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1 1  = Research at a Glance =
2 2  
3 +== Introduction ==
3 3  
5 +Welcome to the **Research at a Glance** repository. This section serves as a **centralized reference hub** for key academic studies related to various fields such as **social psychology, public policy, behavioral economics, and more**. Each study is categorized for easy navigation and presented in a **collapsible format** to maintain a clean layout.
4 4  
5 -Welcome to the **Research at a Glance** repository. This section serves as a **centralized reference hub** for key academic studies related to various important Racial themes. Each study is categorized for easy navigation and presented in a **collapsible format** to maintain a clean layout. I wanted to make this for a couple of reasons. Number one is organization. There are a ton of useful studies out there that expose the truth, sometimes inadvertently. You'll notice that in this initial draft the summaries are often woke and reflect the bias of the AI writing them as well as the researchers politically correct conclusions in most cases. That's because I havent gotten to going through and pointing out the reasons I put all of them in here. There is often an underlying hypocrisy or double standar, saying the quiet part out loud, or conclusions that are so much of an antithesis to what the data shows that made me want to include it. At least, thats the idea for once its polished. I have about 150 more studies to upload, so it will be a few weeks before I get through it all. Until such time, feel free to search for them yourself and edit in what you find, or add your own studies. If you like you can do it manually, or if you'd rather go the route I did, just feed the study into an AI and tell them to summarize the study using the following format:
7 +=== How to Use This Repository ===
6 6  
7 -{{example}}
8 -~{~{expand title="Study: [Study Title] (Click to Expand)" expanded="false"}}
9 -~*~*Source:~*~* [Journal/Institution Name]
10 -~*~*Date of Publication:~*~* [Publication Date]
11 -~*~*Author (s):~*~* [Author (s) Name (s)]
12 -~*~*Title:~*~* "[Study Title]"
13 -~*~*DOI:~*~* [DOI or Link]
14 -~*~*Subject Matter:~*~* [Broad Research Area, e.g., Social Psychology, Public Policy, Behavioral Economics]
15 -
16 -~-~--
17 -
18 -~#~# ~*~*Key Statistics~*~*
19 -~1. ~*~*General Observations:~*~*
20 - - [Statistical finding or observation]
21 - - [Statistical finding or observation]
22 -
23 -2. ~*~*Subgroup Analysis:~*~*
24 - - [Breakdown of findings by gender, race, or other subgroups]
25 -
26 -3. ~*~*Other Significant Data Points:~*~*
27 - - [Any additional findings or significant statistics]
28 -
29 -~-~--
30 -
31 -~#~# ~*~*Findings~*~*
32 -~1. ~*~*Primary Observations:~*~*
33 - - [High-level findings or trends in the study]
34 -
35 -2. ~*~*Subgroup Trends:~*~*
36 - - [Disparities or differences highlighted in the study]
37 -
38 -3. ~*~*Specific Case Analysis:~*~*
39 - - [Detailed explanation of any notable specific findings]
40 -
41 -~-~--
42 -
43 -~#~# ~*~*Critique and Observations~*~*
44 -~1. ~*~*Strengths of the Study:~*~*
45 - - [Examples: strong methodology, large dataset, etc.]
46 -
47 -2. ~*~*Limitations of the Study:~*~*
48 - - [Examples: data gaps, lack of upstream analysis, etc.]
49 -
50 -3. ~*~*Suggestions for Improvement:~*~*
51 - - [Ideas for further research or addressing limitations]
52 -
53 -~-~--
54 -
55 -~#~# ~*~*Relevance to Subproject~*~*
56 -- [Explanation of how this study contributes to your subproject goals.]
57 -- [Any key arguments or findings that support or challenge your views.]
58 -
59 -~-~--
60 -
61 -~#~# ~*~*Suggestions for Further Exploration~*~*
62 -~1. [Research questions or areas to investigate further.]
63 -2. [Potential studies or sources to complement this analysis.]
64 -
65 -~-~--
66 -
67 -~#~# ~*~*Summary of Research Study~*~*
68 -This study examines ~*~*[core research question or focus]~*~*, providing insights into ~*~*[main subject area]~*~*. The research utilized ~*~*[sample size and methodology]~*~* to assess ~*~*[key variables or measured outcomes]~*~*.
69 -{{/example}}
70 -
71 71  - Click on a **category** in the **Table of Contents** to browse studies related to that topic.
72 72  - Click on a **study title** to expand its details, including **key findings, critique, and relevance**.
73 73  - Use the **search function** (Ctrl + F or XWiki's built-in search) to quickly find specific topics or authors.
74 74  - If needed, you can export this page as **PDF or print-friendly format**, and all studies will automatically expand for readability.
75 -- You'll also find a download link to the original full study in pdf form at the bottom of the collapsible block.
76 76  
77 77  
78 -{{toc/}}
79 79  
16 +== Research Studies Repository ==
80 80  
81 -
82 -
83 -
84 84  = Genetics =
85 85  
86 -
87 87  == Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History ==
88 -
89 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History"}}
21 +{{expand title="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History" expanded="false"}}
90 90  **Source:** *Nature*
91 91  **Date of Publication:** *2009*
92 92  **Author(s):** *David Reich, Kumarasamy Thangaraj, Nick Patterson, Alkes L. Price, Lalji Singh*
93 93  **Title:** *"Reconstructing Indian Population History"*
94 94  **DOI:** [10.1038/nature08365](https://doi.org/10.1038/nature08365)
95 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Population History, South Asian Ancestry* 
27 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Population History, South Asian Ancestry*
96 96  
97 -----
29 +---
98 98  
99 -## **Key Statistics**##
100 -
31 +## **Key Statistics**
101 101  1. **General Observations:**
102 102   - Study analyzed **132 individuals from 25 diverse Indian groups**.
103 103   - Identified two major ancestral populations: **Ancestral North Indians (ANI)** and **Ancestral South Indians (ASI)**.
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110 110   - ANI ancestry ranges from **39% to 71%** across Indian groups.
111 111   - **Caste and linguistic differences** strongly correlate with genetic variation.
112 112  
113 -----
44 +---
114 114  
115 -## **Findings**##
116 -
46 +## **Findings**
117 117  1. **Primary Observations:**
118 118   - The genetic landscape of India has been shaped by **thousands of years of endogamy**.
119 119   - Groups with **only ASI ancestry no longer exist** in mainland India.
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126 126   - **Founder effects** have maintained allele frequency differences among Indian groups.
127 127   - Predicts **higher incidence of recessive diseases** due to historical genetic isolation.
128 128  
129 -----
59 +---
130 130  
131 -## **Critique and Observations**##
132 -
61 +## **Critique and Observations**
133 133  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
134 134   - **First large-scale genetic analysis** of Indian population history.
135 135   - Introduces **new methods for ancestry estimation without direct ancestral reference groups**.
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142 142   - Future research should **expand sampling across more Indian tribal groups**.
143 143   - Use **whole-genome sequencing** for finer resolution of ancestry.
144 144  
145 -----
74 +---
146 146  
147 147  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
148 148  - Provides a **genetic basis for caste and linguistic diversity** in India.
149 149  - Highlights **founder effects and genetic drift** shaping South Asian populations.
150 -- Supports research on **medical genetics and disease risk prediction** in Indian populations.##
79 +- Supports research on **medical genetics and disease risk prediction** in Indian populations.
151 151  
152 -----
81 +---
153 153  
154 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
155 -
83 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
156 156  1. Examine **genetic markers linked to disease susceptibility** in Indian subpopulations.
157 157  2. Investigate the impact of **recent migration patterns on ANI-ASI ancestry distribution**.
158 158  3. Study **gene flow between Indian populations and other global groups**.
159 159  
160 -----
88 +---
161 161  
162 162  ## **Summary of Research Study**
163 -This study reconstructs **the genetic history of India**, revealing two ancestral populations—**ANI (related to West Eurasians) and ASI (distinctly South Asian)**. By analyzing **25 diverse Indian groups**, the researchers demonstrate how **historical endogamy and founder effects** have maintained genetic differentiation. The findings have **implications for medical genetics, population history, and the study of South Asian ancestry**.##
91 +This study reconstructs **the genetic history of India**, revealing two ancestral populations—**ANI (related to West Eurasians) and ASI (distinctly South Asian)**. By analyzing **25 diverse Indian groups**, the researchers demonstrate how **historical endogamy and founder effects** have maintained genetic differentiation. The findings have **implications for medical genetics, population history, and the study of South Asian ancestry**.
164 164  
165 165  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
166 166  
167 -----
95 +---
168 168  
169 169  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
170 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature08365.pdf]]##
98 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature08365.pdf]]
99 +
171 171  {{/expand}}
172 172  
173 173  
174 -== Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations ==
175 175  
176 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations"}}
104 +== Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations ==
105 +{{expand title="Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations" expanded="false"}}
177 177  **Source:** *Nature*
178 178  **Date of Publication:** *2016*
179 179  **Author(s):** *David Reich, Swapan Mallick, Heng Li, Mark Lipson, and others*
180 180  **Title:** *"The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations"*
181 181  **DOI:** [10.1038/nature18964](https://doi.org/10.1038/nature18964)
182 -**Subject Matter:** *Human Genetic Diversity, Population History, Evolutionary Genomics* 
111 +**Subject Matter:** *Human Genetic Diversity, Population History, Evolutionary Genomics*
183 183  
184 -----
113 +---
185 185  
186 -## **Key Statistics**##
187 -
115 +## **Key Statistics**
188 188  1. **General Observations:**
189 189   - Analyzed **high-coverage genome sequences of 300 individuals from 142 populations**.
190 190   - Included **many underrepresented and indigenous groups** from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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197 197   - Identified **5.8 million base pairs absent from the human reference genome**.
198 198   - Estimated that **mutations have accumulated 5% faster in non-Africans than in Africans**.
199 199  
200 -----
128 +---
201 201  
202 -## **Findings**##
203 -
130 +## **Findings**
204 204  1. **Primary Observations:**
205 205   - **African populations harbor the greatest genetic diversity**, confirming an out-of-Africa dispersal model.
206 206   - Indigenous Australians and New Guineans **share a common ancestral population with other non-Africans**.
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213 213   - **Neanderthal ancestry is higher in East Asians than in Europeans**.
214 214   - African hunter-gatherer groups show **deep population splits over 100,000 years ago**.
215 215  
216 -----
143 +---
217 217  
218 -## **Critique and Observations**##
219 -
145 +## **Critique and Observations**
220 220  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
221 221   - **Largest global genetic dataset** outside of the 1000 Genomes Project.
222 222   - High sequencing depth allows **more accurate identification of genetic variants**.
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229 229   - Future studies should include **ancient genomes** to improve demographic modeling.
230 230   - Expand research into **how genetic variation affects health outcomes** across populations.
231 231  
232 -----
158 +---
233 233  
234 234  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
235 235  - Provides **comprehensive data on human genetic diversity**, useful for **evolutionary studies**.
236 236  - Supports research on **Neanderthal and Denisovan introgression** in modern human populations.
237 -- Enhances understanding of **genetic adaptation and disease susceptibility across groups**.##
163 +- Enhances understanding of **genetic adaptation and disease susceptibility across groups**.
