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Families

A multigenerational group of people who share a close relationship and generally live in the same household, with one or more parents caring for biological or adopted children, families also include adult children who care for their elderly parents. RAND research on families spans various populations and socioeconomic backgrounds in developed as well as developing countries and addresses such topics as child welfare, fertility, marriage and divorce, and household economic security.

News Release

Community-Based Mental Health Providers Need More Preparation to Better Care for Veterans

Most community-based mental health providers are not well prepared to take care of the special needs of military veterans and their families. A national survey of mental health providers found that few providers met criteria for military cultural competency or used evidence-based approaches to treat problems commonly seen among veterans.

Nov 12, 2014
Report

Community-Based Mental Health Providers Need More Preparation to Better Care for Veterans

Most community-based mental health providers are not well prepared to take care of the special needs of military veterans and their families. A national survey found that few providers met criteria for military cultural competency or used evidence-based approaches to treat problems commonly seen among veterans.

Nov 12, 2014
Research Brief

Therapeutic Measures Required: To Ensure Millions of Veterans and Their Families Get High-Quality Care, Community Mental Health Providers Need More Training, Support, Resources

A RAND study found very few community civilian providers surveyed met key thresholds for military cultural competency and use of evidence-based care, indicating few are ready overall to assist service members, veterans, and their families.

Nov 12, 2014
Commentary

Honoring America's Veterans Requires Helping Their Families, Too

This Veterans Day, the United States especially honors the millions of veterans living with service-related illnesses and injuries. But it's also important to recognize the sacrifices of those helping them to recover and thrive: America's 5.5 million military caregivers.

Nov 11, 2014
Project

RAND on Veterans' Issues

RAND research explores key issues concerning military veterans, including health and well-being, education, employment and family issues.

Nov 10, 2014
Blog

Research Drives Ongoing Support for Veterans

On November 11, we honor the service and sacrifices of America's veterans. But as they return home and adjust to civilian life, veterans and their families face new challenges and communities struggle to meet their unique needs. Rigorous research is essential to addressing these challenges and finding long-term solutions. RAND explores key issues concerning veterans such as employment, health and well-being, family support, and education.

Nov 10, 2014
Journal Article

Longitudinal Family Effects on Substance Use Among an At-Risk Adolescent Sample

Adult and peer factors may influence whether adolescents use alcohol and other drugs (AOD). This longitudinal study examined the direct effects of adult monitoring, perceived adult AOD use, and cultural values on adolescent AOD use.

Nov 7, 2014
Commentary

Adults Are Concerned About Sons Playing Football, Especially the More Highly Educated and Obama 2012 Voters

According to new data, 44 percent of American adults wouldn't be comfortable letting their sons play football. Roughly the same percentage was uncomfortable with their sons playing ice hockey.

Nov 4, 2014
Commentary

HeForShe Can Start at Home

It's hardly shocking that women do most of the housework, but a recent RAND Europe study found that even where the female partner earns more than the male partner, she still contributes a far larger proportion of her time to household tasks: 21 hours per week compared to 13.

Oct 30, 2014
Report

Use of childcare in the EU Member States and progress towards the Barcelona targets: Short Statistical Report No. 1

This report studies the progress of Member States, and Norway and Iceland, in meeting the Barcelona targets by 2010 by building on the 2008 analysis through examining parenthood and employment, and the cost and quality of childcare.

Oct 29, 2014
Report

Single parents and employment in Europe: Short Statistical Report No. 3

Many single-parent households are led my women which can have an effect on levels of employment. Differences exist between nations and age groups.

Oct 29, 2014
Report

Emerging trends in earnings structures of couples in Europe: Short Statistical Report No. 5

This report explores the division of labour in the home and finds that domestic tasks are shared unequally between men and women. Women generally take on a larger share of the domestic work while men, regardless of income, take on a lesser share.

Oct 29, 2014
Report

Gender equality in the workforce: Reconciling work, private and family life in Europe

This short statistical paper examines two specific aspects of the question: (i) the emerging trends in couples' earnings structures; and (ii) the extent to which more equal earnings relates to more equal domestic work contributions.

Oct 29, 2014
Report

Parents at work: Men and women participating in the labour force: Short Statistical Report No. 2

This report explores gender differences, parenthood and employment by analysing and comparing a number of related aspects.

Oct 29, 2014
Report

Family-related working schedule flexibility across Europe: Short Statistical Report No. 6

Access to increased work schedule flexibility varies across EU Member States Greater flexibility is reported in affluent countries and differences also emerge between social groups across countries.

Oct 29, 2014
Commentary

A Season of Bedtime Challenges

Halloween and Daylight Saving Time can wreak havoc on children's sleep schedules. But because parents know what's coming, they can prepare by monitoring what kids consume, maintaining calm, consistent schedules, and slowly shifting bedtime over a few days to accommodate the new time settings.

Oct 28, 2014
News Release

Cost of Informal Caregiving for U.S. Elderly Is $522 Billion Annually

The price tag for informal caregiving of elderly people by friends and relatives in the U.S. comes to $522 billion a year. Replacing that care with unskilled paid care at minimum wage would cost $221 billion, while replacing it with skilled nursing care would cost $642 billion annually.

Oct 27, 2014
Journal Article

Relationships and Health Among Emerging Adults with and Without Type 1 Diabetes

The study's goal was to examine the impact of parent and peer relationships on health behaviors and psychological well-being of those with and without Type 1 diabetes over the transition to emerging adulthood.

Oct 1, 2014
Report

Evidence-Based Practices in Child and Family Services

This document provides an overview of evidence-based practices in child and family services, including definitions and criteria for identifying them. It was originally published online as part of the Promising Practices Network Issue Brief series.

Sep 26, 2014
Tool

Programs That Work

Public and private organizations serve millions of children and families in the United States. But how many of these programs are effective? The Promising Practices Network provides insight into which child and family programs are achieving their goals.

Sep 26, 2014

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