Research

The Texas Scientist

20/20 Foresight

March 1, 2020 • by Marc Airhart

So what will the next 50 years bring? Absent a crystal ball, your best bet would be to ask a scientist.

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Political Controversies about Marginalized Groups Increase Bullying in Youths

May 13, 2019 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Interacting With More People is Shown to Keep Older Adults More Active

February 20, 2019 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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LGBTQ Youths Are Over-Represented, Have Poorer Outcomes in Child Welfare System

February 11, 2019 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Racial and Ethnic Bias Leads to Lower Well-Being Among Adolescents

September 5, 2018 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Using Chosen Names Reduces Odds of Depression and Suicide in Transgender Youths

March 30, 2018 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Victimization of Transgender Youths Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Substance Abuse

September 19, 2017 • by Christine Sinatra

Researchers led by Stephen Russell of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences have found transgender adolescents are at greater risk for substance abuse and suicidal thoughts, in part because of depression and school-based bullying.

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Couples Weather Bickering With a Little Help from Their Friends

September 15, 2017 • by Christine Sinatra

Research led by Lisa Neff finds close social ties help alleviate stress linked to marital conflicts.

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Mixing Ages in Head Start Stunts Academic Progress

November 10, 2015 • by Christine Sinatra

Four-year-olds in the nation’s largest preschool program fare worse with 3-year-olds in their classrooms, according to new research led by Elizabeth Gershoff that shows a common practice in most Head Start programs may stunt children’s learning.