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Familismo Protects Hispanic Seniors From Social Isolation Despite Sensory Disabilities

Jeremy Yorgason in the School of Family Life collaborated with BYU nursing professor Corinna Tanner, and three BYU students to explore the connection between sensory difficulties due to aging and the resulting social isolation. The findings emphasize how family ties can minimize the social consequences of sensory difficulties in later life.
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Want a Happier Marriage? Family Life Research Recommends One Simple Habit

Couples who exercise together report stronger communication and conflict resolution. That's what Jeremy Yorgason, family life professor, and his former students discovered in their research that was recently published in Family Relations. It's a simple thing couples can do to carve out regular time for connection amid the demands of parenting and life.
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"The Tides of Religion: Leaving, Staying and Returning to Faith"

While 84% of the world's population still affiliates with a faith of some sort, there are clear indicators that people in the United States and elsewhere are abandoning religion. This shift toward secularization may have significant social and psychological consequences, because religion is often linked to better mental health, stronger social ties, and increased rates of marriage and childbearing.
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Do parents really have a favorite child?

Parents tend to favor younger siblings, daughters, and the more agreeable—often without realizing it.
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Effects of full-day kindergarten on maternal work-life balance

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BYU study examines how religious faith bolsters family hope and unity

October 16, 2023
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CSED Gets New Director; Political Behavior Gets New Editors-in-Chief

By Brooklyn Murray
October 02, 2023 01:24 PM
October 2, 2023
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Bridging Gaps in History: The Census Tree

By Brooklyn Van Orman
August 30, 2023 03:46 PM
August 30, 2023
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From Pioneers to present: BYU professor documents the evolution of Church administration in Utah

July 19, 2023
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A Thing of Beauty: Clean, Clear Air with BYU Professor Arden Pope

December 7, 2022
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Snooze or lose: BYU study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

June 20, 2023
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The Grade Inflation Conversation We're Not Having

April 13, 2023
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Can AI predict how you'll vote in the next election?

March 27, 2023
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Pornography use at any level harms romantic relationships, says new BYU study

March 9, 2023
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Ancient artifacts uncovered by BYU archaeologists reveal the 'roots of Casas Grandes'

March 7, 2023
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BYU study examines how missionary service helps female students find strengths, make informed career decisions

February 28, 2023
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Why Do We Fall for Hackers? Blame Our Brains (WSJ)

February 15, 2023
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Video: A Thing of Beauty: Clean, Clear Air with BYU Professor Arden Pope

December 07, 2022
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