Research Handbook on the Sociology of Consumption (ed. Jennifer Smith Maguire) (2026) Author: Max Besbris
Month: February 2026
Improving Diversity in Research: Successes and Limitations of Research Team Education in Fostering Inclusive Recruitment Practices and Community Voice
Accountability in Research (2026) Authors: Susan Racine Passmore, Roger Brown, Morgan Medina, Kat Phelps, Mariana Garcia & Gina Green-Harris Abstract: Background: The lack of diversity in research participation poses a threat to health equity and …
Exploring Dimensions of Disability Disclosure: Navigating the Interplay of Visibility, Stigma, and Severity
Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal (2026) Authors: Jina Chun, Sang Qin, Kyesha Isadore, Muharrem Koc, Cassie Xu, Hamsaa Kaarthik Abstract: Disability disclosure is a complex and consequential decision-making process, shaped by personal and social factors …
Family Work Among the Astors
British Journal of Sociology (2026) Authors: Shamus Khan, Max Besbris, Estela Diaz Abstract: Within classical sociological accounts of capitalism, families are curious remnants of the past. Contemporary elite sociology dismisses the family in a different way: …
Fleeting Generalization: How Unstable Belief Updating Keeps People Overly Pessimistic About Talking to Strangers
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (2026) Authors: Stav Atir and Nicholas Epley Abstract: Conversations with strangers and weak ties tend to be positive experiences, and yet research suggests a reliable tendency to hold overly pessimistic …
Study led by Sue Robinson finds emphasis on conversation facilitation helps journalists re-engage communities
A recent article at Phys.org covers a newly released study that explores how a change in the way journalism students are taught can help them to better engage communities. The study, led by IDS affiliate …
Kaiping Chen named to NASEM’s New Voices 2026 Cohort
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine have announced that IDS affiliate Kaiping Chen, an associate professor in the Department of Life Sciences Communication, has been selected of one of 20 members of the …
Transness is our salve: How trans identity facilitates healing from relational trauma with parental figures
Journal of Traumatic Stress (2026) Authors: Joonwoo Lee, Sebastian Barr, Alberta M. Gloria, Tonya J. Roberts, Stephanie L. Budge Abstract: Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) individuals experience high rates of relational trauma from parental figures, yet …
Risk of dementia and related neurocognitive disorders among autistic and non-autistic older adults: Role of established risk factors
Age and Ageing (2026) Authors: Melica Nikahd, Madison Hyer, Beth Wolf, Brian Patterson, Lauren Bishop, Brittany Hand Abstract: Background Neurocognitive disorders (i.e. dementia) are a leading cause of cognitive decline and loss of independence among …
Trace Methods: Probing the Apparatus
Digital Trace Data Research in Information Systems (2026) Authors: Carsten Østerlund and Corey B. Jackson Abstract: Digital trace data has become increasingly attractive as a source of insight for understanding and evaluating human behavior in …