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Digital Behavioral & Social Science Data Archive with 800+ member institutions worldwide. ICPSR is a unit within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan.

Web: icpsr.umich.edu
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Using ICPSR data, researchers examined the reliability of a self-reported psychological distress scale, comparing 1700+ LGBT responses to 20,000+ cisgender, heterosexual ones. Find this article and more in our bibliography: https://myumi.ch/pVDWq
New publication! Measurement invariance of and mean differences on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) for LGBT and cisgender, heterosexual individuals
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Current Events in the ICPSR Bibliography: "Nationally representative MTF data show more than 1 in 5 young adults use cannabis or alcohol just to fall asleep." More: https://myumi.ch/DE7vB

#Data #SocialScience #ICPSR
The header reads “Current Events in the Bib,” with a subtitle noting recent ICPSR literature. The title states that MTF data show more than 1 in 5 young adults use cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep. The image shows the exterior of a cannabis shop with large weed, CBD, and sleep-related icons on the windows. The ICPSR logo appears in the lower-left corner.
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Meet Elisabeth Shook our Data Impact Librarian and ICPSR who loves reading, listening to podcasts and doing puzzles! Learn more about Elizabeth's work and career opportunities at ICPSR at: myumi.ch/pVEjz

#DataLibrarian #ICPSR
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November 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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🎥 ICYMI: The webinar recording, "Delivering Data Services: Providing Data Services and Support: From Surviving to Succeeding," is now available at https://myumi.ch/9pNm1!

Visit icpsr.umich.edu for more News & Events coming your way!
Text: Webinar: Delivering Data Services. Hear from participants of the 2025 Data Services Summer Program course. Nov 13, 2025 | 2 pm ET | Register at myumi.ch/g3g6Z. Image: An open gift box sitting on a table with sun rays and the white ICPSR logo coming out of it. Three text bubbles contain quotes. 1. "One of the best courses I have ever taken." 2. "The gold standard for aspiring (accidental) data librarians." 3. "I have so many ideas percolating."
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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ICYMI: watch the #sbeccc webinar and view the presentation slides from @bradytwest.bsky.social on ICPSR's YouTube channel: myumi.ch/kPRXk
Webinar recording now available: myumi.ch/kPRXk
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Explore #ICPSR #data at myumi.ch/D8qE6. These data are freely available to data users at ICPSR member institutions! Find out if you're at a member institution: myumi.ch/ICPSR-Members.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Missing data are like blank spots in survey responses.

How do they impact your results? Find out in our NoStupidQuestions series here: https://myumi.ch/ICPSRNoStupidQuestions

#ICPSR #NoStupidQuestions #SocialScience #Data
ICPSR graphic for “#NoStupidQuestions” video: “What is Missing Data?” A person speaks on a laptop screen with visuals comparing “99 = # of kids” (incorrect) vs. “99 = missing answer” (correct). Green and white background with link: https://myumi.ch/ICPSRNoStupidQuestions
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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ICPSR Bulletin: ‘All is Not Lost’ – Preserving USAID Education Data; ICPSR Council News, Upcoming Events; Jobs; and More: https://myumi.ch/2rp6e #Data #News

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November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Feeling supported by family can help reduce stress and depressive symptoms among mothers. New research on US and foreign-born Latina mothers, co-authored by Chris Dunkel Schetter @rcgd-isr.bsky.social, highlights the importance of culture in maternal mental health. psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Outstanding article!
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New insights on maternal mortality from historical demographer and former ICPSR Director George Alter.
um-psc.bsky.social UM Population Studies Center @um-psc.bsky.social · 14d
With a new measure to understand causes of maternal mortality, historical demographer George Alter finds infectious disease & nutrition improvements likely impacted falling maternal mortality more than shifting obstetrical practices. Just out in Population Studies: psc.isr.umich.edu/news/new-ins...
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Stop by Booth 319/321 to learn how NACDA supports aging research with 1,600+ datasets for secondary analysis. Come chat data, discover resources, and see how we can help power your next project. 🔍📊
Learn more: buff.ly/aOvV8Aj
#GSA2025
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Swing by Booth 319/321 at #GSA2025! ✨
Let’s brainstorm how NACDA’s 1,600+ aging datasets can fuel your next research paper. Whether you're exploring midlife, longevity, or social determinants, we’re here to help spark new ideas and guide your data search. 🔍💡📊
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Current Events in the ICPSR Bibliography: "The challenges of low-income co-parenting." More: https://myumi.ch/DE7vB

