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Research by Dena Abbott, assistant professor of counseling psychology, reveals that because American atheists continue to experience a variety of social challenges, many are uncomfortable about disclosing their non-belief. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Study shows many American atheists hide their non-belief

June 12, 2023

Society & Culture

Although sexual assault rates are highest among sexual minority men, little research has focused on addressing the issue among this population.

National study addresses sexual assault among sexual minority men

October 21, 2022

Society & Culture

Mackenzie Savaiano, associate professor of practice in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, is leading a project to recruit and train new teachers to meet the needs of students with visual impairments. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Interdisciplinary program takes long-range view of visual impairment instruction

May 27, 2022

Participants gather during the 2022 CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center on April 13. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Summit on Research in Early Childhood helps connect research, practice, policy

April 28, 2022

Researchers and practitioners are collaborating to better understand sex trafficking survivors’ perceptions of services they are receiving — and to learn what services they find most helpful in supporting their recovery.

New research inquiry aims to improve support for sex trafficking survivors

January 19, 2022

Society & Culture

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is taking the next step in its long-term journey to strengthen diversity, inclusivity and equity across all areas of the institution.

Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for Dec. 17

December 17, 2021

HyeonJin Yoon, research assistant professor, Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics, is the project’s principal investigator. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Study assesses modified evaluation method for students placed at risk

November 30, 2021

Society & Culture

A child takes a helping of pineapple in a child care setting

Parents, child care providers both play role in healthy habits, but there's a disconnect

October 11, 2021

Society & Culture

Researchers are working to identify an effective professional development approach to prepare school-based specialists to implement the Teachers and Parents as Partners (TAPP) intervention to address behavioral challenges presented by rural students.

TAPP Online brings enhanced support to rural students, families and schools

August 2, 2021

Society & Culture

Hannah Kerby, doctoral candidate in school psychology, is exploring how children’s social-emotional skills are influenced by their residential neighborhoods. (Photo by Chuck Green, CYFS)

Research exploring children’s resilience, socioeconomic risk

March 2, 2021

Society & Culture

Nebraska researchers recently tested the effectiveness of an intervention known as TAPP when delivered via technology to help rural students struggling with significant behavioral problems.

Technology-delivered intervention fosters home-school partnerships in rural Appalachia

February 23, 2021

Evan Choi, associate professor of child, youth and family studies, is leading a pilot project designed to provide civics, entrepreneurship and leadership education to at-risk youth from two of Nebraska’s highest-poverty communities.

Project leverages online simulations for real-world civic experience

February 11, 2021

Society & Culture