Antonucci, Dunning Join American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 24, 2025
ANN ARBOR— Toni Antonucci and David Dunning, both affiliates of the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research (ISR), were among the five distinguished University of Michigan professors chosen for the 2025 class of the American Academy of...
Off the road: 1 in 4 seniors quit driving due to sight issues
April 16, 2025
Research indicates an urgent need for updated vision screening policies and safer infrastructure to protect aging driversANN ARBOR—Older drivers with vision impairment are dramatically more likely to stop driving or avoid challenging road conditions—with severe cases four times more...
US consumer sentiment, inflation expectations deteriorate sharply in April
April 14, 2025
U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in April — from 57.0 in March to 50.8 this month — and inflation expectations surged to the highest level since 1981. Surveys of Consumers director, Joanne Hsu, said, This decline was pervasive and unanimous across age, income, education,...
U-M federal research funding fuels innovation, economic growth
April 9, 2025
ANN ARBOR—Federal grants awarded to University of Michigan researchers help to drive innovation and economic growth, supporting thousands of jobs and generating millions in research-related spending across the United States. According to the university’s latest research...
SRC Researchers at the 2025 Population Association of America Annual Meeting
April 4, 2025
Here is a schedule of SRC researchers at the 2025 Population Association of America Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. All times are Eastern Daylight Time.ISR ReceptionThe Institute for Social Research (ISR), in partnership with the University of California, Los Angeles, University of Washington,...
February consumer confidence falls
March 31, 2025
CNN says Americans are increasingly worried about higher inflation and many more are afraid of rising unemployment. “Consumers continue to worry about the potential for pain amid ongoing economic policy developments. Notably, two-thirds of consumers expect unemployment to rise in the...
How to keep your mind and body sharp in retirement: 5 lessons from the world’s best studies
March 31, 2025
Whether retirement is good or bad for your health depends on your circumstances. Amanda Sonnega (Health and Retirement Study) says retirement is an inflection point and taking time to prioritize your health and wellbeing can make the difference, “Retirement provides increased time...
February consumer confidence falls
March 31, 2025
CNN says Americans are increasingly worried about higher inflation and many more are afraid of rising unemployment. “Consumers continue to worry about the potential for pain amid ongoing economic policy developments. Notably, two-thirds of consumers expect unemployment to rise in the...
Study examines how older adults benefit from information and communication technology
March 28, 2025
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected])ANN ARBOR — Information and communication technology (ICT) has become an inseparable part of the modern world, so much so that it can sometimes fade into the background of everyday life.But for older adults, it can be more than just a mundane piece of...
Uncertainty around economic policies sinks consumer sentiment again
March 28, 2025
ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment plummeted 12% in March, falling for the third straight month.While current economic conditions were little changed, the forward-looking expectations index plunged a precipitous 18% and has now lost more than 30% since November 2024, said economist Joanne Hsu,...
