Yawo Bessa

Dr. Yawo Bessa holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of North Texas (2012). He joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) in 2015 and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Sociology. Prior to his appointment at UNCP, Dr. Bessa taught at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX and Allen University in Columbia, SC.

At UNCP, Dr. Bessa has taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, including Freshman Seminar, Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Health and Society, Sociological Theory, Social Research, Community Health Organizations and Services, Health Inequalities, Voluntary Associations and Non-profit Organizations, Family Violence, Health Promotion and Wellness and Sociology of Mental Disorders.

In addition to his teaching, Dr. Bessa is a passionate researcher. His scholarly work explores topics in juvenile delinquency, health and mental health, sociological theory and non-profit organizations. He has authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and is the author of multiple books, including:

• The Amounts of Parental Supervision Time and Children’s Delinquency

• Essential Reading in Social Problems

• Voluntary Associations and Non-Profit Organizations in an Uncertain and Unpredictable World

Dr. Bessa remains committed to engaging students in critical social issues and contributing to the advancement of sociological research in both academic and applied settings.