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Daniel J. Kruger
Funded Research:
Buenos Vecinos Survey - HUD Component (HUD)
REACH US (CDC)
MI Youth Violence Prevention Center (CDC)
Youth Empowerment Solutions for Positive Youth Development (NICHD)
Speak to Your Health! Community Survey Neighborhood Assessment (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
Research Affiliate, Population Studies Center.
Research Assistant Professor, School of Public Health.
Ph.D., Loyola University
Dr. Kruger is interested in community-based prevention research aimed at improving health status and reducing morbidity and mortality among populations experiencing a disproportionate share of poor health outcomes. He studies several areas from an evolutionary perspective, often informed by Life History Theory, and conducts basic research as well as implementing practical applications.
Recent Publications
Journal Articles
Kruger, Daniel J., J. Clark, and S. Vanas. 2013. "Male Scarcity is Associated with Higher Prevalence of Premature Gestation and Low Birth Weight Births Across the United States." American Journal of Human Biology, published online: 5 FEB 2013. DOI. Abstract.
Butler, Thomas J., and Daniel J. Kruger. 2011. "Altruistic tendencies are sensitive to sex-specific mate selection criteria." The Journal of Evolutionary Studies Consortium, 4(1): 1-12.
Kruger, Daniel J., and Jory S. Piglowski. 2011. "The effect of eyelid constriction on perceptions of mating strategy: Beware of the squinty-eyed guy!" Personality and Individual Differences, 52(5): 576-580. DOI.
Kruger, Daniel J., and Susan M. Hughes. 2011. "Tendencies to fall asleep first after sex are associated with greater partner desires for bonding and affection." Journal of Social, Evolutionary, and Cultural Psychology, 5(4): 239-247.