Chris Julian

Sometimes, a descriptive figure is worth more than a thousand model coefficients: the importance of data description in social research Many social research questions aim at understanding relationships between different phenomena, and increasingly complex multivariate statistical models are often employed to address these questions...

Finally got this banger of a title out: 𝑆𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠, 𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑎 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠.
If your descriptive figures and your model tell different stories, trust the figure. (And maybe rethink the model.)
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In a new Family Profile, we examine newlywed same-sex and different-sex couples according to marital history and age at first marriage. Check it out here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Wisconsin Supreme Court Clears Way to Ban Conversion Therapy The state Supreme Court delivered a huge win for LGBTQ people.

In case you missed it: the Wisconsin Supreme Court just upheld a ban on conversion therapy. Huge win for LGBTQ rights.

newrepublic.com/post/197704/...

What Are SNAP Benefits, and How Might They Change?

Our new study finds that almost seven in 10 LGBT adults who received SNAP benefits had household incomes under $35,000, two-thirds were living with a disability, and nearly half had a child under 18 living in their household. bit.ly/LGBTSNAP

The share of same-sex couples was highest in Washington, D.C. (8.21%), followed by Vermont at 2.70%. The state with the lowest share of same-sex couples was South Dakota (0.59%). Learn more in our latest Family Profile: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

Our newest Family Profile examines the age composition of same-sex and different-sex couples. Learn more here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

There were 63,687 new marriages among same-sex couples in 2019, compared to 60,046 in 2021 and 72,835 in 2023. Check out our new Family Profile on newlywed same-sex couples here: doi.org/10.25035/ncf....

The Family and the LGBTQ Population Over the past two decades, attention to LGBTQ+ adults and their families in the U.S. has grown significantly due to advocacy movements, policy debates, and improved data collection. Early U.S. Census ...

In honor of today, check out this #freshout grand review of the demographic LGBT family lit. From data gains to persistent gaps, we trace how family structures, identities, and outcomes are (and aren’t) captured in mainstream research. #LGBTQ #Demography #FamilyStudies w/ @chrisajulian.bsky.social

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges. Explore our Fast Facts on same-sex couples and dive into our latest Family Profiles highlighting same-sex families: www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resour....

Second International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality This 2nd edition of the International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality provides new insight into the developing field of demography of sexuality

My new edited book with Zelma Oyarvide Tuthill is now out - the Second International Handbook on the Demography of Sexuality. Thank you to all chapter authors for your wonderful contributions to the #demographyofsexuality!

Do Weights and Complex Design Matter in Structural Equation Modeling for Social Studies? An Example of the Political Satisfaction-Political Trust Model - Social Indicators Research The analyses applying complex design and weighting techniques in Structural Equation Modeling, which encompass both theoretical considerations, practical limitations and possibilities within available...

Another great article about the consequences of analytic error when analyzing complex sample survey data. This article focuses on structural equation modeling (SEM). Long story short: ignoring design features can REALLY matter for SEM, severely affecting inference.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Plot showing Rising Number of U.S. Households Are Headed by Married Same-Sex Couples

A rising number of U.S. households are headed by married same-sex couples. Yet, same-sex married couples represent a very small share of all married couples – just 1.3% in 2023.
www.pewresearch.org/...

‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides

I'm increasingly convinced that were it possible for one of your grandparents to time travel from their childhood to the present one of the first things they'd say with a tone of deep dread & alarm would be... "Where are all the insects?"

#ShiftingBaselines

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Hegseth Orders Navy to Strip Name of Gay Rights Icon Harvey Milk from Ship Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to take the rare step of renaming a ship, one that bears the name of a gay rights icon, documents and sources show.

Milk was a Naval officer who was assassinated in public service.
www.military.com/daily-news/2...

The Experiences of LGBTQ Americans Today How lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults view the impact of Obergefell and social acceptance for LGBTQ people more broadly 10 years after the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage.

