@umisr

@UMich's Institute for Social Research is the world's largest academic social science survey and research organization.

 Ann Arbor, MI
isr.umich.edu/
Joined November 2010
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We’ll be winding down our activity here on X as we transition to Bluesky. Don’t worry if you’re not on Bluesky—you can still keep up with ISR research and news on LinkedIn and Facebook too, where we’ll continue to share updates. Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/umisr.bsky.…
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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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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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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, research professor and the MTF panel survey’s principal investigator. nytimes.com/2025/08/13/well/…

U.S. Drinking Drops to New Low, Poll Finds (Published 2025)

The results signal a shift after a recent uptick in drinking among middle-aged adults in particular.

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About 26% of immediate families of older adults include an individual with #dementia —often requiring relatives to step into unexpected caregiving roles, according to a new study by Esther Friedman of @umisr. Read more: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/n…
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Dr. Sunghee Lee is featured in the NYT examining the consequences of NIH cuts on health disparities research. Her work on dementia data in underrepresented populations was defunded despite its critical value. Read more: myumi.ch/W6dZb #HealthEquity #SocialResearch

Trump Administration Scraps Research Into Health Disparities (Gift Article)

In its campaign against “woke” science, the N.I.H. has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.

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A new @UMich study, supported by the @NIH, reveals how outdated definitions of “family” can leave caregivers invisible and systems unprepared for America’s aging crisis. myumi.ch/qZrx8
photo of Sarah Patterson text: “Considering older adults with dementia often rely on a broad network, we must therefore ensure our communities support both those with dementia and their caregivers. We also found a striking lack of planning for later-life care. This suggests the public should prioritize early care planning and policymakers should back programs that facilitate it.” Sarah Patterson Research Assistant Professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research

ALT photo of Sarah Patterson text: “Considering older adults with dementia often rely on a broad network, we must therefore ensure our communities support both those with dementia and their caregivers. We also found a striking lack of planning for later-life care. This suggests the public should prioritize early care planning and policymakers should back programs that facilitate it.” Sarah Patterson Research Assistant Professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research

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ICPSR@ICPSR12 Aug 2025
Explore ICPSR's data by subject, including #PoliSci #Econ #Sociology #HigherEd #Health #Psych... with over 20k studies, there's #data here for everyone: myumi.ch/D8rdx
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The full release of the ANES 2024 Time Series #Data is available for download. Read more here: electionstudies.org/anes-ann…
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Symposium on the complex challenges of studying structural racism @umisr. Space is limited. Travel awards for early career scholars! Hope to see you there! isr.umich.edu/news-events/co…

Complexity in the Social World: The Challenging Case of Structural Racism

October 9-10, 2025 University of Michigan Institute for Social Research

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Meet a few of our ISR research assistants and learn what it's like behind the scenes at one of the world’s leading social science research institutions. This is the first in a new video series spotlighting the people behind ISR’s work. #Science #SocialScience #Behindthescenes
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We’ve joined Bluesky! Follow us for the latest in social science research, insights from our community, and more: @ umisr.bsky.social
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New York City teams up with U-M’s ISR for the 2026 Housing and Vacancy Survey. A historic partnership to strengthen data, access, and equity in housing policy. Read more: myumi.ch/pVdkJ #NYCHVS #SocialScience #UMich
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Consumer sentiment is down sharply in 2025. ISR’s Joanne Hsu explains why Americans' economic fears like tariffs, inflation, uncertainty, are key signals we shouldn’t ignore. Read more: myumi.ch/D8z1D *Photo credit: Peter Hoffman for Bloomberg Businessweek #inflation #consumersentiment

America’s Top Consumer-Sentiment Economist Is Worried

University of Michigan’s Joanne Hsu can tell US households are in a foul mood. Is anyone listening?

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Juneteenth honors Black liberation, resilience, and community. At ISR, the Program for Research on Black Americans (PRBA) advances research centered on African American and African descendant communities, amplifying their experiences through data and scholarship. Learn more: prba.isr.umich.edu/ #Juneteenth #ISR
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“Michigan, in my estimation, is the best and greatest university, not in America, but in the world.” From presidential priorities to favorite spots on campus, and how he met his wife in a @UMengineering class, get to know @UMichPresGrasso. Full video: myumi.ch/9p4GW
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Big news! ISR is launching the International Research Hub to expand global partnerships, data sharing, and population research. William Axinn will lead as inaugural Freedman Director. Learn more: myumi.ch/kPVRZ
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Meet ISR’s 2025 Junior Professional Researchers! These six scholars will spend the next two years contributing to research across ISR’s five centers while gaining skills for careers in social science. Learn more: myumi.ch/R3Qp4
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A new study led by @UMISR postdoctoral fellow Shu Xu highlights a dangerous link between untreated vision impairment, repeated falls and increased mortality. myumi.ch/9ppqA
photo of Shu Xu text: “Vision loss isn’t just an isolated health issue—it may be part of a broader chain of risks. Each fall compounds the danger, which may help explain why people with vision difficulties face greater health risks.” Shu Xu, Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Social Research University of Michigan Research logo

ALT photo of Shu Xu text: “Vision loss isn’t just an isolated health issue—it may be part of a broader chain of risks. Each fall compounds the danger, which may help explain why people with vision difficulties face greater health risks.” Shu Xu, Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Social Research University of Michigan Research logo

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