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
Project: Research Center for Group Dynamics
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
Michigan Minds: Stress and Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic
ANN ARBOR – In March, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that face-to-face learning this school year in Michigan is officially over. The announcement, which came three weeks after schools were temporarily closed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, means that parents and children continue to face unprecedented challenges. Shawna Lee, U-M associate professor of… Continue reading Michigan Minds: Stress and Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic
People seek immediate solutions to cope with fear – Faculty Q&A
ANN ARBOR – The COVID-19 pandemic has evoked many emotions among people worldwide—none more prevalent than fear. These fears, according to University of Michigan psychology professor Joshua Ackerman (Faculty Associate, RCGD), can be managed by finding activities that improve well-being and decision-making. Ackerman’s research focuses on how people respond to and cope with ecological threats,… Continue reading People seek immediate solutions to cope with fear – Faculty Q&A
Coronavirus causing conflict between parents, children
ANN ARBOR—The stress and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus has taken its toll on parents—and children are feeling the psychological and physical brunt of it, say University of Michigan researchers. More parents have shouted, yelled or screamed at their children at least once in the past two weeks, according to a new U-M report. In… Continue reading Coronavirus causing conflict between parents, children
Lee and Ward finds the stress & uncertainty caused by the coronavirus has taken its toll on parents-& children are feeling the psychological & physical brunt of it
ANN ARBOR-The stress and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus has taken its toll on parents-and children are feeling the psychological and physical brunt of it, say University of Michigan researchers. More parents have shouted, yelled or screamed at their children at least once in the past two weeks, according to a new U-M report. In… Continue reading Lee and Ward finds the stress & uncertainty caused by the coronavirus has taken its toll on parents-& children are feeling the psychological & physical brunt of it
COVID-19 Care Package
Dear ISR Community, As we protect our physical health through social distancing, I hope you’re finding ways to maintain connections with your friends, colleagues, and loved ones virtually. I’m happy to see teams maintaining or starting daily check-ins via BlueJeans, Zoom, or Hangouts. Many have also been sharing resources and their work from home stories… Continue reading COVID-19 Care Package