Researchers found that nearly 50% of respondents are proficient in English, with those who consumed English-language media abroad and took courses more likely to use the language. However, language assimilation is not solely dependent on English proficiency, but also influenced by occupational achievements.
A researcher found that Kyrgyzstan's lack of economic activity outside the drug trade has led to a blurring of lines between government and crime. The country's politicians and police are often complicit in the smuggling industry, with some even using their positions for personal gain.
Current Medicaid policies create a two-tiered system of access for low-income women seeking tubal ligation. The 30-day mandatory waiting period is excessive and should be shortened or eliminated. Researchers suggest revisiting the policy to honor women's reproductive autonomy and create more equitable access.
Researchers found that judges are more likely to side with public majority sentiment on the death penalty after being targeted by moneyed interest groups. The study used a large dataset of over 12,000 votes from 27 years and found that judicial behaviors changed with the rise of new-style campaigns.
A Princeton University research team created a model to evaluate how human response to climate change may alter the agricultural utility of land. The study found that most conservation lands have low agricultural utility due to rugged terrain, but some areas could become more valuable for farming in the future.
Despite initial expectations, Americans with and without children at home exhibit similar levels of life satisfaction when controlling for factors such as education, income, health, and religiosity. However, parents experience more emotional highs and lows than nonparents, including higher rates of happiness, sadness, worry, and stress.
A study by Princeton University finds that black mayoral candidates in Southern cities tend to win close elections with higher voter turnout than their opponents. This is attributed to effective voter mobilization strategies that targeted unregistered African-American voters, making it cheaper for black campaigns to get these votes out.
A recent study found that the death of an adult son significantly increased depressive symptoms in mothers, but not fathers. Mothers who relied heavily on their sons for support experienced greater declines in overall health and wellbeing. In contrast, the loss of a daughter had no impact on parental wellbeing.
Innovative information technologies may remove the 'shroud of secrecy' around private health care costs by providing transparent price data. Reference pricing, a concept introduced in Germany, involves setting a fixed price range for medical procedures to control costs.
A Princeton-Harvard study found that Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School students are 49% more likely to attend college and 71% less likely to become teen mothers compared to their public school peers. The study also showed improved test scores for poor, urban students.
A new Princeton study reveals that military children and their families face unique challenges despite being resilient. The report sheds light on the economic, social, and emotional impacts of military life on these families, highlighting the need for adaptive programs and community support.
Researchers found that people smile more when someone they envy experiences discomfort, a phenomenon known as Schadenfreude. This reaction was strongest for groups associated with high status and competition, such as rich professionals.
Researchers found that interviewers' health assessments were more accurate predictors of death than physicians' or participants' own ratings. Interviewers considered detailed information gathered during interviews, including facial expressions and physical movements.
Researchers used playbacks to examine the effects on wrens and antpittas, finding that repeated playbacks can stress birds and lead to wasted energy. Habituation occurred after daily playback for two-and-a-half weeks, suggesting minimal impact on wren behavior.
A study published in the Canadian Journal of Economics found that contaminated water is linked to lower birth weights and prematurity, especially among less-educated mothers. Infants exposed to contaminated water are also more likely to have mothers who are younger, less educated, or African-American.
A study of 41,133 mothers and children in Arkansas found that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in children through age 12. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy may contribute to the obesity epidemic, with children whose mothers gained 40 lbs or more having an 8% increased risk of obesity.