in Correctional Work”
  Cano, Ashley May 2016	Thesis “Women and Healthcare in Appalachia: Impeding Circumstances and the Role of Technology”
  Mauck, Erin E. May 2016	Thesis “Oregon's Death with Dignity Act: Socially Constructing a Good Death”
  Walker, Shonetra May 2016	Applied Project “Champions for Healthy Kids Grant: An Evaluation of Wellness Programs at St. Mary’s School”
  Walsh, Lillian May 2016	Applied Project TBA

• 2015

  McLaughlin, Adria Ryan Dec. 2015

  Thesis "Navigating Gender Inequality in Musical Subgenres"