ANN ARBOR – One in seven of the households that purchased a gun also had a teen with depression, study finds. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more parents of teenagers in the United States started buying firearms, according to a recent study. In a national survey of primary caretakers of teenagers conducted by… Continue reading More American parents of teens are purchasing firearms during the pandemic
News Tag: COVID-19
Concern about safety is main reason many Detroiters are not getting vaccinated, U-M survey finds
ANN ARBOR—About half of adults living in Detroit are not yet fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to data just released from a University of Michigan survey. Among Detroiters who have not received any doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, nearly 8 out of 10 cited concerns about the safety of the vaccine among their reasons. A… Continue reading Concern about safety is main reason many Detroiters are not getting vaccinated, U-M survey finds
Black, Hispanic populations among hardest hit during COVID-19 pandemic, according to U-M research
ANN ARBOR—Deaths from all causes combined increased dramatically early in the COVID-19 pandemic for certain demographic groups in the U.S.—particularly for Black and Hispanic people, even when accounting for socioeconomic factors, according to new University of Michigan research. In fact, the study—which focused on groups of adults under age 65—found the wealthiest non-Hispanic Black residents… Continue reading Black, Hispanic populations among hardest hit during COVID-19 pandemic, according to U-M research
Schools, parents should use summer to prepare their K-12 students for fall in-person classes
ANN ARBOR—Now that many schools nationwide have announced plans to hold in-person sessions this fall, questions have been raised about what’s next for students who spent much of the last year learning virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pamela Davis-Kean, a University of Michigan professor of psychology and research professor at the Institute for Social Research,… Continue reading Schools, parents should use summer to prepare their K-12 students for fall in-person classes
ISR Insights Speaker Series – Beyond the Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities for Changes in Education
ANN ARBOR – ISR Insights Speaker Series is a series focusing on the research happening at ISR. Beyond the Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities for Changes in Education Wednesday, May 12: https://youtu.be/tljr0Ox4W_Q At the end of the school year in 2020 parents, educators, and researchers, wondered how to deal with the “COVID slide” related to achievement… Continue reading ISR Insights Speaker Series – Beyond the Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities for Changes in Education
New website answers Michiganders’ questions about expanded Child Tax Credit
ANN ARBOR — A new website from Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan offers step-by-step guidance for parents to ensure they receive the expanded Child Tax Credit, which is worth up to $3,600 per child, per year. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 increased the Child Tax Credit to $3,600 per year for… Continue reading New website answers Michiganders’ questions about expanded Child Tax Credit
Michigan Minds: Exploring How the Pandemic has Impacted Third Places
ANN ARBOR – In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jessica Finlay, postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Social Research, discusses the importance that third places have in society and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted establishments and communities. Finlay studies social environments and how where people live affects their health and wellbeing as they… Continue reading Michigan Minds: Exploring How the Pandemic has Impacted Third Places
ER visits for suicidal behavior declined during the first 8 months of pandemic, U-M study shows
ANN ARBOR—While people may expect suicide rates to rise during a worldwide crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, a University of Michigan study suggests the onset of the pandemic and state of emergency executive orders likely did not increase suicide-related behavior in the early months of the outbreak. The report, led by U-M researchers Rachel… Continue reading ER visits for suicidal behavior declined during the first 8 months of pandemic, U-M study shows
Mask use low when people visit with friends
ANN ARBOR—While nearly all Americans use a mask at some point each week, very few consistently wear their mask during many common potentially risky activities. This is true even among adults whose older age or preexisting health conditions put them at higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19, according to a University of Michigan study.… Continue reading Mask use low when people visit with friends
Panel explores disproportionate impact of pandemic on women
ANN ARBOR – In recognition of Women’s History Month, and one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, University of Michigan faculty have shared diverse insights and expertise on how the pandemic has disproportionately impacted women. From mothers working remotely while attempting to serve as teachers to their children at home, to… Continue reading Panel explores disproportionate impact of pandemic on women