Welcome to In the News where the UITAC team and expert contributors take recent events in the news and relate them back to social science concepts, theories, and perspectives. From pop culture events to global organization, this blog site is a one-stop-shop for all things current events with social science application.
Rethinking Retirement: The Rise of Encore Careers and Multi-Stage Lives
For decades, the image of retirement has been a serene one with endless days on
Siblings Keep You Healthy?
Health — a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the
Toxic Inequality: How Environmental Racism Poisons Your Neighborhood
Nestled among the riverbank of the Mississippi River, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, lies
Alcohol & Substance Use Among Disadvantaged Youth & Young Adults
While rates of alcohol and substance use among young adults have declined in recent years,
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Navigating Loss and Bereavement in an Aging Society
Bereavement involves the loss of a loved one, prompting grief, a personal emotional response, while grieving is the process of adapting to this loss. Grief varies for everyone, influenced by personal factors with no “correct”
Influential Factors on Sexual Behaviors of Adolescents and Young Adults
The sexual behaviors of youth and young adults are increasingly shaped by a complex interplay of influences. Among the most powerful of these are various forms of media, including television, movies, music, and social media
U.S. Policy Finally Addresses Institutional Child Abuse in the Troubled Teen Industry
For the first time in U.S. policy, a bipartisan bill, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICA) was passed into law at the very end of 2024. This legislation aims to provide oversight and collect