Social Psychology of Race, Ethnicity, and Racism While social psychologists would not hesitate to acknowledge race and ethnicity as central components in social outcomes, they rarely properly account for their influence in many areas of inquiry. Thi...

In the Handbook of Social Psychology, Faculty Associate Rashawn Ray and colleague Deonté Hughes write a chapter that highlights how social psychologists engage with race, ethnicity, & racism as part of a social process.
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We invite proposal submissions to conduct workshops in conjunction with #PAA2026. Workshops topics could include (but not limited to): statistical methods, data set usage, data visualization, research communication, and professional development. Submission deadline Nov. 3: buff.ly/sEkwgbM

Former labor statistics chief says commissioner has "no control" over jobs report numbers President Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner on Friday. The reason cited, though it lacked evidence, was that last week's job report was "rigged." Katharine Abraham, who held the ...

Faculty Associate Katharine Abraham, who was the former BLS Commissioner from 1993-2001, joins CBS news' "The Takeout" with Major Garrett to respond to claims of rigged employment reports: "the commissioner has no control at all over what the numbers are." www.cbsnews.com/video/former...

The submission site is now open! Submit your work to #PAA2026 — Deadline is Sunday, October 5. www.populationassociation.org/paa2026/call...

Comparison of Bio-meteorological index and temperature linked mortality: A case study from Ahmedabad city, India - International Journal of Biometeorology The traditional approaches rely solely on temperature measures to assess heat-related health risks; but there is a growing trend towards using bio-meteorological indices for a more comprehensive evalu...

Amir Sapkota & colleagues assessed heat-related mortality in Ahmedabad using the single exposure maximum temperature vs. Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI max). Results highlight the need to include indices like UTCI max for better risk evaluation. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

NBER working paper by Faculty Associate Sebastian Galiani and colleague Sebastian Calónico reviews key hierarchical methods, compares their statistical properties & trade-offs, and discusses implications for applied empirical research.
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A study by MPRC Director Michael Rendall and colleagues finds support for male-predominant fertility patterns in exogamous unions, where fertility aligns more with the man's racial and ethnic group than the woman's.

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Divorce, Family Arrangements, and Children's Adult Outcomes Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

A new working paper by Faculty Associate Nolan Pope and colleagues finds that "parental divorce reduces children's adult earnings and college residence while increasing incarceration, mortality, and teen births."
www.nber.org/papers/w33776

Does Marriage Benefit Maternal Mental Health? New Evidence from Nairobi, Kenya - Sangeetha Madhavan, Estelle Monique Sidze, Kirsten Michelle Stoebenau, Michael A. Wagner, Carol Wangui Wainaina, 2025 It has long been known that marriage is a critical correlate of mental health, primarily through relationship quality and support from partner. However, in cont...

Madhavan and colleagues find that marriage can benefit mothers' mental health due to relationship satisfaction, but they also find that it can undermine their mental health depending on the context.
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A World Bank Discussion Paper by Monica Das Gupta notes that India has prioritized curative healthcare over preventive public health services, resulting in vast and avoidable economic losses.
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Fast-Tracked Jobs Help Asylum Seekers Integrate Faster We evaluate a labor market integration program that fast-tracked asylum seekers into the Italian labor market through personalized job mentoring, placement assistance, and on-the-job training. Leverag

Working paper by Battistin & colleagues evaluates a labor market integration program for asylum seekers in Italy, revealing a 10% increase in employment, improved job quality, and benefits on socioeconomic integration. ideas.repec.org/p/iza/izadps...

Insights on Late-Stage COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery From a 21-Country Online Survey The widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health systems, economies, and societies globally requires comprehensive data to guide effective recovery efforts. Online surveys have become crucial ...

A study by Frauke Kreuter and colleagues used the Pandemic Response Survey, which collected data from 621,000 adults across 21 countries. They found disparities in life satisfaction, food security, healthcare access, & vaccine confidence post-COVID.
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Friends forever? Correlates of high school friendship (in)stability from adolescence to young adulthood Although friendship instability is common throughout adolescence and young adulthood, experiencing high rates of relational turnover is associated wit…

Recently published research by Wade Jacobsen and colleagues using PROSPER data shows that 35% of high school friendships remain intact one year post-graduation. Similar substance use history predicts friendship stability during this transition.
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The nexus of the risk of depression and residential mobility for urban poor mothers: New longitudinal evidence from Nairobi In Africa, the nexus between mental well-being and residential mobility is understudied, especially in urban settings. World Health Organization estim…

Sangeetha Madhavan & colleagues study the link between residential mobility & depression risk among urban mothers in Nairobi’s informal settlements. 1 in 4 mothers moved during the study, with those relocating to Viwandani facing elevated depression risk.
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Everyday Activists Strategies of resistance by undocumented young adultsAbout 825,000 of the more than two million undocumented young adults in the United States benefited from...

Christina Getrich published a new book "Everyday Activists - Undocumented Immigrants' Quest for Justice and Well-Being." Drawing from 5 years of ethnographic research with DACA recipients, Getrich explores how young activists make an impact in their communities. nyupress.org/978147983224...

Anthropologists and Immigration Policy Published in Practicing Anthropology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

Christina Getrich highlights how she has translated her anthropological research to inform immigration policy. She notes the potential for anthropologists to contribute to policy at every level to drive meaningful social change. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Unpacking the complexities in racial and ethnic discrimination and tobacco use and cannabis co-use behaviors among young adults in the U.S There is a general paucity of research describing the relationship between racial and ethnic discrimination (RED) and coping strategies on use of litt…

Craig Fryer & colleagues find racial and ethnic discrimination (RED) influences tobacco/cannabis use, with coping strategies varying across young adults. Differences in coping highlight pathways between RED & product use, stressing racial health inequities.
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NBER working paper by Faculty Associate Melissa Kearney & colleague Lisa Dettling proposes that "the dramatic changes in the accessibility of home ownership may have 'set the stage' for the baby boom."
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<em>Population and Development Review</em> | Population Council Journal | Wiley Online Library We evaluate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for preterm birth in Mexico using microdata that include all births from 2014 to 2022. The country's hybrid public/private healthcare system allo....

Study by Mónica Caudillo & colleagues looks at COVIDs impact on preterm births in Mexico. They found that "protective behaviors subject to heterogeneous socioeconomic and structural constraints may lead to unequal health outcomes during health emergencies"
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Study by Liana Sayer & colleagues finds the gender gap in housework is continuing to narrow. They find that "gendered norms associated with different forms of unpaid labor may be becoming redefined" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

A study by Jessica Goldberg & colleagues in India evaluates the impact of a digital agricultural advisory service on rice farmers. Results show improved knowledge, practices, & yield increases, with reduced crop loss. precisiondev.org/wp-content/u...

Abortion Rate Increased And Birth Rate Decreased After Introduction Of Medicaid Abortion Coverage In Illinois | Health Affairs Journal The Hyde Amendment prohibits US federal spending on abortion, including federal Medicaid dollars. Seventeen states cover abortion care in their Medicaid programs, using state funds, but causal evidenc...

New study by Faculty Associates Julia Steinberg, Michel Boudreaux, and colleagues finds that abortions increased and births decreased after the introduction of Medicaid abortion coverage in Illinois.
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A study by Faculty Associate Mónica Caudillo shows that women who combine info sources gain better contraceptive knowledge. Adolescents learning from healthcare/school also show better understanding. Tailored interventions can enhance contraceptive education.
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