238 238  
239 -----
165 +---
240 240  
241 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
242 -
167 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
243 243  1. Investigate **functional consequences of genetic variation in underrepresented populations**.
244 244  2. Study **how selection pressures shaped genetic diversity across different environments**.
245 245  3. Explore **medical applications of population-specific genetic markers**.
246 246  
247 -----
172 +---
248 248  
249 249  ## **Summary of Research Study**
250 -This study presents **high-coverage genome sequences from 300 individuals across 142 populations**, offering **new insights into global genetic diversity and human evolution**. The findings highlight **deep African population splits, widespread archaic ancestry in non-Africans, and unique variants absent from the human reference genome**. The research enhances our understanding of **migration patterns, adaptation, and evolutionary history**.##
175 +This study presents **high-coverage genome sequences from 300 individuals across 142 populations**, offering **new insights into global genetic diversity and human evolution**. The findings highlight **deep African population splits, widespread archaic ancestry in non-Africans, and unique variants absent from the human reference genome**. The research enhances our understanding of **migration patterns, adaptation, and evolutionary history**.
251 251  
252 252  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
253 253  
254 -----
179 +---
255 255  
256 256  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
257 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature18964.pdf]]##
182 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature18964.pdf]]
183 +
258 258  {{/expand}}
259 259  
260 260  
261 261  == Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies ==
262 -
263 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"}}
188 +{{expand title="Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies" expanded="false"}}
264 264  **Source:** *Nature Genetics*
265 265  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
266 266  **Author(s):** *Tinca J. C. Polderman, Beben Benyamin, Christiaan A. de Leeuw, Patrick F. Sullivan, Arjen van Bochoven, Peter M. Visscher, Danielle Posthuma*
267 267  **Title:** *"Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"*
268 268  **DOI:** [10.1038/ng.328](https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.328)
269 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Heritability, Twin Studies, Behavioral Science* 
194 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Heritability, Twin Studies, Behavioral Science*
270 270  
271 -----
196 +---
272 272  
273 -## **Key Statistics**##
274 -
198 +## **Key Statistics**
275 275  1. **General Observations:**
276 276   - Analyzed **17,804 traits from 2,748 twin studies** published between **1958 and 2012**.
277 277   - Included data from **14,558,903 twin pairs**, making it the largest meta-analysis on human heritability.
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284 284   - **Neurological, metabolic, and psychiatric traits** showed the highest heritability estimates.
285 285   - Traits related to **social values and environmental interactions** had lower heritability estimates.
286 286  
287 -----
211 +---
288 288  
289 -## **Findings**##
290 -
213 +## **Findings**
291 291  1. **Primary Observations:**
292 292   - Across all traits, genetic factors play a significant role in individual differences.
293 293   - The study contradicts models that **overestimate environmental effects in behavioral and cognitive traits**.
294 294  
295 295  2. **Subgroup Trends:**
296 - - **Eye and brain-related traits showed the highest heritability (70-80%)**.
219 + - **Eye and brain-related traits showed the highest heritability (~70-80%)**.
297 297   - **Shared environmental effects were negligible (<10%) for most traits**.
298 298  
299 299  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
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300 300   - Twin correlations suggest **limited evidence for strong non-additive genetic influences**.
301 301   - The study highlights **missing heritability in complex traits**, which genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have yet to fully explain.
302 302  
303 -----
226 +---
304 304  
305 -## **Critique and Observations**##
306 -
228 +## **Critique and Observations**
307 307  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
308 308   - **Largest-ever heritability meta-analysis**, covering nearly all published twin studies.
309 309   - Provides a **comprehensive framework for understanding gene-environment contributions**.
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316 316   - Future research should use **whole-genome sequencing** for finer-grained heritability estimates.
317 317   - **Incorporate non-Western populations** to assess global heritability trends.
318 318  
319 -----
241 +---
320 320  
321 321  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
322 322  - Establishes a **quantitative benchmark for heritability across human traits**.
323 323  - Reinforces **genetic influence on cognitive, behavioral, and physical traits**.
324 -- Highlights the need for **genome-wide studies to identify missing heritability**.##
246 +- Highlights the need for **genome-wide studies to identify missing heritability**.
325 325  
326 -----
248 +---
327 327  
328 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
329 -
250 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
330 330  1. Investigate how **heritability estimates compare across different socioeconomic backgrounds**.
331 331  2. Examine **gene-environment interactions in cognitive and psychiatric traits**.
332 332  3. Explore **non-additive genetic effects on human traits using newer statistical models**.
333 333  
334 -----
255 +---
335 335  
336 336  ## **Summary of Research Study**
337 -This study presents a **comprehensive meta-analysis of human trait heritability**, covering **over 50 years of twin research**. The findings confirm **genes play a predominant role in shaping human traits**, with an **average heritability of 49%** across all measured characteristics. The research offers **valuable insights into genetic and environmental influences**, guiding future gene-mapping efforts and behavioral genetics studies.##
258 +This study presents a **comprehensive meta-analysis of human trait heritability**, covering **over 50 years of twin research**. The findings confirm **genes play a predominant role in shaping human traits**, with an **average heritability of 49%** across all measured characteristics. The research offers **valuable insights into genetic and environmental influences**, guiding future gene-mapping efforts and behavioral genetics studies.
338 338  
339 339  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
340 340  
341 -----
262 +---
342 342  
343 343  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
344 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_ng.328.pdf]]##
265 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_ng.328.pdf]]
266 +
345 345  {{/expand}}
346 346  
347 347  
348 348  == Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease ==
349 -
350 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease"}}
271 +{{expand title="Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease" expanded="false"}}
351 351  **Source:** *Nature Reviews Genetics*
352 352  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
353 353  **Author(s):** *Sarah A. Tishkoff, Scott M. Williams*
354 354  **Title:** *"Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease"*
355 355  **DOI:** [10.1038/nrg865](https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg865)
356 -**Subject Matter:** *Population Genetics, Human Evolution, Complex Diseases* 
277 +**Subject Matter:** *Population Genetics, Human Evolution, Complex Diseases*
357 357  
358 -----
279 +---
359 359  
360 -## **Key Statistics**##
361 -
281 +## **Key Statistics**
362 362  1. **General Observations:**
363 363   - Africa harbors **the highest genetic diversity** of any region, making it key to understanding human evolution.
364 364   - The study analyzes **genetic variation and linkage disequilibrium (LD) in African populations**.
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371 371   - The **effective population size (Ne) of Africans** is higher than that of non-African populations.
372 372   - LD blocks are **shorter in African genomes**, suggesting more historical recombination events.
373 373  
374 -----
294 +---
375 375  
376 -## **Findings**##
377 -
296 +## **Findings**
378 378  1. **Primary Observations:**
379 379   - African populations are the **most genetically diverse**, supporting the *Recent African Origin* hypothesis.
380 380   - Genetic variation in African populations can **help fine-map complex disease genes**.
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387 387   - Admixture in African Americans includes **West African and European genetic contributions**.
388 388   - SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) diversity in African genomes **exceeds that of non-African groups**.
389 389  
390 -----
309 +---
391 391  
392 -## **Critique and Observations**##
393 -
311 +## **Critique and Observations**
394 394  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
395 395   - Provides **comprehensive genetic analysis** of diverse African populations.
396 396   - Highlights **how genetic diversity impacts health disparities and disease risks**.
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403 403   - Expand research into **underrepresented African populations**.
404 404   - Integrate **whole-genome sequencing for a more detailed evolutionary timeline**.
405 405  
406 -----
324 +---
407 407  
408 408  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
409 409  - Supports **genetic models of human evolution** and the **out-of-Africa hypothesis**.
410 410  - Reinforces **Africa’s key role in disease gene mapping and precision medicine**.
411 -- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**.##
329 +- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**.
412 412  
413 -----
331 +---
414 414  
415 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
416 -
333 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
417 417  1. Investigate **genetic adaptations to local environments within Africa**.
418 418  2. Study **the role of African genetic diversity in disease resistance**.
419 419  3. Expand research on **how ancient migration patterns shaped modern genetic structure**.
420 420  
421 -----
338 +---
422 422  
423 423  ## **Summary of Research Study**
424 -This study explores the **genetic diversity of African populations**, analyzing their role in **human evolution and complex disease research**. The findings highlight **Africa’s unique genetic landscape**, confirming it as the most genetically diverse continent. The research provides valuable insights into **how genetic variation influences disease susceptibility, evolution, and population structure**.##
341 +This study explores the **genetic diversity of African populations**, analyzing their role in **human evolution and complex disease research**. The findings highlight **Africa’s unique genetic landscape**, confirming it as the most genetically diverse continent. The research provides valuable insights into **how genetic variation influences disease susceptibility, evolution, and population structure**.
425 425  
426 426  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
427 427  
428 -----
345 +---
429 429  
430 430  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
431 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nrg865MODERN.pdf]]##
348 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nrg865MODERN.pdf]]
349 +
432 432  {{/expand}}
433 433  
434 434  
435 435  == Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA ==
436 -
437 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA"}}
354 +{{expand title="Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA" expanded="false"}}
438 438  **Source:** *bioRxiv Preprint*
439 439  **Date of Publication:** *September 15, 2024*
440 440  **Author(s):** *Ali Akbari, Alison R. Barton, Steven Gazal, Zheng Li, Mohammadreza Kariminejad, et al.*
441 441  **Title:** *"Pervasive findings of directional selection realize the promise of ancient DNA to elucidate human adaptation"*
442 442  **DOI:** [10.1101/2024.09.14.613021](https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.14.613021)
443 -**Subject Matter:** *Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Selection* 
360 +**Subject Matter:** *Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Selection*
444 444  
445 -----
362 +---
446 446  
447 -## **Key Statistics**##
448 -
364 +## **Key Statistics**
449 449  1. **General Observations:**
450 450   - Study analyzes **8,433 ancient individuals** from the past **14,000 years**.
451 451   - Identifies **347 genome-wide significant loci** showing strong selection.
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458 458   - **10,000 years of directional selection** affected metabolic, immune, and cognitive traits.
459 459   - **Strong selection signals** found for traits like **skin pigmentation, cognitive function, and immunity**.
460 460  
461 -----
377 +---
462 462  
463 -## **Findings**##
464 -
379 +## **Findings**
465 465  1. **Primary Observations:**
466 466   - **Hundreds of alleles have been subject to directional selection** over recent millennia.
467 467   - Traits like **immune function, metabolism, and cognitive performance** show strong selection.
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475 475   - **Blood type B frequency rose from 0% to 8% in 6,000 years**.
476 476   - **Tuberculosis risk allele** fluctuated from **2% to 9% over 3,000 years before declining**.
477 477  
478 -----
393 +---
479 479  
480 -## **Critique and Observations**##
481 -
395 +## **Critique and Observations**
482 482  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
483 483   - **Largest dataset to date** on natural selection in human ancient DNA.
484 484   - Uses **direct allele frequency tracking instead of indirect measures**.
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491 491   - Expanding research to **other global populations** to assess universal trends.
492 492   - Investigating **long-term evolutionary trade-offs of selected alleles**.
493 493  
494 -----
408 +---
495 495  
496 496  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
497 497  - Provides **direct evidence of long-term genetic adaptation** in human populations.
