Rachel Campbell

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CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS

Explorations of the Sociological Discipline and Students’ Experiences in the Major; Impacts of Individualism on STEM Careers and Social Media Use.

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BIOGRAPHY

Professor Campbell's areas of specialization include gendered professions and organizations, the sociology of technology, and the experiences of undergraduate students. Central to her research has been mixed methodological approaches that combine quantitative statistical analysis with in-depth qualitative interviews and focus groups.

Her past research has included teenage girls' use of telephones and cellular phones, support programs for homeless youth, parenting styles and child outcomes, female subcultures, and retention of undergraduate science and engineering students.