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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 -
70 -~{~{/expand}}
71 -
72 -{{/example}}
73 -
74 74  - Click on a **category** in the **Table of Contents** to browse studies related to that topic.
75 75  - Click on a **study title** to expand its details, including **key findings, critique, and relevance**.
76 76  - Use the **search function** (Ctrl + F or XWiki's built-in search) to quickly find specific topics or authors.
77 77  - If needed, you can export this page as **PDF or print-friendly format**, and all studies will automatically expand for readability.
78 -- You'll also find a download link to the original full study in pdf form at the bottom of the collapsible block.
79 79  
80 80  
81 -{{toc/}}
82 82  
16 +== Research Studies Repository ==
83 83  
84 -
85 -
86 -
87 87  = Genetics =
88 88  
89 -
90 90  == Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History ==
91 -
92 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History"}}
21 +{{expand title="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History" expanded="false"}}
93 93  **Source:** *Nature*
94 94  **Date of Publication:** *2009*
95 95  **Author(s):** *David Reich, Kumarasamy Thangaraj, Nick Patterson, Alkes L. Price, Lalji Singh*
96 96  **Title:** *"Reconstructing Indian Population History"*
97 97  **DOI:** [10.1038/nature08365](https://doi.org/10.1038/nature08365)
98 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Population History, South Asian Ancestry* 
27 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Population History, South Asian Ancestry*
99 99  
100 -----
29 +---
101 101  
102 -## **Key Statistics**##
103 -
31 +## **Key Statistics**
104 104  1. **General Observations:**
105 105   - Study analyzed **132 individuals from 25 diverse Indian groups**.
106 106   - Identified two major ancestral populations: **Ancestral North Indians (ANI)** and **Ancestral South Indians (ASI)**.
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113 113   - ANI ancestry ranges from **39% to 71%** across Indian groups.
114 114   - **Caste and linguistic differences** strongly correlate with genetic variation.
115 115  
116 -----
44 +---
117 117  
118 -## **Findings**##
119 -
46 +## **Findings**
120 120  1. **Primary Observations:**
121 121   - The genetic landscape of India has been shaped by **thousands of years of endogamy**.
122 122   - Groups with **only ASI ancestry no longer exist** in mainland India.
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129 129   - **Founder effects** have maintained allele frequency differences among Indian groups.
130 130   - Predicts **higher incidence of recessive diseases** due to historical genetic isolation.
131 131  
132 -----
59 +---
133 133  
134 -## **Critique and Observations**##
135 -
61 +## **Critique and Observations**
136 136  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
137 137   - **First large-scale genetic analysis** of Indian population history.
138 138   - Introduces **new methods for ancestry estimation without direct ancestral reference groups**.
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145 145   - Future research should **expand sampling across more Indian tribal groups**.
146 146   - Use **whole-genome sequencing** for finer resolution of ancestry.
147 147  
148 -----
74 +---
149 149  
150 150  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
151 151  - Provides a **genetic basis for caste and linguistic diversity** in India.
152 152  - Highlights **founder effects and genetic drift** shaping South Asian populations.
153 -- 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.
154 154  
155 -----
81 +---
156 156  
157 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
158 -
83 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
159 159  1. Examine **genetic markers linked to disease susceptibility** in Indian subpopulations.
160 160  2. Investigate the impact of **recent migration patterns on ANI-ASI ancestry distribution**.
161 161  3. Study **gene flow between Indian populations and other global groups**.
162 162  
163 -----
88 +---
164 164  
165 165  ## **Summary of Research Study**
166 -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**.
167 167  
168 168  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
169 169  
170 -----
95 +---
171 171  
172 172  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
173 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature08365.pdf]]##
98 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature08365.pdf]]
99 +
174 174  {{/expand}}
175 175  
176 176  
177 -== Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations ==
178 178  
179 -{{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"}}
180 180  **Source:** *Nature*
181 181  **Date of Publication:** *2016*
182 182  **Author(s):** *David Reich, Swapan Mallick, Heng Li, Mark Lipson, and others*
183 183  **Title:** *"The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations"*
184 184  **DOI:** [10.1038/nature18964](https://doi.org/10.1038/nature18964)
185 -**Subject Matter:** *Human Genetic Diversity, Population History, Evolutionary Genomics* 
111 +**Subject Matter:** *Human Genetic Diversity, Population History, Evolutionary Genomics*
186 186  
187 -----
113 +---
188 188  
189 -## **Key Statistics**##
190 -
115 +## **Key Statistics**
191 191  1. **General Observations:**
192 192   - Analyzed **high-coverage genome sequences of 300 individuals from 142 populations**.
193 193   - Included **many underrepresented and indigenous groups** from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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200 200   - Identified **5.8 million base pairs absent from the human reference genome**.
201 201   - Estimated that **mutations have accumulated 5% faster in non-Africans than in Africans**.
202 202  
203 -----
128 +---
204 204  
205 -## **Findings**##
206 -
130 +## **Findings**
207 207  1. **Primary Observations:**
208 208   - **African populations harbor the greatest genetic diversity**, confirming an out-of-Africa dispersal model.
209 209   - Indigenous Australians and New Guineans **share a common ancestral population with other non-Africans**.
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216 216   - **Neanderthal ancestry is higher in East Asians than in Europeans**.
217 217   - African hunter-gatherer groups show **deep population splits over 100,000 years ago**.
218 218  
219 -----
143 +---
220 220  
221 -## **Critique and Observations**##
222 -
145 +## **Critique and Observations**
223 223  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
224 224   - **Largest global genetic dataset** outside of the 1000 Genomes Project.
225 225   - High sequencing depth allows **more accurate identification of genetic variants**.
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232 232   - Future studies should include **ancient genomes** to improve demographic modeling.
233 233   - Expand research into **how genetic variation affects health outcomes** across populations.
234 234  
235 -----
158 +---
236 236  
237 237  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
238 238  - Provides **comprehensive data on human genetic diversity**, useful for **evolutionary studies**.
239 239  - Supports research on **Neanderthal and Denisovan introgression** in modern human populations.
240 -- Enhances understanding of **genetic adaptation and disease susceptibility across groups**.##
163 +- Enhances understanding of **genetic adaptation and disease susceptibility across groups**.
241 241  
242 -----
165 +---
243 243  
244 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
245 -
167 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
246 246  1. Investigate **functional consequences of genetic variation in underrepresented populations**.
247 247  2. Study **how selection pressures shaped genetic diversity across different environments**.
248 248  3. Explore **medical applications of population-specific genetic markers**.
249 249  
250 -----
172 +---
251 251  
252 252  ## **Summary of Research Study**
253 -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**.
254 254  
255 255  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
256 256  
257 -----
179 +---
258 258  
259 259  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
260 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature18964.pdf]]##
182 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature18964.pdf]]
183 +
261 261  {{/expand}}
262 262  
263 263  
264 264  == Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies ==
265 -
266 -{{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"}}
267 267  **Source:** *Nature Genetics*
268 268  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
269 269  **Author(s):** *Tinca J. C. Polderman, Beben Benyamin, Christiaan A. de Leeuw, Patrick F. Sullivan, Arjen van Bochoven, Peter M. Visscher, Danielle Posthuma*
270 270  **Title:** *"Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"*
271 271  **DOI:** [10.1038/ng.328](https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.328)
272 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Heritability, Twin Studies, Behavioral Science* 
194 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Heritability, Twin Studies, Behavioral Science*
273 273  
274 -----
196 +---
275 275  
276 -## **Key Statistics**##
277 -
198 +## **Key Statistics**
278 278  1. **General Observations:**
279 279   - Analyzed **17,804 traits from 2,748 twin studies** published between **1958 and 2012**.
280 280   - Included data from **14,558,903 twin pairs**, making it the largest meta-analysis on human heritability.
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287 287   - **Neurological, metabolic, and psychiatric traits** showed the highest heritability estimates.
288 288   - Traits related to **social values and environmental interactions** had lower heritability estimates.
289 289  
290 -----
211 +---
291 291  
292 -## **Findings**##
293 -
213 +## **Findings**
294 294  1. **Primary Observations:**
295 295   - Across all traits, genetic factors play a significant role in individual differences.
296 296   - The study contradicts models that **overestimate environmental effects in behavioral and cognitive traits**.
297 297  
298 298  2. **Subgroup Trends:**
299 - - **Eye and brain-related traits showed the highest heritability (70-80%)**.
219 + - **Eye and brain-related traits showed the highest heritability (~70-80%)**.
300 300   - **Shared environmental effects were negligible (<10%) for most traits**.
301 301  
302 302  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
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303 303   - Twin correlations suggest **limited evidence for strong non-additive genetic influences**.
