Sociology Department Faculty: Mariana Gatzeva
E-mail: mariana.gatzeva@kwantlen.ca
Office: Surrey Main 3850G
Telephone: 604.599.3080
Voice mail: 9132
Educational Background: B.A. Economics (Sofia U, Bulgaria), M.A. Economics (Sofia U, Bulgaria), M.A. Sociology (U of Chicago), Ph.D. Sociology (U of Chicago)
Courses Taught:
SOCI 1125 Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures
SOCI 2260 Research Methods in Sociology
SOCI 2365 Introduction to Statistics in Social Research
SOCI 3365 Quantitative Research Methods
SOCI 3385 Introduction to Demography
Areas of Interest/Investigation:
Specialized in economic sociology and organizations, and social statistics. Research interests include microfinance and development, social capital and networks, nationalism, and sexuality.
Publications:
Gatzeva, M. and A. Paik. 2010. "Emotional and Physical Satisfaction in Noncohabiting, Cohabiting, and Marital Relationships: The Importance of Jealous Conflict." Journal of Sex Research 48(1): 29-42
VanWynsberghe, R., M. Gatzeva, C. Lim, and B. Kwan. 2009. "Olympic Games Impact-UBC Pre-Games Report." University of British Columbia.
VanWynsberghe, R., M. Gatzeva, B.Kwan, and R. Sparks. 2009. "The Impact of the Games." Olympic Review 73.
Work in Progress:
Gatzeva, M. “Social Capital and Group Homogeneity in Joint-Liability Lending.” Working paper, Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
VanWynsberghe, R., M. Gatzeva, C. Lim, and B. Kwan. "Olympic Games Impact-UBC Games-Time Report." In progress, University of British Columbia.