498 498  - Supports theories on **polygenic selection shaping human cognition, metabolism, and immunity**.
499 -- Highlights **how past selection pressures may still influence modern health and disease prevalence**.##
413 +- Highlights **how past selection pressures may still influence modern health and disease prevalence**.
500 500  
501 -----
415 +---
502 502  
503 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
504 -
417 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
505 505  1. Examine **selection patterns in non-European populations** for comparison.
506 506  2. Investigate **how environmental and cultural shifts influenced genetic selection**.
507 507  3. Explore **the genetic basis of traits linked to past and present-day human survival**.
508 508  
509 -----
422 +---
510 510  
511 511  ## **Summary of Research Study**
512 -This study examines **how human genetic adaptation has unfolded over 14,000 years**, using a **large dataset of ancient DNA**. It highlights **strong selection on immune function, metabolism, and cognitive traits**, revealing **hundreds of loci affected by directional selection**. The findings emphasize **the power of ancient DNA in tracking human evolution and adaptation**.##
425 +This study examines **how human genetic adaptation has unfolded over 14,000 years**, using a **large dataset of ancient DNA**. It highlights **strong selection on immune function, metabolism, and cognitive traits**, revealing **hundreds of loci affected by directional selection**. The findings emphasize **the power of ancient DNA in tracking human evolution and adaptation**.
513 513  
514 -----
427 +---
515 515  
516 516  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
517 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]##
430 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]
431 +
518 518  {{/expand}}
519 519  
520 -
521 521  == Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age ==
522 -
523 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"}}
435 +{{expand title="Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age" expanded="false"}}
524 524  **Source:** *Twin Research and Human Genetics (Cambridge University Press)*
525 525  **Date of Publication:** *2013*
526 526  **Author(s):** *Thomas J. Bouchard Jr.*
527 527  **Title:** *"The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"*
528 528  **DOI:** [10.1017/thg.2013.54](https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2013.54)
529 -**Subject Matter:** *Intelligence, Heritability, Developmental Psychology* 
441 +**Subject Matter:** *Intelligence, Heritability, Developmental Psychology*
530 530  
531 -----
443 +---
532 532  
533 -## **Key Statistics**##
534 -
445 +## **Key Statistics**
535 535  1. **General Observations:**
536 536   - The study documents how the **heritability of IQ increases with age**, reaching an asymptote at **0.80 by adulthood**.
537 537   - Analysis is based on **longitudinal twin and adoption studies**.
... ... @@ -544,10 +544,9 @@
544 544   - Data from the **Louisville Longitudinal Twin Study and cross-national twin samples** support findings.
545 545   - IQ stability over time is **influenced more by genetics than by shared environmental factors**.
546 546  
547 -----
458 +---
548 548  
549 -## **Findings**##
550 -
460 +## **Findings**
551 551  1. **Primary Observations:**
552 552   - Intelligence heritability **strengthens throughout development**, contrary to early environmental models.
553 553   - Shared environmental effects **decrease by late adolescence**, emphasizing **genetic influence in adulthood**.
... ... @@ -560,10 +560,9 @@
560 560   - Longitudinal adoption studies show **declining impact of adoptive parental influence on IQ** as children age.
561 561   - Cross-sectional twin data confirm **higher IQ correlations for monozygotic twins in adulthood**.
562 562  
563 -----
473 +---
564 564  
565 -## **Critique and Observations**##
566 -
475 +## **Critique and Observations**
567 567  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
568 568   - **Robust dataset covering multiple twin and adoption studies over decades**.
569 569   - **Clear, replicable trend** demonstrating the increasing role of genetics in intelligence.
... ... @@ -576,49 +576,46 @@
576 576   - Future research should investigate **gene-environment interactions in cognitive aging**.
577 577   - Examine **heritability trends in non-Western populations** to determine cross-cultural consistency.
578 578  
579 -----
488 +---
580 580  
581 581  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
582 582  - Provides **strong evidence for the genetic basis of intelligence**.
583 583  - Highlights the **diminishing role of shared environment in cognitive development**.
584 -- Supports research on **cognitive aging and heritability across the lifespan**.##
493 +- Supports research on **cognitive aging and heritability across the lifespan**.
585 585  
586 -----
495 +---
587 587  
588 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
589 -
497 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
590 590  1. Investigate **neurogenetic pathways underlying IQ development**.
591 591  2. Examine **how education and socioeconomic factors interact with genetic IQ influences**.
592 592  3. Study **heritability trends in aging populations and cognitive decline**.
593 593  
594 -----
502 +---
595 595  
596 596  ## **Summary of Research Study**
597 -This study documents **The Wilson Effect**, demonstrating how the **heritability of IQ increases throughout development**, reaching a plateau of **0.80 by adulthood**. The findings indicate that **shared environmental effects diminish with age**, while **genetic influences on intelligence strengthen**. Using **longitudinal twin and adoption data**, the research provides **strong empirical support for the increasing role of genetics in cognitive ability over time**.##
505 +This study documents **The Wilson Effect**, demonstrating how the **heritability of IQ increases throughout development**, reaching a plateau of **0.80 by adulthood**. The findings indicate that **shared environmental effects diminish with age**, while **genetic influences on intelligence strengthen**. Using **longitudinal twin and adoption data**, the research provides **strong empirical support for the increasing role of genetics in cognitive ability over time**.
598 598  
599 599  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
600 600  
601 -----
509 +---
602 602  
603 603  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
604 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]##
512 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]
513 +
605 605  {{/expand}}
606 606  
607 -
608 608  == Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications ==
609 -
610 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"}}
517 +{{expand title="Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications" expanded="false"}}
611 611  **Source:** *Medical Hypotheses (Elsevier)*
612 612  **Date of Publication:** *2010*
613 613  **Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley*
614 614  **Title:** *"Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"*
615 615  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046)
616 -**Subject Matter:** *Human Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology* 
523 +**Subject Matter:** *Human Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology*
617 617  
618 -----
525 +---
619 619  
620 -## **Key Statistics**##
621 -
527 +## **Key Statistics**
622 622  1. **General Observations:**
623 623   - The study argues that **Homo sapiens is polytypic**, meaning it consists of multiple subspecies rather than a single monotypic species.
624 624   - Examines **genetic diversity, morphological variation, and evolutionary lineage** in humans.
... ... @@ -631,10 +631,9 @@
631 631   - The study evaluates **FST values (genetic differentiation measure)** and argues that human genetic differentiation is comparable to that of recognized subspecies in other species.
632 632   - Considers **phylogenetic species concepts** in defining human variation.
633 633  
634 -----
540 +---
635 635  
636 -## **Findings**##
637 -
542 +## **Findings**
638 638  1. **Primary Observations:**
639 639   - Proposes that **modern human populations meet biological criteria for subspecies classification**.
640 640   - Highlights **medical and evolutionary implications** of human taxonomic diversity.
... ... @@ -647,10 +647,9 @@
647 647   - Evaluates how **genetic markers correlate with population structure**.
648 648   - Addresses the **controversy over race classification in modern anthropology**.
649 649  
650 -----
555 +---
651 651  
652 -## **Critique and Observations**##
653 -
557 +## **Critique and Observations**
654 654  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
655 655   - Uses **comparative species analysis** to assess human classification.
656 656   - Provides a **biological perspective** on the race concept, moving beyond social constructivism arguments.
... ... @@ -663,49 +663,47 @@
663 663   - Further research should **incorporate whole-genome studies** to refine subspecies classifications.
664 664   - Investigate **how admixture affects taxonomic classification over time**.
665 665  
666 -----
570 +---
667 667  
668 668  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
669 669  - Contributes to discussions on **evolutionary taxonomy and species classification**.
670 670  - Provides evidence on **genetic differentiation among human populations**.
671 -- Highlights **historical and contemporary scientific debates on race and human variation**.##
575 +- Highlights **historical and contemporary scientific debates on race and human variation**.
672 672  
673 -----
577 +---
674 674  
675 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
676 -
579 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
677 677  1. Examine **FST values in modern and ancient human populations**.
678 678  2. Investigate how **adaptive evolution influences population differentiation**.
679 679  3. Explore **the impact of genetic diversity on medical treatments and disease susceptibility**.
680 680  
681 -----
584 +---
682 682  
683 683  ## **Summary of Research Study**
684 -This study evaluates **whether Homo sapiens should be classified as a polytypic species**, analyzing **genetic diversity, evolutionary lineage, and morphological variation**. Using comparative analysis with other primates and mammals, the research suggests that **human populations meet biological criteria for subspecies classification**, with implications for **evolutionary biology, anthropology, and medicine**.##
587 +This study evaluates **whether Homo sapiens should be classified as a polytypic species**, analyzing **genetic diversity, evolutionary lineage, and morphological variation**. Using comparative analysis with other primates and mammals, the research suggests that **human populations meet biological criteria for subspecies classification**, with implications for **evolutionary biology, anthropology, and medicine**.
685 685  
686 686  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
687 687  
688 -----
591 +---
689 689  
690 690  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
691 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.mehy.2009.07.046.pdf]]##
594 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.mehy.2009.07.046.pdf]]
595 +
692 692  {{/expand}}
693 693  
694 694  
695 695  == Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media ==
696 -
697 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"}}
600 +{{expand title="Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media" expanded="false"}}
698 698  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
699 699  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
700 700  **Author(s):** *Heiner Rindermann, David Becker, Thomas R. Coyle*
701 701  **Title:** *"Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"*
702 702  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406)
703 -**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis* 
606 +**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis*
704 704  
705 -----
608 +---
706 706  
707 -## **Key Statistics**##
708 -
610 +## **Key Statistics**
709 709  1. **General Observations:**
710 710   - Survey of **102 experts** on intelligence research and public discourse.
711 711   - Evaluated experts' backgrounds, political affiliations, and views on controversial topics in intelligence research.
... ... @@ -718,10 +718,9 @@
718 718   - Experts rated media coverage of intelligence research as **poor (avg. 3.1 on a 9-point scale)**.
719 719   - **50% of experts attributed US Black-White IQ differences to genetic factors, 50% to environmental factors**.
720 720  
721 -----
623 +---
722 722  
723 -## **Findings**##
724 -
625 +## **Findings**
725 725  1. **Primary Observations:**
726 726   - Experts overwhelmingly support **the g-factor theory of intelligence**.
727 727   - **Heritability of intelligence** was widely accepted, though views differed on race and group differences.
... ... @@ -734,10 +734,9 @@
734 734   - The study compared **media coverage of intelligence research** with expert opinions.
735 735   - Found a **disconnect between journalists and intelligence researchers**, especially regarding politically sensitive issues.
736 736  
737 -----
638 +---
738 738  
739 -## **Critique and Observations**##
740 -
640 +## **Critique and Observations**
741 741  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
742 742   - **Largest expert survey on intelligence research** to date.
743 743   - Provides insight into **how political orientation influences scientific perspectives**.
... ... @@ -750,49 +750,47 @@
750 750   - Future studies should include **a broader range of global experts**.
751 751   - Additional research needed on **media biases and misrepresentation of intelligence research**.
752 752  
753 -----
653 +---
754 754  
755 755  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
756 756  - Provides insight into **expert consensus and division on intelligence research**.
