Research and News from the Center for Families at Purdue University

November 21, 2023

6 common reasons couples break up — even if they really care about each other

Susan South

Breakups are notoriously difficult and painful — but sometimes they're necessary. Working hard to keep a relationship together when it's not meant to be can backfire and lead to more heartache down the road, especially if you're sweeping problems under...

November 14, 2023

Examining the unique impacts of Potentially Traumatic Experiences and discrimination events on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among multiracial/ethnic adults in the United States

Annabelle Atkin

Suicide and PTSD are pressing public health issues in the US, with discrimination and potentially traumatic experiences (PTEs) influencing mental health. However, the unique effects of these factors on Multiracial/ethnic adults' PTSD and suicidal thoughts/behaviors (STB) are not thoroughly researched.

November 9, 2023

Purdue Military Family Research Institute takes giant leaps to support military and veteran families

From helping women student veterans find support and success in college to connecting military and veteran families with mental health resources, Purdue University’s Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) has enhanced the well-being of countless military and veteran families since its...

November 9, 2023

CFF welcomes Leanne Nieforth as a faculty partner!

Leanne Nieforth joins CFF as an Assistant Professor of Human-Animal Bond in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology. Research interests include discovering the biopsychosocial effects of human-animal interactions

November 7, 2023

Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research Award Ceremony

MFRI, Military REACH at Auburn University, and the Association of the United States Army are holding an event celebrating the winners and finalists of the 2023 Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research Award, December 7, 10:00 a.m. EST, virtually, or in-person...

November 4, 2023

First Opinions, Second Reactions: Innovative Online Reviews of Literature for Children and Young Adults

Breanya Hogue

Because Of You, John Lewis; The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. (Purdue Open Access Journal)

November 1, 2023

Nursing and Medical Students’ Responses About End-of-Life Communication Reveal Educational Opportunities for Spiritual Care

Nasreen Lalani

The need for improved spiritual care education is a national directive, prompting many nursing and medical education programs to respond with spiritual curriculum. This article reports on research that tested an educational intervention to enhance nursing and medical students' understanding...

November 1, 2023

Unique and combined effects of quantitative mathematical language and numeracy instruction within a picture book intervention: A registered report

David Purpura, Jennifer Dobbs-Oates

Significant research has highlighted the importance of quantitative language in children’s early mathematics development. The findings from this study raise questions as to how to best implement such interventions. Namely, in contrast to prior work, the current interventions targeting one...

October 31, 2023

Unconventional Work, Conventional Problems: Gig Microtask Work, Inequality, and the Flexibility Mystique

Jeremy Reynolds

Gig work platforms often promise workers flexibility and freedom from formal constraints on their work schedules. Some scholars have questioned whether

October 24, 2023

Nominations sought for Burkhart Award for Excellence in Research about Families

The Lorene Burkhart Award for Excellence in Research about Families recognizes outstanding family research being conducted by Purdue Faculty.