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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 7d
A new study from ISR’s Joelle Abramowitz links high pollen days to increased suicide risk, especially among those with mental health conditions. Findings suggest pollen may trigger deeper vulnerabilities than just allergies.

Read more: myumi.ch/QwkND
High pollen count: The last straw effect on suicide risk
ANN ARBOR—Beyond the sneezing and itchy eyes, high pollen seasons are now linked to a significant increase in suicide risk. A new University of Michigan study found a 7.4% jump in deaths, suggesting t...
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Brady West @bradytwest.bsky.social · 12d
I gave a talk at ISR yesterday on declining response rates in surveys, and why we should not automatically assume that this means our survey estimates will be subject to nonresponse bias. Here is the recording for anyone interested! Thanks again to ISR Insights. 🙏

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Moving Beyond Response Rates to Understand Nonresponse Bias with Brady West
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 13d
Flavored cannabis vaping is now the top method of cannabis use among teens.

ISR’s Richard Miech says the shift raises serious public health concerns.

Learn more from Monitoring the Future's latest findings: myumi.ch/g3ExG
Cannabis Vaping Surges Among U.S. Youth" over a blurred background photo of teens sitting and vaping near a brick building. A yellow upward-pointing arrow overlays the image. Two yellow pie charts show increases in flavored cannabis vape use among 8th graders: 47% in 2021 and 63% in 2024. The ISR logo appears at the top left. Text at the bottom reads: "Flavored cannabis vapes now dominate use among 8th grade users, MTF study shows.
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 15d
What do rural neighborhoods reveal about respiratory health risks?

ISR researcher, Grace Noppert, explores how community conditions shape outcomes, and why these overlooked areas matter.

Learn more: myumi.ch/z96j8
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Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics @umichstonecid.bsky.social · 21d
Did you know that declining birth rates help explain U.S. women's progress toward pay #equality with men? Learn more in the new article out now from our own @sashakillewald.bsky.social in the @us.theconversation.com

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#AcademicSky #sociology #umich @um-src.bsky.social
a graphic with the Stone CID logo on a blue background. The headline reads US women narrowed the pay gap with men by having fewer kids
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 21d
Women now earn 85% of what men do, up from 65% in the ‘80s.

ISR’s Sasha Killewald finds fewer children per family helped narrow the gap. But parenthood still impacts women’s pay more than men’s.

Read more: myumi.ch/qZEp1
Graphic showing a diverse group of smiling women in the background with a translucent overlay. At the top left is the University of Michigan ISR logo. Main text reads: "Women now earn 85% of men’s hourly wages —". In the center, a comparison chart shows two female icons: one labeled “1980s” standing on a block labeled “65%,” and one labeled “2024” standing on a taller block labeled “85%.” Below, bold text asks: "Could fewer kids be the reason?" Source listed at the bottom reads: “Source: Pew Research Center, 2025.”
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 22d
Why are fall-related deaths rising in older adults?

ISR’s Donovan Maust urges us to look beyond medications to better understand this troubling trend. Data shows deaths among adults 85+ have tripled since 1990.

Read more: myumi.ch/618R1
graphic of an elderly person grabbing a wooden hand rail. the white text overlay reads "Why are more seniors dying from falls?" with the ISR logo appearing in the top right corner.
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 27d
ISR research makes a difference!

Carina Gronlund shows how weatherizing homes can improve health, cut ER visits, and reduce exposure to extreme temps and pollution.

Her findings support policies that make everyday environments safer and healthier for families!

Learn more: myumi.ch/P3Aby
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 28d
More photo highlights from the 2025 picnic
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 28d
Today’s annual ISR Picnic brought together colleagues from across the Institute to celebrate community, connection, and collaboration.

