In Brief
News and notes.
How the Young Weigh Weight
Obesity is associated with a number of health problems, but even as obesity has become more common, the average level of self-rated health among U.S. Read MoreWork History and Hiring
American workers are increasingly employed in jobs that are temporary, part-time, or mismatched with their education and skills. Despite this trend, little is known about … Read MoreDid Baby Boomers Opt Out Or Lean In?
Among Boomers, a great number were not forced to opt out of working due to family or health constraints. Read MoreYoung, Relentless Feminism
Youth activists emphasize that their feminism has no limits. It is intrinsically linked to the entirety of their lives. Read MoreParental Parties
Children have self-determining agency, and parents may not hold as much responsibility for their children’s beliefs as previously thought. Read MoreAn Economic Gap Slowly Closing
Declining economic disparities at the neighborhood-level represent a positive sign for communities where people live, work, and play. Read MoreDrop-Outs vs. Hold-Outs
The meaning of measures like graduation rates and time to degree aren’t always straightforward Read MoreGrownups
The pathway to adulthood is no longer one road, but perhaps five separate tracks, each reflecting different strategies toward and ordering of work, school, and family events. Read MoreThe Cost of Color
The relationship between skin tone, discrimination, and health for U.S.-born Blacks. Read MoreAbstinence and Masculinity
What happens to masculinity if you opt out of promiscuity? Read More