Soyeon Shim, is quoted mentioning the social and cultural practices and implications fruit has in Japanese culture.
Inflation arrives at a bad time for Democrats (Daily Journal; Whelan)
Christine Whelan is quoted on the effects inflation has on people’s spending habits and uncertainties about the future of the country.
The Role of Social Psychological Factors in Vulnerability to Financial Hardship (The Journal of Consumer Affairs; Wong)
Nancy Wong studies how financial hardships can be influenced by psychosocial factors and explains an individual’s financial vulnerability over and above demographics and behaviors.
Heterogeneous Effects of Depression on Parenting Competence and Child Behavior Among Families Living in Poverty (Prevention Science; Nix)
Robert Nix studies how depression and psychosocial protective factors, such as self-efficacy and conscientiousness, were related to parenting competence and child behavior among families living in poverty.
Parenting While Incarcerated (Wisconsin Public Radio; Thomas)
Alvin Thomas discusses parental incarceration and the impacts it has on mothers, fathers and their kids.
Formaldehyde Released from Clothing Articles and Pillowcases (Journal of Research; Sarmadi)
Majid Sarmadi discusses how clothing and bedding labeled “wrinkle-free,” “iron-free,” or “easy-care” can release a significant amount of formaldehyde that can trigger allergic reactions.
Wisconsin’s 35 Most Influential Asian American Leaders 2022 (Madison365; Shim)
Dr. Soyeon Shim is mentioned as one of the most influential Asian American leaders of 2022 for her successful campaigns, research, and more.
Kasey Keeler receives seed grant from the Wisconsin Idea Endowment (irh.wisc.edu; Keeler)
Dr. Kasey Keeler at the School of Human Ecology was selected as one of ten scholars to receive seed grants from the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment.
‘Just stop buying lattes’: The origins of a millennial housing myth (hustle.com; Robb)
Dr. Cliff Robb challenges the narrative surrounding millennials and their spending habits, explaining that the blame is not on newcomers, but changing corporate policies.
Activists strive to change the narrative of Black fatherhood (cbs58.com; Thomas)
Associate professor Alvin Thomas gives input on the stereotypes of black fathers and steps people can take to change this narrative.