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
News Tag: Social Psychology
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
Feelings about scientists a factor in COVID‐19 attitudes, behaviors
ANN ARBOR—Some people’s willingness to reduce the spread of COVID-19 seems to be connected to their feelings about scientists rather than their political partisanship, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Michigan and University of Illinois found that people who expressed warmth toward scientists were more concerned about the impact of the virus… Continue reading Feelings about scientists a factor in COVID‐19 attitudes, behaviors
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
Facebook news ban in Australia: U-M experts can comment
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan experts are available to comment on Facebook’s banning of news posts in Australia as the tech giant faced a new law that would have required it to pay media publishers for sharing the content. Josh Pasek, an associate professor of communication & media and political science, conducts research that explores how… Continue reading Facebook news ban in Australia: U-M experts can comment
Michigan Minds: Studying Social Inequities Affecting STEM Professionals
ANN ARBOR – In this episode of Michigan Minds, Erin Cech, assistant professor in the department of sociology in the College of Literature, Science, & the Arts, and faculty associate at the Population Studies Center, explains her research examining cultural processes of inequality. She also explores the importance of studying inequities in STEM, and her… Continue reading Michigan Minds: Studying Social Inequities Affecting STEM Professionals
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