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Research interests
Topics of research interest include adolescent health (e.g., substance use, mental health, violence, bullying, and sexual risk-taking), primarily focused on youth from marginalized backgrounds. I conduct school-based studies, focused on the achievement gap, opportunity gap, and educational disparities.
Research Interest Keywords
- achievement gap
- educational disparities
- opportunity gap
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Research to Support Safe Harbor Minnesota
Martin, L. E. (PI), McMorris, B. J. (CoI) & Rider, G. N. (CoI)
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1/1/26 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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Harnessing the Power of Actionable Data to Prevent Sexual Exploitation in Minnesota
Martin, L. E. (PI), McMorris, B. J. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Voller, V. (Other Role)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, CARLSON FOUNDATION, CURTIS L.
6/1/25 → 5/31/28
Project: Research project
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A Youth-driven Systems Alignment Intervention to Advance Health Equity among Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Gewirtz O'Brien, J. R. (PI), Brown, C. (CoI), McMorris, B. J. (CoI), Bretl, L. R. (Other Role) & Ford, M. (Other Role)
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION
9/15/24 → 9/14/27
Project: Research project
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Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)
Sieving, R. E. (PI), Borowsky, I. W. (CoI), Bretl, L. R. (CoI), Eisenberg, M. E. (CoI), Gewirtz O'Brien, J. R. (CoI), Gower, A. L. (CoI), McMorris, B. J. (CoI), Neumark-Sztainer, D. (CoI), Rider, G. N. (CoI), Saftner, M. (CoI), Shlafer, R. J. (CoI), Singh, N. (CoI), VeLure Roholt, R. R. (CoI) & Donnelly, M. E. (Other Role)
US Dept. of Health & Human Services HRSA
7/1/23 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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Research in Relation to the Mission and Goals of Safe Harbor Minnesota 2024-2025
Martin, L. E. (PI), Brown, C. (CoI), McMorris, B. J. (CoI) & Filoteo, M. (Other Role)
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
5/16/24 → 6/30/25
Project: Research project
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Causal Pathways to Risk and Protective Factors for Partial-Day School Absenteeism for Secondary School Students
Lee, K., Kummerfeld, E., McMorris, B. J., Looman, W. S., Burns, M. K. & Delaney, C. W., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Adolescence. 98, 2, p. 450-460 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring Post-High School Plans and Educational Experiences of Latine Students in Minnesota: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Thulin, M. C., Eadeh, H.-M., LeBouef, S., Kaja, S. M. & McMorris, B. J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Latinos and Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adaptation and validation of the STARx for Ugandan adolescents
Saftner, M. A., Ngabirano, T. D., Mbalinda, S. N., McMorris, B., Tukamushabe, P., Hildreth, S., McRee, A. L. & Kirabira, P., Jan 2025, In: Health Care Transitions. 3, 100121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Corrigendum to ‘Ugandan young people living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive study’ [Journal of Pediatric Nursing 84 (2025) 114-123, (S088259632500168X), (10.1016/j.pedn.2025.05.017)]
Kelyn Bastian, L. R., McMorris, B. J., Ngabirano, T., Kirabira, P., Mbalinda, S. N., Hildreth, S. & Saftner, M., Jul 1 2025, In: Journal of pediatric nursing. 83, p. 240 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Gender-Based Violence in the Lives of Somali Women With Refugee Status: A Framework for Analysis and Action
Olukotun, O., Abusbaitan, H., Hearst, M. O., Pirsch, A., Hoffman, S. J., Martin, L., Connor, J. J., Adebayo, C. T., Eyadat, A., Dressel, A., Giama, N., McMorris, B. J., Adams, S., Gondwe, K. W., Lopez, A. A., Graf, M., Mekonnen, H., Mersha, S. B., Demissie Ashenafi, A. & Mkandawire-Valhmu, L., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Transcultural Nursing. 36, 2, p. 112-120 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Study: At least 5,000 Minnesota teens have traded sex for payment
Martin, L. E. & McMorris, B. J.
1/27/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview