Since its establishment in 1948, the Research Center for Group Dynamics’ mission has been to advance the understanding of human behavior in social contexts; making clear the linkages between an individual’s psychological life and the life of the society to which the individual belongs.
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RCGD’s Stephanie Fryberg named to the Academy of Arts and Sciences
Stephanie Fryberg will be named to the Academy of Arts and Sciences for her contributions to her scholarly and professional fields. Fryberg, a professor of psychology in U-M’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, holds an appointment within Research Center...
The Family Safety Net Project led by RCGD’s Lisa Wexler builds on community strengths to prevent suicide in rural Alaska
While suicide is a dire public health problem in rural Alaska, building on the strength of Alaska Natives’ family ties and the value they place on providing safe environments for young people may be more effective for preventing deaths than emphasizing the risks...