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Edward O. Laumann publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Edward O. Laumann sits on this spectrum.

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44 publications 570+

This scientist: 212 publications — 69th percentile

69% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

Edward O. Laumann D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Edward O. Laumann sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 80 D-Index — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2013 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 1990 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Edward O. Laumann is affiliated with the University of Chicago in the United States. Their research primarily falls under the broad category of Social Sciences, with a focus on several interconnected subfields. These include Health, Sociology and Political Science, Sensory Systems, Biomedical Engineering, and Nutrition and Dietetics.

The scientist's work spans multiple topics related to social and health sciences. Key areas of research include:

  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
  • Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
  • Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
  • Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
  • Social Capital and Networks

Recent publications illustrate the scope of research interests. Notable papers include:

  • "Homeostasis Revisited: Patterns of Stability and Rebalancing in Older Adults' Social Lives," 2020, The Journals of Gerontology Series B
  • "Tracking Egocentric Social Network Change Across Three Rounds of National Survey Data," 2021, The Journals of Gerontology Series B
  • "Assessing how Age, Sex, Race, and Education Affect the Relationships Between Cognitive Domains and Odor Identification," 2023, Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders
  • "Front Matter," 2020, American Journal of Sociology
  • "ASSESSING HOW AGE, GENDER, RACE, AND EDUCATION AFFECT THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COGNITIVE DOMAINS AND OLFACTION," 2023, Innovation in Aging

Publication venues reflect multidisciplinary outreach and include:

  • The Journals of Gerontology Series B
  • Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders
  • American Journal of Sociology
  • Innovation in Aging

Frequent collaborators in their research include Benjamin Cornwell, Alyssa W. Goldman, Selena Zhong, Kristen Wroblewski, and Martha K. McClintock. This indicates a pattern of cooperation with scholars active in related fields of study, which can enrich interdisciplinary approaches.

Edward O. Laumann has been recognized by leading scientific communities. They were named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2013 and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1990. These honors reflect professional acknowledgment within their academic career.

Best Publications

  • Sexual dysfunction in the United States: prevalence and predictors.

    Edward O. Laumann;Anthony Paik;Raymond C. Rosen

  • The social organization of sexuality : sexual practices in the United States

    Edward O. Laumann

  • A Study of Sexuality and Health among Older Adults in the United States

    Stacy Tessler Lindau;L. Philip Schumm;Edward O. Laumann;Wendy Levinson

  • The Organizational State: Social Choice in National Policy Domains

    Edward O. Laumann;David Knoke

  • Sexual problems among women and men aged 40–80 y: prevalence and correlates identified in the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors

    E O Laumann;A Nicolosi;A Nicolosi;D B Glasser;A Paik

  • The Social Connectedness of Older Adults: A National Profile*

    Benjamin Cornwell;Edward O. Laumann;L. Philip Schumm

  • Chicago Lawyers: The Social Structure of the Bar

    John P. Heinz;Edward O. Laumann

  • The Hollow Core: Private Interests in National Policy Making

    John P. Heinz;Edward O. Laumann;Robert L. Nelson;Robert Holt Salisbury

  • Community Structure as Interorganizational Linkages

    Edward O. Laumann;Joseph Galaskiewicz;Peter V. Marsden

  • Definitions/epidemiology/risk factors for sexual dysfunction

    Ronald W. Lewis;Kerstin S. Fugl-Meyer;Giovanni Corona;Richard D. Hayes

  • Networks of Collective Action: A Perspective on Community Influence Systems

    Edward O. Laumann;Franz Urban Pappi

  • A PARADIGM FOR SOCIAL CAPITAL

    Rebecca L. Sandefur;Edward O. Laumann

  • Epidemiology/risk factors of sexual dysfunction.

    Ronald W. Lewis;Kersten S. Fugl‐Meyer;R. Bosch;Axel R. Fugl‐Meyer

  • A Cross-national study of subjective sexual well-being among older women and men: findings from the global study of sexual attitudes and behaviors

    Edward O. Laumann;Anthony Paik;Dale B. Glasser;Jeong Han Kang

  • Racial/ethnic group differences in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States: a network explanation.

    Edward O. Laumann;Yoosik Youm

  • Prestige and association in an urban community : an analysis of an urban stratification system

    Edward O. Laumann

  • Sexual behavior and sexual dysfunctions after age 40: The global study of sexual attitudes and behaviors

    Alfredo Nicolosi;Alfredo Nicolosi;Edward O. Laumann;Dale B. Glasser;Edson D. Moreira

  • Incidence and Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Women and Men: A Consensus Statement from the Fourth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine 2015

    Marita Patricia McCabe;Ira D. Sharlip;Ron Lewis;Elham Atalla

  • Definitions of Sexual Dysfunctions in Women and Men: A Consensus Statement From the Fourth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine 2015

    Marita Patricia McCabe;Ira D. Sharlip;Elham Atalla;Richard Balon

  • Elder Mistreatment in the United States: Prevalence Estimates From a Nationally Representative Study

    Edward O. Laumann;Sara A. Leitsch;Linda J. Waite

  • Circumcision in the United States: Prevalence, Prophylactic Effects, and Sexual Practice

    E.O. Laumann;C.M. Masi;E.W. Zuckerman

  • Bonds of Pluralism: The Form and Substance of Urban Social Networks.

    Richard D. Alba;Herbert H. Lehman;Edward O. Laumann

Frequent Co-Authors

Linda J. Waite
Linda J. Waite University of Chicago
John A. Schneider
John A. Schneider University of Chicago
Robert L. Nelson
Robert L. Nelson Northwestern University
Benjamin Cornwell
Benjamin Cornwell Cornell University
Raymond C. Rosen
Raymond C. Rosen New England Research Institutes
Peter V. Marsden
Peter V. Marsden Harvard University
David Knoke
David Knoke University of Minnesota
Kenneth F. Ferraro
Kenneth F. Ferraro Purdue University West Lafayette
Richard Balon
Richard Balon Wayne State University
Marita P. McCabe
Marita P. McCabe Swinburne University of Technology

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