Allison J. Tracy
Adolescent Mixed-Ancestry Identity: A Measurement Pilot
Self-Identity of Youth of Mixed Ancestry
Racial/ethnic self-identification can vary over time and place, in other words, some adolescents of mixed ancestry report different single-race or mixed-race identifications at different times and in different situations. This report seeks to explore whether adolescents of mixed-ancestry have particular strengths or weaknesses compared within their single-race-reporting peers.
Evaluation of the Get Real Middle School Sexual Education Curriculum
Assessing Middle School Sexual Education
This project is a multi-faceted engagement with Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts to conduct an evaluation of the Get Real middle school sexual education curriculum.
Even at Elite Programs, Ticket Prices for Women's Basketball Lag Behind Men's, Report Says
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Libby Sander
October 5, 2009
Examining Mixed-Ancestry Identity in Adolescents
Two years ago, scholars at the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW) launched a study of racial and ethnic identification among adolescents of mixed ancestry. The reasons for pursuing the research were several. Most literature about ethnic/racial self-identification patterns derived from adult respondents. For example, the series of studies that led to the change in wording of racial self-identification in the 2000 Census was carried out with adults.
Exploratory Study of Same-Sex Marriage
Same-Sex Marriage in Massachusetts
Researchers examined the ways in which same-sex couples in Massachusetts perceived marriage. Interviews with couples and children illuminated reasons why same-sex couples may or may not marry and related social influences.
Feminism and New Research Methodology
Research & Action Report Spring/Summer 2004
Allison Tracy, research scientist and staff methodologist for the Centers, will participate in a symposium entitled “Feminism: Methodology and Methods” as part of the Sixth International Conference on Social Science Methodology. The conference, “Recent Developments and Applications in Social Research Methodology” will be held at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, August 16-20. Tracy will present her ideas regarding the use of latent variable mixture modeling, a newly available analysis method that integrates the assumption of diversity of experience with the power of large-sample statistical modeling, yielding results that honor both typical and atypical experiences. With this method, researchers can now scientifically identify qualitatively diverse subpopulations representing distinctly different experiences without anticipating those differences prior to analysis. By following up these analyses, researchers can identify and study in greater depth individuals whose experiences were not adequately captured. Tracy will illustrate this new approach with a study that shows how physical activity in adolescence influences patterns of sexual risk in different ways for different girls. This methodological tool has direct implications or the development of culturally sensitive interventions and public policies.
Lunchtime Seminar: Ticket Office Sexism: The Gender Gap in Pricing for NCAA Division I Basketball
Date: March 4, 2010 • 12:30 - 1:30
Presenters: Laura Pappano and Allison Tracy, Ph.D.
Location: Cheever House, Wellesley College
Postdoctoral Behavioral Research Training on Variations in Child and Adolescent Development
This program provides research training for candidates who seek to investigate elements of race, gender, and class in the context of childhood and adolescent environments.
Sports as Protective of Girls' High-Risk Sexual Behavior
Sports' Influence on Sexual Behavior
This study sought to clarify the links and benefits between sports and high-risk sexual behavior among high-school girls.
Stages of Change in Intimate Partner Violence
Impact of stages of change on both male batterers and their female partners
This project looks at the impact of stages of change on both male batterers and their female partners.