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Dr. Kimberly A. Tyler is an associate professor in Sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Her areas of research include child abuse and neglect, teen dating violence, high-risk adolescents, homeless youth, mental health outcomes, sexual victimization, HIV risk behaviors and social networks.

Dr. Tyler was awarded a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study social networks and HIV risk behavior among homeless youth. This project began September 2007.

She recently completed a K01 Research Career Development Award from the National Institute of Mental Health, which supported five years of funding on her research project entitled, “Neglect and Abuse Histories Among Homeless Young Adults.”

In terms of teaching interests, Dr. Tyler has taught graduate seminars on High-Risk Youth and Adolescents, Child Abuse and Neglect, Family, and Aging. She has also recently taught advanced level classes in Contemporary Family Issues and and Family Theory and Research. This coming fall, Dr. Tyler will be teaching a course on Contemporary Family Issues.

Grants Funded

2007-2009 Kimberly A. Tyler. “Social Networks, HIV Risk Behaviors, and Homeless Youth.” National Institute of Drug Abuse (R21) ($358,763.00).

2002-2007 Kimberly A. Tyler. “Neglect and Abuse Histories Among Homeless Youth Adults.” National Institute for Mental Health Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01) ($659,525.00).

2003-2004 Connie Chapple and Kimberly A. Tyler. “Social, Educational, and Emotional Outcomes of Child Neglect.” Research Cluster Grants to Foster Interdisciplinary Research at UNL ($5,000.00).

2002-2003 Kimberly A. Tyler. Haas Faculty Award for Research in Sociology ($3,000.00).

2002-2003 Kimberly A. Tyler. UNL Layman Award ($9,632.00).

2001-2003 Kimberly A. Tyler. “Homeless Young Adults.” UNL Faculty Seed Grant ($4,335.00).

Grants In Progress

Kimberly A. Tyler. "Risk Factors for HIV among Homeless Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa." National Institute of Health (R01). (Revised).

Kimberly A. Tyler. "Effects of Early Trauma on Psychopathology among Youth Aging Out of Foster Care.” National Institute of Mental Health (R01).

Grants Submitted

2009 Kimberly A. Tyler, PI. "Social Networks, HIV Risk Behavior, and Homeless Youth." Administrative Supplement. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (not funded).

2003 Les B. Whitbeck and Kimberly A. Tyler. “Mental Disorder and Adult Transitions for Homeless Youth.” National Institute of Mental Health. (not funded).

2006 Kimberly A. Tyler, Douglas Brownridge, and Katherine Johnson. “The Effect of Family and Community Environment on Adolescent Well-Being.” Department of Health and Human Services (not funded).

Research Reports

2005 Kimberly A. Tyler with Katherine A. Johnson, Lisa A. Griepenstroh, and Bianca E. Bersani. Homeless Young Adult Project – Summary Report to Cedars, Iowa Homeless Youth Shelter, and Youth Emergency Services. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Sociology. (Download this summary report below.)

Reports

2005 Summary Report to Cedars, Iowa Homeless Youth Shelter, and Youth Emergency Services