Tracy L. Dietz

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter

• Wright, J.D., Donley, A., Dietz, T.L., McNamara, R.H. (2008). Elderly Homelessness: A Growing Concern. Homeless in America. Greenwood Press.
• Dietz, T.L., Jasinski, J.L., R. Tewksbury & E. E. Mustaine. (2003). Does Theory Really Guide Survey Research? Why is Theory Important in Surveys?. Controversies in Criminal Justice Research. Cincinnati, OH, Anderson Publishing.
• Dietz, T.L., R. Tewksbury & E. E. Mustaine. (2003). The Value of Purely Theoretical Research vs. More 'Practical' Research. Controversies in Criminal Justice Research. Cincinnati, OH, Anderson Publishing.

Journal Article

• Lanier, D.N., Dietz, T.L. (2012). Time Dynamics of Elder Victimization: Evidence from the NCVS, 1992 to 2005. Social Science Research. 41 (2) 444-463.
• Dietz, T.L. (2011). Substance Misuse, Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among a National Sample of Homeless. Journal of Social Service Research. 37 (1) 1-18.
• Dietz, T.L. (2009). Drug and Alcohol Use among the Older Homeless: Predictors of Reported Current and Lifetime Substance Abuse Problems in a National Sample. Journal of Applied Gerontology. 28 235-255.
• Lanier, D., Dietz, T.L. (2009). Elder criminal victimization: Its relative rate compared to non-elders, 1992-2005. Social Science Journal. 46 442-458.
• Dietz, T.L. (2007). Predictors of Reported Current and Lifetime Substance Use Related Problems among a National Sample of Homeless. Substance Use & Misuse. 42 (11) 1745-1766.
• Dietz, T.L., Jasinski, J.L. (2007). The Effect of Item Order on Reports of Intimate Partner Violence: An Examination of the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales. Social Science Research. 36 (1) 353-373.
• Dietz, T.L. (2006). Data Analysis Exercises to Teach Research in Sociology of Aging On-line: An Examination of Student Satisfaction. Educational Gerontology. 32 (10) 807-824.
• Nabors, E.L., Dietz, T.L., Jasinski, J.L. (2006). Domestic Violence Beliefs and Perceptions among College Students. Violence and Victims. 21 (6) 783-799.
• Dietz, T.L. (2006). The Effect of Data Analysis Modules in a Large Enrollment Introductory Sociology Course: Lessons for the Social Sciences. Innovative Higher Education. 31 (1) 27-42.
• Dietz, T.L., Wright, J.D. (2005). Age and Gender Differences and Predictors of Victimization of the Homeless. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect. 17 (1) 37-60.
• Dietz, T.L., Castora, M. (2005). Attitudes Toward Welfare State Spending for Old Age Programs: An Analysis of Period and Cohort Differences. Care Management Journals: The Journal of Long Term Home Health Care. 6 (4) 205-214.
• Dietz, T.L., Wright, J.D. (2005). Victimization of the Elderly Homeless. Care Management Journals: The Journal of Long Term Home Health Care. 6 (1) 15-22.
• Jasinski, J.L., Dietz, T.L. (2003). Domestic Violence and Stalking among Older Adults: An Assessment of Risk Markers. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect. 15 (1) 3-18.
• Dietz, T.L., Jasinski, J.L. (2003). Explaining Female Perpetrated Partner Violence and Aggression: Masculinity, Femininity, and Violence. Women & Criminal Justice. 15 (1) 81-100.
• Dietz, T.L., Wright, J.D. (2003). Racial and Ethnic Identity of Older Adults Residing in Assisted Living Facilities in Central Florida. Care Management Journals: The Journal of Long Term Home Health Care. 3 (4)
• Dietz, T.L. (2002). Predictors of Success in Large Enrollment Introductory Courses: An Examination of the Impact of Learning Communities and Virtual Learning Resources on Student Success in an Introductory Level Sociology Course. Teaching Sociology. 30 (1) 80-88.
• Dietz, T.L. (2001). The Mexican American Elderly and Supplemental Security Income: Reasons and Characteristics Associated with Non-Use. Journal of Applied Gerontology. 20 (3) 292-306.
• Tsang, C.R., Dietz, T.L. (2001). The Unrelenting Significance of Minority Statuses: Gender, Ethnicity, and Economic Attainment Since Affirmative Action. Sociological Spectrum. 21 (1) 61-80.
• Dietz, T.L. (2000). Disciplining Children: Characteristics Associated with the Use of Corporal Punishment and Non-Violent Discipline. Child Abuse & Neglect. 24 (12) 1529-1542.
• Dietz, T.L. (1998). An Examination of Violence and Gender Role Portrayals in Video Games: Implications for Gender Socialization and Aggressive Behavior. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. 38 (5/6) 425-442.
• Dietz, T.L., John, R., Roy, L.C. (1998). Intra-ethnic Diversity: Patterns of Service Utilization among Four Groups of Hispanic Elderly. International Journal on Aging and Human Development. 46 (3) 247-266.
• Dietz, T.L. (1997). Familial Support and the Older Mexican American. Southwest Journal on Aging. 12 (1/2) 38-45.
• Dietz, T.L. (1997). Family and Formal Assistance with Activity Limitations: Who Helps the Mexican American Elderly?. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 19 (3) 334-353.
• John, R., Roy, L.C., Dietz, T.L. (1997). Setting Priorities in Aging Populations: Formal Service Use among Mexican American Female Elders. Journal of Aging & Social Policy. 9 (1) 69-86.
• Dietz, T.L. (1997). The Mexican American Elderly and Formal Service Utilization: Effective Policy and Programming. Southwest Journal on Aging. 13 (1) 45-51.
• Roy, L.C., Dietz, T.L., John, R.K. (1996). Determining Patterns of Formal Service Use among Mexican American Elderly: Improving Empirical Techniques for Policy and Practice. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 26 (3-4) 65-81.
• John, R.K., Dietz, T.L., Giddings, R., Roy, L.C., Salvini, M. (1996). Improving American Indian Eldercare Through Enhanced Community Educational Resources. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 17 (1) 65-82.
• John, R.K., Salvini, M., Dietz, T.L., Giddings, R., Roy, L.C. (1996). Training in Support of the American Indian Eldercare Campaign: Replication of an American Indian Home-Care Training Program. Educational Gerontology. 22 (8) 723-734.
• Dietz, T.L. (1995). Patterns of Intergenerational Assistance within the Mexican American Family: Is the family taking care of the older generation's needs?. Journal of Family Issues. 16 (3) 344-356.