ANN ARBOR—Forget the “me” generation. A new analysis of long-term trends in egotism shows there’s been a “me” century in America. The analysis, conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, shows that characteristics related to self-interest, compared to interest in the lives and needs of other people, was low during the 19th century but… Continue reading State of the nation’s egotism: On the rise for a century
Project: Research Center for Group Dynamics
U-M researcher available to discuss new Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Interview Survey
ANN ARBOR — University of Michigan researcher Sela Panapasa is available to discuss the significance of the National Health Interview Survey of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) peoples that started this month. “This is the first time in half a century that the federal government is collecting nationally representative health information from such a… Continue reading U-M researcher available to discuss new Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Interview Survey
Jacqui Smith and colleagues explore association between life satisfaction and health care utilization
Along with Eric Kim, Jennifer Sun and Christopher Peterson, Jacqui Smith used HRS data to study links between happiness and doctor visits among American adults 50+ years of age. They found, after adjusting for sociodemographic factors, that higher satisfaction with life was associated with fewer doctor visits — a finding that could have important implications… Continue reading Jacqui Smith and colleagues explore association between life satisfaction and health care utilization
New ISR center to advance research methods linking biological and social science data
The Institute for Social Research is home to a new center that brings together researchers from the biological, health, and social sciences to create research methods that effectively integrate biological and social science data. Richard Gonzalez, from ISR’s Research Center for Group Dynamics, serves as the center’s founding director.
U-M collaborative sparks integration of biological and social data
The BioSocial Methods Collaborative, based at the U-M Institute for Social Research, is funded in part by the U-M Office of the Provost. Partners include the U-M Life Sciences Institute and the U-M Medical School. “We aim to be a catalyst for new research methods that link the social and health sciences, and that will… Continue reading U-M collaborative sparks integration of biological and social data
Bad Boys: Research helps predict whether boys will grow out of it—or not
ANN ARBOR — Using the hi-tech tools of a new field called neurogenetics and a few simple questions for parents, a University of Michigan researcher is beginning to understand which boys are simply being boys and which may be headed for trouble. “When young children lie or cheat or steal, parents naturally wonder if they’ll… Continue reading Bad Boys: Research helps predict whether boys will grow out of it—or not
Manipulative and empathetic people both adept at reading emotions
ANN ARBOR—People shouldn’t assume that someone who can easily read their feelings always has their best interests at heart. Although good emotion-recognition skills might seem like concern and empathy, some people might use these skills to manipulate others, new University of Michigan research suggests. Both manipulative and empathetic people are equally capable of reading others’… Continue reading Manipulative and empathetic people both adept at reading emotions
Revolution in brain science demands Higgs Boson-type collaboration
ANN ARBOR—Social and life scientists from the University of Michigan and other universities are calling for a new model of cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance understanding of the human brain. Their paper, titled “Neuroscience meets population science: What is a representative brain?” appears this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The group’s collaboration… Continue reading Revolution in brain science demands Higgs Boson-type collaboration
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Seminar series launches on causes and prevention of violence
EVENT: Seminar series launches on causes and prevention of violence DATE: Monday, September 9, 2013, 3:30 P.M. PLACE: U-M Central Campus, Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson Street, Room 6050, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106-1248 Twitter Hashtag: #RCGDseminar DESCRIPTION: This seminar series on the causes and prevention of violence and aggression launches on Monday, September 9,… Continue reading EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Seminar series launches on causes and prevention of violence
Facebook use predicts declines in happiness, new study finds
ANN ARBOR — Facebook use predicts declines in subjective well-being instead of enhancing it, a University of Michigan study shows. The study is the first published research examining the influence of Facebook on how happy people are and how satisfied they are with their lives over time. It appears online in PLOS ONE. “On the… Continue reading Facebook use predicts declines in happiness, new study finds