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Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Visualizing Science: Congrats Meng Huo!

​ ​Congratulations to HDFS graduate student Meng Huo on earning 2nd place in the Visualizing Science competition of the College of Natural Sciences, UT Austin! Here is thedescription of her image:"In latelife, individuals are at risk of cognitive declines, physical impairments, andloneliness. Tracking the conversations and ambient sounds in an ...

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Parents Volunteering at School Should Tailor Skills to Different Stages

​Fewer parents are volunteering at their children's schools just as new research shows it yields benefits from better grades to lower rates of depression. Read the full Wall Street Journal article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/parents-volunteering-at-school-should-tailor-skills-to-different-stages-1533134808 which links to a 10-year ...

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Is it Better to be Like Your Partner?

​Researchers have found that how similar you are to your partner can affect your happiness- but it's complicated. "Is it better to be like your partner?" was published on British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) Future segment site and features Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) Associate Professor Dr. Lisa Neff and fifth year PhD student...

Monday, 15 October 2018

Fox 7 Interview with Dr. Aprile Benner on Racial and Ethnic Bias

​Racial and Ethnic Bias and its Impact on Health and WellbeingA new study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin shows young minorities who face discrimination based on their race or ethnicity may feel the impact on their health and wellbeing. Human Development and Family Sciences Associate Professor Dr. Aprile Benner di...

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Racial and Ethnic Bias Leads to Lower Well-Being Among Adolescents