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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.

Report
Expanding Access to Behavioral Health Care for Remote Service Members and Their Families
Roughly 300,000 military service members and 1 million dependents are geographically distant from behavioral health care, and remoteness is associated with lower use of specialty behavioral health care. Telehealth and collaborative care are two promising solutions.
Jan 5, 2015
Commentary
Domestic Violence as a Way of Life: The Reality for Papua New Guinea's Women
Violence against women is a persistent problem around the world. That's particularly true of Papua New Guinea, where abuse of women by domestic partners, gang members, and members of law enforcement is widespread, drawing comparisons to conditions in conflict zones.
Dec 31, 2014
Commentary
Gay Marriage Gains Support, but It's Still a Partisan Issue
Survey data provides evidence that the majority of American voters support the legalization of gay marriage and think it should be decided at the federal level. Republicans are substantially less likely to support legalization, and lower income, lower educational attainment, being older, and being non-white are significantly associated with lower levels of support.
Dec 29, 2014
Dissertation
Essays on Family Welfare and Indian Development Policy
Explores family welfare and economic development in India.
Dec 16, 2014
Testimony
Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers Should Be a National Priority
Honoring and serving our current and former members of the armed forces, particularly through periods of illness or when recovering from injuries, requires that we attend to their family members and friends who provide the care that is critical to keeping them alive and thriving.
Dec 3, 2014
Report
Improving Family Engagement in Early Childhood Education Through Technology
Technology may afford new opportunities to improve early childhood education outcomes by empowering families to become better educators at home, and strengthening the connection and communication between school and home.
Nov 17, 2014
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
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

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Researcher Spotlight

Rosemary Li

Adjunct Research Assistant

Rosemary Li (she/her) is an adjunct research assistant at the RAND Corporation. Her work focuses on health care accessibility, tobacco regulation, and workforce diversity. She received her B.S. in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently pursuing a MPP at the University of…
Kankan Zhang

Analyst

Kankan Zhang (she/her) is an analyst working in the area of home affairs and social policy at RAND Europe. Her research interests include gender, employment, and family policy. Prior to joining RAND, Zhang completed a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge which focused on the childcare…

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