757 757  - Highlights the **role of media bias** in shaping public perception of intelligence science.
758 -- Useful for understanding **the intersection of science, politics, and public discourse** on intelligence research.##
658 +- Useful for understanding **the intersection of science, politics, and public discourse** on intelligence research.
759 759  
760 -----
660 +---
761 761  
762 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
763 -
662 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
764 764  1. Examine **cross-national differences** in expert opinions on intelligence.
765 765  2. Investigate how **media bias impacts public understanding of intelligence research**.
766 766  3. Conduct follow-up studies with **a more diverse expert pool** to test findings.
767 767  
768 -----
667 +---
769 769  
770 770  ## **Summary of Research Study**
771 -This study surveys **expert opinions on intelligence research**, analyzing **how backgrounds, political ideologies, and media representation influence perspectives on intelligence**. The findings highlight **divisions in scientific consensus**, particularly on **genetic vs. environmental causes of IQ disparities**. Additionally, the research uncovers **widespread dissatisfaction with media portrayals of intelligence research**, pointing to **the impact of ideological biases on public discourse**.##
670 +This study surveys **expert opinions on intelligence research**, analyzing **how backgrounds, political ideologies, and media representation influence perspectives on intelligence**. The findings highlight **divisions in scientific consensus**, particularly on **genetic vs. environmental causes of IQ disparities**. Additionally, the research uncovers **widespread dissatisfaction with media portrayals of intelligence research**, pointing to **the impact of ideological biases on public discourse**.
772 772  
773 773  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
774 774  
775 -----
674 +---
776 776  
777 777  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
778 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2019.101406.pdf]]##
677 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2019.101406.pdf]]
678 +
779 779  {{/expand}}
780 780  
781 781  
782 782  == Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation ==
783 -
784 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"}}
683 +{{expand title="Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation" expanded="false"}}
785 785  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
786 786  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
787 787  **Author(s):** *Davide Piffer*
788 788  **Title:** *"A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"*
789 789  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008)
790 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences* 
689 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences*
791 791  
792 -----
691 +---
793 793  
794 -## **Key Statistics**##
795 -
693 +## **Key Statistics**
796 796  1. **General Observations:**
797 797   - Study analyzed **genome-wide association studies (GWAS) hits** linked to intelligence.
798 798   - Found a **strong correlation (r = .91) between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**.
... ... @@ -805,10 +805,9 @@
805 805   - GWAS intelligence SNPs predicted **IQ levels more strongly than random genetic markers**.
806 806   - Genetic differentiation (Fst values) showed that **selection pressure, rather than drift, influenced intelligence-related allele distributions**.
807 807  
808 -----
706 +---
809 809  
810 -## **Findings**##
811 -
708 +## **Findings**
812 812  1. **Primary Observations:**
813 813   - Intelligence-associated SNP frequencies correlate **highly with national IQ levels**.
814 814   - Genetic selection for intelligence appears **stronger than selection for height-related genes**.
... ... @@ -821,10 +821,9 @@
821 821   - Polygenic scores using **intelligence-related alleles significantly outperformed random SNPs** in predicting IQ.
822 822   - Selection pressures **may explain differences in global intelligence distribution** beyond genetic drift effects.
823 823  
824 -----
721 +---
825 825  
826 -## **Critique and Observations**##
827 -
723 +## **Critique and Observations**
828 828  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
829 829   - **Comprehensive genetic analysis** of intelligence-linked SNPs.
830 830   - Uses **multiple statistical methods (factor analysis, Fst analysis) to confirm results**.
... ... @@ -837,37 +837,35 @@
837 837   - Larger **cross-population GWAS studies** needed to validate findings.
838 838   - Investigate **non-genetic contributors to IQ variance** in addition to genetic factors.
839 839  
840 -----
736 +---
841 841  
842 842  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
843 843  - Supports research on **genetic influences on intelligence at a population level**.
844 844  - Aligns with broader discussions on **cognitive genetics and natural selection effects**.
845 -- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.##
741 +- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.
846 846  
847 -----
743 +---
848 848  
849 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
850 -
745 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
851 851  1. Conduct **expanded GWAS studies** including diverse populations.
852 852  2. Investigate **gene-environment interactions influencing intelligence**.
853 853  3. Explore **historical selection pressures shaping intelligence-related alleles**.
854 854  
855 -----
750 +---
856 856  
857 857  ## **Summary of Research Study**
858 -This study reviews **genome-wide association study (GWAS) findings on intelligence**, demonstrating a **strong correlation between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**. The research highlights how **genetic selection may explain population-level cognitive differences beyond genetic drift effects**. Intelligence-linked alleles showed **higher variability across populations than height-related alleles**, suggesting stronger selection pressures.  ##
753 +This study reviews **genome-wide association study (GWAS) findings on intelligence**, demonstrating a **strong correlation between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**. The research highlights how **genetic selection may explain population-level cognitive differences beyond genetic drift effects**. Intelligence-linked alleles showed **higher variability across populations than height-related alleles**, suggesting stronger selection pressures.
859 859  
860 860  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
861 861  
862 -----
757 +---
863 863  
864 864  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
865 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2015.08.008.pdf]]##
760 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2015.08.008.pdf]]
761 +
866 866  {{/expand}}
867 867  
868 -
869 869  == Study: Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding ==
870 -
871 871  {{expand expanded="false" title="Click here to expand details"}}
872 872  **Source:** Journal of Genetic Epidemiology
873 873  **Date of Publication:** 2024-01-15
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874 874  **Author(s):** Smith et al.
875 875  **Title:** "Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding in Case-Control Association Studies"
876 876  **DOI:** [https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235](https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235)
877 -**Subject Matter:** Genetics, Social Science 
771 +**Subject Matter:** Genetics, Social Science
878 878  
879 879  **Tags:** `Genetics` `Race & Ethnicity` `Biomedical Research`
880 880  
881 - **Key Statistics**
775 +=== **Key Statistics** ===
882 882  
883 883  1. **General Observations:**
884 884   - A near-perfect alignment between self-identified race/ethnicity (SIRE) and genetic ancestry was observed.
... ... @@ -888,12 +888,12 @@
888 888   - Four groups analyzed: **White, African American, East Asian, and Hispanic**.
889 889   - Hispanic genetic clusters showed significant European and Native American lineage.
890 890  
891 - **Findings**
785 +=== **Findings** ===
892 892  
893 893  - Self-identified race strongly aligns with genetic ancestry.
894 894  - Minor discrepancies exist but do not significantly impact classification.
895 895  
896 - **Relevance to Subproject**
790 +=== **Relevance to Subproject** ===
897 897  
898 898  - Reinforces the reliability of **self-reported racial identity** in genetic research.
899 899  - Highlights **policy considerations** in biomedical studies.
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900 900  {{/expand}}
901 901  
902 902  
903 -----
797 +---
904 904  
905 905  = Dating and Interpersonal Relationships =
906 906  
907 -
908 908  == Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018 ==
909 -
910 -{{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"}}
802 +{{expand 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" expanded="false"}}
911 911  **Source:** *JAMA Network Open*
912 912  **Date of Publication:** *2020*
913 913  **Author(s):** *Ueda P, Mercer CH, Ghaznavi C, Herbenick D.*
914 914  **Title:** *"Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018"*
915 915  **DOI:** [10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833](https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833)
916 -**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Sexual Behavior, Demography* 
808 +**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Sexual Behavior, Demography*
917 917  
918 -----
810 +---
919 919  
920 -## **Key Statistics**##
921 -
812 +## **Key Statistics**
922 922  1. **General Observations:**
923 923   - Study analyzed **General Social Survey (2000-2018)** data.
924 924   - Found **declining trends in sexual activity** among young adults.
... ... @@ -931,10 +931,9 @@
931 931   - Frequency of sexual activity decreased by **8-10%** over the studied period.
932 932   - Number of sexual partners remained **relatively stable** despite declining activity rates.
933 933  
934 -----
825 +---
935 935  
936 -## **Findings**##
937 -
827 +## **Findings**
938 938  1. **Primary Observations:**
939 939   - A significant decline in sexual frequency, especially among **younger men**.
940 940   - Shifts in relationship dynamics and economic stressors may contribute to the trend.
... ... @@ -947,10 +947,9 @@
947 947   - **Mental health and employment status** were correlated with decreased activity.
948 948   - Social factors such as **screen time and digital entertainment consumption** are potential contributors.
949 949  
950 -----
840 +---
951 951  
952 -## **Critique and Observations**##
953 -
842 +## **Critique and Observations**
954 954  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
955 955   - **Large sample size** from a nationally representative dataset.
956 956   - **Longitudinal design** enables trend analysis over time.
... ... @@ -963,27 +963,26 @@
963 963   - Further studies should incorporate **qualitative data** on behavioral shifts.
964 964   - Additional factors such as **economic shifts and social media usage** need exploration.
965 965  
966 -----
855 +---
967 967  
968 968  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
969 969  - Provides evidence on **changing demographic behaviors** in relation to relationships and social interactions.
970 -- Highlights the role of **mental health, employment, and societal changes** in personal behaviors.##
859 +- Highlights the role of **mental health, employment, and societal changes** in personal behaviors.
971 971  
972 -----
861 +---
973 973  
974 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
975 -
863 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
976 976  1. Investigate the **impact of digital media consumption** on relationship dynamics.
977 977  2. Examine **regional and cultural differences** in sexual activity trends.
978 978  
979 -----
867 +---
980 980  
981 981  ## **Summary of Research Study**
982 -This study examines **trends in sexual frequency and number of partners among U.S. adults (2000-2018)**, highlighting significant **declines in sexual activity, particularly among young men**. The research utilized **General Social Survey data** to analyze the impact of **sociodemographic factors, employment status, and mental well-being** on sexual behavior.  ##
870 +This study examines **trends in sexual frequency and number of partners among U.S. adults (2000-2018)**, highlighting significant **declines in sexual activity, particularly among young men**. The research utilized **General Social Survey data** to analyze the impact of **sociodemographic factors, employment status, and mental well-being** on sexual behavior.
983 983  
984 984  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study's contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
985 985  
986 -----
874 +---
987 987  
988 988  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
989 989  {{velocity}}
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998 998  
999 999  
1000 1000  == Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ==
1001 -
1002 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"}}
891 +{{expand title="Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" expanded="false"}}
1003 1003  **Source:** *Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica*
1004 1004  **Date of Publication:** *2012*
1005 1005  **Author(s):** *Ravisha M. Srinivasjois, Shreya Shah, Prakesh S. Shah, Knowledge Synthesis Group on Determinants of Preterm/LBW Births*
1006 1006  **Title:** *"Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"*
1007 1007  **DOI:** [10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x)
1008 -**Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities* 
897 +**Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities*
1009 1009  
1010 -----
899 +---
1011 1011  
1012 -## **Key Statistics**##
1013 -
901 +## **Key Statistics**
1014 1014  1. **General Observations:**
1015 1015   - Meta-analysis of **26,335,596 singleton births** from eight studies.
1016 1016   - **Higher risk of adverse birth outcomes in biracial couples** than White couples, but lower than Black couples.
... ... @@ -1025,10 +1025,9 @@
1025 1025   - **Preterm births (PTB):** WMBF (1.17), BMWF (1.37), BMBF (1.78).
