Sociology: Overview
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Sociology News
(1/25/23) Research sheds light on opportunities and constraints in self-directed care during the pandemic
As the U.S. population ages, the number of people receiving long-term services and supports in their own home has grown, including the use of self-directed care.
(1/18/23) Body dissatisfaction found to be primary cause of eating disorders
Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife.
(1/11/23) Most clergy embrace a medical understanding of depression’s etiology and treatment
A new Duke University study appears to ease concerns that clergy would steer congregants suffering from depression away from mental health providers and instead rely only on their faith.
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Resources You Will Find In This Guide
- Finding Articles
These resources index and store scholarly articles written about various sociological subjects.
- Books and Journals
Using book-length scholarship in English can help you go deeper into specific topics and/or find quality articles anthologized into books by topic.
- Finding Policies
Finding policies can be tricky. Use the resources here to help point you in the right direction.
- Statistics and Datasets
Use these databases and website links to find statistics and datasets for your research.
- Other Resources
Here you will find help on supplemental issues to your writing and research including citation and useful terms. You will also find other sources of media to do your sociology research, including videos and podcasts!
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