ANN ARBOR—Black History Month, celebrated every February, highlights the experiences and honors the achievements of Black Americans throughout history. Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan highlights key data from its research that relates to Black Michiganders. 59% The percentage of Black Detroiters who were wearing masks early in the pandemic (March-April 2020). A representative… Continue reading Black Michiganders: Key findings from U-M Poverty Solutions
News Tag: Social Psychology
Career priorities emphasize passion over financial security during pandemic
ANN ARBOR—Job instability during the COVID-19 pandemic reshuffled the priorities of millions of workers, who placed greater importance on work passion rather than financial security, according to a newly published University of Michigan study. Researchers sought to learn more about what happens to the career priorities of college-educated workers who lost their jobs or were… Continue reading Career priorities emphasize passion over financial security during pandemic
Neighborhoods play important role in older adults’ pandemic experience
ANN ARBOR—How have older adults adjusted to living under the pandemic? There’s no one-size-fits-all experience, according to University of Michigan researchers. In spring and summer 2020, U-M researchers Jessica Finlay and Lindsay Kobayashi launched a study to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed neighborhood environments and the way older adults age in place.… Continue reading Neighborhoods play important role in older adults’ pandemic experience
Open that app: Motivating people to use mobile health monitoring
In an effort to encourage patients to check in on their mobile devices, researchers tested different motivational strategies, including sending inspirational quotes, funny memes, and persuasive messages. ANN ARBOR – Keeping track of your well-being— whether workouts, sleep schedule, or even servings of vegetables— on a mobile app has become second nature to many. Consistent… Continue reading Open that app: Motivating people to use mobile health monitoring
Having kids at home may reduce pandemic depression
ANN ARBOR—Kids have struggled throughout the pandemic—from attending school by Zoom video conferencing to quarantining from family and friends—but surprisingly having children at home may help adults feel less distressed. According to a new University of Michigan study, adults in households with children have fewer mental health problems than other adults living without kids. Child… Continue reading Having kids at home may reduce pandemic depression
ISR PI Led Project to Receive $8 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Education
OAKLAND, CA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over a five-year period, Reading Partners and third-party education program evaluator, MDRC, will receive $8 million in Education Innovation and Research (EIR) funding through the U.S. Department of Education in order to expand Reading Partners’ ability to provide literacy support programming through an innovative online platform called Reading Partners Connects.… Continue reading ISR PI Led Project to Receive $8 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Education
Families with no earnings, Hispanic parents most likely to miss out on Child Tax Credit payments
ANN ARBOR—With the last monthly Child Tax Credit payment of the year set for distribution on Dec. 15, new research offers insights into which low-income families are still not receiving their checks. The reasons vary from another parent claiming the credit to processing issues and unknown reasons that indicate barriers in the tax filing process.… Continue reading Families with no earnings, Hispanic parents most likely to miss out on Child Tax Credit payments
As a season of joy arrives, pandemic stress weighs heaviest on least-healthy older adults
Poll finds many people over 50 have found joy and stayed resilient amid a prolonged public health crisis, but shows stress too ANN ARBOR – As major holidays and the promise of a new year approach, a new poll of people over 50 shows that most of them are finding joy and staying resilient amid… Continue reading As a season of joy arrives, pandemic stress weighs heaviest on least-healthy older adults
Earned Income Tax Credit affects intergenerational marriage and childbirth decisions, says U-M study
ANN ARBOR – Children of Earned Income Tax Credit beneficiaries delayed marriage and first births, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Michigan professor, suggesting the cost-effectiveness of the federal program. Little has been known about the long-term marriage and fertility effects of the children of social welfare beneficiaries, which led Katherine… Continue reading Earned Income Tax Credit affects intergenerational marriage and childbirth decisions, says U-M study
$4M donation launches Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics at Michigan
ANN ARBOR—A $4 million gift from the Stone Foundation will launch a center at the University of Michigan to better understand and address rising wealth inequality. The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics will pursue cutting-edge research to comprehensively understand changes and stability in inequality across generations, time and place, and… Continue reading $4M donation launches Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics at Michigan