Research and News from the Center for Families at Purdue University

February 29, 2024

County-Level Factors Associated With Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination in Indiana, 2020–2022

Laura Schwab-Reese

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), represents an unprecedented public health crisis in modern times.

February 29, 2024

Parent-child conflict in Mexican-origin families: Charting development from adolescence to young adulthood

Kim Updegraff

Grounded in developmental and cultural-ecological perspectives, the current study examined trajectories of parent-youth conflict regarding everyday issues across adolescence and into young adulthood.

February 27, 2024

Positive Affect and Physical Activity Associations in Women and Their Spouses

Libby Richards, Melissa Franks, Karen Foli

Only 21% of U.S. women meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, placing them at increased risk for long-term conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

February 26, 2024

Observation of human-animal interaction for research (OHAIRE) behavior coding in a randomized control trial of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a canine-assisted intervention

Leanne Nieforth

Diagnosed in about 10% of children in the United States, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Traditional interventions, such as pharmacological and psychological interventions, are often used in conjunction with integrative health options,...

February 26, 2024

Does taking parental leave make you a more likeable worker? Evidence from a survey experiment

Trent Mize

Research on perceptions of workers who take paid parental leave largely focuses on the negative consequences associated with leave-taking. However, given widespread support for paid parental leave within the U.S., it is possible that workers may also be viewed positively...

February 26, 2024

Observation of human-animal interaction for research (OHAIRE) behavior coding in a randomized control trial of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a canine-assisted intervention

Leanne Nieforth

Diagnosed in about 10% of children in the United States, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Traditional interventions, such as pharmacological and psychological interventions, are often used in conjunction with integrative health options,...

February 22, 2024

The impact of COVID-19 on mental health and well-being of Latine youth from rural and agricultural families in the Midwest

Zoe Taylor

The COVID-19 pandemic had significant health and socioeconomic repercussions for Latine immigrant families and their children due to long-standing social, economic, and immigration-related inequities, with rural families particularly vulnerable.

February 17, 2024

Disparities Among Pediatric Firearm Suicides in the United States: An Analysis of the National Violent Death Reporting System, 2014 to 2018

Laura Schwab-Reese

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States (U.S.), with firearms being the predominant method. This study examines the racial disparity and disproportionality of pediatric firearm suicide from 2014 to 2018 in 17 U.S. states.