Ongoing research projects

DEIB METRICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

This study analyzes documents from 20 top-ranked universities and 46 peer-reviewed articles to examine how DEIB concepts are defined and measured. By identifying trends and gaps in evaluation methods, this study aims to strengthen institutional accountability and improve the effectiveness of DEIB initiatives.

 TITLE IV-E PREVENTION CLEARINGHOUSE PROGRAM REVIEW

The Family First Prevention Services Act established the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse to evaluate programs aimed at preventing foster care placements. This study systematically reviews 584 peer-reviewed articles on 19 well-supported programs, evaluating whether they include diverse samples and conduct subgroup analyses to determine their relevance for BIPOC families.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER INEQUALITY, PARENTAL VIOLENCE, AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, USING UNICEF MULTIPLE INDICATOR CLUSTER SURVEYS (MICS) DATA, AND FUNDED BY NICHD-R15 GRANT

Using data from over 520,000 families in 57 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the project seeks to examine the associations of country-level gender inequality and violent social contexts with caregivers’ use of physically abusive behavior and child social-emotional development.

Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) Studies

This research project uses MICS data to examine the associations of parenting behaviors to child socio-emotional development across LMICs included in the MICS surveys.

Research brief: parenting and stress during the coronavirus pandemic

This research brief examines how parents are responding to their children during the Coronavirus pandemic.

​Parent Education and Community Intervention for Fathers

COMPLEteD research projects

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School of Social Work
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Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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​Dr. Shawna J. Lee is Director of the Parenting in Context Research Lab, which operates as a part of the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
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