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 …
Culturally aware mentoring interventions create enduring changes among graduate biomedical faculty
Scientific Reports (2026) Authors: Angela Byars-Winston, Stephanie C. House, Remi Jones, Sylvia Hurtado, You-Geon Lee, Ellyssa Eiring, and Richard McGee Abstract: Most science faculty are ill-equipped to navigate how racial inequalities impact interactions with students …
Creating a Conversation Facilitation Curriculum for Journalism Schools
Journalism Practice (2025) Authors: Sue Robinson, Margarita Orozco, and Lori Shontz Abstract: This article analyzes the impact of a conversation facilitation training program for journalism students from six universities across the United States as a …
Between creative identity performance and constrictive empowerment: Case studies of women of color as STEM content creators on social media
Feminist Media Studies (2026) Authors: Kaiping Chen and Sheng Zou Abstract: The extent of women’s empowerment in the digital world has been debated, given the co-existence of digital feminist activism and enduring gender stereotypes. This …