304 304   - The study highlights **missing heritability in complex traits**, which genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have yet to fully explain.
305 305  
306 -----
226 +---
307 307  
308 -## **Critique and Observations**##
309 -
228 +## **Critique and Observations**
310 310  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
311 311   - **Largest-ever heritability meta-analysis**, covering nearly all published twin studies.
312 312   - Provides a **comprehensive framework for understanding gene-environment contributions**.
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319 319   - Future research should use **whole-genome sequencing** for finer-grained heritability estimates.
320 320   - **Incorporate non-Western populations** to assess global heritability trends.
321 321  
322 -----
241 +---
323 323  
324 324  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
325 325  - Establishes a **quantitative benchmark for heritability across human traits**.
326 326  - Reinforces **genetic influence on cognitive, behavioral, and physical traits**.
327 -- Highlights the need for **genome-wide studies to identify missing heritability**.##
246 +- Highlights the need for **genome-wide studies to identify missing heritability**.
328 328  
329 -----
248 +---
330 330  
331 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
332 -
250 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
333 333  1. Investigate how **heritability estimates compare across different socioeconomic backgrounds**.
334 334  2. Examine **gene-environment interactions in cognitive and psychiatric traits**.
335 335  3. Explore **non-additive genetic effects on human traits using newer statistical models**.
336 336  
337 -----
255 +---
338 338  
339 339  ## **Summary of Research Study**
340 -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.
341 341  
342 342  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
343 343  
344 -----
262 +---
345 345  
346 346  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
347 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_ng.328.pdf]]##
265 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_ng.328.pdf]]
266 +
348 348  {{/expand}}
349 349  
350 350  
351 351  == Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease ==
352 -
353 -{{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"}}
354 354  **Source:** *Nature Reviews Genetics*
355 355  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
356 356  **Author(s):** *Sarah A. Tishkoff, Scott M. Williams*
357 357  **Title:** *"Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease"*
358 358  **DOI:** [10.1038/nrg865](https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg865)
359 -**Subject Matter:** *Population Genetics, Human Evolution, Complex Diseases* 
277 +**Subject Matter:** *Population Genetics, Human Evolution, Complex Diseases*
360 360  
361 -----
279 +---
362 362  
363 -## **Key Statistics**##
364 -
281 +## **Key Statistics**
365 365  1. **General Observations:**
366 366   - Africa harbors **the highest genetic diversity** of any region, making it key to understanding human evolution.
367 367   - The study analyzes **genetic variation and linkage disequilibrium (LD) in African populations**.
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374 374   - The **effective population size (Ne) of Africans** is higher than that of non-African populations.
375 375   - LD blocks are **shorter in African genomes**, suggesting more historical recombination events.
376 376  
377 -----
294 +---
378 378  
379 -## **Findings**##
380 -
296 +## **Findings**
381 381  1. **Primary Observations:**
382 382   - African populations are the **most genetically diverse**, supporting the *Recent African Origin* hypothesis.
383 383   - Genetic variation in African populations can **help fine-map complex disease genes**.
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390 390   - Admixture in African Americans includes **West African and European genetic contributions**.
391 391   - SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) diversity in African genomes **exceeds that of non-African groups**.
392 392  
393 -----
309 +---
394 394  
395 -## **Critique and Observations**##
396 -
311 +## **Critique and Observations**
397 397  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
398 398   - Provides **comprehensive genetic analysis** of diverse African populations.
399 399   - Highlights **how genetic diversity impacts health disparities and disease risks**.
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406 406   - Expand research into **underrepresented African populations**.
407 407   - Integrate **whole-genome sequencing for a more detailed evolutionary timeline**.
408 408  
409 -----
324 +---
410 410  
411 411  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
412 412  - Supports **genetic models of human evolution** and the **out-of-Africa hypothesis**.
413 413  - Reinforces **Africa’s key role in disease gene mapping and precision medicine**.
414 -- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**.##
329 +- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**.
415 415  
416 -----
331 +---
417 417  
418 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
419 -
333 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
420 420  1. Investigate **genetic adaptations to local environments within Africa**.
421 421  2. Study **the role of African genetic diversity in disease resistance**.
422 422  3. Expand research on **how ancient migration patterns shaped modern genetic structure**.
423 423  
424 -----
338 +---
425 425  
426 426  ## **Summary of Research Study**
427 -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**.
428 428  
429 429  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
430 430  
431 -----
345 +---
432 432  
433 433  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
434 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nrg865MODERN.pdf]]##
348 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nrg865MODERN.pdf]]
349 +
435 435  {{/expand}}
436 436  
437 437  
438 438  == Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA ==
439 -
440 -{{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"}}
441 441  **Source:** *bioRxiv Preprint*
442 442  **Date of Publication:** *September 15, 2024*
443 443  **Author(s):** *Ali Akbari, Alison R. Barton, Steven Gazal, Zheng Li, Mohammadreza Kariminejad, et al.*
444 444  **Title:** *"Pervasive findings of directional selection realize the promise of ancient DNA to elucidate human adaptation"*
445 445  **DOI:** [10.1101/2024.09.14.613021](https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.14.613021)
446 -**Subject Matter:** *Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Selection* 
360 +**Subject Matter:** *Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Selection*
447 447  
448 -----
362 +---
449 449  
450 -## **Key Statistics**##
451 -
364 +## **Key Statistics**
452 452  1. **General Observations:**
453 453   - Study analyzes **8,433 ancient individuals** from the past **14,000 years**.
454 454   - Identifies **347 genome-wide significant loci** showing strong selection.
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461 461   - **10,000 years of directional selection** affected metabolic, immune, and cognitive traits.
462 462   - **Strong selection signals** found for traits like **skin pigmentation, cognitive function, and immunity**.
463 463  
464 -----
377 +---
465 465  
466 -## **Findings**##
467 -
379 +## **Findings**
468 468  1. **Primary Observations:**
469 469   - **Hundreds of alleles have been subject to directional selection** over recent millennia.
470 470   - Traits like **immune function, metabolism, and cognitive performance** show strong selection.
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478 478   - **Blood type B frequency rose from 0% to 8% in 6,000 years**.
479 479   - **Tuberculosis risk allele** fluctuated from **2% to 9% over 3,000 years before declining**.
480 480  
481 -----
393 +---
482 482  
483 -## **Critique and Observations**##
484 -
395 +## **Critique and Observations**
485 485  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
486 486   - **Largest dataset to date** on natural selection in human ancient DNA.
487 487   - Uses **direct allele frequency tracking instead of indirect measures**.
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494 494   - Expanding research to **other global populations** to assess universal trends.
495 495   - Investigating **long-term evolutionary trade-offs of selected alleles**.
496 496  
497 -----
408 +---
498 498  
499 499  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
500 500  - Provides **direct evidence of long-term genetic adaptation** in human populations.
501 501  - Supports theories on **polygenic selection shaping human cognition, metabolism, and immunity**.
502 -- 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**.
503 503  
504 -----
415 +---
505 505  
506 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
507 -
417 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
508 508  1. Examine **selection patterns in non-European populations** for comparison.
509 509  2. Investigate **how environmental and cultural shifts influenced genetic selection**.
510 510  3. Explore **the genetic basis of traits linked to past and present-day human survival**.
511 511  
512 -----
422 +---
513 513  
514 514  ## **Summary of Research Study**
515 -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**.
516 516  
517 -----
427 +---
518 518  
519 519  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
520 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]##
430 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]
431 +
521 521  {{/expand}}
522 522  
523 -
524 524  == Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age ==
525 -
526 -{{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"}}
527 527  **Source:** *Twin Research and Human Genetics (Cambridge University Press)*
528 528  **Date of Publication:** *2013*
529 529  **Author(s):** *Thomas J. Bouchard Jr.*
530 530  **Title:** *"The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"*
531 531  **DOI:** [10.1017/thg.2013.54](https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2013.54)
532 -**Subject Matter:** *Intelligence, Heritability, Developmental Psychology* 
441 +**Subject Matter:** *Intelligence, Heritability, Developmental Psychology*
533 533  
534 -----
443 +---
535 535  
536 -## **Key Statistics**##
537 -
445 +## **Key Statistics**
538 538  1. **General Observations:**
539 539   - The study documents how the **heritability of IQ increases with age**, reaching an asymptote at **0.80 by adulthood**.
540 540   - Analysis is based on **longitudinal twin and adoption studies**.
... ... @@ -547,10 +547,9 @@
547 547   - Data from the **Louisville Longitudinal Twin Study and cross-national twin samples** support findings.
548 548   - IQ stability over time is **influenced more by genetics than by shared environmental factors**.
