Megan Henly
Biographic Data
| ID | 365314 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Megan Henly |
| GIVEN NAMES | Megan |
| FAMILY NAME | Henly |
| SIGNATURE | HENLY M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Department of Sociology University of New Hampshire |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2035-9806 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 36 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Barriers to Program Information for Populations Underrepresented in Social Security Disability Programs
Enrollment in federal and state government benefit programs is substantially lower for some eligible demographic subpopulations, particularly those living in rural areas. Barriers faced when seeking program benefits may, in part, explain differences in enrollment. This research seeks to identify barriers to information faced by prospective beneficiaries who are members of demographic groups who are historically underrepresented in programs such a…
Gatekeeping and ableism in physical education provision for disabled children
In the United States (US), physical education (PE) and adapted physical education (APE) are mandated to be available services for disabled children and can be an avenue to combat health disparities often found amongst disabled communities. However, poor quality and limited access of PE and APE for disabled children has frequently been cited in the extant literature. This issue is exacerbated by systemic ableism, which manifests through negative a…
The Administrative Burden Experienced by U.S. Rural Residents Accessing Social Security Administration Benefit Programs in 2024
Grounded in the existing literature on administrative burden and using a qualitative and community-engaged research approach, the research examined the administrative burden experienced in accessing disability, retirement, and survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The research team held in person and virtual focus groups and interviews with 40 adults with disabilities, older adults, and family members of people with dis…
More than just lower wages
Americans with a disability are substantially less likely to be employed than those without a disability. Among those with a disability who are employed, additional layers of inequality have been established, including wage differences and access to benefits. Education is generally viewed as a pathway to professional work with good wages, benefits, and work conditions. In this paper, we utilise data from the 2017 National Survey of College Gradua…
The Role of Community Assessments, Place, and the Great Recession in the Migration Intentions of Rural Americans
Many rural areas of the United States are experiencing population decline due to out-migration. However, others-especially those places rich in natural amenities and recreational opportunities-are attracting new residents and losing less of their native population. In this article we investigate the predictors of rural Americans' migration intentions by examining how individual-level community assessments, including community attachment and perce…
The Role of Community Assessments, Place, and the Great Recession in the Migration Intentions of Rural Americans
Many rural areas of the United States are experiencing population decline due to out-migration. However, others-especially those places rich in natural amenities and recreational opportunities-are attracting new residents and losing less of their native population. In this article we investigate the predictors of rural Americans' migration intentions by examining how individual-level community assessments, including community attachment and perce…
The Role of Community Assessments, Place, and the Great Recession in the Migration Intentions of Rural Americans
Many rural areas of the United States are experiencing population decline due to out-migration. However, others-especially those places rich in natural amenities and recreational opportunities-are attracting new residents and losing less of their native population. In this article we investigate the predictors of rural Americans' migration intentions by examining how individual-level community assessments, including community attachment and perce…
More than just lower wages
Americans with a disability are substantially less likely to be employed than those without a disability. Among those with a disability who are employed, additional layers of inequality have been established, including wage differences and access to benefits. Education is generally viewed as a pathway to professional work with good wages, benefits, and work conditions. In this paper, we utilise data from the 2017 National Survey of College Gradua…
Gatekeeping and ableism in physical education provision for disabled children
In the United States (US), physical education (PE) and adapted physical education (APE) are mandated to be available services for disabled children and can be an avenue to combat health disparities often found amongst disabled communities. However, poor quality and limited access of PE and APE for disabled children has frequently been cited in the extant literature. This issue is exacerbated by systemic ableism, which manifests through negative a…
The Administrative Burden Experienced by U.S. Rural Residents Accessing Social Security Administration Benefit Programs in 2024
Grounded in the existing literature on administrative burden and using a qualitative and community-engaged research approach, the research examined the administrative burden experienced in accessing disability, retirement, and survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The research team held in person and virtual focus groups and interviews with 40 adults with disabilities, older adults, and family members of people with dis…
Barriers to Program Information for Populations Underrepresented in Social Security Disability Programs
Enrollment in federal and state government benefit programs is substantially lower for some eligible demographic subpopulations, particularly those living in rural areas. Barriers faced when seeking program benefits may, in part, explain differences in enrollment. This research seeks to identify barriers to information faced by prospective beneficiaries who are members of demographic groups who are historically underrepresented in programs such a…
Political science (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Demographic economics (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Retirement, Disability, and Employment (2 works) · Rural area (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works)