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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
Exploring the societal burden of multiple sclerosis: A study into the non-clinical impact of the disease, including changes with progression
We looked at the non-clinical impacts of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the individual with MS, their carers and wider society, focusing on disease progression. We used a rapid evidence assessment and key informant interviews.
Nov 18, 2019
Multimedia
How to Sleep Like Your Relationship Depends on It
RAND's Wendy Troxel shares the science behind the health of sleeping with a partner or not, and provides insights about how to navigate these choices in our relationships.
Nov 2, 2019
Infographic
Army Spouse Survey: Data to Help the Army Meet Spouses' Unique Needs
A survey of Army spouses identified challenges that Army families face and resources they need, including how spouses prioritize needs and how the Army can best address their most-pressing unmet needs.
Oct 8, 2019
Blog
China's 70th Anniversary, Wargaming, Fentanyl: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on what the future holds for China, the importance of gender diversity in wargaming, how Army families address life's challenges, and more.
Oct 4, 2019
Report
How Do Army Families Handle the Challenges of Military Life?
Soldiers might see the stressors of military life as part of their duty. But what about their families? A survey of more than 8,500 Army spouses identified the problems they faced in the past year, the resources they sought, and whether those resources met their needs.
Oct 3, 2019
Report
Improving Army Installation Facility and Land Use Deals and Partnerships
Army installation facility and land use deals and partnerships can provide substantial benefits such as include saving costs and improving installation operations. What are the most promising approaches and practices that can be used to develop and implement these deals and partnerships?
Sep 16, 2019
Brochure
Struggling with Dementia
The costs of dementia -- economic and personal -- are staggering. A recent RAND analysis quantifies the scope of the problem in the United States and serves as a wake-up call to policymakers everywhere.
Sep 9, 2019
Journal Article
Recent Trends in Child and Family Policy in the EU: European Platform for Investing in Children: Annual Thematic Report
An annual report for the European Platform for Investing in Children, outlining new policy developments in the area of child and family policy in EU Member States and reporting on the progress of policies and activities initiated in earlier years.
Sep 4, 2019
Journal Article
Detecting and Reducing Post-Traumatic Stress Among Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: A Multi-Agency Early Intervention Program
This study examined the Child Trauma Response Team and its efforts to reduce PTSD symptoms among children exposed to domestic violence.
Aug 20, 2019
Journal Article
Leave Policies and Practice for Non-Traditional Families
This policy memo provides an overview of the extent to which non-traditional families are taken into account by Member States in developing family leave policies.
Aug 16, 2019
Report
Air Force Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Services: Contribution to Airman and Family Resilience and Readiness
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs are key to resilient and ready Airmen and families. The authors developed a resilience and readiness model and compared it with target outcomes of MWR services. Next steps are also provided.
Jul 31, 2019
Journal Article
Mechanisms Supporting Single Parents Across the European Union
A policy memo presenting trends and risks for single parents across the European Union, which provides an overview of existing support mechanisms and examples of practices supporting single parents in some Member States.
Jul 31, 2019
News Release
Parents Who Support Unemployed Adult Children Curb Their Own Behavior
Parents who financially help their unemployed adult children offset such costs by adjusting their behavior, particularly by spending less money on food, working more, and reducing retirement savings.
Jul 9, 2019
Commentary
Empowering Parents Through Positive Parenting Interventions
For parents, knowing whether they are raising their children the “right” way can feel like an impossible task. Parenting programs can make a unique and indispensable contribution to child well-being, and ultimately give children the resilience to thrive, even in challenging circumstances.
May 30, 2019
Commentary
Common Sense Solutions to the Border Crisis
After years of declines, apprehensions of undocumented immigrants at the U.S.–Mexico border are set for their largest year-on-year increase in history. There is, in fact, a humanitarian crisis on the border. How did this come about? More importantly, what can be done to address it?
May 2, 2019
Journal Article
Positive Parenting Interventions: Empowering Parents With Positive Parenting Techniques For Lifelong Health and Well-Being
A policy memo on the scope and nature of parenting interventions, their role in promoting positive child development, and the types of interventions available.
May 2, 2019
Commentary
Use It or Lose It—Why Taking Parental Leave Is So Important for Fathers
The active involvement of both a mother and a father in the upbringing of a child has great social and psychological benefits. Yet, despite legal provisions allowing parents to take time off to look after children, such as parental leave, many men are still reluctant to take it.
Mar 4, 2019
Commentary
Work vs. Family: How Some Countries Lead the Way in Flexible Working
Many families in the European Union struggle to balance their professional and domestic responsibilities. Harmony between work and home could be an important way to help children and adults and promote a more prosperous society at large. More action could be taken to support work-life balance for working parents.
Jan 31, 2019
Journal Article
Workfare and Infant Health: Evidence From India's Public Works Program
India's National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, which prioritizes female participation, increased newborn mortality among women eligible to participate. Work-related stresses adversely affect fetal health; however maternal work participation may have positive income effects for older children.
Jan 29, 2019
Research Brief
Advancing Investments in Evidence-Based Early Childhood Programs in New Hampshire
There is tremendous variability across New Hampshire communities in the extent to which the state's youngest children and their families face risks and stressors that can compromise healthy child development.
Jan 24, 2019

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