Does media fragmentation contribute to polarization? Evidence from lab experiments
2014 study in Public Opinion Quarterly that suggests that political polarization cannot be explained by media diversity and the fragmenting of audiences.
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The link between Medicaid restrictions and greater rates of incarceration for the mentally ill
2014 study in the American Journal of Managed Care demonstrating how Medicaid restrictions can lead to a greater likelihood of incarceration for persons with mental illness.
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Multitasking, texting and distracted driving: Researchers discuss cognitive effects and risks
Researchers from Kentucky University, West Virginia University, Harvard and Stanford discuss the risks of using mobile devices while driving and the impact of multitasking on how we process information.
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Trends and statistics relating to U.S. seniors, elderly: Census Bureau 2014 report
2014 report from the U.S. Census Bureau paints a detailed picture of those over 65 in the United States, including health care spending, employment and diversity.
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The pen is mightier than the keyboard: Advantages of longhand over laptop note taking
2014 paper published in Psychological Science that uses three experiments to compare the ability of students to remember and understand information depending on how they take notes.
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Suicides during the Great Recession in the United States, Canada and Europe
2014 study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry on the Great Recession’s effects on suicide rates, based on World Health Organization and CDC data.
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A “majority-minority” America, and perceived status threat by white citizens
2014 study in Psychological Science on the potential social and political responses of white Americans to future demographic shifts.
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Violence in schools: Research findings on underlying dynamics, response and prevention
2014 literature review of academic studies relating to various aspects of mass shooting and murder incidents in United States schools.
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Public opinion on biomedical research: The interplay of partisanship and beliefs about science
2014 study by American University and Columbia on the factors influencing public opinion on research, including partisanship, ideology, education and attitudes toward science.
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Women in the U.S. military and combat roles: Research roundup
2012 research review of relevant studies and data relating to the issues facing U.S. servicewomen.
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