549 549  
550 -----
458 +---
551 551  
552 -## **Findings**##
553 -
460 +## **Findings**
554 554  1. **Primary Observations:**
555 555   - Intelligence heritability **strengthens throughout development**, contrary to early environmental models.
556 556   - Shared environmental effects **decrease by late adolescence**, emphasizing **genetic influence in adulthood**.
... ... @@ -563,10 +563,9 @@
563 563   - Longitudinal adoption studies show **declining impact of adoptive parental influence on IQ** as children age.
564 564   - Cross-sectional twin data confirm **higher IQ correlations for monozygotic twins in adulthood**.
565 565  
566 -----
473 +---
567 567  
568 -## **Critique and Observations**##
569 -
475 +## **Critique and Observations**
570 570  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
571 571   - **Robust dataset covering multiple twin and adoption studies over decades**.
572 572   - **Clear, replicable trend** demonstrating the increasing role of genetics in intelligence.
... ... @@ -579,49 +579,46 @@
579 579   - Future research should investigate **gene-environment interactions in cognitive aging**.
580 580   - Examine **heritability trends in non-Western populations** to determine cross-cultural consistency.
581 581  
582 -----
488 +---
583 583  
584 584  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
585 585  - Provides **strong evidence for the genetic basis of intelligence**.
586 586  - Highlights the **diminishing role of shared environment in cognitive development**.
587 -- Supports research on **cognitive aging and heritability across the lifespan**.##
493 +- Supports research on **cognitive aging and heritability across the lifespan**.
588 588  
589 -----
495 +---
590 590  
591 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
592 -
497 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
593 593  1. Investigate **neurogenetic pathways underlying IQ development**.
594 594  2. Examine **how education and socioeconomic factors interact with genetic IQ influences**.
595 595  3. Study **heritability trends in aging populations and cognitive decline**.
596 596  
597 -----
502 +---
598 598  
599 599  ## **Summary of Research Study**
600 -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**.
601 601  
602 602  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
603 603  
604 -----
509 +---
605 605  
606 606  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
607 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]##
512 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]
513 +
608 608  {{/expand}}
609 609  
610 -
611 611  == Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications ==
612 -
613 -{{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"}}
614 614  **Source:** *Medical Hypotheses (Elsevier)*
615 615  **Date of Publication:** *2010*
616 616  **Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley*
617 617  **Title:** *"Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"*
618 618  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046)
619 -**Subject Matter:** *Human Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology* 
523 +**Subject Matter:** *Human Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology*
620 620  
621 -----
525 +---
622 622  
623 -## **Key Statistics**##
624 -
527 +## **Key Statistics**
625 625  1. **General Observations:**
626 626   - The study argues that **Homo sapiens is polytypic**, meaning it consists of multiple subspecies rather than a single monotypic species.
627 627   - Examines **genetic diversity, morphological variation, and evolutionary lineage** in humans.
... ... @@ -634,10 +634,9 @@
634 634   - The study evaluates **FST values (genetic differentiation measure)** and argues that human genetic differentiation is comparable to that of recognized subspecies in other species.
635 635   - Considers **phylogenetic species concepts** in defining human variation.
636 636  
637 -----
540 +---
638 638  
639 -## **Findings**##
640 -
542 +## **Findings**
641 641  1. **Primary Observations:**
642 642   - Proposes that **modern human populations meet biological criteria for subspecies classification**.
643 643   - Highlights **medical and evolutionary implications** of human taxonomic diversity.
... ... @@ -650,10 +650,9 @@
650 650   - Evaluates how **genetic markers correlate with population structure**.
651 651   - Addresses the **controversy over race classification in modern anthropology**.
652 652  
653 -----
555 +---
654 654  
655 -## **Critique and Observations**##
656 -
557 +## **Critique and Observations**
657 657  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
658 658   - Uses **comparative species analysis** to assess human classification.
659 659   - Provides a **biological perspective** on the race concept, moving beyond social constructivism arguments.
... ... @@ -666,49 +666,47 @@
666 666   - Further research should **incorporate whole-genome studies** to refine subspecies classifications.
667 667   - Investigate **how admixture affects taxonomic classification over time**.
668 668  
669 -----
570 +---
670 670  
671 671  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
672 672  - Contributes to discussions on **evolutionary taxonomy and species classification**.
673 673  - Provides evidence on **genetic differentiation among human populations**.
674 -- Highlights **historical and contemporary scientific debates on race and human variation**.##
575 +- Highlights **historical and contemporary scientific debates on race and human variation**.
675 675  
676 -----
577 +---
677 677  
678 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
679 -
579 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
680 680  1. Examine **FST values in modern and ancient human populations**.
681 681  2. Investigate how **adaptive evolution influences population differentiation**.
682 682  3. Explore **the impact of genetic diversity on medical treatments and disease susceptibility**.
683 683  
684 -----
584 +---
685 685  
686 686  ## **Summary of Research Study**
687 -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**.
688 688  
689 689  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
690 690  
691 -----
591 +---
692 692  
693 693  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
694 -[[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 +
695 695  {{/expand}}
696 696  
697 697  
698 698  == Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media ==
699 -
700 -{{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"}}
701 701  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
702 702  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
703 703  **Author(s):** *Heiner Rindermann, David Becker, Thomas R. Coyle*
704 704  **Title:** *"Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"*
705 705  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406)
706 -**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis* 
606 +**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis*
707 707  
708 -----
608 +---
709 709  
710 -## **Key Statistics**##
711 -
610 +## **Key Statistics**
712 712  1. **General Observations:**
713 713   - Survey of **102 experts** on intelligence research and public discourse.
714 714   - Evaluated experts' backgrounds, political affiliations, and views on controversial topics in intelligence research.
... ... @@ -721,10 +721,9 @@
721 721   - Experts rated media coverage of intelligence research as **poor (avg. 3.1 on a 9-point scale)**.
722 722   - **50% of experts attributed US Black-White IQ differences to genetic factors, 50% to environmental factors**.
723 723  
724 -----
623 +---
725 725  
726 -## **Findings**##
727 -
625 +## **Findings**
728 728  1. **Primary Observations:**
729 729   - Experts overwhelmingly support **the g-factor theory of intelligence**.
730 730   - **Heritability of intelligence** was widely accepted, though views differed on race and group differences.
... ... @@ -737,10 +737,9 @@
737 737   - The study compared **media coverage of intelligence research** with expert opinions.
738 738   - Found a **disconnect between journalists and intelligence researchers**, especially regarding politically sensitive issues.
739 739  
740 -----
638 +---
741 741  
742 -## **Critique and Observations**##
743 -
640 +## **Critique and Observations**
744 744  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
745 745   - **Largest expert survey on intelligence research** to date.
746 746   - Provides insight into **how political orientation influences scientific perspectives**.
... ... @@ -753,49 +753,47 @@
753 753   - Future studies should include **a broader range of global experts**.
754 754   - Additional research needed on **media biases and misrepresentation of intelligence research**.
755 755  
756 -----
653 +---
757 757  
758 758  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
759 759  - Provides insight into **expert consensus and division on intelligence research**.
760 760  - Highlights the **role of media bias** in shaping public perception of intelligence science.
761 -- 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.
762 762  
763 -----
660 +---
764 764  
765 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
766 -
662 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
767 767  1. Examine **cross-national differences** in expert opinions on intelligence.
768 768  2. Investigate how **media bias impacts public understanding of intelligence research**.
769 769  3. Conduct follow-up studies with **a more diverse expert pool** to test findings.
770 770  
771 -----
667 +---
772 772  
773 773  ## **Summary of Research Study**
774 -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**.
775 775  
776 776  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
777 777  
778 -----
674 +---
779 779  
780 780  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
781 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2019.101406.pdf]]##
677 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2019.101406.pdf]]
678 +
782 782  {{/expand}}
783 783  
784 784  
785 785  == Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation ==
786 -
787 -{{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"}}
788 788  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
789 789  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
790 790  **Author(s):** *Davide Piffer*
791 791  **Title:** *"A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"*
792 792  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008)
793 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences* 
689 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences*
794 794  
795 -----
691 +---
796 796  
797 -## **Key Statistics**##
798 -
693 +## **Key Statistics**
799 799  1. **General Observations:**
800 800   - Study analyzed **genome-wide association studies (GWAS) hits** linked to intelligence.
801 801   - Found a **strong correlation (r = .91) between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**.
... ... @@ -808,10 +808,9 @@
808 808   - GWAS intelligence SNPs predicted **IQ levels more strongly than random genetic markers**.
809 809   - Genetic differentiation (Fst values) showed that **selection pressure, rather than drift, influenced intelligence-related allele distributions**.
