ANN ARBOR—Are you feeling angst and frustrated about politics—just counting the days until Election Day? You’re certainly not alone. The contentious political environment has created “election anxiety” among many voters nationwide, leading to broken relationships among family and friends, sniping on social media, and anger. With fewer than two weeks until ballots are actually counted,… Continue reading Election anxiety: U-M expert says stay civil, take breaks to lessen angst
Project: Research Center for Group Dynamics
When stuck in a rut, it may be time to try ideas from others
ANN ARBOR—When attempting to solve a problem, people often fall back on prior experiences that worked, sometimes without considering other solutions. In other words, they stay in their comfort zone, which psychologists call “fixation.” Researchers at the University of Michigan, University of Limerick and Iowa State University investigated what happens when new engineers attempt to… Continue reading When stuck in a rut, it may be time to try ideas from others
Firearms research at U-M gets a $4.6M boost with three new grants from CDC
ANN ARBOR—In a milestone of research funding, three teams of University of Michigan researchers have received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address issues related to firearm injury. The new multiyear grants, totaling $4.6 million, come from a new source of CDC funding to address a cause of death that kills… Continue reading Firearms research at U-M gets a $4.6M boost with three new grants from CDC
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
Passing of James Jackson, a giant in ISR and the social sciences
Dear ISR Community, I am very sorry to pass along the news that after a long and heroic battle with pancreatic cancer, James Jackson passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2020. With him at his side were his wife Toni Antonucci, Elizabeth M. Douvan Collegiate Professor of Psychology and Research Professor, Survey Research Center, and… Continue reading Passing of James Jackson, a giant in ISR and the social sciences
Early COVID-19 news coverage amplified political divide
ANN ARBOR—Newspaper coverage of COVID-19 is at least as politicized and polarized as climate change coverage, say University of Michigan researchers. Both newspaper and network news COVID-19 stories were polarized in early coverage of the pandemic, which may have shaped pandemic attitudes, according to a new U-M analysis of U.S. media coverage from March to… Continue reading Early COVID-19 news coverage amplified political divide
Families are restricted from visiting hospitalized loved ones. What does this mean for at-home care?
ANN ARBOR—While necessary to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, an unintended side effect of barring hospital visitors during the pandemic has been families’ loss of learning how to care for ill or injured loved ones at their bedside. In collaboration with a large team of researchers, doctors, nurses and health care providers, the University… Continue reading Families are restricted from visiting hospitalized loved ones. What does this mean for at-home care?
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
Maize & Blueprint: Recognizing the Emotional Impacts of Covid-19
ANN ARBOR – In this episode of Michigan Minds, Shawna Lee, associate professor at the School of Social Work and faculty associate at the Research Center for Group Dynamics (RCGD) at ISR, talks about how COVID-19 has impacted everyone differently, and shares some ways faculty can recognize the toll it has taken on their students… Continue reading Maize & Blueprint: Recognizing the Emotional Impacts of Covid-19
Conforming to masculine norms may hinder men from seeking help
ANN ARBOR—Some men find strength and stature by adhering to traditional masculine norms, yet these traits can pose as obstacles to mental and physical well-being. These norms surrounding manhood become barriers to young Black men reluctant to receiving the help they need, according to a new University of Michigan study published in the journal Social… Continue reading Conforming to masculine norms may hinder men from seeking help