We’re especially grateful to those whose work, energy, and curiosity drive ISR’s mission forward every day.
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Sep 8
The new ISR VR Lab gives U-M researchers a shared space to explore virtual reality’s role in social science. Now a U-M core facility, the lab supports projects like social VR and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learn more: myumi.ch/xwnWg
ISR virtual reality lab opens doors to new research opportunities
ANN ARBOR — A newly established virtual reality (VR) lab at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is giving researchers new opportunities to explore their fields while collaborating across disciplin...
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Maggie Levenstein @maggielevenstein.bsky.social · Sep 4
I spoke to @michiganpublic.bsky.social about threats to our federal data infrastructure: www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
As taxpayer-funded data is altered or pulled from view, a UM researcher explains the risks
Large blocks of federal data have disappeared or been altered. University of Michigan researcher Margaret Levenstein discusses what's been lost and the long-term risks.
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Aug 29
ISR’s Monitoring the Future Panel Study finds record highs in adult vaping, cannabis, nicotine pouch use, and more.

@meganepatrick.bsky.social says the data helps shape public health response. See some of the data highlights below.

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#Druguse #newdata #Science
A young man sits indoors vaping with smoke around him. White bold text reads: “Substance Use Increasing Across U.S. Adults.” Yellow italic text below asks, “What does the latest data reveal about adult substance use today?” At the bottom, three white icons represent a vape pen, cannabis leaf, and mushroom. A yellow arrow points right with white text below it reading, “See the data highlights.” The ISR logo appears in the top left. A person rolls a cannabis joint with visible buds and tools in the background. A bar chart displays cannabis use rates among ages 19–30: ~42% past year (navy), ~29% past month (teal), and ~10% daily (brown). Text at the top reads: “Cannabis use (ages 19–30) reported: At the bottom, yellow bold text reads: “Historic Highs.” Bottom right says “See more” next to a yellow arrow. Small footer text includes the source: Source: Patrick, M. E., Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., & O’Malley, P. M. (2025). Monitoring the Future Panel Study annual report: National data on substance use among adults ages 19 to 65, 1976–2024. Monitoring the Future Monograph Series. Ann Arbor, MI: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. The ISR logo appears in the bottom left corner. A person is seen vaping with a group blurred in the background. A small image shows several metal vaping devices. A bar graph shows nicotine vaping among ages 19–30: 25% past year (navy bar) and 19% past month (teal bar). Header text reads: “Nicotine vaping (ages 19–30) reported:” Yellow bold text below reads: “Record Highs.” The bottom includes the ISR logo in the bottom left and “See more” next to a yellow arrow on the right. Small source text:Source: Patrick, M. E., Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., & O’Malley, P. M. (2025). Monitoring the Future Panel Study annual report: National data on substance use among adults ages 19 to 65, 1976–2024. Monitoring the Future Monograph Series. Ann Arbor, MI: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. Megan Patrick is smiling in a professional headshot at the bottom of the image. Behind her, people gather at an outdoor event. Three circular photos show a hand holding a vape, a cannabis joint, and nicotine pouches. A large white quote reads: “Behaviors and public perceptions about drug use can shift rapidly, based on drug availability and other factors. It’s important to track this so that public health professionals and communities can be prepared to respond.” Her name appears in bold: “Megan Patrick” Below that: “Research Professor and the Monitoring the Future Panel Survey’s Principal Investigator” Top left includes ISR logo.
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Aug 27
U-M’s Joanne Hsu explains how low consumer sentiment is fueling “recession special” branding.

Read more in CNBC’s latest feature: myumi.ch/MkDen
Businesses bringing back recession specials could be the latest sign of deteriorating consumer sentiment
The term "recession" has popped up again as a selling point this summer, perhaps providing a look at how businesses are reacting to consumer sentiment.
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University of Michigan News @umichnews.bsky.social · Aug 26
The percente of young & midlife adults using nicotine pouches significantly increased last year, while cannabis use, vaping & psychedelic drugs are at or near all-time highs, according to the latest data from @umisr.bsky.social's Monitoring the Future. myumi.ch/VVn4x h/t @meganepatrick.bsky.social
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Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics @umichstonecid.bsky.social · Aug 26
Get to know our faculty associate & @umpsid.bsky.social Asst. Dir. Noura Insolera @ninsolera.bsky.social‬ whose #research explores how income #inequality affects health & educational outcomes over the life course & across generations. #econsky #academicsky

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An image of Noura Insolera is on the left with the headline on the right on a blue background. It reads Inequality Scholar Spotlight: Noura Insolera. Satisfying Interdisciplinary Instincts with Economics, Sociology, and Statistics. The Stone Center logo is on the bottom.
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Aug 22
Meet @nickprieur.bsky.social from Research Administration. He shares how his role helps faculty focus on research by ensuring they have the support they need.

