Solo drinking surge among young adults, especially women: A red flag for public health

ANN ARBOR—Solitary drinking has soared among young adults, climbing to rates not seen since the late 1970s.  This trend, found in a University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University study, is especially evident in young women, shrinking the historical gender gap in this high-risk drinking behavior. It marks a shift in drinking patterns, raising alarms… Continue reading Solo drinking surge among young adults, especially women: A red flag for public health

How have attitudes around abortion changed?

Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — The landscape around abortion in the United States has changed dramatically since the Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2022. Who have these changes affected the most? The answer may surprise you. Julie Maslowsky of the Institute for Social Research has been tracking the changing attitudes and actions of… Continue reading How have attitudes around abortion changed?

Survey of Munger Graduate Residences students reveals opportunities for improvement

Now almost 10 years old, are the Munger Graduate Residences living up to their promises?

The Population Studies Center Year in Review: 2023

As we celebrate and look ahead to the new year, we’d like to share some of the highlights we’ve seen at PSC in 2023, and toast the excellence in population research and training that they represent. Thanks to the Population Studies Center’s thriving community and cheers to these 12 accomplishments and many more. Research from… Continue reading The Population Studies Center Year in Review: 2023