Social and Behavioral Policy Publications

Journal Article

Mar 13, 2024

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The Infant Health Effects of Doulas: Leveraging Big Data and Machine Learning to Inform Cost-Effective Targeting

We use unique data, machine learning, and causal inference to examine doula services. We show that the benefits to infant health increase as the risk increases, demonstrating the potential to use big data to provide cost-effective support.

Evan D. Peet, Dana Schultz, Susan L. Lovejoy, Fuchaing (Rich) Tsui

Commentary

Mar 5, 2024

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Next Steps for the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism: Initial Thoughts from a Policy Analytical Perspective

The authors discuss the promise and challenges of the May 2023 U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and draw on their research and experience to review the meaning and relevance of pursuing the Strategy at this point in U.S. life.

Steven W. Popper, Jessica Welburn Paige, Marek N. Posard, Luke J. Matthews, Todd C. Helmus

Journal Article

Feb 21, 2024

The Role of Social Networks on Depression and Anxiety Among a Sample of Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Emerging Adults

Mental health inequalities continue to persist among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. This study analyzes the association of social network characteristics with depression and anxiety among a sample of urban AI/AN emerging adults.

Daniel Dickerson, Elizabeth J. D'Amico, David P. Kennedy, Ryan Andrew Brown, David J. Klein, Kathy Etz, Carrie L. Johnson, George Funmaker, Virginia Arvizu-Sanchez, Nipher Malika

Journal Article

Feb 21, 2024

Trends in Health in Midlife and Late Life

This paper examines trends in health inequalities between 1992 and 2016, observed at various ages between 55 and 89, which may serve as an early indicator for the future evolution of mortality inequalities.

Peter Hudomiet, Michael D. Hurd, Susann Rohwedder

Journal Article

Feb 21, 2024

Forecasting Mortality Inequalities in the U.S. Based on Trends in Midlife Health

This paper analyzes the health status of successive cohorts of 54- to 60-year-old U.S. individuals born between 1934 and 1959, and uses a rich set of health indicators to forecast trends and inequalities in life expectancies.

Peter Hudomiet, Michael D. Hurd, Susann Rohwedder

Journal Article

Feb 21, 2024

The Age Profile of Life Satisfaction After Age 65 in the U.S.

Older people express higher life satisfaction despite worse health, which is called the "Paradox of well-being." The paper shows the resolution of the paradox: individuals with higher life satisfaction live longer.

Peter Hudomiet, Michael D. Hurd, Susann Rohwedder

Journal Article

Feb 21, 2024

Computerization, Obsolescence and the Length of Working Life

This paper analyzes how computerization affected the labor market outcomes of older workers between 1984 and 2017. Older workers started using computers later than younger workers, leading to a temporary decrease in wages and employment.

Peter Hudomiet, Robert Willis

Journal Article

Feb 19, 2024

Advancing Equity in Maternal Health With Virtual Doula Care

This viewpoint reviews the current offerings and reimbursement landscape of virtual doula services and discusses the advantages and limitations of virtual doula services and their potential to address the maternal health crisis.

Molly Waymouth, Kortney Floyd James, Lori Uscher-Pines

Journal Article

Feb 19, 2024

Perceived Loss of Support to Community Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States

This article uses data collected during COVID-19 from 2,214 community caregivers in the United States before vaccination. We assessed caregivers' reports of perceived lost and reduced network support and test for associations with lost support.

David P. Kennedy, Esther M. Friedman, Allison Kirkegaard, Sarah E Edgington, Regina A. Shih

Journal Article

Feb 19, 2024

Mortality and Health Expectations

This chapter surveys recent research on mortality and health expectations, such as nursing home use, out-of-pocket medical expenditures, substance use, dementia, cancer, HIV infections, and other health outcomes.

Peter Hudomiet, Michael D. Hurd, Susann Rohwedder

Journal Article

Feb 19, 2024

Trends in Inequalities in the Prevalence of Dementia in the United States

This paper presents estimates of the prevalence of dementia in the United States from 2000 to 2016 by age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, and a measure of lifetime earnings.

Peter Hudomiet, Michael D. Hurd, Susann Rohwedder

Journal Article

Feb 12, 2024

Do No Harm Guide: Applying Equity Awareness in Data Privacy Methods

We introduce concepts in this guide to provide a starting point for practitioners and policymakers trying to understand the current privacy technology landscape from an equity lens.

Claire McKay Bowen, Joshua Snoke

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The Infant Health Effects of Doulas: Leveraging Big Data and Machine Learning to Inform Cost-Effective Targeting

Next Steps for the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism: Initial Thoughts from a Policy Analytical Perspective

The Role of Social Networks on Depression and Anxiety Among a Sample of Urban American Indian/Alaska Native Emerging Adults

Trends in Health in Midlife and Late Life

Forecasting Mortality Inequalities in the U.S. Based on Trends in Midlife Health

The Age Profile of Life Satisfaction After Age 65 in the U.S.

Computerization, Obsolescence and the Length of Working Life

Advancing Equity in Maternal Health With Virtual Doula Care

Perceived Loss of Support to Community Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States

Mortality and Health Expectations

Trends in Inequalities in the Prevalence of Dementia in the United States

Do No Harm Guide: Applying Equity Awareness in Data Privacy Methods

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