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Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)

October 28, 2024 sarah JonasResearch Results

Among 88,183 U.S. high school students, marijuana use declined from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021, with first-time use before age 13 dropping from 8.1% to 4.9%. In 2021, use was highest among 12th graders (22.4%) and 11th graders (18.7%). Notably, girls (17.8%) surpassed boys (13.6%) in reported use in 2021, reversing past trends. While Asian, Hispanic, and white adolescents saw declines, Black adolescents had a higher usage rate of 20.5% in 2021, indicating ongoing racial disparities.

International Conference and Workshop on Enhancing Well-Being by Realizing Family Dynamics and Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity for an Inclusive Society

September 20, 2024 sarah JonasHigher Education Event

The College of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Department of Older Persons (DOP) under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, organized an international conference and workshop on “Enhancing Well-Being by Realizing Family Dynamics and Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity for an Inclusive Society.

How couples meet and assortative mating in Canada

June 18, 2024 sarah JonasResearch Alert

Abstract Objective This study examines, for the first time in Canada, the relationship between how different-sex couples meet and assortative mating on education, race, nativity, and age. Background Extending research on how the likelihood of heterogamy differed between offline and…

U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022

June 4, 2024 sarah JonasResearch Results

Drug-involved infant deaths more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%). The most prevalent underlying causes of death included assault (homicide) by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (35.6%).

Age: an overlooked factor in higher education DEI initiatives

April 1, 2024 sarah JonasResearch Results

As universities around the world strive to cultivate diverse and equitable communities, a recent study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis highlights the necessity of recognizing age as a fundamental dimension of diversity.

In a recent NBC News poll, three-quarters of voters, including half of Democrats, say they have concerns about President Joe Biden’s mental and physical health.

April 1, 2024 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

Melissa Batchelor, an associate professor of nursing and geriatric nursing researcher, is the director of George Washington University’s interdisciplinary Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Batchelor is a nurse and PhD with over 25 years of experience in the aging…

Study Underscores Social Factors of Low Breast Cancer Screening in the U.S.

March 4, 2024 sarah JonasResearch Results

To identify major social factors hindering breast cancer screening in U.S. women aged 40 and older, researchers focused on race/ethnicity, employment, education, food security, insurance status, housing and access to quality health care. Access to health care emerged as a statistically significant theme (61 percent) and insurance status was the most reported sub-categorical factor. Language was the third highest issue, highlighting its significance as an influential factor of screening behavior. Race/ethnicity, sex/gender and sexual orientation were additional factors reported.

It’s Not Just You: Young People Look, Feel Older When They’re Stressed

March 4, 2024 sarah JonasResearch Results

A new study finds younger adults look and feel older on stressful days – but only on days when they also feel they have relatively less control over their own lives.

Emojis are differently interpreted depending on gender, culture, and age of viewer

February 14, 2024 sarah JonasResearch Results

Gender, culture, and age all appear to play a role in how emojis are interpreted, according to a study published February 14, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Yihua Chen, Xingchen Yang and colleagues from the University of Nottingham, UK.

Could Epigenetic Age Acceleration, Not Actual Age, Better Predict How Well You Remember?

October 31, 2023 sarah JonasResearch Results

A study led by researchers at Stony Brook University shows that age acceleration, when one’s so-called biological clock runs quicker than one’s actual age, is linked to poorer memory and slower rates of processing information. The team measured biological “clocks” derived from the DNA of 142 adults aged 25-65 years old and had the participants complete daily cognitive tests on smartphones. Their findings, which imply that epigenetic age acceleration could be a better indicator of how well a person remembers information and how quickly they work with information, are detailed in the Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences.

Can a Blood Test Detect Alzheimer’s Disease?

August 22, 2023 sarah JonasFeature Expert

In July, the first direct-to-consumer blood test designed to assess a user’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease hit the market.

America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade

March 1, 2023 sarah JonasResearch Results

A new study reveals that although private automobiles continue to be the dominant travel mode in American cities, the share of car trips has slightly and steadily decreased since its peak in 2001. In contrast, the share of transit, non-motorized, and taxicab (including ride-hailing) trips has steadily increased.