Dipesh Navsaria, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies and Outreach Faculty Fellow for the Child Development Lab, wrote an opinion piece in The Cap Times discussing the role of relational health …
Navsaria on Good Morning America: Strong relationships help children counter psychosocial challenges of the pandemic
Dipesh Navsaria, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies and Outreach Faculty Fellow for the Child Development Lab, discussed implications of data from the U.S. Census Bureau showing that during the pandemic, …
Dr. Megan Bea nominated for Kanter Award
Assistant Professor Megan Doherty Bea has been selected as a nominee of the 2021 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research for her article “His and her earnings following parenthood in the United …
Financial Coaching in Practice: Findings From a Survey of Financial Coaches
Financial coaching is an emerging strategy to help people enhance financial capability and well-being. However, few studies of coaching practices have been completed. A survey of 273 coaches in the United States provides insight into …
Robb: Will Omicron change how people act?
Associate Professor Cliff Robb says not so much, as consumer confidence is still strong despite risk. “It’s almost like we’ve embraced this element of, well, this is going to be weird,” says Cliff Robb, an …
Robb: Will 72-mo auto loans tank the economy?
Robb in Newsweek: 72-mo auto loans last longer than owners want the car
“The general idea is that people – after about five years – do tend to want a new vehicle,” Cliff Robb told Newsweek. “And that’s what makes these loans so interesting. You’re putting yourself into …
Angus: Patterns & tensions of what we find acceptable
Through history and across cultures, insects have inspired artists and challenged viewers to shift their perspective. In this article published in Knowable magazine Professor Jennifer Angus work is explored as part of a larger conversation …
A year in pictures: Human Ecology in 2021
From sustainable practices to health and well-being, the School of Human Ecology tackled the important topics of 2021 with a human-centered approach. We found new ways to create meaningful connections and deliver high-impact learning experiences. …
Can place-based civic science engage young people to make change?
In this article co-authored by Professor Emerita Constance Flanagan, the team explored how place-based civic science (PBCS) can provide opportunities to engage youth in environmental understanding and action through teamwork in which youth feel that …