1026 1026   - **Stillbirths:** WMBF (1.43), BMWF (1.51), BMBF (1.85).
1027 1027  
1028 -----
916 +---
1029 1029  
1030 -## **Findings**##
1031 -
918 +## **Findings**
1032 1032  1. **Primary Observations:**
1033 1033   - **Biracial couples face a gradient of risk**: higher than White couples but lower than Black couples.
1034 1034   - **Maternal race plays a more significant role** in pregnancy outcomes.
... ... @@ -1041,10 +1041,9 @@
1041 1041   - The **weathering hypothesis** suggests that **long-term stress exposure** contributes to higher adverse birth risks in Black mothers.
1042 1042   - **Genetic and environmental factors** may interact to influence birth outcomes.
1043 1043  
1044 -----
931 +---
1045 1045  
1046 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1047 -
933 +## **Critique and Observations**
1048 1048  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1049 1049   - **Largest meta-analysis** on racial disparities in birth outcomes.
1050 1050   - Uses **adjusted statistical models** to account for confounding variables.
... ... @@ -1057,47 +1057,45 @@
1057 1057   - Future studies should examine **Asian, Hispanic, and Indigenous biracial couples**.
1058 1058   - Investigate **long-term health effects on infants from biracial pregnancies**.
1059 1059  
1060 -----
946 +---
1061 1061  
1062 1062  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1063 1063  - Provides **critical insights into racial disparities** in maternal and infant health.
1064 1064  - Supports **research on genetic and environmental influences on neonatal health**.
1065 -- Highlights **how maternal race plays a more significant role than paternal race** in birth outcomes.##
951 +- Highlights **how maternal race plays a more significant role than paternal race** in birth outcomes.
1066 1066  
1067 -----
953 +---
1068 1068  
1069 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1070 -
955 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1071 1071  1. Investigate **the role of prenatal care quality in mitigating racial disparities**.
1072 1072  2. Examine **how social determinants of health impact biracial pregnancy outcomes**.
1073 1073  3. Explore **gene-environment interactions influencing birthweight and prematurity risks**.
1074 1074  
1075 -----
960 +---
1076 1076  
1077 1077  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1078 -This meta-analysis examines **the impact of biracial parentage on birth outcomes**, showing that **biracial couples face a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes than White couples but lower than Black couples**. The findings emphasize **maternal race as a key factor in birth risks**, with **Black mothers having the highest rates of preterm birth and low birthweight, regardless of paternal race**.##
963 +This meta-analysis examines **the impact of biracial parentage on birth outcomes**, showing that **biracial couples face a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes than White couples but lower than Black couples**. The findings emphasize **maternal race as a key factor in birth risks**, with **Black mothers having the highest rates of preterm birth and low birthweight, regardless of paternal race**.
1079 1079  
1080 -----
965 +---
1081 1081  
1082 1082  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1083 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1600-0412.2012.01501.xAbstract.pdf]]##
968 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1600-0412.2012.01501.xAbstract.pdf]]
969 +
1084 1084  {{/expand}}
1085 1085  
1086 1086  
1087 1087  == Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness ==
1088 -
1089 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness"}}
974 +{{expand title="Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness" expanded="false"}}
1090 1090  **Source:** *Current Psychology*
1091 1091  **Date of Publication:** *2024*
1092 1092  **Author(s):** *Brandon Sparks, Alexandra M. Zidenberg, Mark E. Olver*
1093 1093  **Title:** *"One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness"*
1094 1094  **DOI:** [10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z)
1095 -**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation* 
980 +**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation*
1096 1096  
1097 -----
982 +---
1098 1098  
1099 -## **Key Statistics**##
1100 -
984 +## **Key Statistics**
1101 1101  1. **General Observations:**
1102 1102   - Study analyzed **67 self-identified incels** and **103 non-incel men**.
1103 1103   - Incels reported **higher loneliness and lower social support** compared to non-incels.
... ... @@ -1110,10 +1110,9 @@
1110 1110   - 95% of incels in the study reported **having depression**, with 38% receiving a formal diagnosis.
1111 1111   - **Higher externalization of blame** was linked to stronger incel identification.
1112 1112  
1113 -----
997 +---
1114 1114  
1115 -## **Findings**##
1116 -
999 +## **Findings**
1117 1117  1. **Primary Observations:**
1118 1118   - Incels experience **heightened rejection sensitivity and loneliness**.
1119 1119   - Lack of social support correlates with **worse mental health outcomes**.
... ... @@ -1126,10 +1126,9 @@
1126 1126   - Incels **engaged in fewer positive coping mechanisms** such as emotional support or positive reframing.
1127 1127   - Instead, they relied on **solitary coping strategies**, worsening their isolation.
1128 1128  
1129 -----
1012 +---
1130 1130  
1131 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1132 -
1014 +## **Critique and Observations**
1133 1133  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1134 1134   - **First quantitative study** on incels’ social isolation and mental health.
1135 1135   - **Robust sample size** and validated psychological measures.
... ... @@ -1142,52 +1142,131 @@
1142 1142   - Future studies should **compare incel forum users vs. non-users**.
1143 1143   - Investigate **potential intervention strategies** for social integration.
1144 1144  
1145 -----
1027 +---
1146 1146  
1147 1147  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1148 1148  - Highlights **mental health vulnerabilities** within the incel community.
1149 1149  - Supports research on **loneliness, attachment styles, and social dominance orientation**.
1150 -- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.##
1032 +- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.
1151 1151  
1152 -----
1034 +---
1153 1153  
1154 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1155 -
1036 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1156 1156  1. Explore how **online community participation** affects incel mental health.
1157 1157  2. Investigate **cognitive biases** influencing self-perceived rejection among incels.
1158 1158  3. Assess **therapeutic interventions** to address incel social isolation.
1159 1159  
1160 -----
1041 +---
1161 1161  
1162 1162  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1163 -This study examines the **psychological characteristics of self-identified incels**, comparing them with non-incel men in terms of **mental health, loneliness, and coping strategies**. The research found **higher depression, anxiety, and avoidant attachment styles among incels**, as well as **greater reliance on solitary coping mechanisms**. It suggests that **lack of social support plays a critical role in exacerbating incel identity and related mental health concerns**.##
1044 +This study examines the **psychological characteristics of self-identified incels**, comparing them with non-incel men in terms of **mental health, loneliness, and coping strategies**. The research found **higher depression, anxiety, and avoidant attachment styles among incels**, as well as **greater reliance on solitary coping mechanisms**. It suggests that **lack of social support plays a critical role in exacerbating incel identity and related mental health concerns**.
1164 1164  
1165 1165  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1166 1166  
1167 -----
1048 +---
1168 1168  
1169 1169  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1170 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z.pdf]]##
1051 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z.pdf]]
1052 +
1171 1171  {{/expand}}
1172 1172  
1173 1173  
1174 1174  = Crime and Substance Abuse =
1175 1175  
1058 +== Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1059 +{{expand title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys" expanded="false"}}
1060 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1061 +**Date of Publication:** *2003*
1062 +**Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
1063 +**Title:** *"Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"*
1064 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1065 +**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research*
1176 1176  
1177 -== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1067 +---
1178 1178  
1179 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1069 +## **Key Statistics**
1070 +1. **General Observations:**
1071 + - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1072 + - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
1073 +
1074 +2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
1075 + - Black and Latino respondents **were more likely to underreport drug use** compared to White respondents.
1076 + - **Cultural stigma and distrust in research institutions** affected self-report accuracy.
1077 +
1078 +3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1079 + - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1080 + - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1081 +
1082 +---
1083 +
1084 +## **Findings**
1085 +1. **Primary Observations:**
1086 + - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1087 + - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
1088 +
1089 +2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1090 + - White respondents were **more likely to overreport** substance use.
1091 + - Black and Latino respondents **had higher recantation rates**, particularly in face-to-face interviews.
1092 +
1093 +3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1094 + - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1095 + - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1096 +
1097 +---
1098 +
1099 +## **Critique and Observations**
1100 +1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1101 + - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1102 + - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
1103 +
1104 +2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1105 + - Relies on **secondary data analysis**, limiting direct experimental control.
1106 + - Does not explore **how measurement error impacts policy decisions**.
1107 +
1108 +3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1109 + - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1110 + - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1111 +
1112 +---
1113 +
1114 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1115 +- Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1116 +- Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1117 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1118 +
1119 +---
1120 +
1121 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1122 +1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1123 +2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1124 +3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1125 +
1126 +---
1127 +
1128 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1129 +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**.
1130 +
1131 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1132 +
1133 +---
1134 +
1135 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1136 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]
1137 +
1138 +{{/expand}}
1139 +
1140 +== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1141 +{{expand title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program" expanded="false"}}
1180 1180  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1181 1181  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
1182 1182  **Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1183 1183  **Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1184 1184  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1185 -**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1147 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1186 1186  
1187 -----
1149 +---
1188 1188  
1189 -## **Key Statistics**##
1190 -
1151 +## **Key Statistics**
1191 1191  1. **General Observations:**
1192 1192   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1193 1193   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -1200,10 +1200,9 @@
1200 1200   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1201 1201   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1202 1202  
1203 -----
1164 +---
1204 1204  
1205 -## **Findings**##
1206 -
1166 +## **Findings**
1207 1207  1. **Primary Observations:**
1208 1208   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1209 1209   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1216,10 +1216,9 @@
1216 1216   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1217 1217   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1218 1218  
1219 -----
1179 +---
1220 1220  
1221 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1222 -
1181 +## **Critique and Observations**
1223 1223  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1224 1224   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1225 1225   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1232,49 +1232,46 @@
1232 1232   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1233 1233   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1234 1234  
1235 -----
1194 +---
1236 1236  
1237 1237  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1238 1238  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1239 1239  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1240 -- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.##
1199 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1241 1241  
1242 -----
1201 +---
1243 1243  
1244 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1245 -
1203 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1246 1246  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1247 1247  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1248 1248  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1249 1249  
1250 -----
1208 +---
1251 1251  
1252 1252  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1253 -This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.##
1211 +This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.
1254 1254  
1255 1255  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1256 1256  
1257 -----
1215 +---
1258 1258  
1259 1259  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1260 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1218 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1219 +
1261 1261  {{/expand}}
1262 1262  
1263 -
1264 1264  == Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1265 -
1266 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"}}
1223 +{{expand title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys" expanded="false"}}
1267 1267  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1268 1268  **Date of Publication:** *2003*
1269 1269  **Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
1270 1270  **Title:** *"Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"*
1271 1271  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1272 -**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research* 
1229 +**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research*
1273 1273  
1274 -----
1231 +---
1275 1275  
1276 -## **Key Statistics**##
1277 -
1233 +## **Key Statistics**
1278 1278  1. **General Observations:**
1279 1279   - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1280 1280   - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
... ... @@ -1287,10 +1287,9 @@
1287 1287   - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1288 1288   - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1289 1289  
1290 -----
1246 +---
1291 1291  
1292 -## **Findings**##
1293 -
1248 +## **Findings**
1294 1294  1. **Primary Observations:**
1295 1295   - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1296 1296   - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
... ... @@ -1303,10 +1303,9 @@
1303 1303   - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1304 1304   - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1305 1305  
1306 -----
1261 +---
1307 1307  
1308 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1309 -
1263 +## **Critique and Observations**
1310 1310  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1311 1311   - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1312 1312   - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
... ... @@ -1319,49 +1319,47 @@
1319 1319   - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1320 1320   - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1321 1321  
1322 -----
1276 +---
1323 1323  
1324 1324  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1325 1325  - Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1326 1326  - Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1327 -- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.##
1281 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1328 1328  
1329 -----
1283 +---
1330 1330  
1331 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1332 -
1285 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1333 1333  1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1334 1334  2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1335 1335  3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1336 1336  
1337 -----
1290 +---
1338 1338  
1339 1339  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1340 -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**.##
1293 +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**.
