Social Fabric

Infertility

The Reason Why Some Women Are Childless

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on July 26, 2024

Pundits and politicians ought to remember that fertility outcomes are the byproduct of individuals' fertility intentions and their ability to actualize them.

Pundits and politicians ought to remember that fertility outcomes are the byproduct of individuals' fertility intentions and their ability to actualize them.

Family Dynamics

Family Life in Rural and Urban Areas, More Similar Over Time

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on January 27, 2024

A growing body of work in family sociology reveals that family life in rural and urban regions has become more similar.

A growing body of work in family sociology reveals that family life in rural and urban regions has become more similar.

Gender

Mothers Exit Employment During COVID-19

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on August 23, 2023

During COVID-19, many mothers quit their jobs to care for their children even if they earned more than their partners. Fathers did not.

During COVID-19, many mothers quit their jobs to care for their children even if they earned more than their partners. Fathers did not.

Marriage

The Rise of the Childless Single in South Korea

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on April 22, 2023

Marriage rates are rapidly decreasing in South Korea. Korea now has the lowest fertility in the world.

Marriage rates are rapidly decreasing in South Korea. Korea now has the lowest fertility in the world.

Caregiving

Grandparenting and the Well-Being of Older Adults

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on January 22, 2023

How does grandparenting affect the health and well-being of older adults? The results differ depending on the extent of their grandparenting responsibilities and the outcome.

How does grandparenting affect the health and well-being of older adults? The results differ depending on the extent of their grandparenting responsibilities and the outcome.

Education

Why Does South Korea Have the Lowest Fertility in the World?

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on August 26, 2022

Why does South Korea have the lowest fertility in the world? Economic conditions hold the key.

Why does South Korea have the lowest fertility in the world? Economic conditions hold the key.

Marriage

Are Couples That Live Together Before Marriage More Likely to Divorce?

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on May 25, 2022

Does cohabitation reduce the risk of marital instability for interracial couples in ways that it does not for same-race couples? Yes, but only for White-Black interracial couples.

Does cohabitation reduce the risk of marital instability for interracial couples in ways that it does not for same-race couples? Yes, but only for White-Black interracial couples.

Health

Student Debt and Its Impact on Young Adults Today

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on March 25, 2022

Student debt has ballooned in recent years. Having a sizable student debt may be hurting the mental health of young adults.

Student debt has ballooned in recent years. Having a sizable student debt may be hurting the mental health of young adults.

Leadership

The "Glass Cliff": Why Someone May Take a Risky Promotion

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on January 10, 2022

Racial minorities are often placed in leadership positions when the risk of failure is high, a phenomenon known as the "glass cliff." Accepting the role brings risk—but also the chance of high reward.

Racial minorities are often placed in leadership positions when the risk of failure is high, a phenomenon known as the "glass cliff." Accepting the role brings risk—but also the chance of high reward.

Gender

Are Those With Gender Egalitarian Views Also Anti-Racists?

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on November 2, 2021

Are feminists also anti-racist? Not necessarily.

Are feminists also anti-racist? Not necessarily.

Identity

The Dramatic Rise in the Nation's Multiracial Population

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on September 9, 2021

What accounts for the dramatic increase in those who racially identified as "two or more races" in the 2020 census?

What accounts for the dramatic increase in those who racially identified as "two or more races" in the 2020 census?

Bias

Racial Gaslighting and the Myth of Multiculturalism

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on June 9, 2021

Two recent reports call into question the belief that Canada is a post-racial society.

Two recent reports call into question the belief that Canada is a post-racial society.

Marriage

Multiracial Children's Exposure to Family Instability

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on April 21, 2021

Parents' marital status shapes multiracial children's risk of family instability.

Parents' marital status shapes multiracial children's risk of family instability.

Marriage

Family Relations After Interracial Marriage

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on March 11, 2021

Approval of interracial marriage as an institution has vastly increased over the decades, but research suggests interracial couples like Harry and Meghan may still face challenges.

Approval of interracial marriage as an institution has vastly increased over the decades, but research suggests interracial couples like Harry and Meghan may still face challenges.

Bias

Millennials May Not Be as Racially Tolerant as They Seem

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on January 13, 2021

Attitudinal studies suggest that Millennials are racially tolerant, but behavioral studies say otherwise.

Attitudinal studies suggest that Millennials are racially tolerant, but behavioral studies say otherwise.

Career

COVID-19 and the Socioeconomic Future of Youth

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on November 12, 2020

Does COVID-19 have an adverse impact on the educational and occupational trajectories of new graduates? New data seems to point in that direction, but the impact may not be even.

Does COVID-19 have an adverse impact on the educational and occupational trajectories of new graduates? New data seems to point in that direction, but the impact may not be even.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Collection of Racial Data About Covid-19

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on September 28, 2020

Why are there such contrasting views about the collection of race data on COVID-19 in Canada?

Why are there such contrasting views about the collection of race data on COVID-19 in Canada?

Race and Ethnicity

Kamala Harris and Racial Identity

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on August 18, 2020

What does research say about the racial identity of multiracial individuals?

What does research say about the racial identity of multiracial individuals?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Are Marriages Another Casualty of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on July 19, 2020

Are marriages another casualty of COVID-19? Assessments using insights from family demography.

Are marriages another casualty of COVID-19? Assessments using insights from family demography.

Relationships

50 Years After Loving v. Virginia

Kate H. Choi Ph.D. on June 30, 2020

Attitudes towards interracial unions are improving, but interracial couples continue to face family opposition and discrimination.

Attitudes towards interracial unions are improving, but interracial couples continue to face family opposition and discrimination.