Justin Allen Berg
Areas of Interest
Social Inequality/Stratification, Race and Ethnic Relations, Public Opinion, Aging and the Life Course
Education
B.A. Sociology, Whitman College
M.A. Sociology, Washington State University
Ph.D. Sociology, Washington State University (Spring 2010)
Current Research
I'm currently examing public opinion toward immigrants and immigration policy. In particular, I use group threat theory, contact theory, a network perspective, intersection theory, and symbolic racism to understand why native-born citizens hold certain beliefs about immigrants and pro-immigrant policy. In a different line of research, I am also interested in understanding what influences a person to feel like an adult, or what affects a person's subjective age identity while transitioning into adulthood.
Recent Publications & Presentations
Berg, Justin Allen. Forthcoming, 2009. “Core Networks and Whites’ Attitudes toward Immigrants and Immigration Policy.” Public Opinion Quarterly
Berg, Justin Allen. 2009. “White Public Opinion toward Undocumented Immigrants:
Threat and Interpersonal Environment.” Sociological Perspectives 52:39-58.
WSU SPORTS
- WSU Alumnus Jackson Featured Speaker at Fall Sports Banquet
- Soccer Hosts Cougar Classic Tournament To Open 2006 Campaign
- Texas Native Signs Letter of Intent for Cougar Tennis
- Cougars Final Scrimmage Produces Pair Of Scoring Drives
- Bruce Added To Rotary Lombardi Watch List