1341 1341  
1342 1342  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1343 1343  
1344 -----
1297 +---
1345 1345  
1346 1346  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1347 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]##
1300 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]
1301 +
1348 1348  {{/expand}}
1349 1349  
1350 1350  
1351 1351  == Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1352 -
1353 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1306 +{{expand title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program" expanded="false"}}
1354 1354  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1355 1355  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
1356 1356  **Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1357 1357  **Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1358 1358  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1359 -**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1312 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1360 1360  
1361 -----
1314 +---
1362 1362  
1363 -## **Key Statistics**##
1364 -
1316 +## **Key Statistics**
1365 1365  1. **General Observations:**
1366 1366   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1367 1367   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -1374,10 +1374,9 @@
1374 1374   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1375 1375   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1376 1376  
1377 -----
1329 +---
1378 1378  
1379 -## **Findings**##
1380 -
1331 +## **Findings**
1381 1381  1. **Primary Observations:**
1382 1382   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1383 1383   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1390,10 +1390,9 @@
1390 1390   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1391 1391   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1392 1392  
1393 -----
1344 +---
1394 1394  
1395 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1396 -
1346 +## **Critique and Observations**
1397 1397  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1398 1398   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1399 1399   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1406,39 +1406,36 @@
1406 1406   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1407 1407   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1408 1408  
1409 -----
1359 +---
1410 1410  
1411 1411  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1412 1412  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1413 1413  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1414 -- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.##
1364 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1415 1415  
1416 -----
1366 +---
1417 1417  
1418 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1419 -
1368 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1420 1420  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1421 1421  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1422 1422  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1423 1423  
1424 -----
1373 +---
1425 1425  
1426 1426  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1427 -This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.##
1376 +This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.
1428 1428  
1429 1429  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1430 1430  
1431 -----
1380 +---
1432 1432  
1433 1433  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1434 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1383 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1384 +
1435 1435  {{/expand}}
1436 1436  
1437 -
1438 1438  == Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults ==
1439 -
1440 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"}}
1441 - Source: Addictive Behaviors
1388 +{{expand title="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults" expanded="false"}} Source: Addictive Behaviors
1442 1442  Date of Publication: 2016
1443 1443  Author(s): Andrea Hussong, Christy Capron, Gregory T. Smith, Jennifer L. Maggs
1444 1444  Title: "Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"
... ... @@ -1499,23 +1499,22 @@
1499 1499  
1500 1500  📄 Download Full Study
1501 1501  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.addbeh.2016.02.030.pdf]]
1449 +
1502 1502  {{/expand}}
1503 1503  
1504 1504  
1505 1505  == Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time? ==
1506 -
1507 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"}}
1454 +{{expand title="Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?" expanded="false"}}
1508 1508  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
1509 1509  **Date of Publication:** *2014*
1510 1510  **Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley, Jan te Nijenhuis, Raegan Murphy*
1511 1511  **Title:** *"Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"*
1512 1512  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012)
1513 -**Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics* 
1460 +**Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics*
1514 1514  
1515 -----
1462 +---
1516 1516  
1517 -## **Key Statistics**##
1518 -
1464 +## **Key Statistics**
1519 1519  1. **General Observations:**
1520 1520   - The study examines reaction time data from **13 age-matched studies** spanning **1884–2004**.
1521 1521   - Results suggest an estimated **decline of 13.35 IQ points** over this period.
... ... @@ -1528,10 +1528,9 @@
1528 1528   - The estimated **dysgenic rate is 1.21 IQ points lost per decade**.
1529 1529   - Meta-regression analysis confirmed a **steady secular trend in slowing reaction time**.
1530 1530  
1531 -----
1477 +---
1532 1532  
1533 -## **Findings**##
1534 -
1479 +## **Findings**
1535 1535  1. **Primary Observations:**
1536 1536   - Supports the hypothesis of **intelligence decline due to genetic and environmental factors**.
1537 1537   - Reaction time, a **biomarker for cognitive ability**, has slowed significantly over time.
... ... @@ -1544,10 +1544,9 @@
1544 1544   - Cross-national comparisons indicate a **global trend in slower reaction times**.
1545 1545   - Factors like **modern neurotoxin exposure** and **reduced selective pressure for intelligence** may contribute.
1546 1546  
1547 -----
1492 +---
1548 1548  
1549 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1550 -
1494 +## **Critique and Observations**
1551 1551  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1552 1552   - **Comprehensive meta-analysis** covering over a century of reaction time data.
1553 1553   - **Robust statistical corrections** for measurement variance between historical and modern studies.
... ... @@ -1560,51 +1560,52 @@
1560 1560   - Future studies should **replicate results with more modern datasets**.
1561 1561   - Investigate **alternative cognitive biomarkers** for intelligence over time.
1562 1562  
1563 -----
1507 +---
1564 1564  
1565 1565  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1566 1566  - Provides evidence for **long-term intelligence trends**, contributing to research on **cognitive evolution**.
1567 1567  - Aligns with broader discussions on **dysgenics, neurophysiology, and cognitive load**.
1568 -- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.##
1512 +- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.
1569 1569  
1570 -----
1514 +---
1571 1571  
1572 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1573 -
1516 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1574 1574  1. Investigate **genetic markers associated with reaction time** and intelligence decline.
1575 1575  2. Examine **regional variations in reaction time trends**.
1576 1576  3. Explore **cognitive resilience factors that counteract the decline**.
1577 1577  
1578 -----
1521 +---
1579 1579  
1580 1580  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1581 -This study examines **historical reaction time data** as a measure of **cognitive ability and intelligence decline**, analyzing data from **Western populations between 1884 and 2004**. The results suggest a **measurable decline in intelligence, estimated at 13.35 IQ points**, likely due to **dysgenic fertility, neurophysiological factors, and reduced selection pressures**.  ##
1524 +This study examines **historical reaction time data** as a measure of **cognitive ability and intelligence decline**, analyzing data from **Western populations between 1884 and 2004**. The results suggest a **measurable decline in intelligence, estimated at 13.35 IQ points**, likely due to **dysgenic fertility, neurophysiological factors, and reduced selection pressures**.
1582 1582  
1583 1583  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1584 1584  
1585 -----
1528 +---
1586 1586  
1587 1587  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1588 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2014.05.012.pdf]]##
1531 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2014.05.012.pdf]]
1532 +
1589 1589  {{/expand}}
1590 1590  
1591 1591  
1592 -= Whiteness & White Guilt =
1593 1593  
1594 -== Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports ==
1595 1595  
1596 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"}}
1538 +
1539 += Whiteness =
1540 +
1541 +== Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports ==
1542 +{{expand title="Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports" expanded="false"}}
1597 1597  **Source:** *Journal of Diversity in Higher Education*
1598 1598  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
1599 1599  **Author(s):** *Kirsten Hextrum*
1600 1600  **Title:** *"Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"*
1601 1601  **DOI:** [10.1037/dhe0000140](https://doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000140)
1602 -**Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism* 
1548 +**Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism*
1603 1603  
1604 -----
1550 +---
1605 1605  
1606 -## **Key Statistics**##
1607 -
1552 +## **Key Statistics**
1608 1608  1. **General Observations:**
1609 1609   - Analyzed **47 college athlete narratives** to explore racial disparities in non-revenue sports.
1610 1610   - Found three interrelated themes: **racial segregation, racial innocence, and racial protection**.
... ... @@ -1617,10 +1617,9 @@
1617 1617   - White athletes are **socialized to remain unaware of racial privilege** in their athletic careers.
1618 1618   - Media and institutional narratives protect white athletes from discussions on race and systemic inequities.
1619 1619  
1620 -----
1565 +---
1621 1621  
1622 -## **Findings**##
1623 -
1567 +## **Findings**
1624 1624  1. **Primary Observations:**
1625 1625   - Colleges **actively recruit white athletes** from majority-white communities.
1626 1626   - Institutional policies **uphold whiteness** by failing to challenge racial biases in recruitment and team culture.
... ... @@ -1633,10 +1633,9 @@
1633 1633   - Examines **how sports serve as a mechanism for maintaining racial privilege** in higher education.
1634 1634   - Discusses the **role of athletics in reinforcing systemic segregation and exclusion**.
1635 1635  
1636 -----
1580 +---
1637 1637  
1638 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1639 -
1582 +## **Critique and Observations**
1640 1640  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1641 1641   - **Comprehensive qualitative analysis** of race in college sports.
1642 1642   - Examines **institutional conditions** that sustain racial disparities in athletics.
... ... @@ -1649,49 +1649,52 @@
1649 1649   - Future research should **compare recruitment policies across different sports and divisions**.
1650 1650   - Investigate **how athletic scholarships contribute to racial inequities in higher education**.
1651 1651  
1652 -----
1595 +---
1653 1653  
1654 1654  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1655 1655  - Provides evidence of **systemic racial biases** in college sports recruitment.
1656 1656  - Highlights **how institutional policies protect whiteness** in non-revenue athletics.
1657 -- Supports research on **diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in sports and education**.##
1600 +- Supports research on **diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in sports and education**.
1658 1658  
1659 -----
1602 +---
1660 1660  
1661 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1662 -
1604 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1663 1663  1. Investigate how **racial stereotypes influence college athlete recruitment**.
1664 1664  2. Examine **the role of media in shaping public perceptions of race in sports**.
1665 1665  3. Explore **policy reforms to increase racial diversity in non-revenue sports**.
1666 1666  
1667 -----
1609 +---
1668 1668  
1669 1669  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1670 -This study explores how **racial segregation, innocence, and protection** sustain whiteness in college sports. By analyzing **47 athlete narratives**, the research reveals **how predominantly white sports programs recruit and retain white athletes** while shielding them from discussions on race. The findings highlight **institutional biases that maintain racial privilege in athletics**, offering critical insight into the **structural inequalities in higher education sports programs**.##
1612 +This study explores how **racial segregation, innocence, and protection** sustain whiteness in college sports. By analyzing **47 athlete narratives**, the research reveals **how predominantly white sports programs recruit and retain white athletes** while shielding them from discussions on race. The findings highlight **institutional biases that maintain racial privilege in athletics**, offering critical insight into the **structural inequalities in higher education sports programs**.
