Fordham University · PsychologySleep Health and Disparities Lab
Tiffany Yip · Bronx, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Tiffany Yip's lab at Fordham University focuses on understanding how social and environmental factors affect sleep quality and duration among ethnic/racial minorities and college students. The lab conducts a longitudinal study to explore the reasons behind sleep disparities, particularly during the transition to college, which can significantly impact health and academic success. The research incorporates innovative techniques like daily sleep diaries and biomarker assessments to provide a comprehensive view of sleep health among these populations.
sleep disparitiescollege transitionethnic/racial minoritieshealth outcomesbiomarkerslongitudinal studyenvironmental stress
Research Aims
3AIM 01Determine the impact of sociodemographic and environmental stress on sleep disparities during college.
AIM 02Identify sleep disparities as a pathway affecting health and academic outcomes.
AIM 03Investigate ethnic/racial identity as a moderator of stress and sleep effects.
Skills the Lab Values
actigraphydaily diariesbiobehavioral assessmentssurveysbiomarker analysisdata collectionstatistical analysislongitudinal study design
Output against the department
Publications174top 41% of dept.121st of 296
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Citations9.1ktop 31% of dept.93rd of 296
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