Alexander Wilson
PhD Student in Sociology, University of Toronto
I am a PhD student in Sociology at the University of Toronto. I study how new technologies interact with work and social stratification.
My projects have dealt with how AI exposure shapes career transitions, how workers interpret automation as a threat to their livelihoods, and how workers defend their occupational identities from technological threat.
Before starting my PhD, I completed an Honours BA in Sociology at the University of British Columbia and an MA in Sociology at the University of Toronto.
I am currently the Project Director of the Work and Health Lab at the University of Toronto.
Projects
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The Bad Side of a Good Economy
We find that feeling good about the economy can make personal financial strain hurt more, not less.
It's Not You, It's the Market
I trace why workers who like their jobs still think about leaving when the market looks strong.
The Social Psychology of Work
Schieman and I map how the structure of work shapes the experience of doing it.
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Portfolio
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I design and build research websites and interactive data tools. The lab's public site is one example.