Naomi M. Morris

Naomi Morris, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACPM
Professor Emerita, Community Health Sciences Division

Current Research Interests

I am beginning a research project utilizing the Add Health dataset, a three wave longitudinal study of a nationally representative sample of adolescents in grades 7 – 12 which began in 1994 and last collected data from the same subjects in 2002. Hopefully, it will be possible to trace early maturing males, who as a group are known to more often than their average maturing peer group get into trouble but who on the other hand may become prosocial leaders, to their respective end points, observing what influences their behavior along the way. Collaborating with David DuBois, we will also investigate the behavioral trajectories of late maturers, who as well show signs of discomfort because of being different from the average appearing members of their peer group.

Teaching

At this time I am co-teaching with Joan Kennelly, who plays the primary role, a seminar examining leadership. The focus is not confined to maternal and child health, but some MCH examples from the practice field may be used.

Service

Currently I am a member of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Adolescents. Also I review submitted manuscripts for various professional journals, most regularly for the Journal of Adolescent Health.

 

Selected Publications

• Morris, N.M., Steps for the Future, Health and Welfare for Families in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition. Editors Helen Wallace, Gordon Green, Kenneth Jaros, with contributing editor Naomi M. Morris. Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Unit 5, Article 4. 2003.
• Morris, N.M. Respect: Its meaning and measurement as an element of patient care. Journal of Public Health Policy, 18(2):133-154, 1997.
• Udry, J.R., Morris, N.M., & Kovenock, J. Androgen effects on women’s gendered behavior. Biosocial Science, 24:359-368, 1995.
• Morris, N.M. Project Director, Editor and Contributor, Illinois Child Health Needs Assessment, October 1988. Produced for IDPH, Vol.1 and appendices in Vol.2., 317pp.