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National data reveal breastfeeding barriers for new moms at work

From left, Kailey Snyder, assistant professor in the School of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, answers a question at the Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition’s quarterly meeting last November, along with Nebraska Extension’s Audra Losey. (Courtesy photo)

For new mothers, returning to work often means deciding whether to continue breastfeeding. But systemic barriers often make it difficult to do so.

To explore the relationship between breastfeeding and returning to work, Kailey Snyder, assistant professor in the School of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, partnered with the Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics (MAP Academy) to examine a decade’s worth of national lactation data. Full Article

Data integrity, security, best practices outlined in methodology presentation

As remote technology-based research becomes more widespread, real threats to data integrity increase.

In recent years, remote technology-based research has rapidly increased in popularity and offers several advantages.

However, this approach also carries the risk of disingenuous responses, posing a real threat to data integrity.

Alexandra Terrill, associate professor, Departments of Occupational & Recreational Therapies and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, led an April 4 MAP Academy methodology presentation that outlined real-world examples of scammers across a range of study design types. Full Article

Video available for MAP Academy presentation featuring HyeonJin Yoon

HyeonJin Yoon, MAP Academy research assistant professor, discusses best practices for accessing and using publicly available datasets for research during her March 28 Methodology Applications Series presentation at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

HyeonJin Yoon, MAP Academy research assistant professor, led the third and final presentation of the 2024-25 Methodology Applications Series March 28 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

Video is now available of Yoon’s presentation, titled, “Navigating Research Data Repositories to Support Secondary Analyses.” Full Article

MAP Academy selects two faculty to receive Catalyst awards

The Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics (MAP Academy) is awarding $10,000 through a competitive funding opportunity created to enhance the rigor of field-based human subjects research at the University of Nebraska.

These awards were made possible by a grant from the Nebraska Research Initiative. Full Article

Online data collection, creating effective survey questions highlighted at NAECR Knowledge event

Secure, effective online data collection is a crucial part of early childhood research.

Secure and effective online data collection is crucial to early childhood research. Its importance was emphasized during the Fall NAECR Knowledge event Dec. 10.

Amanda Prokasky, senior research specialist at the Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics, led the virtual presentation, which featured information and tips on creating and implementing effective survey questions for study participants. Full Article

Video available for MAP Academy presentation featuring Eum, Prokasky

MAP Academy senior research specialists Amanda Prokasky, left, and Jungwon Eum answer questions during the Nov. 8 Methodology Applications Series presentation.

Jungwon Eum and Amanda Prokasky, MAP Academy senior research specialists, led the second presentation of the 2024-25 Methodology Applications Series Nov. 8 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

Video is now available of their presentation, “Ensuring Data Integrity Through Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance.” Full Article

Study explores effects of intergenerational family dynamics on child well-being

Weiman Xu, MAP Academy graduate research assistant, is exploring the association between intergenerational coparenting and child social-emotional development. Lean more about this project in the CYFS Research Network.

Family dynamics among caregivers tend to be complicated. They can become even more complex when grandparents take on coparenting roles.

Weiman Xu, graduate research assistant at the Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics (MAP Academy) and a doctoral student in the Global Family Health and Well-being program within the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, is exploring the association between intergenerational coparenting and children’s social-emotional development. Full Article

Video available for MAP Academy presentation featuring Lorey Wheeler

Lorey Wheeler, MAP Academy director, discusses research data infrastructure and effective data management during her Methodology Applications Series presentation Oct. 4 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

Lorey Wheeler, MAP Academy director, led the first presentation of the 2024-25 Methodology Applications Series Oct. 4 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

Video is now available of Wheeler’s presentation, “Developing a Strong Research Data Infrastructure.” Full Article