His work is integral to ISR, ensuring faculty have the support and resources they need to drive groundbreaking social science research!
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Aug 20
Gallup finds U.S. drinking at a record low. U-M’s @meganepatrick.bsky.social says this reflects trends tracked by Monitoring the Future.

A shift in alcohol perceptions may be underway.

Read more in The New York Times: myumi.ch/VVnq5

#Science #Alcohol #Newdata #UofM #NYT
Graphic of a group of adults socializing at a bar. Overlaid text reads: “54% of U.S. adults said they consume alcohol.” A yellow arrow points to the right. ISR logo appear in the top left. Source: Gallup poll. A quote from Megan Patrick over a background of adults socializing at a bar. The quote reads: “This is consistent with other research suggesting young people are drinking less... has shown a significant decline in young people’s drinking over the last decade.” Megan Patrick is shown smiling in professional attire, with her title: Research Professor and the Monitoring the Future Panel Survey’s Principal Investigator. The ISR logo appears in the top left.
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MiCDA-UMISR @micda-umisr.bsky.social · Aug 19
New work from MiCDA @umisr.bsky.social um_psychology @um-src.bsky.social affiliates Toni C. Antonucci Kristine J. Ajrouch in J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sc

Filial Closeness and Attitudes on Intergenerational Familial Care in Lebanon: Implications for Future Care Policy for Older Adults
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Aug 18
Data the public relies on is vanishing. In a new article, ISR researchers @maggielevenstein.bsky.social and @johnkubale.bsky.social explain what’s happening, how it affects public trust, and what can be done to preserve critical data.

Read more: myumi.ch/D8XdE

#DataPreservation #ProtectScience
A woman in a lab coat interacts with digital data visualizations on a large screen. Bold text overlay reads "Public Data Is Disappearing: What’s at Risk and Why It Matters" with a downward yellow arrow indicating data loss. ISR logo appears in the bottom left corner.
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Vicki A. Freedman @vafreedman.bsky.social · Aug 15
New work led by my colleagues Esther Friedman and Sarah Patterson using #PSID. Did you know 4 in 10 extended families of older adults have an older relative with dementia?
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MiCDA-UMISR @micda-umisr.bsky.social · Aug 14
New work from MiCDA @umisr.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social @um-psc.bsky.social affiliates @vafreedman.bsky.social @spattersearch.bsky.social in Alzheimer's & Dementia

Nearly 4 in 10 extended families of older adults in the United States include an older relative with dementia
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American National Election Studies @electionstudies.bsky.social · Aug 14
From the ANES 2020: Should federal spending on #SocialSecurity be increased, decreased, or kept the same? Weighted totals: 55.8% increased, 4.4% decreased, and 39.9% kept the same. See the ANES Question Search: electionstudies.org/data-tools/a...
ANES 2020 Question: Should federal spending on Social Security be increased, decreased or kept the same? Weighted totals: 55.8% increased, 4.4% decreased, and 39.9% kept the same.
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Aug 14
The Monitoring the Future survey, a national poll of substance use, has shown a significant decline in young people’s drinking over the last decade, said Megan Patrick (@meganepatrick.bsky.social), research professor and the MTF panel survey’s principal investigator. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/w...
U.S. Drinking Drops to New Low, Poll Finds
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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Aug 13
Dr. Sunghee Lee (@sungheelee.bsky.social‬) featured in this NYT article examining the consequences of deep NIH cuts on health disparities research. Her work on dementia in underrepresented populations was defunded despite its critical value.
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With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters In its campaign against “woke” science, the Trump administration has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.
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Nick Valentino @nickvalentino.bsky.social · Aug 13
The Full Release of the ANES 2024 Time Series Study is now available!

The data and documentation can be downloaded from the ANES website at: electionstudies.org/data-center/...
2024 Time Series Study - ANES | American National Election Studies
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