810 810  
811 -----
706 +---
812 812  
813 -## **Findings**##
814 -
708 +## **Findings**
815 815  1. **Primary Observations:**
816 816   - Intelligence-associated SNP frequencies correlate **highly with national IQ levels**.
817 817   - Genetic selection for intelligence appears **stronger than selection for height-related genes**.
... ... @@ -824,10 +824,9 @@
824 824   - Polygenic scores using **intelligence-related alleles significantly outperformed random SNPs** in predicting IQ.
825 825   - Selection pressures **may explain differences in global intelligence distribution** beyond genetic drift effects.
826 826  
827 -----
721 +---
828 828  
829 -## **Critique and Observations**##
830 -
723 +## **Critique and Observations**
831 831  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
832 832   - **Comprehensive genetic analysis** of intelligence-linked SNPs.
833 833   - Uses **multiple statistical methods (factor analysis, Fst analysis) to confirm results**.
... ... @@ -840,37 +840,35 @@
840 840   - Larger **cross-population GWAS studies** needed to validate findings.
841 841   - Investigate **non-genetic contributors to IQ variance** in addition to genetic factors.
842 842  
843 -----
736 +---
844 844  
845 845  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
846 846  - Supports research on **genetic influences on intelligence at a population level**.
847 847  - Aligns with broader discussions on **cognitive genetics and natural selection effects**.
848 -- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.##
741 +- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.
849 849  
850 -----
743 +---
851 851  
852 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
853 -
745 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
854 854  1. Conduct **expanded GWAS studies** including diverse populations.
855 855  2. Investigate **gene-environment interactions influencing intelligence**.
856 856  3. Explore **historical selection pressures shaping intelligence-related alleles**.
857 857  
858 -----
750 +---
859 859  
860 860  ## **Summary of Research Study**
861 -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.
862 862  
863 863  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
864 864  
865 -----
757 +---
866 866  
867 867  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
868 -[[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 +
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870 870  
871 -
872 872  == Study: Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding ==
873 -
874 874  {{expand expanded="false" title="Click here to expand details"}}
875 875  **Source:** Journal of Genetic Epidemiology
876 876  **Date of Publication:** 2024-01-15
... ... @@ -877,11 +877,11 @@
877 877  **Author(s):** Smith et al.
878 878  **Title:** "Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding in Case-Control Association Studies"
879 879  **DOI:** [https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235](https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235)
880 -**Subject Matter:** Genetics, Social Science 
771 +**Subject Matter:** Genetics, Social Science
881 881  
882 882  **Tags:** `Genetics` `Race & Ethnicity` `Biomedical Research`
883 883  
884 - **Key Statistics**
775 +=== **Key Statistics** ===
885 885  
886 886  1. **General Observations:**
887 887   - A near-perfect alignment between self-identified race/ethnicity (SIRE) and genetic ancestry was observed.
... ... @@ -891,12 +891,12 @@
891 891   - Four groups analyzed: **White, African American, East Asian, and Hispanic**.
892 892   - Hispanic genetic clusters showed significant European and Native American lineage.
893 893  
894 - **Findings**
785 +=== **Findings** ===
895 895  
896 896  - Self-identified race strongly aligns with genetic ancestry.
897 897  - Minor discrepancies exist but do not significantly impact classification.
898 898  
899 - **Relevance to Subproject**
790 +=== **Relevance to Subproject** ===
900 900  
901 901  - Reinforces the reliability of **self-reported racial identity** in genetic research.
902 902  - Highlights **policy considerations** in biomedical studies.
... ... @@ -903,25 +903,22 @@
903 903  {{/expand}}
904 904  
905 905  
906 -----
797 +---
907 907  
908 908  = Dating and Interpersonal Relationships =
909 909  
910 -
911 911  == Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018 ==
912 -
913 -{{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"}}
914 914  **Source:** *JAMA Network Open*
915 915  **Date of Publication:** *2020*
916 916  **Author(s):** *Ueda P, Mercer CH, Ghaznavi C, Herbenick D.*
917 917  **Title:** *"Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018"*
918 918  **DOI:** [10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833](https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833)
919 -**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Sexual Behavior, Demography* 
808 +**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Sexual Behavior, Demography*
920 920  
921 -----
810 +---
922 922  
923 -## **Key Statistics**##
924 -
812 +## **Key Statistics**
925 925  1. **General Observations:**
926 926   - Study analyzed **General Social Survey (2000-2018)** data.
927 927   - Found **declining trends in sexual activity** among young adults.
... ... @@ -934,10 +934,9 @@
934 934   - Frequency of sexual activity decreased by **8-10%** over the studied period.
935 935   - Number of sexual partners remained **relatively stable** despite declining activity rates.
936 936  
937 -----
825 +---
938 938  
939 -## **Findings**##
940 -
827 +## **Findings**
941 941  1. **Primary Observations:**
942 942   - A significant decline in sexual frequency, especially among **younger men**.
943 943   - Shifts in relationship dynamics and economic stressors may contribute to the trend.
... ... @@ -950,10 +950,9 @@
950 950   - **Mental health and employment status** were correlated with decreased activity.
951 951   - Social factors such as **screen time and digital entertainment consumption** are potential contributors.
952 952  
953 -----
840 +---
954 954  
955 -## **Critique and Observations**##
956 -
842 +## **Critique and Observations**
957 957  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
958 958   - **Large sample size** from a nationally representative dataset.
959 959   - **Longitudinal design** enables trend analysis over time.
... ... @@ -966,27 +966,26 @@
966 966   - Further studies should incorporate **qualitative data** on behavioral shifts.
967 967   - Additional factors such as **economic shifts and social media usage** need exploration.
968 968  
969 -----
855 +---
970 970  
971 971  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
972 972  - Provides evidence on **changing demographic behaviors** in relation to relationships and social interactions.
973 -- 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.
974 974  
975 -----
861 +---
976 976  
977 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
978 -
863 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
979 979  1. Investigate the **impact of digital media consumption** on relationship dynamics.
980 980  2. Examine **regional and cultural differences** in sexual activity trends.
981 981  
982 -----
867 +---
983 983  
984 984  ## **Summary of Research Study**
985 -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.
986 986  
987 987  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study's contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
988 988  
989 -----
874 +---
990 990  
991 991  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
992 992  {{velocity}}
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1001 1001  
1002 1002  
1003 1003  == Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ==
1004 -
1005 -{{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"}}
1006 1006  **Source:** *Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica*
1007 1007  **Date of Publication:** *2012*
1008 1008  **Author(s):** *Ravisha M. Srinivasjois, Shreya Shah, Prakesh S. Shah, Knowledge Synthesis Group on Determinants of Preterm/LBW Births*
1009 1009  **Title:** *"Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"*
1010 1010  **DOI:** [10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x)
1011 -**Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities* 
897 +**Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities*
1012 1012  
1013 -----
899 +---
1014 1014  
1015 -## **Key Statistics**##
1016 -
901 +## **Key Statistics**
1017 1017  1. **General Observations:**
1018 1018   - Meta-analysis of **26,335,596 singleton births** from eight studies.
1019 1019   - **Higher risk of adverse birth outcomes in biracial couples** than White couples, but lower than Black couples.
... ... @@ -1028,10 +1028,9 @@
1028 1028   - **Preterm births (PTB):** WMBF (1.17), BMWF (1.37), BMBF (1.78).
1029 1029   - **Stillbirths:** WMBF (1.43), BMWF (1.51), BMBF (1.85).
1030 1030  
1031 -----
916 +---
1032 1032  
1033 -## **Findings**##
1034 -
918 +## **Findings**
1035 1035  1. **Primary Observations:**
1036 1036   - **Biracial couples face a gradient of risk**: higher than White couples but lower than Black couples.
1037 1037   - **Maternal race plays a more significant role** in pregnancy outcomes.
... ... @@ -1044,10 +1044,9 @@
1044 1044   - The **weathering hypothesis** suggests that **long-term stress exposure** contributes to higher adverse birth risks in Black mothers.
1045 1045   - **Genetic and environmental factors** may interact to influence birth outcomes.
1046 1046  
1047 -----
931 +---
1048 1048  
1049 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1050 -
933 +## **Critique and Observations**
1051 1051  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1052 1052   - **Largest meta-analysis** on racial disparities in birth outcomes.
1053 1053   - Uses **adjusted statistical models** to account for confounding variables.
... ... @@ -1060,47 +1060,45 @@
1060 1060   - Future studies should examine **Asian, Hispanic, and Indigenous biracial couples**.
1061 1061   - Investigate **long-term health effects on infants from biracial pregnancies**.
