Anne E. Noonan

Ordinary people, extraordinary lives
by Anne Noonan, Ph.D. and Michelle Porche, Ed.D.
Letter to the Editor published in the Boston Globe
August 27, 2005

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.

Perceptions of Work Environments and Relationships (POWER)
Social Class Perceptions of Work Environments
This program examined the ways urban high school students benefit from and utilize school-to-work programs, with an exploration of class differences on work relationships and overall experience.