Date of Award:

5-2015

Document Type:

Dissertation

Degree Name:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department:

Sociology and Anthropology

Department name when degree awarded

Sociology

Committee Chair(s)

Christy Glass (Committee Co-Chair), Erin Hofmann (Committee Co-Chair)

Committee

Christy Glass

Committee

Erin Hofmann

Committee

Amy Bailey

Committee

Reed Geertsen

Committee

Terry Peak

Abstract

What happens in the political arena has important implications for individual lives. But, the form these implications take is not always clear. Hence, conducting research to uncover the impacts of the passage and subsequent implementation of various social policies is crucial. Also, understanding what drives various health outcomes is extremely important, as people’s well-being is tied to success (or failure) in so many aspects of their lives. My research seeks to uncover the link between the happenings in the political world and the health of individuals. If they understand the intricacies of this link, individuals will be better equipped to support and advocate for the types of social policies that are likely to yield fruitful results. My research is an attempt to improve people’s knowledge in the area of health as it relates to politics in order that they may better serve their interests in the democratic process.

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