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15 15  
16 16  == Research Studies Repository ==
17 17  
18 -
19 19  = Genetics =
20 20  
21 -
22 22  == Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History ==
23 23  
24 24  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History"}}
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106 106  {{/expand}}
107 107  
108 108  
107 +
109 109  == Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations ==
110 110  
111 111  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations"}}
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452 452  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]##
453 453  {{/expand}}
454 454  
455 -
456 456  == Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age ==
457 457  
458 458  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"}}
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539 539  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]##
540 540  {{/expand}}
541 541  
542 -
543 543  == Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications ==
544 544  
545 545  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"}}
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800 800  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2015.08.008.pdf]]##
801 801  {{/expand}}
802 802  
803 -
804 804  == Study: Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding ==
805 805  
806 806  {{expand expanded="false" title="Click here to expand details"}}
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839 839  
840 840  = Dating and Interpersonal Relationships =
841 841  
842 -
843 843  == Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018 ==
844 844  
845 845  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018"}}
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1108 1108  
1109 1109  = Crime and Substance Abuse =
1110 1110  
1106 +== Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1111 1111  
1108 +{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"}}
1109 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1110 +**Date of Publication:** *2003*
1111 +**Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
1112 +**Title:** *"Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"*
1113 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1114 +**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research* 
1115 +
1116 +-----
1117 +
1118 +## **Key Statistics**##
1119 +
1120 +1. **General Observations:**
1121 + - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1122 + - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
1123 +
1124 +2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
1125 + - Black and Latino respondents **were more likely to underreport drug use** compared to White respondents.
1126 + - **Cultural stigma and distrust in research institutions** affected self-report accuracy.
1127 +
1128 +3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1129 + - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1130 + - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1131 +
1132 +-----
1133 +
1134 +## **Findings**##
1135 +
1136 +1. **Primary Observations:**
1137 + - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1138 + - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
1139 +
1140 +2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1141 + - White respondents were **more likely to overreport** substance use.
1142 + - Black and Latino respondents **had higher recantation rates**, particularly in face-to-face interviews.
1143 +
1144 +3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1145 + - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1146 + - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1147 +
1148 +-----
1149 +
1150 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1151 +
1152 +1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1153 + - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1154 + - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
1155 +
1156 +2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1157 + - Relies on **secondary data analysis**, limiting direct experimental control.
1158 + - Does not explore **how measurement error impacts policy decisions**.
1159 +
1160 +3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1161 + - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1162 + - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1163 +
1164 +-----
1165 +
1166 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1167 +- Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1168 +- Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1169 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.##
1170 +
1171 +-----
1172 +
1173 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1174 +
1175 +1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1176 +2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1177 +3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1178 +
1179 +-----
1180 +
1181 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1182 +This study examines **cross-cultural biases in self-reported substance use surveys**, showing that **racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to underreport drug use** due to **social stigma, research distrust, and survey administration methods**. The findings highlight **critical issues in public health data collection and the need for improved survey design**.##
1183 +
1184 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1185 +
1186 +-----
1187 +
1188 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1189 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]##
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1191 +
1112 1112  == Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1113 1113  
1114 1114  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
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1195 1195  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1196 1196  {{/expand}}
1197 1197  
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1199 1199  == Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1200 1200  
1201 1201  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"}}
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1369 1369  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1370 1370  {{/expand}}
1371 1371  
1372 -
1373 1373  == Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults ==
1374 1374  
1375 1375  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"}}
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1524 1524  {{/expand}}
1525 1525  
1526 1526  
1527 -= Whiteness & White Guilt =
1528 1528  
1606 +
1607 +
1608 += Whiteness =
1609 +
1529 1529  == Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports ==
1530 1530  
1531 1531  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"}}
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1613 1613  {{/expand}}
1614 1614  
1615 1615  
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1698 +
1699 +
1700 += White Guilt =
1701 +
1616 1616  == Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations ==
1617 1617  
1618 1618  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations"}}
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1786 1786  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]##
1787 1787  {{/expand}}
1788 1788  
1789 -
1790 1790  == Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities? ==
1791 1791  
1792 1792  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"}}
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1874 1874  {{/expand}}
1875 1875  
1876 1876  
1962 +
1877 1877  = Media =
1878 1878  
1879 -
1880 1880  == Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflic ==
1881 1881  
1882 1882  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"}}
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2046 2046  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x_abstract.pdf]]##
2047 2047  {{/expand}}
2048 2048  
2049 -
2050 2050  == Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion ==
2051 2051  
2052 2052  {{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion"}}