More on the experiences of LGBTQ Americans today: www.pewresearch.org/...

chart shows that 38% of LGBTQ adults say more religious leaders expressing support would do a great deal to increase social acceptance

In thinking about what might increase acceptance, many LGBTQ adults point to more support from religious leaders and to greater representation in politics and entertainment. Fewer see a lot of value in corporations or organizations expressing support for LGBTQ people.

chart shows that Majorities of gay or lesbian, trans adults say they've been subject to slurs or jokes

Majorities of gay or lesbian adults (73%) and transgender adults (68%) say they have been subject to slurs or jokes because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

chart shows that LGBTQ adults have mixed views on how much social acceptance there is for certain groups

two-thirds of LGBTQ adults say Obergefell made people in the U.S. more accepting of same-sex couples

While the survey finds some sense of social progress (two-thirds of LGBTQ adults say Obergefell made people in the U.S. more accepting of same-sex couples), it also highlights experiences of discrimination and underscores the diversity of experiences among LGBTQ groups.

chart shows that About a quarter of LGBTQ adults say they feel extremely or very connected to a broader LGBTQ community

About a quarter of LGBTQ adults (23%) say they feel extremely or very connected to a broader LGBTQ community. 41% of transgender adults feel this level of connection, compared with 24% of gay or lesbian adults and 18% of bisexual adults.

chart shows that Younger gay or lesbian adults are more likely to say they came out to someone before age 18

While 50% or more of gay or lesbian, bisexual, and trans adults were first aware of their identity before age 14, much smaller shares say they had told someone about it by that age.

What are the experiences of LGBTQ Americans today?

10 years after Obergefell v. Hodges, we surveyed LGBTQ adults on their experiences, how they see the impact of the Supreme Court decision, and how they view social acceptance for certain groups. 🧵⬇️

a golden retriever puppy on a bright pink rope leash prances through some tall grass. he’s wearing a brightly patterned bandana around his neck and is carrying a miniature six-stripe pride flag in his mouth. his front right paw is raised mid-stride, like he’s ready to hop into a pride parade at any second.

This is Bodie. He’s here to celebrate the start of Pride Month. Been working on this pose for weeks. 14/10 the parade starts right behind him 🌈🐾 (IG: hellobodie)

NEW: Census Bureau lost over 1,000 employees through early retirement and voluntary separation offers in recent months and plans to cut some statistical work, acting Director Ron Jarmin says. "It feels a little bit like Thanos snapped his finger and a lot of your friends and colleagues went away..."

Our research shows that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act has affected LGBT health. In states with Medicaid expansion, LGBT adults are nearly twice as likely to depend on Medicaid as their primary source of health insurance and half as likely to remain uninsured. bit.ly/Medicaid_LGBT

There it is, they're trying to de-transition everyone on Medicaid. I wish I was surprised. I'm certainly appalled and deeply worried for all the trans people who rely on Medicaid.

Demographic Differences in Responses to a Two-Step Gender Identity Measure Article: Demographic Differences in Responses to a Two-Step Gender Identity Measure | Sociological Science | Posted May 6, 2025

Had a blast working on this paper with Christina Pao, @chrisajulian.bsky.social, @drcompton.bsky.social, and Lawrence Stacey, in which we combed through the HPS to identify demographic differences between groups based on gender identity question responses. sociologicalscience.com/articles-v12...

Figure showing marital and nonmarital birth rates in the US over time.

There's been a lot of talk in certain circles about raising US marital birth rates. Here's the thing: marital birth rates have been stable in the US for about 30 years. 1/

LGBT people are five times more likely than non-LGBT people to be victims of violent crime. bit.ly/LGBTviolentcrime

Figure showing the shares of women aged 45-50 in the US in 2024 with 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 or more children.

I want to talk population panic & understanding demography.

New estimates from @ncfmr-bgsu.bsky.social on completed fertility in the US show that, among women 45-50 in 2024, about 15% were childless. Two-thirds of women had 2 or more children. 1/ doi.org/10.25035/ncf...