ANN ARBOR—An offhand remark by an acquaintance about using a smartphone. A joke about someone losing their memory or hearing. An ad in a magazine focused on erasing wrinkles or gray hair. An inner worry that getting older means growing lonely. All of these kinds of everyday ageism, and many more, are common in the… Continue reading Most older adults have experienced ageism; still hold positive attitudes toward aging
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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
We Hear You. We See You. We Support You.
We at the Institute for Social Research recognize the weariness, the anxiety, the anger, and the betrayal expressed by so many as our nation grapples with continued examples of racial injustice. Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare and exacerbated inequities for communities of color. The disproportionate suffering of Black Americans… Continue reading We Hear You. We See You. We Support You.
Nationwide protests over death of George Floyd: U-M experts can discuss
The recently broadcasted video recording deaths of African American men, including George Floyd in Minneapolis, has sparked protests nationwide. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss related issues. Alford Young is a professor of sociology and Afroamerican and African studies. His primary research focus is on low-income, urban-based African American men and how the… Continue reading Nationwide protests over death of George Floyd: U-M experts can discuss
ISR Insights Speaker Series – The Kids are Not All Right: Educational Inequalities in the Time of COVID-19
ANN ARBOR – ISR Insights Speaker Series will be a continuing series focusing on the research happening at ISR. The first speaker in this webinar series is Dr. Pam Davis-Kean, Professor of Psychology and Research Professor at ISR. In her talk, she discusses the following: With schools closed due to the COVID19 virus, the teaching… Continue reading ISR Insights Speaker Series – The Kids are Not All Right: Educational Inequalities in the Time of COVID-19
Coping with COVID-19: Adults turn to alcohol, marijuana
ANN ARBOR—Orders to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic have led to more adults consuming alcohol and drugs to cope with stress. More than one in four adults (28%) said they have used alcohol or drugs to feel better, according to a new University of Michigan study that tracked behaviors a week after the World… Continue reading Coping with COVID-19: Adults turn to alcohol, marijuana
How Covid-19 Is Impacting the Student Achievement Gap
ANN ARBOR – There are many ways that the socioeconomic status and education level of parents relates to the cognitive outcomes of their children, and an achievement gap could be seen when schools return to face-to-face learning because of it, according to Pamela Davis-Kean, professor of psychology at the College of Literature, Science, and the… Continue reading How Covid-19 Is Impacting the Student Achievement Gap
Mandated TB vaccination predicts flattened curves for COVID-19 spread
ANN ARBOR—If the United States had mandatory tuberculosis vaccination in place several decades prior, the total number of coronavirus-related deaths might not have reached triple digits by late March. In fact, according to a new University of Michigan report, the U.S. would have suffered an estimated 94 deaths, which would have been only 4% of… Continue reading Mandated TB vaccination predicts flattened curves for COVID-19 spread
African Americans and COVID-19 in Michigan: U-M experts available
ANN ARBOR – COVID-19 appears to be hitting minority communities especially hard across the country. In Michigan, African Americans account for 33% of COVID-19 cases and 40% of the deaths, according to state data, though they make up 14% of the state’s population. Several possible factors—including a greater prevalence of underlying medical conditions among African… Continue reading African Americans and COVID-19 in Michigan: U-M experts available
Coronavirus and K-12 education: U-M experts can discuss
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan leaders’ responses to the Michigan governor’s plan to close schools for the remainder of the year while continuing to educate students points out the issues impacting school districts nationwide. Education is not equitable, and students in homes with fewer resources and opportunities can’t just move to online learning. Intermediate… Continue reading Coronavirus and K-12 education: U-M experts can discuss