Ohio State University-Main Campus · Social ScienceAdolescent Health and Environment Lab
Christopher R Browning · Columbus, Ohio
Research Focus
Dr. Christopher Browning's research lab investigates how everyday environments influence the health and development of adolescents, particularly focusing on stress and safety perceptions. The lab studies the role of community violence and a sense of belonging in shaping psychological well-being and physical health outcomes for young people. By using advanced data collection methods, including GPS tracking and physiological measurement, the team aims to better understand these influences and their implications for public health.
adolescent healthphysiological stressneighborhood safetysubstance usemental healthcommunity violenceenvironmental exposure
Research Aims
3AIM 01Explore the relationship between neighborhood violence and adolescent stress levels.
AIM 02Investigate how perceptions of belonging influence mental health outcomes in youth.
AIM 03Examine physiological stress markers as predictors of substance use in adolescents.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionGPS trackingecological momentary assessmentphysiological measurementsurvey designlongitudinal studiesdata analysispublic health researchintervention design
Output against the department
Publications252top 25% of dept.19th of 77
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Citations8.5ktop 25% of dept.19th of 77
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