1062 1062  
1063 -----
946 +---
1064 1064  
1065 1065  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1066 1066  - Provides **critical insights into racial disparities** in maternal and infant health.
1067 1067  - Supports **research on genetic and environmental influences on neonatal health**.
1068 -- 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.
1069 1069  
1070 -----
953 +---
1071 1071  
1072 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1073 -
955 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1074 1074  1. Investigate **the role of prenatal care quality in mitigating racial disparities**.
1075 1075  2. Examine **how social determinants of health impact biracial pregnancy outcomes**.
1076 1076  3. Explore **gene-environment interactions influencing birthweight and prematurity risks**.
1077 1077  
1078 -----
960 +---
1079 1079  
1080 1080  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1081 -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**.
1082 1082  
1083 -----
965 +---
1084 1084  
1085 1085  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1086 -[[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 +
1087 1087  {{/expand}}
1088 1088  
1089 1089  
1090 1090  == Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness ==
1091 -
1092 -{{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"}}
1093 1093  **Source:** *Current Psychology*
1094 1094  **Date of Publication:** *2024*
1095 1095  **Author(s):** *Brandon Sparks, Alexandra M. Zidenberg, Mark E. Olver*
1096 1096  **Title:** *"One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness"*
1097 1097  **DOI:** [10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z)
1098 -**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation* 
980 +**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation*
1099 1099  
1100 -----
982 +---
1101 1101  
1102 -## **Key Statistics**##
1103 -
984 +## **Key Statistics**
1104 1104  1. **General Observations:**
1105 1105   - Study analyzed **67 self-identified incels** and **103 non-incel men**.
1106 1106   - Incels reported **higher loneliness and lower social support** compared to non-incels.
... ... @@ -1113,10 +1113,9 @@
1113 1113   - 95% of incels in the study reported **having depression**, with 38% receiving a formal diagnosis.
1114 1114   - **Higher externalization of blame** was linked to stronger incel identification.
1115 1115  
1116 -----
997 +---
1117 1117  
1118 -## **Findings**##
1119 -
999 +## **Findings**
1120 1120  1. **Primary Observations:**
1121 1121   - Incels experience **heightened rejection sensitivity and loneliness**.
1122 1122   - Lack of social support correlates with **worse mental health outcomes**.
... ... @@ -1129,10 +1129,9 @@
1129 1129   - Incels **engaged in fewer positive coping mechanisms** such as emotional support or positive reframing.
1130 1130   - Instead, they relied on **solitary coping strategies**, worsening their isolation.
1131 1131  
1132 -----
1012 +---
1133 1133  
1134 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1135 -
1014 +## **Critique and Observations**
1136 1136  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1137 1137   - **First quantitative study** on incels’ social isolation and mental health.
1138 1138   - **Robust sample size** and validated psychological measures.
... ... @@ -1145,52 +1145,131 @@
1145 1145   - Future studies should **compare incel forum users vs. non-users**.
1146 1146   - Investigate **potential intervention strategies** for social integration.
1147 1147  
1148 -----
1027 +---
1149 1149  
1150 1150  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1151 1151  - Highlights **mental health vulnerabilities** within the incel community.
1152 1152  - Supports research on **loneliness, attachment styles, and social dominance orientation**.
1153 -- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.##
1032 +- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.
1154 1154  
1155 -----
1034 +---
1156 1156  
1157 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1158 -
1036 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1159 1159  1. Explore how **online community participation** affects incel mental health.
1160 1160  2. Investigate **cognitive biases** influencing self-perceived rejection among incels.
1161 1161  3. Assess **therapeutic interventions** to address incel social isolation.
1162 1162  
1163 -----
1041 +---
1164 1164  
1165 1165  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1166 -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**.
1167 1167  
1168 1168  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1169 1169  
1170 -----
1048 +---
1171 1171  
1172 1172  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1173 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z.pdf]]##
1051 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z.pdf]]
1052 +
1174 1174  {{/expand}}
1175 1175  
1176 1176  
1177 1177  = Crime and Substance Abuse =
1178 1178  
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*
1179 1179  
1180 -== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1067 +---
1181 1181  
1182 -{{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"}}
1183 1183  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1184 1184  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
1185 1185  **Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1186 1186  **Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1187 1187  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1188 -**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1147 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1189 1189  
1190 -----
1149 +---
1191 1191  
1192 -## **Key Statistics**##
1193 -
1151 +## **Key Statistics**
1194 1194  1. **General Observations:**
1195 1195   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1196 1196   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -1203,10 +1203,9 @@
1203 1203   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1204 1204   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1205 1205  
1206 -----
1164 +---
1207 1207  
1208 -## **Findings**##
1209 -
1166 +## **Findings**
1210 1210  1. **Primary Observations:**
1211 1211   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1212 1212   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1219,10 +1219,9 @@
1219 1219   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1220 1220   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1221 1221  
1222 -----
1179 +---
1223 1223  
1224 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1225 -
1181 +## **Critique and Observations**
1226 1226  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1227 1227   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1228 1228   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1235,49 +1235,46 @@
1235 1235   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1236 1236   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1237 1237  
1238 -----
1194 +---
1239 1239  
1240 1240  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1241 1241  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1242 1242  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1243 -- 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**.
1244 1244  
1245 -----
1201 +---
1246 1246  
1247 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1248 -
1203 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1249 1249  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1250 1250  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1251 1251  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1252 1252  
1253 -----
1208 +---
1254 1254  
1255 1255  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1256 -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**.
1257 1257  
1258 1258  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1259 1259  
1260 -----
1215 +---
1261 1261  
1262 1262  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1263 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1218 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1219 +
1264 1264  {{/expand}}
1265 1265  
1266 -
1267 1267  == Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1268 -
1269 -{{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"}}
1270 1270  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1271 1271  **Date of Publication:** *2003*
1272 1272  **Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
1273 1273  **Title:** *"Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"*
1274 1274  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1275 -**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research* 
1229 +**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research*
1276 1276  
1277 -----
1231 +---
1278 1278  
1279 -## **Key Statistics**##
1280 -
1233 +## **Key Statistics**
1281 1281  1. **General Observations:**
1282 1282   - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1283 1283   - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
... ... @@ -1290,10 +1290,9 @@
1290 1290   - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1291 1291   - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1292 1292  
1293 -----
1246 +---
1294 1294  
1295 -## **Findings**##
1296 -
1248 +## **Findings**
1297 1297  1. **Primary Observations:**
1298 1298   - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1299 1299   - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
... ... @@ -1306,10 +1306,9 @@
1306 1306   - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1307 1307   - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1308 1308  
1309 -----
1261 +---
1310 1310  
1311 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1312 -
1263 +## **Critique and Observations**
1313 1313  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1314 1314   - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1315 1315   - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
... ... @@ -1322,49 +1322,47 @@
1322 1322   - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1323 1323   - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1324 1324  
1325 -----
1276 +---
1326 1326  
1327 1327  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1328 1328  - Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1329 1329  - Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1330 -- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.##
1281 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1331 1331  
1332 -----
1283 +---
1333 1333  
1334 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1335 -
1285 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1336 1336  1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1337 1337  2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1338 1338  3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1339 1339  
1340 -----
1290 +---
1341 1341  
1342 1342  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1343 -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**.
1344 1344  
1345 1345  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1346 1346  
1347 -----
1297 +---
1348 1348  
1349 1349  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1350 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]##
1300 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]
1301 +
1351 1351  {{/expand}}
1352 1352  
1353 1353  
1354 1354  == Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1355 -
1356 -{{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"}}
1357 1357  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1358 1358  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
1359 1359  **Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1360 1360  **Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1361 1361  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1362 -**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1312 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1363 1363  
1364 -----
1314 +---
1365 1365  
1366 -## **Key Statistics**##
1367 -
1316 +## **Key Statistics**
1368 1368  1. **General Observations:**
1369 1369   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1370 1370   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -1377,10 +1377,9 @@
1377 1377   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1378 1378   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1379 1379  
1380 -----
1329 +---
1381 1381  
1382 -## **Findings**##
1383 -
1331 +## **Findings**
1384 1384  1. **Primary Observations:**
1385 1385   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1386 1386   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1393,10 +1393,9 @@
1393 1393   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1394 1394   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1395 1395  
1396 -----
1344 +---
1397 1397  
1398 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1399 -
1346 +## **Critique and Observations**
1400 1400  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1401 1401   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1402 1402   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1409,39 +1409,36 @@
1409 1409   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1410 1410   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1411 1411  
1412 -----
1359 +---
1413 1413  
1414 1414  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1415 1415  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1416 1416  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1417 -- 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**.
