RAND Research Topic: Life Skills

Facts Versus Opinions

2019-05-14T11:40:00Z

This brief describes results of a study focused on changes in news presentation over time and across platforms, finding a general shift from objective event-based reporting to reporting that relies more heavily on argumentation and advocacy.

How Community Colleges Can Establish Better Partnerships with Employers

2019-06-06T15:30:00Z

Career and technical education programs give students a chance to engage in learning relevant to their chosen fields and apply immediately for jobs. A strategic vision of collaboration between industry and community colleges can benefit all parties.

Examining Career and Technical Education in National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Programs

2021-04-12T10:00:00Z

The authors examined career and technical education opportunities for participants in the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program, a residential, quasi-military program for youth ages 16-18 who are experiencing difficulty in traditional high school.

Trust in the CDC Declined During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021-04-05T09:00:00Z

From May to October 2020, some Americans lost trust in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop in trust was particularly significant among people who intended to vote for a candidate other than Joe Biden in the 2020 election or did not intend to vote at all. This suggests that views of the CDC are now strongly politicized.

Truth Decay: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

2021-03-26T14:14:00Z

The United States is experiencing an era of "Truth Decay"—the line between fact and fiction is becoming blurred. What's causing this phenomenon? And what can be done to counter it?

Explore Truth Decay Research and Commentary by Topic

2021-03-23T10:54:00Z

From how disinformation spreads online to Americans' trust in democratic institutions, RAND researchers are studying a wide range of topics related to Truth Decay—the diminishing role of facts in U.S. public life.

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe

2021-03-15T08:30:00Z

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program serves young people experiencing difficulty in traditional high school through a 5.5-month residential program. The authors of this report document the progress of program participants in 2019 and 2020.

Exploring Workplace Financial Wellbeing Interventions

2021-03-08T09:00:00Z

Workplace financial wellbeing interventions could offer a key means for addressing rising financial concerns and mental health issues in the workplace. In this video, Christian van Stolk and Jennifer Bousfield describe their findings from an extensive analysis of British and Asian workplace survey data.

Workplace financial wellbeing interventions and the mental health of young workers

2021-03-08T08:30:00Z

In this study we explore the likely and proven impact of workplace financial wellbeing interventions on the mental health of young workers, through analysis of Britain and Asia's Healthiest Workplace survey data and a literature review.

Workplace financial wellbeing interventions for young workers

2021-03-08T08:30:00Z

How Did the Reintroduction of the Social Security Statement Change Workers' Expectations and Plans?

2021-03-03T10:30:00Z

This study fielded a survey in RAND's American Life Panel, coinciding with the partial reintroduction of the Social Security Statement. The findings indicate that regular mailings can play a role in shaping workers' retirement plans.

Financial Literacy and Financial Decision-Making at Older Ages

2021-02-09T08:15:00Z

This paper examines how financial literacy is associated with three types of financial decisions pertinent to older individuals: adherence to timely credit card repayment, stock market participation, and risk diversification of household assets.

RAND Behavioral Finance Forum

2021-02-02T08:15:00Z

Video compilation of the 2020 Behavioral Finance Forum (BeFi). Leaders from academia, government, regulatory agencies, and industry were invited to share the latest research and exchange ideas on the theme of financial security over the lifespan.

Media Literacy Standards to Counter Truth Decay

2021-01-19T09:00:00Z

Media literacy may be a powerful tool against Truth Decay, the diminishing role of facts in public life. What standards could help teachers, policymakers, and others implement media literacy education more effectively?

Americans' Financial Difficulties Continue

2020-12-17T09:00:00Z

As the pandemic continues, many U.S. households are struggling to pay their bills. No income group has been spared financial difficulties, but the most-vulnerable households have been hit the hardest. There are severe challenges among lower-income workers and among Black and Hispanic households.

The Drivers of Institutional Trust and Distrust

2020-11-17T08:45:00Z

Trust in the government, news media, and other institutions has declined in the past two decades. What factors might explain this decline? And what else do we need to learn in order to begin rebuilding public trust?

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe

2020-11-06T07:45:00Z

In the fourth annual report on the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe, a residential, quasi-military program for youth struggling in traditional high school, researchers provide information on participants who entered the program in 2018.

RAND Behavioral Finance Forum 2020

2020-10-29T16:24:00Z

The RAND Behavioral Finance Forum brings together academic, financial, and government leaders to share cutting-edge behavioral research in financial decisionmaking. The 2020 annual conference will take place online on October 14, 23, and 29. [Virtual]

Facebook Users May Spread Russian Propaganda Less Often If They Know Its Source

2020-10-15T03:01:00Z

Russian propaganda is hitting its mark on social media, generating strong partisan reactions that help intensify political divisions. But Facebook users are less apt to press the like button on content when they learn that it is part of a foreign propaganda campaign.

Common Laboratory Results Frequently Misunderstood by a Sample of Mechanical Turk Users

2020-10-02T08:30:00Z

Use of Mechanical Turk to determine how well patients understand common laboratory test results.