Assistant Professor, Social Work
Contact Information
lprieto2@gmu.edu
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lucas-Prieto
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Biography
Dr. Prieto joined Mason in the fall of 2023. His research interests focus on aging and sexual health among older adults. He is passionate about advancing the discussions concerning sexual satisfaction and health disparities among older LGBTQIA+ populations. Prieto has published in several health-related journals such as Annals of LGBTQ Public and Population Health and the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. He earned his B.S. in Sociology/Criminal Justice at Central Michigan University, M.S.W. at the University of Michigan, and his Ph.D. at Michigan State University.
Publications
- Prieto, L.R., Shires, D.A. & Xiong, Y. Factors Associated with Erectile Dysfunction Among Older Gay Men. Arch Sex Behav (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-024-02908-3
- Prieto, L. R., Shires, D. A., & Xiong, Y. (2024). Social and Mental Health Factors Associated with Sexual Satisfaction Among Older Gay Men. Journal of Homosexuality, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2024.2353054
Education
PhD, Social Work, Michigan State University
MSW, Social Work, University of Michigan
BS, Sociology, Central Michigan University