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Kevin M. Korous, Ph.D.

Researcher, Writer, Statistician

Email:

kevin@drkevinkorous.com

Address:

Salt Lake City, UT

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Summary

I like making data-driven decisions. From my professional to personal life, I gather data and summarize evidence to inform my choices. Given this, it is no surprise that my career follows the path of research and discovery, and why I am drawn to data analysis and statistics.

I have a doctoral degree in Family and Human Development and a strong background in applied statistics, quantitative research methodology, and developmental theory. I have led and collaborated on scholarly and business-related research projects with multidisciplinary teams and I have conducted statistical analyses on a range of topics and data designs/types. I have also taught and assisted with college level courses and presented at national research conferences. I am currently employed as a statistician in the private sector, a role in which I get to analyze and visualize data to inform decisions. I am proficient in R programming language, Oracle SQL, and Tableau.

Skills

  • Quantitative Research

  • R (Programming Language)

  • Professional Writing

  • Statistical Data Analysis

  • Data Management

  • Research Synthesis

  • Professional Scrum Master I

  • Tableau Desktop Specialist

  • Oracle SQL

Professional Experience

2022-Present

Data Analyst Advisor – Statistician/Data Modeler (Remote)

General Dynamics Information Technology [GDIT]

Remote Location, Salt Lake City, UT

2021-2022

Post-Doctoral Research Scholar (Remote)

Men’s Health Inequities Research Lab

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

The University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT

Principal Investigator: Charles R. Rogers, PhD, MPH, MS, MCHES

2016-2021

Graduate Research Assistant & Lab Manager

Meta-Research in Culture (MARTA)

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Principal Investigator: José M. Causadias, PhD

2015-2018

Graduate Research Assistant

Culture and Contexts of Positive Development (COPE) Lab

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Principal Investigator: Monica Tsethlikai, PhD

2015-2016

Graduate Research Assistant

Racial Experiences of Youth Laboratory (REYLAB)

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Principal Investigator: Eleanor Seaton, PhD

Teaching Experience

2020

Instructor

Family Ethnic and Cultural Diversity

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

2017-2020

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Undergraduate Subjects: Social Statistics I, Family Ethnic and Cultural Diversity, Research Methods, Human Development

Graduate Subjects: Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Select Publications

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Tsethlikai, M., Korous, K. M., & Kim, J. (2024). Strong cultural connectedness buffers urban American Indian children from the negative effects of stress on mental health. Child Development. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.14149

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Korous, K. M., Brooks, E., King-Mullins, E. M., Lucas, T., Tuuhetaufa, F., & Rogers, C. R. (2024). Objective and subjective socioeconomic factors and colorectal cancer screening uptake in U.S. Men—A cross-sectional analysis. Behavioral Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08964289.2024.2335156

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Korous, K. M., Surachman, A., Rogers, C. R., & Cuevas, A. G. (2023). Parental education and epigenetic aging in middle-aged and older adults in the United States: A life course perspective. Social Science & Medicine, 333, 116173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116173

 

Rogers, C. R., Korous, K. M., De Vera, M. A., Shaukat, A., Brooks, E., Henley, C., Johnson, W., & Rogers, T., N. (2023). “It's probably just hemorrhoids”: A qualitative exploration of psychosocial and lifestyle changes and challenges accompanying an early-onset colorectal cancer diagnosis. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 32(11), 1617-1624. https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-23-0443

 

Korous, K. M., Causadias, J. M., Bradley, R. H., Levy, R., Cahill, K. M., Li, L., & Luthar, S. S. (2023). “More is better” or “better near the middle”? An U.S.-based individual participant data meta-analysis of socioeconomic status and depressive symptoms. American Psychologist, 78(3), 305–320. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/amp0001076

 

Korous, K. M., Cuevas, A. G., Chahoud J., Ogbonnaya, U. C., Brooks, E., & Rogers, C. R. (2022). Examining the relationship between household wealth and colorectal cancer screening behaviors among U.S. men aged 45–75. SSM – Population Health, 19, 10122. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101222

 

Korous, K. M., Bradley, R. H., Luthar, S. S., Li, L., Levy, R., Cahill, K. M., & Rogers, C. R. (2022). Socioeconomic status and depressive symptoms: An individual participant data meta-analysis on range restriction and measurement in the United States. Journal of Affective Disorders, 314(1), 50-58. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.06.090

