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Craig Michael Rawlings CV

Fuchsberg-Levine Family Associate Professor
Sociology
Office hours Wednesday 2:00-4:00 p.m. and by appointment.  
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Overview


I study social networks, particularly peer influence processes, and how these shape individuals' attitudes, tastes, and beliefs.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Fuchsberg-Levine Family Associate Professor · 2024 - Present Sociology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Associate Professor of Sociology · 2023 - Present Sociology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Recent Publications


The Polarization of Popular Culture: Tracing the Size, Shape, and Depth of the "oil Spill"

Journal Article Social Forces · June 1, 2024 Recent research suggests that political polarization has spilled over into otherwise mundane areas of social life. And yet, the size, shape, and depth of that spillage into popular culture are generally unknown. Relying on a sample of 135 widely known movi ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


The Impact of Gossip on Children's Feelings of Belongingness

FellowshipCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of California, Santa Barbara · 2008 D.Phil.