Lori Dickes
Biographic Data
| ID | 5416379 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lori Dickes |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lori |
| FAMILY NAME | Dickes |
| SIGNATURE | DICKES L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Clemson University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3722-3596 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Neighborhood, Race, and Cardiometabolic Health
Using legal epidemiological and social determinants of health frameworks, this study examines how racial and spatial inequalities shape cardiometabolic health outcomes in Greenville County, South Carolina. We used Census tract–level data from the CDC PLACES project, and the U.S. Census Bureau to assess associations between racial/ethnic composition and cardiometabolic indicators, including coronary heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Our re…
Creative-entrepreneurs and new venture performance
This study explores the performance of startups led by entrepreneurs who possess creativity as a key asset, applying the Creative Class Theory (CCT) to firm-level analysis. While CCT has been extensively utilized to understand regional economic performance, its application to the micro-level dynamics remains limited. Using data from the Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics II (PSED-II), this research examines how including entrepreneurs with c…
Recovering Together
This study explored the experiences of postpartum individuals in early substance use disorder (SUD) recovery and key aspects of their social networks using the Socioecological Model (SEM). We conducted a qualitative study of 22 postpartum individuals (< 1 year since delivery) in residential SUD treatment from July to November 2023. Transcribed, audio-recorded interviews were analyzed using Atlas.ti, with findings organized by SEM levels. Particip…
Amplifying Elder voices
This study examined a culturally tailored life skills curriculum for addressing tribal youth needs within a positive youth development programme context. In partnership with a Midwest United States tribe and a community-based out-of-school time (OST) organization, the research team interviewed tribal Elders to understand the potential fit of the curriculum and assess how well the curriculum might align with and support youths’ needs. Tribal Elder…
Provider Perspectives of Barriers to Contraceptive Access and Use among Women with Substance Use Disorders
Community water fluoridation perceptions and practice in the United States
The primary objective of this research is to reveal potential challenges in achieving the finalized water fluoridation recommendation made by the Federal Water Fluoridation Panel in the United States (U.S.) with data extracted from consumer confidence reports. A secondary objective is to understand community water system manager's perceptions of and ability to meet this new standard using a survey instrument. Mean fluoridation levels are above th…
Economic repercussions of marital infidelity
Purpose – Numerous scholars have studied the propensity and related determinants of marital infidelity across socioeconomic and demographic groups. However, the broader social and economic consequences of infidelity remain an unexplored question, particularly the macroeconomic consequences from the individual impacts on families and households. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Using income data from the Bureau…
Policy effectiveness of U.S. governors
Community partnerships as a tool to reduce regional labor gaps
Twenty-first century economies may require innovative, entrepreneurial development policy, but many economically distressed communities face immediate human capital and labor market concerns that prevent them from implementing these approaches. A series of regional focus groups and interviews reveal some of the community and economic development challenges that non-metropolitan communities experience in an environment of globalization and industr…
Economic repercussions of marital infidelity
Purpose – Numerous scholars have studied the propensity and related determinants of marital infidelity across socioeconomic and demographic groups. However, the broader social and economic consequences of infidelity remain an unexplored question, particularly the macroeconomic consequences from the individual impacts on families and households. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Using income data from the Bureau…
Policy effectiveness of U.S. governors
Community partnerships as a tool to reduce regional labor gaps
Twenty-first century economies may require innovative, entrepreneurial development policy, but many economically distressed communities face immediate human capital and labor market concerns that prevent them from implementing these approaches. A series of regional focus groups and interviews reveal some of the community and economic development challenges that non-metropolitan communities experience in an environment of globalization and industr…
Policy effectiveness of U.S. governors
Economic repercussions of marital infidelity
Purpose – Numerous scholars have studied the propensity and related determinants of marital infidelity across socioeconomic and demographic groups. However, the broader social and economic consequences of infidelity remain an unexplored question, particularly the macroeconomic consequences from the individual impacts on families and households. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Using income data from the Bureau…
Community water fluoridation perceptions and practice in the United States
The primary objective of this research is to reveal potential challenges in achieving the finalized water fluoridation recommendation made by the Federal Water Fluoridation Panel in the United States (U.S.) with data extracted from consumer confidence reports. A secondary objective is to understand community water system manager's perceptions of and ability to meet this new standard using a survey instrument. Mean fluoridation levels are above th…
Provider Perspectives of Barriers to Contraceptive Access and Use among Women with Substance Use Disorders
Amplifying Elder voices
This study examined a culturally tailored life skills curriculum for addressing tribal youth needs within a positive youth development programme context. In partnership with a Midwest United States tribe and a community-based out-of-school time (OST) organization, the research team interviewed tribal Elders to understand the potential fit of the curriculum and assess how well the curriculum might align with and support youths’ needs. Tribal Elder…
Creative-entrepreneurs and new venture performance
This study explores the performance of startups led by entrepreneurs who possess creativity as a key asset, applying the Creative Class Theory (CCT) to firm-level analysis. While CCT has been extensively utilized to understand regional economic performance, its application to the micro-level dynamics remains limited. Using data from the Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics II (PSED-II), this research examines how including entrepreneurs with c…
Recovering Together
This study explored the experiences of postpartum individuals in early substance use disorder (SUD) recovery and key aspects of their social networks using the Socioecological Model (SEM). We conducted a qualitative study of 22 postpartum individuals (< 1 year since delivery) in residential SUD treatment from July to November 2023. Transcribed, audio-recorded interviews were analyzed using Atlas.ti, with findings organized by SEM levels. Particip…
Neighborhood, Race, and Cardiometabolic Health
Using legal epidemiological and social determinants of health frameworks, this study examines how racial and spatial inequalities shape cardiometabolic health outcomes in Greenville County, South Carolina. We used Census tract–level data from the CDC PLACES project, and the U.S. Census Bureau to assess associations between racial/ethnic composition and cardiometabolic indicators, including coronary heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Our re…
Medicine (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Finance (2 works) · Nursing (2 works)