 

Rogers, C. R., Korous, K. M., Brooks, E., De Vera, M., Tuuhetaufa, F., Lucas, T., Curtin, K., Pesman, C., Johnson, W., Gallagher, P., & Moore, J. X. (2022). Early-onset colorectal cancer survival differences and potential geographic determinants among men and women in Utah. American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book, 42, 1-16. https://dx.doi.org/10.1200/EDBK_350241

 

Korous, K. M., Causadias, J. M., Bradley, R. H., Luthar, S. S., & Levy, R. (2022). A systematic overview of meta-analyses on socioeconomic status, cognitive ability, and achievement: The need to focus on specific pathways. Psychological Reports, 125(1), 55-97. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0033294120984127                         

 

Causadias, J. M., & Korous, K. M. (2019). Racial discrimination in the United States: A national health crisis that demands a national health solution [Editorial]. Journal of Adolescent Health, 64, 147-148. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.11.001

 

Korous, K. M., Causadias, J. M., Bradley, R. H., & Luthar, S. S. (2018). Unpacking the link between socioeconomic status and behavior problems: A second-order meta-analysis. Development and Psychopathology, 30, 1889-1906. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0954579418001141

 

Korous, K. M., Causadias, J. M., & Casper, D. M. (2017). Racial discrimination and cortisol output: A meta-analysis. Social Science & Medicine, 193, 90-100. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.09.042

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Select Presentations

Korous, K. M., Brooks, E., King-Mullins, E. M., Lucas, T., Tuuhetaufa, F., & Rogers, C. R. (2022, November). Objective and subjective socioeconomic status and colorectal cancer screening uptake among U.S. men. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA.

 

Korous, K. M., Moore, J. X., Brooks, E., De Vera, M., Tuuhetaufa, F., Lucas, T., Curtin, K., Pesman, C., Johnson, W., Gallagher, P., & Rogers, C. R. (2022, November). Early-onset colorectal cancer survival disparities and potential geographic determinants among men and women in Utah. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA.

 

Korous, K. M., Cahill, K. M., Longfeng, L., & Causadias, J. M. (2021, April). Socioeconomic status, depressive symptoms, and academic achievement: Meta-analytic structural equation modeling with individual participant data. In K. M. Korous (Chair), Leveraging innovative methods in meta-analysis to advance developmental theory. Paper symposium presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Virtual.

 

Korous, K. M., Causadias, J. M., Bradley, R. H., & Luthar, S. S. (2019, March). Socioeconomic status and the development of behavior problems: A second order meta-analysis. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.

 

Korous, K. M., Causadias, J. M., & Casper, D. M. (2017, April). The neurobiological effects of racial discrimination: A meta-analysis. In K. M. Korous (Chair) & E. W. Neblett (Discussant), Examining the neurobiological consequences of racial discrimination on development. Paper symposium presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.

Commentaries

Korous, K. M. (2024, April 1). Vote for those who believe in education, local control and parental rights. The Salt Lake Tribune. https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/01/kevin-korous-vote-those-who/

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Korous, K. M., & McDonald, D., (2024, February 23). Utah should not go ‘back to the future’ on education. Deseret New. https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/2/23/24079154/opinion-utah-higher-education-progress/

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Korous, K. M., & McDonald, D., (2023, August 18). MLK’s dream was not to ignore race-based identities. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2023/8/18/23834657/critical-race-theory-martin-luther-king

 

Korous, K. M.  (2023, August 17). Diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t bad words. The Salt Lake Tribune. https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2023/08/17/kevin-m-korous-diversity-equity/

 

Korous, K. M., & McDonald, D. (2023, March 10). Just not being racist in not enough to root out racism in Utah: Utah senator was wrong to say anti-racism is racism. The Salt Lake Tribune. https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2023/03/10/kevin-m-korous-darlene-mcdonald/

 

Korous, K. M. (2023, February 1). A ‘systematic review’ has nothing to do with transgender youth in Utah: Study ordered by SB 16 won’t answer the Legislature’s questions. The Salt Lake Tribune. https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2023/02/01/kevin-m-korous-systematic-review/

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