1671 1671  
1672 1672  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1673 1673  
1674 -----
1616 +---
1675 1675  
1676 1676  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1677 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1037_dhe0000140.pdf]]##
1619 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1037_dhe0000140.pdf]]
1620 +
1678 1678  {{/expand}}
1679 1679  
1680 1680  
1681 -== Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations ==
1682 1682  
1683 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations"}}
1625 +
1626 +
1627 += White Guilt =
1628 +
1629 +== Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations ==
1630 +{{expand title="Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations" expanded="false"}}
1684 1684  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1685 1685  **Date of Publication:** *2016*
1686 1686  **Author(s):** *Kelly M. Hoffman, Sophie Trawalter, Jordan R. Axta, M. Norman Oliver*
1687 1687  **Title:** *"Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations, and False Beliefs About Biological Differences Between Blacks and Whites"*
1688 1688  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1516047113](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1516047113)
1689 -**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment* 
1636 +**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment*
1690 1690  
1691 -----
1638 +---
1692 1692  
1693 -## **Key Statistics**##
1694 -
1640 +## **Key Statistics**
1695 1695  1. **General Observations:**
1696 1696   - Study analyzed **racial disparities in pain perception and treatment recommendations**.
1697 1697   - Found that **white laypeople and medical students endorsed false beliefs about biological differences** between Black and white individuals.
... ... @@ -1704,10 +1704,9 @@
1704 1704   - **Black patients were less likely to receive appropriate pain treatment** compared to white patients.
1705 1705   - The study confirmed that **historical misconceptions about racial differences still persist in modern medicine**.
1706 1706  
1707 -----
1653 +---
1708 1708  
1709 -## **Findings**##
1710 -
1655 +## **Findings**
1711 1711  1. **Primary Observations:**
1712 1712   - False beliefs about biological racial differences **correlate with racial disparities in pain treatment**.
1713 1713   - Medical students and residents who endorsed these beliefs **showed greater racial bias in treatment recommendations**.
... ... @@ -1720,10 +1720,9 @@
1720 1720   - Study participants **underestimated Black patients' pain and recommended less effective pain treatments**.
1721 1721   - The study suggests that **racial disparities in medical care stem, in part, from these enduring false beliefs**.
1722 1722  
1723 -----
1668 +---
1724 1724  
1725 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1726 -
1670 +## **Critique and Observations**
1727 1727  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1728 1728   - **First empirical study to connect false racial beliefs with medical decision-making**.
1729 1729   - Utilizes a **large sample of medical students and residents** from diverse institutions.
... ... @@ -1736,49 +1736,47 @@
1736 1736   - Future research should examine **how these biases manifest in real clinical settings**.
1737 1737   - Investigate **whether medical training can correct these biases over time**.
1738 1738  
1739 -----
1683 +---
1740 1740  
1741 1741  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1742 1742  - Highlights **racial disparities in healthcare**, specifically in pain assessment and treatment.
1743 1743  - Supports **research on implicit bias and its impact on medical outcomes**.
1744 -- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**.##
1688 +- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**.
1745 1745  
1746 -----
1690 +---
1747 1747  
1748 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1749 -
1692 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1750 1750  1. Investigate **interventions to reduce racial bias in medical decision-making**.
1751 1751  2. Explore **how implicit bias training impacts pain treatment recommendations**.
1752 1752  3. Conduct **real-world observational studies on racial disparities in healthcare settings**.
1753 1753  
1754 -----
1697 +---
1755 1755  
1756 1756  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1757 -This study examines **racial bias in pain perception and treatment** among **white laypeople and medical professionals**, demonstrating that **false beliefs about biological differences contribute to disparities in pain management**. The research highlights the **systemic nature of racial bias in medicine** and underscores the **need for improved medical training to counteract these misconceptions**.##
1700 +This study examines **racial bias in pain perception and treatment** among **white laypeople and medical professionals**, demonstrating that **false beliefs about biological differences contribute to disparities in pain management**. The research highlights the **systemic nature of racial bias in medicine** and underscores the **need for improved medical training to counteract these misconceptions**.
1758 1758  
1759 1759  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1760 1760  
1761 -----
1704 +---
1762 1762  
1763 1763  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1764 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1516047113.pdf]]##
1707 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1516047113.pdf]]
1708 +
1765 1765  {{/expand}}
1766 1766  
1767 1767  
1768 1768  == Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans ==
1769 -
1770 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans"}}
1713 +{{expand title="Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans" expanded="false"}}
1771 1771  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1772 1772  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
1773 1773  **Author(s):** *Anne Case, Angus Deaton*
1774 1774  **Title:** *"Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans in the 21st Century"*
1775 1775  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1518393112](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1518393112)
1776 -**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors* 
1719 +**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors*
1777 1777  
1778 -----
1721 +---
1779 1779  
1780 -## **Key Statistics**##
1781 -
1723 +## **Key Statistics**
1782 1782  1. **General Observations:**
1783 1783   - Mortality rates among **middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans (ages 45–54)** increased from 1999 to 2013.
1784 1784   - This reversal in mortality trends is unique to the U.S.; **no other wealthy country experienced a similar rise**.
... ... @@ -1791,10 +1791,9 @@
1791 1791   - Rising mortality was driven primarily by **suicide, drug and alcohol poisoning, and chronic liver disease**.
1792 1792   - Midlife morbidity increased as well, with more reports of **poor health, pain, and mental distress**.
1793 1793  
1794 -----
1736 +---
1795 1795  
1796 -## **Findings**##
1797 -
1738 +## **Findings**
1798 1798  1. **Primary Observations:**
1799 1799   - The rise in mortality is attributed to **substance abuse, economic distress, and deteriorating mental health**.
1800 1800   - The increase in **suicides and opioid overdoses parallels broader socioeconomic decline**.
... ... @@ -1807,10 +1807,9 @@
1807 1807   - **Educational attainment was a major predictor of mortality trends**, with better-educated individuals experiencing lower mortality rates.
1808 1808   - Mortality among **white Americans with a college degree continued to decline**, resembling trends in other wealthy nations.
1809 1809  
1810 -----
1751 +---
1811 1811  
1812 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1813 -
1753 +## **Critique and Observations**
1814 1814  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1815 1815   - **First major study to highlight rising midlife mortality among U.S. whites**.
1816 1816   - Uses **CDC and Census mortality data spanning over a decade**.
... ... @@ -1823,49 +1823,46 @@
1823 1823   - Future studies should explore **how economic shifts, healthcare access, and mental health treatment contribute to these trends**.
1824 1824   - Further research on **racial and socioeconomic disparities in mortality trends** is needed.
1825 1825  
1826 -----
1766 +---
1827 1827  
1828 1828  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1829 1829  - Highlights **socioeconomic and racial disparities** in health outcomes.
1830 1830  - Supports research on **substance abuse and mental health crises in the U.S.**.
1831 -- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**.##
1771 +- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**.
1832 1832  
1833 -----
1773 +---
1834 1834  
1835 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1836 -
1775 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1837 1837  1. Investigate **regional differences in rising midlife mortality**.
1838 1838  2. Examine the **impact of the opioid crisis on long-term health trends**.
1839 1839  3. Study **policy interventions aimed at reversing rising mortality rates**.
1840 1840  
1841 -----
1780 +---
1842 1842  
1843 1843  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1844 -This study documents a **reversal in mortality trends among middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans**, showing an increase in **suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related deaths** from 1999 to 2013. The findings highlight **socioeconomic distress, declining health, and rising morbidity** as key factors. This research underscores the **importance of economic and social policy in shaping public health outcomes**.##
1783 +This study documents a **reversal in mortality trends among middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans**, showing an increase in **suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related deaths** from 1999 to 2013. The findings highlight **socioeconomic distress, declining health, and rising morbidity** as key factors. This research underscores the **importance of economic and social policy in shaping public health outcomes**.
1845 1845  
1846 1846  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1847 1847  
1848 -----
1787 +---
1849 1849  
1850 1850  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1851 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]##
1790 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]
1791 +
1852 1852  {{/expand}}
1853 1853  
1854 -
1855 1855  == Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities? ==
1856 -
1857 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"}}
1795 +{{expand title="Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?" expanded="false"}}
1858 1858  **Source:** *Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies*
1859 1859  **Date of Publication:** *2023*
1860 1860  **Author(s):** *Maurice Crul, Frans Lelie, Elif Keskiner, Laure Michon, Ismintha Waldring*
1861 1861  **Title:** *"How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"*
1862 1862  **DOI:** [10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548](https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548)
1863 -**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration* 
1801 +**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration*
1864 1864  
1865 -----
1803 +---
1866 1866  
1867 -## **Key Statistics**##
1868 -
1805 +## **Key Statistics**
1869 1869  1. **General Observations:**
1870 1870   - Study examines the role of **people without migration background** in majority-minority cities.
1871 1871   - Analyzes **over 3,000 survey responses and 150 in-depth interviews** from six North-Western European cities.
... ... @@ -1878,10 +1878,9 @@
1878 1878   - The study introduces the **Becoming a Minority (BaM) project**, a large-scale investigation of urban demographic shifts.
1879 1879   - **People without migration background perceive diversity differently**, with some embracing and others resisting change.
1880 1880  
1881 -----
1818 +---
1882 1882  
1883 -## **Findings**##
1884 -
1820 +## **Findings**
1885 1885  1. **Primary Observations:**
1886 1886   - The study **challenges traditional integration theories**, arguing that non-migrant groups also undergo adaptation processes.
1887 1887   - Some residents **struggle with demographic changes**, while others see diversity as an asset.
... ... @@ -1894,10 +1894,9 @@
1894 1894   - Examines how **people without migration background navigate majority-minority settings** in cities like Amsterdam and Vienna.
1895 1895   - Analyzes **whether former ethnic majority groups now perceive themselves as minorities**.
1896 1896  
1897 -----
1833 +---
1898 1898  
1899 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1900 -
1835 +## **Critique and Observations**
1901 1901  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1902 1902   - **Innovative approach** by examining the impact of migration on native populations.
1903 1903   - Uses **both qualitative and quantitative data** for robust analysis.
... ... @@ -1910,52 +1910,50 @@
1910 1910   - Expand research to **other geographical contexts** to understand migration effects globally.
1911 1911   - Investigate **long-term trends in urban adaptation and community building**.
1912 1912  
1913 -----
1848 +---
1914 1914  
1915 1915  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1916 1916  - Provides a **new perspective on urban integration**, shifting focus from migrants to native-born populations.
1917 1917  - Highlights the **role of social and economic power in shaping urban diversity outcomes**.
1918 -- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.##
1853 +- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.
1919 1919  
1920 -----
1855 +---
1921 1921  
1922 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1923 -
1857 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1924 1924  1. Study how **local policies shape attitudes toward urban diversity**.
1925 1925  2. Investigate **the role of economic and housing policies in shaping demographic changes**.
1926 1926  3. Explore **how social networks influence perceptions of migration and diversity**.
1927 1927  
1928 -----
1862 +---
1929 1929  
1930 1930  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1931 -This study examines how **people without migration background experience demographic change in majority-minority cities**. Using data from the **BaM project**, it challenges traditional **one-way integration models**, showing that **non-migrants also adapt to diverse environments**. The findings highlight **the complexities of social cohesion, identity, and power in rapidly changing urban landscapes**.##
1865 +This study examines how **people without migration background experience demographic change in majority-minority cities**. Using data from the **BaM project**, it challenges traditional **one-way integration models**, showing that **non-migrants also adapt to diverse environments**. The findings highlight **the complexities of social cohesion, identity, and power in rapidly changing urban landscapes**.
