Tyler, K. A. (2016, July 2). A qualitative study of early family histories and transitions of homeless youth. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 21(10), 1385–1393. doi:10.1177/0886260506291650

Abstract: Using intensive qualitative interviews with 40 homeless youth, this study examined their early family histories for abuse, neglect, and other family problems and the number and types of transitions that youth experienced. Multiple forms of child maltreatment, family alcoholism, drug use, and criminal activity characterized early family histories of many youth. Leaving home because of either running away or being removed by child protective services often resulted in multiple transitions, which regularly included moving from foster care homes to a group home, back to their parents, and then again returning to the streets.

Quartaroli, T. A. (2014, June 23). Sociology at work. Journal of Applied Social Science, 8(2), 79–84. doi:10.1177/1936724414539793

Abstract: Often times, there is a disconnect between what sociology students learn and school and the real world that awaits them when they graduate. This article calls for members to join the Applied and Clinical Sociology organization to help mentor a new generation into the practice of applied sociology.

Finn, S., & Collman, G. (2016, September 6). The pivotal role of the social sciences in environmental health sciences research. NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, 26(3), 389–411.

Abstract: Environmental health sciences research seeks to elucidate environmental factors that put human health at risk. Multidisciplinary research teams that include social and behavioral scientists are essential to conduct this type of research. This article outlines the history of social and behavioral research funding at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.