Adrianne M. Frech, Ph.D

Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Sociology
Office: Olin Hall 258
Phone: (330) 972-7393
Fax: (330) 972-5377
Email: afrech@uakron.edu

Biography

Post-Doc (2009-2011), Department of Sociology, Rice University

Ph.D. (2009) in Sociology from The Ohio State University

M.A. (2005) in Sociology from The Ohio State University

B.A. (2003) in Sociology/Anthropology from Denison University

Research Accomplishments

Dr. Frech's research focuses on relationships between family transitions, employment,  and mental and physical aspects of health, with a focus on long-term trajectories of well-being. Her research has appeared in the American Sociological Review and the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, and has been cited in multiple popular press outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Reuters, The Huffington Post, and MSNBC.com.

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology from The Ohio State University