Research efforts to address suicide have historically focused on prevention and treatment for individuals at high risk, addressing mental health and deficits that fail to address systemic problem and root causes. The Alaska Native Collaborative Hub for Research on Resilience (ANCHRR), a project that worked on building resilience in Alaska Native communities with some of… Continue reading ANCHRR: A Visual History of the Alaska Native Collaborative Hub for Research on Resilience
Project: RCGD
ISR virtual reality lab opens doors to new research opportunities
ANN ARBOR — A newly established virtual reality (VR) lab at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is giving researchers new opportunities to explore their fields while collaborating across disciplines. The ISR VR Lab, a new service lab opening as a part of the Zajonic Laboratories Core Facilities within the Research Center for Group Dynamics… Continue reading ISR virtual reality lab opens doors to new research opportunities
In Memory of Jane Rafferty, Program for Research on Black Americans and Panel Study of Income Dynamics
Jane Rafferty, who devoted her career to social research and was vital to signature projects at the University of Michigan, including the Program for Research on Black Americans and the Panel Study for Income Dynamics, died Monday, July 21st after a brief illness. Rafferty completed her BA in sociology at the University of Connecticut in… Continue reading In Memory of Jane Rafferty, Program for Research on Black Americans and Panel Study of Income Dynamics
Happily ever after in marriage: Unwavering spousal support
ANN ARBOR—It’s the question many young couples ask those in long-term marriages: What’s the secret to a successful marriage? For African American couples who have flourished for decades together, unwavering spousal support is the magic ingredient, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers. Respondents in the study who indicated that they had… Continue reading Happily ever after in marriage: Unwavering spousal support
Early-life weight gain boosts adult height without increasing obesity risk
ANN ARBOR—In children with undernutrition, increasing weight in a child’s first decade of life can lead to significantly taller adults—with no increase in the risk of obesity or high blood pressure later in life, according to a new University of Michigan study. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open this month, are key for children facing… Continue reading Early-life weight gain boosts adult height without increasing obesity risk
To Suss Out Who’s Sick, Humans Rely on Senses at a Distance
Consider the scenario: Imagine you’re sharing close quarters with another person during a serious flu outbreak. Public health officials have urged people to be cautious about spreading the infection that’s making people extremely sick, but you don’t know whether this person has the flu or not. They may not even know themselves. Which of your… Continue reading To Suss Out Who’s Sick, Humans Rely on Senses at a Distance
To suss out who’s sick, humans rely on senses at a distance
ANN ARBOR—If you’re sharing close quarters with someone during flu season, how would you know they are sick, even in cases where they may not know themselves? A new global study led by a University of Michigan researcher found that people worldwide—when choosing among their five senses—agree that sight and hearing are the most useful senses, followed… Continue reading To suss out who’s sick, humans rely on senses at a distance
‘It takes a village’: Community-led approach can reduce youth suicide risk
ANN ARBOR—Empowering everyday community members to lead suicide prevention efforts—by promoting wellness, strengthening relationships and implementing tailored actions—can significantly reduce the risk among youth. Instead of relying solely on crisis-based mental health services, a new University of Michigan study offers a promising solution by demonstrating how community-driven approaches, skill-building and local collaboration have tackled Alaska… Continue reading ‘It takes a village’: Community-led approach can reduce youth suicide risk
National Academy of Sciences elects Phoebe Ellsworth
The National Academy of Sciences recently announced the election of 120 members and 30 international members, including two from the University of Michigan– Phoebe Ellsworth and Scott Page— in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Ellsworth, a professor of both psychology and law at the University of Michigan and an affiliate… Continue reading National Academy of Sciences elects Phoebe Ellsworth
Antonucci, Dunning Join American Academy of Arts and Sciences
ANN ARBOR— Toni Antonucci and David Dunning, both affiliates of the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research (ISR), were among the five distinguished University of Michigan professors chosen for the 2025 class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. “These new members’ accomplishments speak volumes about… Continue reading Antonucci, Dunning Join American Academy of Arts and Sciences