Hispanic adolescents experience later sleep timing and greater social jet lag than peers, study finds
Hispanic adolescents reported later sleep timing, greater social jet lag, shorter weekday sleep, higher caffeine intake, and more evening screen time than peers. Screen use and stress, but not caffeine, were linked to delayed sleep and sleep misalignment.
Adults’ beliefs about children and race shift when a child’s race is specified, study finds
Specifying a child’s race alters how adults perceive their awareness of race and racism, according to new research. Black children are viewed as less “color-evasive” and more racially aware at earlier ages than White children or generic “children.”
Racial insecurity helped shield Trump from Republican backlash after Capitol riot, study suggests
Despite widespread condemnation of the January 6th attack, many white Republicans remained loyal to Trump—especially those who perceived anti-white discrimination. A new study shows how racial status threat can protect political leaders from the consequences of norm violations.
COVID-19 coverage linked to rise in anti-Asian sentiment, especially among Trump supporters
Americans became less favorable toward Asians as COVID-19 spread and news coverage intensified, according to a new study. The drop was strongest among Trump supporters, highlighting how political rhetoric and fear shaped public opinion during the pandemic.
White Americans do not feel threatened by demographic change, new study finds
A new study casts doubt on the idea that White Americans respond negatively to news about becoming a demographic minority, finding little evidence that such messages influence political views, racial attitudes, or feelings of threat across ideological lines.
New research sheds light on growing support for Black candidates among white Democrats
New research shows that white Democrats are increasingly choosing Black candidates over white ones in hypothetical elections. The change reflects a broader shift in racial attitudes, especially among those concerned about discrimination and opposed to Donald Trump’s rhetoric.
Here’s what the data says about who actually benefits from DEI
What’s the actual impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion? A sociologist unpacks decades of research showing how DEI programs affect businesses, education, and the broader economy—highlighting who benefits, who doesn’t, and what the data really says.
Study finds Americans overwhelmingly believe sports promote racial integration—but reality is more complex
Do sports really bring people together? According to a national survey, most Americans think so—especially those who’ve played on racially diverse teams.
Friendships across gender and race linked to greater kindness in children, study finds
New research suggests that diverse childhood friendships—especially those across gender—can encourage kindness not just within friendships, but toward peers from other social groups.
Political conservatism increasingly linked to generalized prejudice in the United States
Racism, sexism, and other biases are growing more closely linked, especially among politically conservative Americans, according to a new study.
Lack of racial knowledge predicts opposition to critical race theory, new research finds
Learning accurate facts about race increases support for critical race theory—and it doesn’t make people hate their country, according to new research.
Large-scale analysis confirms Black students disproportionately punished in schools
Despite policy changes, racial disparities in school discipline persist. A new study confirms Black students are still disproportionately punished across various measures and school contexts.
Psilocybin’s impact on mental wellbeing varies by race, study finds
Does psilocybin affect everyone the same way? New research suggests that race and ethnicity may play a role in the long-term benefits of this psychedelic substance.
Easy way to fight prejudice? Teach this simple fact, study suggests
When people watched a video highlighting the fact that all humans share 99.9% of their genes, their feelings towards individuals from different countries significantly improved.
Neutral information about Jews triggers conspiracy thinking in Trump voters, study finds
New research shows a clear partisan split: when Biden supporters encountered conspiracies, they tended to view Jewish people as having too much power, whereas Trump supporters exposed to neutral information about Jewish history became more prone to endorsing conspiracies.