1932 1932  
1933 1933  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1934 1934  
1935 -----
1869 +---
1936 1936  
1937 1937  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1938 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1080_1369183X.2023.2182548.pdf]]##
1872 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1080_1369183X.2023.2182548.pdf]]
1873 +
1939 1939  {{/expand}}
1940 1940  
1941 1941  
1877 +
1942 1942  = Media =
1943 1943  
1944 -
1945 1945  == Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflic ==
1946 -
1947 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"}}
1881 +{{expand title="Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict" expanded="false"}}
1948 1948  **Source:** *Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication*
1949 1949  **Date of Publication:** *2021*
1950 1950  **Author(s):** *Zeynep Tufekci, Jesse Fox, Andrew Chadwick*
1951 1951  **Title:** *"The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"*
1952 1952  **DOI:** [10.1093/jcmc/zmab003](https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmab003)
1953 -**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies* 
1887 +**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies*
1954 1954  
1955 -----
1889 +---
1956 1956  
1957 -## **Key Statistics**##
1958 -
1891 +## **Key Statistics**
1959 1959  1. **General Observations:**
1960 1960   - Analyzed **over 500,000 social media interactions** related to intergroup conflict.
1961 1961   - Found that **computer-mediated communication (CMC) intensifies polarization**.
... ... @@ -1968,10 +1968,9 @@
1968 1968   - **Misinformation spread 3x faster** in polarized online discussions.
1969 1969   - Users exposed to **conflicting viewpoints were more likely to engage in retaliatory discourse**.
1970 1970  
1971 -----
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1972 1972  
1973 -## **Findings**##
1974 -
1906 +## **Findings**
1975 1975  1. **Primary Observations:**
1976 1976   - **Online interactions amplify intergroup conflict** due to selective exposure and confirmation bias.
1977 1977   - **Algorithmic sorting contributes to ideological segmentation**.
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1984 1984   - **CMC increased political tribalism** in digital spaces.
1985 1985   - **Emotional language spread more widely** than factual content.
1986 1986  
1987 -----
1919 +---
1988 1988  
1989 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1990 -
1921 +## **Critique and Observations**
1991 1991  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1992 1992   - **Largest dataset** to date analyzing **CMC and intergroup conflict**.
1993 1993   - Uses **longitudinal data tracking user behavior over time**.
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2000 2000   - Future studies should **analyze private messaging platforms** in conflict dynamics.
2001 2001   - Investigate **interventions that reduce online polarization**.
2002 2002  
2003 -----
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2004 2004  
2005 2005  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2006 2006  - Explores how **digital communication influences social division**.
2007 2007  - Supports research on **social media regulation and conflict mitigation**.
2008 -- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.##
1939 +- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.
2009 2009  
2010 -----
1941 +---
2011 2011  
2012 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2013 -
1943 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2014 2014  1. Investigate **how online anonymity affects real-world aggression**.
2015 2015  2. Study **social media interventions that reduce political polarization**.
2016 2016  3. Explore **cross-cultural differences in CMC and intergroup hostility**.
2017 2017  
2018 -----
1948 +---
2019 2019  
2020 2020  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2021 -This study examines **how online communication intensifies intergroup conflict**, using a dataset of **500,000+ social media interactions**. It highlights the role of **algorithmic filtering, anonymity, and selective exposure** in **increasing polarization and misinformation spread**. The findings emphasize the **need for policy interventions to mitigate digital conflict escalation**.##
1951 +This study examines **how online communication intensifies intergroup conflict**, using a dataset of **500,000+ social media interactions**. It highlights the role of **algorithmic filtering, anonymity, and selective exposure** in **increasing polarization and misinformation spread**. The findings emphasize the **need for policy interventions to mitigate digital conflict escalation**.
2022 2022  
2023 -----
1953 +---
2024 2024  
2025 2025  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2026 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]##
1956 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]
1957 +
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2028 2028  
2029 2029  
2030 2030  == Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions ==
2031 -
2032 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"}}
1962 +{{expand title="Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions" expanded="false"}}
2033 2033  **Source:** *Politics & Policy*
2034 2034  **Date of Publication:** *2007*
2035 2035  **Author(s):** *Tyler Johnson*
2036 2036  **Title:** *"Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing: Explaining Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"*
2037 2037  **DOI:** [10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x)
2038 -**Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence* 
1968 +**Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence*
2039 2039  
2040 -----
1970 +---
2041 2041  
2042 -## **Key Statistics**##
2043 -
1972 +## **Key Statistics**
2044 2044  1. **General Observations:**
2045 2045   - Examines **media coverage of same-sex marriage and civil unions from 2004 to 2011**.
2046 2046   - Analyzes how **media framing influences public opinion trends** on LGBTQ+ rights.
... ... @@ -2053,10 +2053,9 @@
2053 2053   - When **equality framing surpasses morality framing**, public opposition declines.
2054 2054   - Media framing **directly affects public attitudes** over time, shaping policy debates.
2055 2055  
2056 -----
1985 +---
2057 2057  
2058 -## **Findings**##
2059 -
1987 +## **Findings**
2060 2060  1. **Primary Observations:**
2061 2061   - **Media framing plays a critical role in shaping attitudes** toward LGBTQ+ rights.
2062 2062   - **Equality-focused narratives** lead to greater public support for same-sex marriage.
... ... @@ -2069,10 +2069,9 @@
2069 2069   - **Periods of increased equality framing** saw measurable **declines in opposition to LGBTQ+ rights**.
2070 2070   - **Major political events (elections, Supreme Court cases) influenced framing trends**.
2071 2071  
2072 -----
2000 +---
2073 2073  
2074 -## **Critique and Observations**##
2075 -
2002 +## **Critique and Observations**
2076 2076  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
2077 2077   - **Longitudinal dataset spanning multiple election cycles**.
2078 2078   - Provides **quantitative analysis of how media framing shifts public opinion**.
... ... @@ -2085,47 +2085,44 @@
2085 2085   - Expand the study to **global perspectives on LGBTQ+ rights and media influence**.
2086 2086   - Investigate how **different media platforms (TV vs. digital media) impact opinion shifts**.
2087 2087  
2088 -----
2015 +---
2089 2089  
2090 2090  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2091 2091  - Explores **how media narratives shape policy support and public sentiment**.
2092 2092  - Highlights **the strategic importance of framing in LGBTQ+ advocacy**.
2093 -- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.##
2020 +- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.
2094 2094  
2095 -----
2022 +---
2096 2096  
2097 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2098 -
2024 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2099 2099  1. Examine how **social media affects framing of LGBTQ+ issues**.
2100 2100  2. Study **differences in framing across political media outlets**.
2101 2101  3. Investigate **public opinion shifts in states that legalized same-sex marriage earlier**.
2102 2102  
2103 -----
2029 +---
2104 2104  
2105 2105  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2106 -This study examines **how media framing influences public attitudes on same-sex marriage and civil unions**, analyzing **news coverage from 2004 to 2011**. It finds that **equality-based narratives reduce opposition, while morality-based narratives increase it**. The research highlights **how media coverage plays a crucial role in shaping policy debates and public sentiment**.##
2032 +This study examines **how media framing influences public attitudes on same-sex marriage and civil unions**, analyzing **news coverage from 2004 to 2011**. It finds that **equality-based narratives reduce opposition, while morality-based narratives increase it**. The research highlights **how media coverage plays a crucial role in shaping policy debates and public sentiment**.
2107 2107  
2108 -----
2034 +---
2109 2109  
2110 2110  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2111 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x_abstract.pdf]]##
2037 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x_abstract.pdf]]
2038 +
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2113 2113  
2114 -
2115 2115  == Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion ==
2116 -
2117 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion"}}
2042 +{{expand title="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion" expanded="false"}}
2118 2118  **Source:** *Journal of Communication*
2119 2119  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
2120 2120  **Author(s):** *Natalie Stroud, Matthew Barnidge, Shannon McGregor*
2121 2121  **Title:** *"The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion: Evidence from Experimental Studies"*
2122 2122  **DOI:** [10.1093/joc/jqx021](https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqx021)
2123 -**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion* 
2048 +**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion*
2124 2124  
2125 -----
2050 +---
2126 2126  
2127 -## **Key Statistics**##
2128 -
2052 +## **Key Statistics**
2129 2129  1. **General Observations:**
2130 2130   - Conducted **12 experimental studies** on **digital media's impact on political beliefs**.
2131 2131   - **58% of participants** showed shifts in political opinion based on online content.
... ... @@ -2138,10 +2138,9 @@
2138 2138   - **Interactive media (comment sections, polls) increased political engagement**.
2139 2139   - **Exposure to counterarguments reduced partisan bias** by **14% on average**.
2140 2140  
2141 -----
2065 +---
2142 2142  
2143 -## **Findings**##
2144 -
2067 +## **Findings**
2145 2145  1. **Primary Observations:**
2146 2146   - **Digital media significantly influences political opinions**, with younger audiences being the most impacted.
2147 2147   - **Multimedia content is more persuasive** than traditional text-based arguments.
... ... @@ -2154,10 +2154,9 @@
2154 2154   - **Highly partisan users became more entrenched in their views**, even when exposed to opposing content.
2155 2155   - **Neutral or apolitical users were more likely to shift opinions**.
2156 2156  
2157 -----
2080 +---
2158 2158  
2159 -## **Critique and Observations**##
2160 -
2082 +## **Critique and Observations**
2161 2161  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
2162 2162   - **Large-scale experimental design** allows for controlled comparisons.
2163 2163   - Covers **multiple digital platforms**, ensuring robust findings.
... ... @@ -2170,28 +2170,31 @@
2170 2170   - Future studies should track **long-term opinion changes** beyond immediate reactions.
2171 2171   - Investigate **the role of digital media literacy in resisting persuasion**.
2172 2172  
2173 -----
2095 +---
2174 2174  
2175 2175  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2176 2176  - Provides insights into **how digital media shapes political discourse**.
2177 2177  - Highlights **which platforms and content types are most influential**.
2178 -- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.##
2100 +- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.
2179 2179  
2180 -----
2102 +---
2181 2181  
2182 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2183 -
2104 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2184 2184  1. Study how **fact-checking influences digital persuasion effects**.
2185 2185  2. Investigate the **role of political influencers in shaping opinions**.
2186 2186  3. Explore **long-term effects of social media exposure on political beliefs**.
2187 2187  
2188 -----
2109 +---
2189 2189  
2190 2190  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2191 -This study analyzes **how digital media influences political persuasion**, using **12 experimental studies**. The findings show that **video and interactive content are the most persuasive**, while **younger users are more susceptible to political messaging shifts**. The research emphasizes the **power of digital platforms in shaping public opinion and engagement**.##
2112 +This study analyzes **how digital media influences political persuasion**, using **12 experimental studies**. The findings show that **video and interactive content are the most persuasive**, while **younger users are more susceptible to political messaging shifts**. The research emphasizes the **power of digital platforms in shaping public opinion and engagement**.
2192 2192  
2193 -----
2114 +---
2194 2194  
2195 2195  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2196 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]##
2117 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]
2118 +
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2120 +
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