ANN ARBOR—Fertility rates in the United States have hit an all-time low—and have cratered since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Pamela Smock, a research professor in the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research and a professor of sociology, discusses how the blend of changing social attitudes, a changing… Continue reading What’s behind the falling U.S. birthrate?
News Tag: Family & Relationships
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
ISR Insights Speaker Series – Stress and Health in Context: The Role of Negative Relationships
ANN ARBOR – ISR Insights Speaker Series is a series focusing on the research happening at ISR. Stress and Health in Context: The Role of Negative Relationships Wednesday, April 28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufc1q39ey90 As burgeoning literature shows, social ties are integral for health and survival. As Director of the Aging & Biospsychosocial Innovations Program at ISR, Kira… Continue reading ISR Insights Speaker Series – Stress and Health in Context: The Role of Negative Relationships
Stability, security at risk for half of children in shared, or doubled-up households, U-M research finds
ANN ARBOR—Roughly half the kids in shared households may be living as “guests” in a less stable and secure environment, according to new research from the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy. The team of researchers from U-M, Cornell University and University of Kentucky say that because 15% of all U.S. children live… Continue reading Stability, security at risk for half of children in shared, or doubled-up households, U-M research finds
Don’t be modest. It’s OK to brag.
ANN ARBOR—If something positive happens in your life, don’t be modest by keeping the news to yourself—brag about it to your close friend or family member, or risk having them feel devalued when they find out second hand, say researchers at the University of Michigan. People are often concerned about being seen as braggarts. They… Continue reading Don’t be modest. It’s OK to brag.
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
Parents depressed by pandemic had negative impact on kids’ education, well-being
ANN ARBOR—Parent depression and stress early in the pandemic negatively contributed to young children’s home education and anxiety, a University of Michigan study suggests. The stress could still be present today for some parents as their kids transition back to school while COVID-19 remains a danger. Continued support for children and parents will be needed,… Continue reading Parents depressed by pandemic had negative impact on kids’ education, well-being
Spanking has similar effects on kids as adverse childhood experiences
ANN ARBOR—Research has shown that adverse childhood experiences including abuse, neglect and family dysfunction increase the risk on kids for future trauma in their lives. A new University of Michigan study adds spanking to the list. The study provides evidence that spanking and adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs—which include measures of physical and emotional abuse,… Continue reading Spanking has similar effects on kids as adverse childhood experiences
MDHHS and University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab announce selection of agencies to participate in evaluation of Maternal Infant Health Program
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab have announced the selection of 11 provider agencies to participate in a rigorous impact evaluation of Michigan’s Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP), the state’s largest evidence-based home visiting program. Participating providers will receive funding and technical… Continue reading MDHHS and University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab announce selection of agencies to participate in evaluation of Maternal Infant Health Program