#Data #SocialScience #ICPSR
The header reads Current Events in the Bib with a subtitle highlighting recent ICPSR literature. The title “Challenges of low-income co-parenting” appears in bold. The image shows a watercolor-style silhouette of two adults and a child, one adult in blue and the other in orange, with the ICPSR logo in the lower-left corner.
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The BBC "More or Less" podcast investigates "The Case of the Missing US Data" with ICPSR's Maggie Levenstein and John Kubale at myumi.ch/E8mV4
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November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Explore #ICPSR #data at myumi.ch/w9rwx. These data are freely available to data users at ICPSR member institutions! Find out if you're at a member institution: myumi.ch/ICPSR-Members.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Let’s chat neighborhood data at booth 323 at #GSA2025

We’ve got conference swag for little ones - coloring post cards, colored pencils, stickers, wildflower seeds, and zines. Plus a few of our coveted stain remover pens an other goodies.

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November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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New insights on maternal mortality from historical demographer and former ICPSR Director George Alter.
um-psc.bsky.social UM Population Studies Center @um-psc.bsky.social · 14d
With a new measure to understand causes of maternal mortality, historical demographer George Alter finds infectious disease & nutrition improvements likely impacted falling maternal mortality more than shifting obstetrical practices. Just out in Population Studies: psc.isr.umich.edu/news/new-ins...
New Insights on Historic Causes of Maternal Deaths
In historical populations, female death rates usually exceeded male death rates during the reproductive ages. The most obvious cause of this difference is deaths resulting from childbirth. Parish regi...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Visit the NACDA Program on Aging booth 321 this week at #GSA2025! What aspects of aging are you most interested in?

Learn more about us at https://linktr.ee/NACDAdata

#ICPSRconference
NACDA booth at the GSA conference showcasing informational posters and research materials on aging data.
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Find NaNDA in the #GSA2025 exhibit hall - we’re between the band and @nacda-icpsr.bsky.social

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November 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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From the University of Texas at El Paso, a paper that reveals the importance of providing care to older Hispanics living near the U.S.-Mexico border, and the health outcome disparities that come with that. Find this and other articles using ICPSR data in our bibliography: https://myumi.ch/pVDWq
New publication: Do older Mexican Americans with dementia benefit from living closer to the border? Evidence from the HEPESE
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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And make sure to visit SRC and @umisr.bsky.social booths:
@mtfstudy.bsky.social (Booth 222)
@umpsid.bsky.social (Booth 300)
@nacda-icpsr.bsky.social (Booth 321)
@umnanda.bsky.social (Booth 323)
@nhats-nsoc.bsky.social (Booth 404)
Health and Retirement Study (HRS) (Booth 407)
Visit SRC and ISR Booths: Monitoring the Future (Booth 222), PSID (Booth 300), National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (Booth 321), National Neighborhood Data Archive (Booth 323), National Health & Aging Trends Study (Booth 404), Health and Retirement Study (Booth 407)
November 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Did you know? NACDA is the largest free public repository of aging-related datasets in the U.S., making it easier than ever to dive into health, behavior & aging across the lifespan. Swing by Booth 319/321 and let’s chat data! #GSA2025 #agingdata
Learn more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Calling all researchers, students & practitioners: Visit NACDA at #GSA2025 and pick up some great swag while you learn how to access and analyse aging data with us. Your next project could start here! 💡
Learn more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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What questions about aging intrigue you? At #GSA2025, drop by Booth 319/321 to see how NACDA’s rich collection of longitudinal data can help you answer them — from life course trajectories to later-life transitions and policy impact.
Learn more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Current Events in the ICPSR Bibliography: "Middle school aspirations and STEM success: Insights from the Longitudinal Study of American Youth." More: https://myumi.ch/DE7vB

#Data #SocialScience #ICPSR
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM