ANN ARBOR—Previous research seems to show the tendency of women to sabotage themselves in order to earn less than their husbands. But a closer look at the data reveals that might not be the case. A 2015 paper, now well known in economics research, details a graph that appears to show women’s behavior in marriage… Continue reading Is there a male breadwinner norm? Don’t look at spouses’ income to find out, U-M study says
News Tag: Family & Relationships
Parents get ‘incomplete’ grade on pandemic homeschooling
ANN ARBOR—The pandemic homeschooling report card for many parents isn’t good. As schools nationwide suspended in-person education, many parents felt overwhelmed and stressed about teaching their child at home, according to a new University of Michigan report. The COVID-19 pandemic presented parents with new challenges on how best to prepare and support their children for… Continue reading Parents get ‘incomplete’ grade on pandemic homeschooling
Depression worsens over time for older caregivers of newly diagnosed dementia patients
ANN ARBOR—Caring for a partner or spouse with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia is associated with a 30% increase in depressive symptoms, compared to older adults who don’t have a spouse with dementia—and these symptoms are sustained over time, a new University of Michigan study found. This sustained depression over time is… Continue reading Depression worsens over time for older caregivers of newly diagnosed dementia patients
Expectant lesbian couples see benefits in lower prenatal testosterone levels
ANN ARBOR—Among lesbian couples expecting their first child, low prenatal testosterone levels predict a higher quality of nurturing behavior, according to a new University of Michigan study. People tend to associate the hormone testosterone with males, competition and dominance. But women also have testosterone and it is also associated with caregiving and nurturance. However, the… Continue reading Expectant lesbian couples see benefits in lower prenatal testosterone levels
MDHHS partners with U-M Youth Policy Lab to evaluate Michigan’s Maternal Infant Health Program
LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab have been awarded a grant by Arnold Ventures to conduct a rigorous impact evaluation of Michigan’s Maternal Infant Health Program, the state’s largest evidence-based home visiting program. The study will support Michigan’s efforts to improve… Continue reading MDHHS partners with U-M Youth Policy Lab to evaluate Michigan’s Maternal Infant Health Program
Challenging yet positive parenting style benefits children’s development
ANN ARBOR—When one talks about parenting, an image of the sensitive, caring mother—but not father—responding to a young child’s emotional needs often comes to mind. Research on dads has long suggested that men may interact differently with their children as being more direct, sometimes pushing the child to take risks beyond their comfort-zone and encouraging… Continue reading Challenging yet positive parenting style benefits children’s development
Mothers’ education significant to children’s academic success
ANN ARBOR—A mother knows best—and the amount of education she attains can predict her children’s success in reading and math. In fact, that success is greater if she had her child later in life, according to a new University of Michigan study. Sandra Tang, a U-M psychology research fellow and the study’s lead author, said… Continue reading Mothers’ education significant to children’s academic success