Yuri
Nishii
Sponsor: Ryken Grattet, Ph.D. Sociology The American legal profession has undergone substantial demographic changes in recent decades, with increasing numbers of women and people of color joining a field historically dominated by white men. Building on Chiu and Leicht's (1999) research on occupational feminization, I assess whether devaluation of labor and wage gaps persists in the 21st century and extend their framework by examining the consequences of racial/ethnic diversification within the legal profession. Using IPUMS workforce data from 2005-2020, I investigate whether increasing representation of women and women of color (WOC) has been accompanied by income growth, reduced wage gaps, and sustained professional equity. Specifically, I explore whether the legal profession continues to resist the patterns of devaluation and male flight and how economic recessions affect different demographic groups within the profession. Through an intersectional approach, my research assesses whether WOC face worsening barriers in the field. The findings contribute to broader discussions on occupational intersectionality and the changing nature of elite professions in modern America. The study provides an insight into the effectiveness of workplace diversity initiatives and the continued challenges in achieving economic and professional parity in law. Perception and Attitudes Towards Research Findings in Social Media Versus General News
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Social media has increasingly been used to communicate scientific research to wider audiences. Existing research suggests a higher percentage of viewership of news through social media, however, there is a need for empirical research on the viewers' attitudes towards them. Our study aimed to assess perceptions of research findings when viewed in a social media format versus a news article. We hypothesized that research findings presented on news platforms will gain more trust while those presented on social media will gain more interest. Participants (N=373) viewed a graphically designed simulation of Instagram posts and news articles presenting research findings and completed questionnaires on Qualtrics to assess their trust and interest. Trust was defined by the graphic's perceived credibility and a participant's likelihood of sharing the news. Interest was defined by a participant's self-reported level of interest and likelihood of doing further research. Through repeated measures ANOVA, trust was moderately higher for news than Instagram, however, interest was slightly higher for news than Instagram. We can infer that people perceive news platforms as more trustworthy and interesting than Instagram for viewing research findings. Our results may enhance strategies for disseminating scientific research to the general public. Acculturation and Parental Warmth: Examining Mexican-American Infant Parenting Practices Adalai Nolazco Barajas
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UC Davis / Psychology / 2025
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