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The Marital Paradigm Study: Wave 2, Brian J. Willoughby, Spencer L. James
The Marital Paradigm Study: Wave 2, Brian J. Willoughby, Spencer L. James
Journal of Undergraduate Research
This project had mentored goals related to student involvement with conducting a research project and collecting data, student independent research projects with data, and general student learning. Below we outline these goals and discuss how each goals was met.
Stepfamily Experiences Project (Step), Kevin Shafer, Erin K. Holmes
Stepfamily Experiences Project (Step), Kevin Shafer, Erin K. Holmes
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The Stepfamily Experience Project (STEP) is a data set made up of approximately 1,500 emerging adults (aged 18-29) that was collected in 2013. STEP was motivated by a research literature which argues that stepfamilies are worse off than two-biological parent families (sometimes called biologically-intact families). While, on average, this may be true, STEP researchers thought that this research ignored what makes a successful stepfamily. This is unfortunate, because stepfamilies are of immense worth which can positively impact men, women, and children. As a result, we collected data, with the support of BYU and generous donors, to find out exactly what …
Social Determinants On Child Health In Africa, Tim Heaton
Social Determinants On Child Health In Africa, Tim Heaton
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Outcomes of this project exceeded our goals both in terms of research papers produced and in terms of preparing students for graduate school. The Proposed outcomes were as follows:
Pregnancy, Media, And Body Image, Sarah Coyne
Pregnancy, Media, And Body Image, Sarah Coyne
Journal of Undergraduate Research
We are happy to report on our study “Pregnancy, media, and body image” which received a MEG grant two years ago.