1418 1418  
1419 -----
1366 +---
1420 1420  
1421 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1422 -
1368 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1423 1423  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1424 1424  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1425 1425  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1426 1426  
1427 -----
1373 +---
1428 1428  
1429 1429  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1430 -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**.
1431 1431  
1432 1432  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1433 1433  
1434 -----
1380 +---
1435 1435  
1436 1436  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1437 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1383 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1384 +
1438 1438  {{/expand}}
1439 1439  
1440 -
1441 1441  == Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults ==
1442 -
1443 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"}}
1444 - Source: Addictive Behaviors
1388 +{{expand title="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults" expanded="false"}} Source: Addictive Behaviors
1445 1445  Date of Publication: 2016
1446 1446  Author(s): Andrea Hussong, Christy Capron, Gregory T. Smith, Jennifer L. Maggs
1447 1447  Title: "Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"
... ... @@ -1502,23 +1502,22 @@
1502 1502  
1503 1503  📄 Download Full Study
1504 1504  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.addbeh.2016.02.030.pdf]]
1449 +
1505 1505  {{/expand}}
1506 1506  
1507 1507  
1508 1508  == Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time? ==
1509 -
1510 -{{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"}}
1511 1511  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
1512 1512  **Date of Publication:** *2014*
1513 1513  **Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley, Jan te Nijenhuis, Raegan Murphy*
1514 1514  **Title:** *"Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"*
1515 1515  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012)
1516 -**Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics* 
1460 +**Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics*
1517 1517  
1518 -----
1462 +---
1519 1519  
1520 -## **Key Statistics**##
1521 -
1464 +## **Key Statistics**
1522 1522  1. **General Observations:**
1523 1523   - The study examines reaction time data from **13 age-matched studies** spanning **1884–2004**.
1524 1524   - Results suggest an estimated **decline of 13.35 IQ points** over this period.
... ... @@ -1531,10 +1531,9 @@
1531 1531   - The estimated **dysgenic rate is 1.21 IQ points lost per decade**.
1532 1532   - Meta-regression analysis confirmed a **steady secular trend in slowing reaction time**.
1533 1533  
1534 -----
1477 +---
1535 1535  
1536 -## **Findings**##
1537 -
1479 +## **Findings**
1538 1538  1. **Primary Observations:**
1539 1539   - Supports the hypothesis of **intelligence decline due to genetic and environmental factors**.
1540 1540   - Reaction time, a **biomarker for cognitive ability**, has slowed significantly over time.
... ... @@ -1547,10 +1547,9 @@
1547 1547   - Cross-national comparisons indicate a **global trend in slower reaction times**.
1548 1548   - Factors like **modern neurotoxin exposure** and **reduced selective pressure for intelligence** may contribute.
1549 1549  
1550 -----
1492 +---
1551 1551  
1552 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1553 -
1494 +## **Critique and Observations**
1554 1554  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1555 1555   - **Comprehensive meta-analysis** covering over a century of reaction time data.
1556 1556   - **Robust statistical corrections** for measurement variance between historical and modern studies.
... ... @@ -1563,51 +1563,52 @@
1563 1563   - Future studies should **replicate results with more modern datasets**.
1564 1564   - Investigate **alternative cognitive biomarkers** for intelligence over time.
1565 1565  
1566 -----
1507 +---
1567 1567  
1568 1568  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1569 1569  - Provides evidence for **long-term intelligence trends**, contributing to research on **cognitive evolution**.
1570 1570  - Aligns with broader discussions on **dysgenics, neurophysiology, and cognitive load**.
1571 -- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.##
1512 +- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.
1572 1572  
1573 -----
1514 +---
1574 1574  
1575 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1576 -
1516 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1577 1577  1. Investigate **genetic markers associated with reaction time** and intelligence decline.
1578 1578  2. Examine **regional variations in reaction time trends**.
1579 1579  3. Explore **cognitive resilience factors that counteract the decline**.
1580 1580  
1581 -----
1521 +---
1582 1582  
1583 1583  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1584 -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**.
1585 1585  
1586 1586  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1587 1587  
1588 -----
1528 +---
1589 1589  
1590 1590  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1591 -[[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 +
1592 1592  {{/expand}}
1593 1593  
1594 1594  
1595 -= Whiteness & White Guilt =
1596 1596  
1597 -== Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports ==
1598 1598  
1599 -{{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"}}
1600 1600  **Source:** *Journal of Diversity in Higher Education*
1601 1601  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
1602 1602  **Author(s):** *Kirsten Hextrum*
1603 1603  **Title:** *"Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"*
1604 1604  **DOI:** [10.1037/dhe0000140](https://doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000140)
1605 -**Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism* 
1548 +**Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism*
1606 1606  
1607 -----
1550 +---
1608 1608  
1609 -## **Key Statistics**##
1610 -
1552 +## **Key Statistics**
1611 1611  1. **General Observations:**
1612 1612   - Analyzed **47 college athlete narratives** to explore racial disparities in non-revenue sports.
1613 1613   - Found three interrelated themes: **racial segregation, racial innocence, and racial protection**.
... ... @@ -1620,10 +1620,9 @@
1620 1620   - White athletes are **socialized to remain unaware of racial privilege** in their athletic careers.
1621 1621   - Media and institutional narratives protect white athletes from discussions on race and systemic inequities.
1622 1622  
1623 -----
1565 +---
1624 1624  
1625 -## **Findings**##
1626 -
1567 +## **Findings**
1627 1627  1. **Primary Observations:**
1628 1628   - Colleges **actively recruit white athletes** from majority-white communities.
1629 1629   - Institutional policies **uphold whiteness** by failing to challenge racial biases in recruitment and team culture.
... ... @@ -1636,10 +1636,9 @@
1636 1636   - Examines **how sports serve as a mechanism for maintaining racial privilege** in higher education.
1637 1637   - Discusses the **role of athletics in reinforcing systemic segregation and exclusion**.
1638 1638  
1639 -----
1580 +---
1640 1640  
1641 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1642 -
1582 +## **Critique and Observations**
1643 1643  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1644 1644   - **Comprehensive qualitative analysis** of race in college sports.
1645 1645   - Examines **institutional conditions** that sustain racial disparities in athletics.
... ... @@ -1652,49 +1652,52 @@
1652 1652   - Future research should **compare recruitment policies across different sports and divisions**.
1653 1653   - Investigate **how athletic scholarships contribute to racial inequities in higher education**.
1654 1654  
1655 -----
1595 +---
1656 1656  
1657 1657  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1658 1658  - Provides evidence of **systemic racial biases** in college sports recruitment.
1659 1659  - Highlights **how institutional policies protect whiteness** in non-revenue athletics.
1660 -- 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**.
1661 1661  
1662 -----
1602 +---
1663 1663  
1664 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1665 -
1604 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1666 1666  1. Investigate how **racial stereotypes influence college athlete recruitment**.
1667 1667  2. Examine **the role of media in shaping public perceptions of race in sports**.
1668 1668  3. Explore **policy reforms to increase racial diversity in non-revenue sports**.
1669 1669  
1670 -----
1609 +---
1671 1671  
1672 1672  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1673 -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**.
1674 1674  
1675 1675  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1676 1676  
1677 -----
1616 +---
1678 1678  
1679 1679  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1680 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1037_dhe0000140.pdf]]##
1619 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1037_dhe0000140.pdf]]
1620 +
1681 1681  {{/expand}}
1682 1682  
1683 1683  
1684 -== Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations ==
1685 1685  
1686 -{{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"}}
1687 1687  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1688 1688  **Date of Publication:** *2016*
1689 1689  **Author(s):** *Kelly M. Hoffman, Sophie Trawalter, Jordan R. Axta, M. Norman Oliver*
1690 1690  **Title:** *"Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations, and False Beliefs About Biological Differences Between Blacks and Whites"*
1691 1691  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1516047113](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1516047113)
1692 -**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment* 
1636 +**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment*
1693 1693  
1694 -----
1638 +---
1695 1695  
1696 -## **Key Statistics**##
1697 -
1640 +## **Key Statistics**
1698 1698  1. **General Observations:**
1699 1699   - Study analyzed **racial disparities in pain perception and treatment recommendations**.
1700 1700   - Found that **white laypeople and medical students endorsed false beliefs about biological differences** between Black and white individuals.
... ... @@ -1707,10 +1707,9 @@
1707 1707   - **Black patients were less likely to receive appropriate pain treatment** compared to white patients.
1708 1708   - The study confirmed that **historical misconceptions about racial differences still persist in modern medicine**.
1709 1709  
1710 -----
1653 +---
1711 1711  
1712 -## **Findings**##
1713 -
1655 +## **Findings**
1714 1714  1. **Primary Observations:**
1715 1715   - False beliefs about biological racial differences **correlate with racial disparities in pain treatment**.
