Tom Perks
- Chair
- Sociology Department
- Office: A880
(University Hall)
- Phone: (403) 329-2450
- Email:
- Phone: (403) 329-2450
Degrees
B.A., M.A. (Kinesiology); Ph.D. (Sociology)Expertise
Studies in social capital and voluntary participation, Sport and physical activity, Social inequality, Research methodsAbout Me
In 1997 and 1999, I received my B.A. and M.A. from the University of Western Ontario in Kinesiology. In 2005, I received my Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in Sociology.Research Interests
My research interests include, among other things, studies in social capital and voluntary participation, sport and physical activity, social inequality, and research methods.I am currently working on two projects. The first explores the consequences of body size (height and weight) on socio-economic attainment, and how these factors affect women and men differently. This research is being carried out at the Prairie Research Data Centre in Calgary. The second explores levels of sport and physical activity over time in Canada and the U.S., using data from the Multi-National Time Use Surveys (MTUS).
Current Research and Creative Activity
| Title | Location | Grant Information | Principal Investigator | Co Researchers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Does sport build social capital? The contribution of sport to a lasting participatory lifestyle in the community” | ||||
| “What Shapes the Dwelling-Type Choices of Older Canadians? An Investigation Using the Aging and Social Support Survey (GSS16)” |