Dr. Marta Elliott

Associate Professor
Department of Sociology

Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
University 1994

MA, BA, Ohio State University
1990, 1988

Current Research:

I am currently completing two studies: an analysis of religious identity and health among an eclectic religious congregation, and an international analysis of cultural influences on distress. I am in the planning stages of a long-term project aimed to amplify the voices of the socially marginalized mentally ill.

Recent Publications:

Elliott, M. (2003) "Work and Family Role Strain Among University Employees," Journal of Family and Economic Issues 24: 157-181.

Bennett, K., & Elliott, M. (2002). "Explanatory Style and Health: Mechanisms Linking Pessimism to Illness." Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 32: 1-20.

Elliott, M. (2001). "Gender Differences in Causes of Depression," Women and Health, 33: 163-177.

Elliott, M. (2000). "The Stress Process in Neighborhood Context," Health and Place 6: 287-299.

Courses:

Spring 2004:

Sociology 425/625 Research Methods in Sociology

Sociology 458/658 Sociology of Mental Health

Upcoming in Fall 2004:

Sociology 101 Principles of Sociology

Sociology 737 Survey Research Methods

Contact Info:

You can e-mail Dr. Elliott at melliott@unr.edu

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