1716 1716   - Medical students and residents who endorsed these beliefs **showed greater racial bias in treatment recommendations**.
... ... @@ -1723,10 +1723,9 @@
1723 1723   - Study participants **underestimated Black patients' pain and recommended less effective pain treatments**.
1724 1724   - The study suggests that **racial disparities in medical care stem, in part, from these enduring false beliefs**.
1725 1725  
1726 -----
1668 +---
1727 1727  
1728 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1729 -
1670 +## **Critique and Observations**
1730 1730  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1731 1731   - **First empirical study to connect false racial beliefs with medical decision-making**.
1732 1732   - Utilizes a **large sample of medical students and residents** from diverse institutions.
... ... @@ -1739,49 +1739,47 @@
1739 1739   - Future research should examine **how these biases manifest in real clinical settings**.
1740 1740   - Investigate **whether medical training can correct these biases over time**.
1741 1741  
1742 -----
1683 +---
1743 1743  
1744 1744  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1745 1745  - Highlights **racial disparities in healthcare**, specifically in pain assessment and treatment.
1746 1746  - Supports **research on implicit bias and its impact on medical outcomes**.
1747 -- 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**.
1748 1748  
1749 -----
1690 +---
1750 1750  
1751 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1752 -
1692 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1753 1753  1. Investigate **interventions to reduce racial bias in medical decision-making**.
1754 1754  2. Explore **how implicit bias training impacts pain treatment recommendations**.
1755 1755  3. Conduct **real-world observational studies on racial disparities in healthcare settings**.
1756 1756  
1757 -----
1697 +---
1758 1758  
1759 1759  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1760 -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**.
1761 1761  
1762 1762  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1763 1763  
1764 -----
1704 +---
1765 1765  
1766 1766  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1767 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1516047113.pdf]]##
1707 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1516047113.pdf]]
1708 +
1768 1768  {{/expand}}
1769 1769  
1770 1770  
1771 1771  == Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans ==
1772 -
1773 -{{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"}}
1774 1774  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1775 1775  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
1776 1776  **Author(s):** *Anne Case, Angus Deaton*
1777 1777  **Title:** *"Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans in the 21st Century"*
1778 1778  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1518393112](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1518393112)
1779 -**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors* 
1719 +**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors*
1780 1780  
1781 -----
1721 +---
1782 1782  
1783 -## **Key Statistics**##
1784 -
1723 +## **Key Statistics**
1785 1785  1. **General Observations:**
1786 1786   - Mortality rates among **middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans (ages 45–54)** increased from 1999 to 2013.
1787 1787   - This reversal in mortality trends is unique to the U.S.; **no other wealthy country experienced a similar rise**.
... ... @@ -1794,10 +1794,9 @@
1794 1794   - Rising mortality was driven primarily by **suicide, drug and alcohol poisoning, and chronic liver disease**.
1795 1795   - Midlife morbidity increased as well, with more reports of **poor health, pain, and mental distress**.
1796 1796  
1797 -----
1736 +---
1798 1798  
1799 -## **Findings**##
1800 -
1738 +## **Findings**
1801 1801  1. **Primary Observations:**
1802 1802   - The rise in mortality is attributed to **substance abuse, economic distress, and deteriorating mental health**.
1803 1803   - The increase in **suicides and opioid overdoses parallels broader socioeconomic decline**.
... ... @@ -1810,10 +1810,9 @@
1810 1810   - **Educational attainment was a major predictor of mortality trends**, with better-educated individuals experiencing lower mortality rates.
1811 1811   - Mortality among **white Americans with a college degree continued to decline**, resembling trends in other wealthy nations.
1812 1812  
1813 -----
1751 +---
1814 1814  
1815 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1816 -
1753 +## **Critique and Observations**
1817 1817  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1818 1818   - **First major study to highlight rising midlife mortality among U.S. whites**.
1819 1819   - Uses **CDC and Census mortality data spanning over a decade**.
... ... @@ -1826,49 +1826,46 @@
1826 1826   - Future studies should explore **how economic shifts, healthcare access, and mental health treatment contribute to these trends**.
1827 1827   - Further research on **racial and socioeconomic disparities in mortality trends** is needed.
1828 1828  
1829 -----
1766 +---
1830 1830  
1831 1831  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1832 1832  - Highlights **socioeconomic and racial disparities** in health outcomes.
1833 1833  - Supports research on **substance abuse and mental health crises in the U.S.**.
1834 -- 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**.
1835 1835  
1836 -----
1773 +---
1837 1837  
1838 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1839 -
1775 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1840 1840  1. Investigate **regional differences in rising midlife mortality**.
1841 1841  2. Examine the **impact of the opioid crisis on long-term health trends**.
1842 1842  3. Study **policy interventions aimed at reversing rising mortality rates**.
1843 1843  
1844 -----
1780 +---
1845 1845  
1846 1846  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1847 -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**.
1848 1848  
1849 1849  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1850 1850  
1851 -----
1787 +---
1852 1852  
1853 1853  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1854 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]##
1790 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]
1791 +
1855 1855  {{/expand}}
1856 1856  
1857 -
1858 1858  == Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities? ==
1859 -
1860 -{{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"}}
1861 1861  **Source:** *Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies*
1862 1862  **Date of Publication:** *2023*
1863 1863  **Author(s):** *Maurice Crul, Frans Lelie, Elif Keskiner, Laure Michon, Ismintha Waldring*
1864 1864  **Title:** *"How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"*
1865 1865  **DOI:** [10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548](https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548)
1866 -**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration* 
1801 +**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration*
1867 1867  
1868 -----
1803 +---
1869 1869  
1870 -## **Key Statistics**##
1871 -
1805 +## **Key Statistics**
1872 1872  1. **General Observations:**
1873 1873   - Study examines the role of **people without migration background** in majority-minority cities.
1874 1874   - Analyzes **over 3,000 survey responses and 150 in-depth interviews** from six North-Western European cities.
... ... @@ -1881,10 +1881,9 @@
1881 1881   - The study introduces the **Becoming a Minority (BaM) project**, a large-scale investigation of urban demographic shifts.
1882 1882   - **People without migration background perceive diversity differently**, with some embracing and others resisting change.
1883 1883  
1884 -----
1818 +---
1885 1885  
1886 -## **Findings**##
1887 -
1820 +## **Findings**
1888 1888  1. **Primary Observations:**
1889 1889   - The study **challenges traditional integration theories**, arguing that non-migrant groups also undergo adaptation processes.
1890 1890   - Some residents **struggle with demographic changes**, while others see diversity as an asset.
... ... @@ -1897,10 +1897,9 @@
1897 1897   - Examines how **people without migration background navigate majority-minority settings** in cities like Amsterdam and Vienna.
1898 1898   - Analyzes **whether former ethnic majority groups now perceive themselves as minorities**.
1899 1899  
1900 -----
1833 +---
1901 1901  
1902 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1903 -
1835 +## **Critique and Observations**
1904 1904  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1905 1905   - **Innovative approach** by examining the impact of migration on native populations.
1906 1906   - Uses **both qualitative and quantitative data** for robust analysis.
... ... @@ -1913,52 +1913,50 @@
1913 1913   - Expand research to **other geographical contexts** to understand migration effects globally.
1914 1914   - Investigate **long-term trends in urban adaptation and community building**.
1915 1915  
1916 -----
1848 +---
1917 1917  
1918 1918  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1919 1919  - Provides a **new perspective on urban integration**, shifting focus from migrants to native-born populations.
1920 1920  - Highlights the **role of social and economic power in shaping urban diversity outcomes**.
1921 -- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.##
1853 +- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.
1922 1922  
1923 -----
1855 +---
1924 1924  
1925 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1926 -
1857 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1927 1927  1. Study how **local policies shape attitudes toward urban diversity**.
1928 1928  2. Investigate **the role of economic and housing policies in shaping demographic changes**.
1929 1929  3. Explore **how social networks influence perceptions of migration and diversity**.
1930 1930  
1931 -----
1862 +---
1932 1932  
1933 1933  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1934 -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**.
