Iowa State University

The Institute is located in the ISU Research park.

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Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute

ISBR’s mission is to support, promote and facilitate state-of-the-art interdisciplinary social science research that will increase our understanding of important social problems and improve the quality of people’s lives.

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Carolyn Cutrona and David Vogel study spousal problem-solving dynamics.   Full story at the ISU News Service

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Study by K.A.S. Wickrama and Fred Lorenz finds the effects of family depression on teens and young adults.  Full story at the ISU News Service

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The Institute for Social & Behavioral Research (ISBR) is currently conducting the largest-ever longitudinal study of 800 African American families, focusing on family and community factors that contribute to healthy outcomes in children and adults.

Danielle Simmons is a doctoral student in psychology and a member of the ISBR research team conducting this study.