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Biography

I am a Sociologist who explores the intersection of family, work, gender, and race/ethnicity. My most recent research examines how feelings of being a burden to others or not belonging to a community influence loneliness, depression, and suicidal behaviors among young people (18 to 24), older adults, and Americans with disabilities. I primarily use large secondary datasets the MIDUS and the NSFH.

Education

• BA, Clark University
• MA, University of Vermont
• MA, University of Pennsylvania
• PhD, University of Pennsylvania

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Research

Loneliness, depression, and suicidal behavior among adolescents and older Americans

Predictors of relationship quality and divorce 

Perceived fairness in the gendered division of household labor 

Adolescent time use and development

Publications

Napoli, D. E., Keenoy, J. E., Gager, C.T., & Gunn, J., F., (2026). The moderating role of age on perceived burdensomeness among U.S. adults with disabilities. Aging & Mental Health. DOI: 

Gager, C. T., Gunn, J. F., Goldstein, S. E. & Martinez, S. (2024). Thwarted belonging and perceived burdensomeness during middle and older adulthood: The role of generativity. International Journal of Aging & Human Development. DOI: 10.1177/00914150231208688

Gunn, J. F., Goldstein, S. E., & Gager, C. T. (2018). A longitudinal examination of social connectedness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, 23, 341-350.     

Gager, C. T., Yabiku, S. T, & Linver, M. (2017). Conflict or divorce?: Does parental conflict and/or divorce increase the likelihood of adult children’s cohabiting and marital dissolution? Marriage & Family Review, 52, 243-261.

Gager, C. T. & Yabiku, S. T. (2010). Who has the time?: The relationship between household labor time and sexual frequency. Journal of Family Issues, 31, 135-63.

Honors & Awards

NICHD, R03. Effect of Parental Marital Discord on Adult Child Outcomes. ($144,535). 2008-2010, C.T. Gager P. I. with M.R. Linver co-P. I.