1935 1935  
1936 1936  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1937 1937  
1938 -----
1869 +---
1939 1939  
1940 1940  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1941 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1080_1369183X.2023.2182548.pdf]]##
1872 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1080_1369183X.2023.2182548.pdf]]
1873 +
1942 1942  {{/expand}}
1943 1943  
1944 1944  
1877 +
1945 1945  = Media =
1946 1946  
1947 -
1948 1948  == Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflic ==
1949 -
1950 -{{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"}}
1951 1951  **Source:** *Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication*
1952 1952  **Date of Publication:** *2021*
1953 1953  **Author(s):** *Zeynep Tufekci, Jesse Fox, Andrew Chadwick*
1954 1954  **Title:** *"The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"*
1955 1955  **DOI:** [10.1093/jcmc/zmab003](https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmab003)
1956 -**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies* 
1887 +**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies*
1957 1957  
1958 -----
1889 +---
1959 1959  
1960 -## **Key Statistics**##
1961 -
1891 +## **Key Statistics**
1962 1962  1. **General Observations:**
1963 1963   - Analyzed **over 500,000 social media interactions** related to intergroup conflict.
1964 1964   - Found that **computer-mediated communication (CMC) intensifies polarization**.
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1971 1971   - **Misinformation spread 3x faster** in polarized online discussions.
1972 1972   - Users exposed to **conflicting viewpoints were more likely to engage in retaliatory discourse**.
1973 1973  
1974 -----
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1975 1975  
1976 -## **Findings**##
1977 -
1906 +## **Findings**
1978 1978  1. **Primary Observations:**
1979 1979   - **Online interactions amplify intergroup conflict** due to selective exposure and confirmation bias.
1980 1980   - **Algorithmic sorting contributes to ideological segmentation**.
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1987 1987   - **CMC increased political tribalism** in digital spaces.
1988 1988   - **Emotional language spread more widely** than factual content.
1989 1989  
1990 -----
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1991 1991  
1992 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1993 -
1921 +## **Critique and Observations**
1994 1994  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1995 1995   - **Largest dataset** to date analyzing **CMC and intergroup conflict**.
1996 1996   - Uses **longitudinal data tracking user behavior over time**.
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2003 2003   - Future studies should **analyze private messaging platforms** in conflict dynamics.
2004 2004   - Investigate **interventions that reduce online polarization**.
2005 2005  
2006 -----
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2007 2007  
2008 2008  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2009 2009  - Explores how **digital communication influences social division**.
2010 2010  - Supports research on **social media regulation and conflict mitigation**.
2011 -- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.##
1939 +- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.
2012 2012  
2013 -----
1941 +---
2014 2014  
2015 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2016 -
1943 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2017 2017  1. Investigate **how online anonymity affects real-world aggression**.
2018 2018  2. Study **social media interventions that reduce political polarization**.
2019 2019  3. Explore **cross-cultural differences in CMC and intergroup hostility**.
2020 2020  
2021 -----
1948 +---
2022 2022  
2023 2023  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2024 -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**.
2025 2025  
2026 -----
1953 +---
2027 2027  
2028 2028  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2029 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]##
1956 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]
1957 +
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2031 2031  
2032 2032  
2033 2033  == Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions ==
2034 -
2035 -{{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"}}
2036 2036  **Source:** *Politics & Policy*
2037 2037  **Date of Publication:** *2007*
2038 2038  **Author(s):** *Tyler Johnson*
2039 2039  **Title:** *"Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing: Explaining Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"*
2040 2040  **DOI:** [10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x)
2041 -**Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence* 
1968 +**Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence*
2042 2042  
2043 -----
1970 +---
2044 2044  
2045 -## **Key Statistics**##
2046 -
1972 +## **Key Statistics**
2047 2047  1. **General Observations:**
2048 2048   - Examines **media coverage of same-sex marriage and civil unions from 2004 to 2011**.
2049 2049   - Analyzes how **media framing influences public opinion trends** on LGBTQ+ rights.
... ... @@ -2056,10 +2056,9 @@
2056 2056   - When **equality framing surpasses morality framing**, public opposition declines.
2057 2057   - Media framing **directly affects public attitudes** over time, shaping policy debates.
2058 2058  
2059 -----
1985 +---
2060 2060  
2061 -## **Findings**##
2062 -
1987 +## **Findings**
2063 2063  1. **Primary Observations:**
2064 2064   - **Media framing plays a critical role in shaping attitudes** toward LGBTQ+ rights.
2065 2065   - **Equality-focused narratives** lead to greater public support for same-sex marriage.
... ... @@ -2072,10 +2072,9 @@
2072 2072   - **Periods of increased equality framing** saw measurable **declines in opposition to LGBTQ+ rights**.
2073 2073   - **Major political events (elections, Supreme Court cases) influenced framing trends**.
2074 2074  
2075 -----
2000 +---
2076 2076  
2077 -## **Critique and Observations**##
2078 -
2002 +## **Critique and Observations**
2079 2079  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
2080 2080   - **Longitudinal dataset spanning multiple election cycles**.
2081 2081   - Provides **quantitative analysis of how media framing shifts public opinion**.
... ... @@ -2088,47 +2088,44 @@
2088 2088   - Expand the study to **global perspectives on LGBTQ+ rights and media influence**.
2089 2089   - Investigate how **different media platforms (TV vs. digital media) impact opinion shifts**.
2090 2090  
2091 -----
2015 +---
2092 2092  
2093 2093  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2094 2094  - Explores **how media narratives shape policy support and public sentiment**.
2095 2095  - Highlights **the strategic importance of framing in LGBTQ+ advocacy**.
2096 -- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.##
2020 +- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.
2097 2097  
2098 -----
2022 +---
2099 2099  
2100 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2101 -
2024 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2102 2102  1. Examine how **social media affects framing of LGBTQ+ issues**.
2103 2103  2. Study **differences in framing across political media outlets**.
2104 2104  3. Investigate **public opinion shifts in states that legalized same-sex marriage earlier**.
2105 2105  
2106 -----
2029 +---
2107 2107  
2108 2108  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2109 -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**.
2110 2110  
2111 -----
2034 +---
2112 2112  
2113 2113  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2114 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x_abstract.pdf]]##
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2038 +
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2116 2116  
2117 -
2118 2118  == Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion ==
2119 -
2120 -{{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"}}
2121 2121  **Source:** *Journal of Communication*
2122 2122  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
2123 2123  **Author(s):** *Natalie Stroud, Matthew Barnidge, Shannon McGregor*
2124 2124  **Title:** *"The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion: Evidence from Experimental Studies"*
2125 2125  **DOI:** [10.1093/joc/jqx021](https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqx021)
2126 -**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion* 
2048 +**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion*
2127 2127  
2128 -----
2050 +---
2129 2129  
2130 -## **Key Statistics**##
2131 -
2052 +## **Key Statistics**
2132 2132  1. **General Observations:**
2133 2133   - Conducted **12 experimental studies** on **digital media's impact on political beliefs**.
2134 2134   - **58% of participants** showed shifts in political opinion based on online content.
... ... @@ -2141,10 +2141,9 @@
2141 2141   - **Interactive media (comment sections, polls) increased political engagement**.
2142 2142   - **Exposure to counterarguments reduced partisan bias** by **14% on average**.
2143 2143  
2144 -----
2065 +---
2145 2145  
2146 -## **Findings**##
2147 -
2067 +## **Findings**
2148 2148  1. **Primary Observations:**
2149 2149   - **Digital media significantly influences political opinions**, with younger audiences being the most impacted.
2150 2150   - **Multimedia content is more persuasive** than traditional text-based arguments.
... ... @@ -2157,10 +2157,9 @@
2157 2157   - **Highly partisan users became more entrenched in their views**, even when exposed to opposing content.
2158 2158   - **Neutral or apolitical users were more likely to shift opinions**.
2159 2159  
2160 -----
2080 +---
2161 2161  
2162 -## **Critique and Observations**##
2163 -
2082 +## **Critique and Observations**
2164 2164  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
2165 2165   - **Large-scale experimental design** allows for controlled comparisons.
2166 2166   - Covers **multiple digital platforms**, ensuring robust findings.
... ... @@ -2173,28 +2173,31 @@
2173 2173   - Future studies should track **long-term opinion changes** beyond immediate reactions.
2174 2174   - Investigate **the role of digital media literacy in resisting persuasion**.
2175 2175  
2176 -----
2095 +---
2177 2177  
2178 2178  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2179 2179  - Provides insights into **how digital media shapes political discourse**.
2180 2180  - Highlights **which platforms and content types are most influential**.
2181 -- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.##
2100 +- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.
2182 2182  
2183 -----
2102 +---
2184 2184  
2185 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2186 -
2104 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2187 2187  1. Study how **fact-checking influences digital persuasion effects**.
2188 2188  2. Investigate the **role of political influencers in shaping opinions**.
2189 2189  3. Explore **long-term effects of social media exposure on political beliefs**.
2190 2190  
2191 -----
2109 +---
2192 2192  
2193 2193  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2194 -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**.
2195 2195  
2196 -----
2114 +---
2197 2197  
2198 2198  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2199 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]##
2117 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]
2118 +
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