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Cassandra J. Dorius

Department Affiliation:  Sociology
Education:

PhD The Pennsylvania State University, Dual title in Sociology and Demography.
Anticipated Graduation Date: May, 2008.

MS Brigham Young University, Sociology. April, 2001. Thesis: Family Factors and Adolescent Marijuana Use: An Examination of Direct and Moderating Models. 
BS Brigham Young University , Sociology, April, 1998.

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POSITION TITLE:  Research Assistant

RESEARCH INTERESTS:  Family sociology with an emphasis on fatherhood and issues related to work and family. My current research projects include a study on how occupational self direction influences parenting, and one dealing with how hormones are related to men's role as primary caregivers.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS: 

Dorius Cassandra J., Stephen J. Bahr, John P. Hoffmann, and Elizabeth L. Harmon. (2004). “Parenting Practices as Moderators of the Relationship between Peers and Adolescent Marijuana Use.” Journal of Marriage and Family, 66 (February): 2004.

Dorius Cassandra J. (2001).  “Family Factors and Adolescent Marijuana Use: An Examination of Direct and Moderating Models.” Thesis submitted for partial fulfillment of Master degree requirements, Brigham Young University .

 

 

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