A&M-SA Research Guides: The Family and Marriage Research Guide: Finding Data

Suggested websites related to Family and Marriage

Suggested websites related to Family and Marriage:

Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends
Studies behaviors and attitudes of Americans in key realms of their lives, including family, community, health, finance, work and leisure. The project explores these topics by combining original public opinion survey research with social, economic and demographic data analysis.
National Survey of Family Growth (CDC)
The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) gathers information on family life, marriage and divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of contraception, and men’s and women’s health. The survey results are used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and others to plan health services and health education programs, and to do statistical studies of families, fertility, and health.
Census.gov (United States Census Bureau)
"The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. We honor privacy, protect confidentiality, share our expertise globally, and conduct our work openly. We are guided on this mission by our strong and capable workforce, our readiness to innovate, and our abiding commitment to our customers. The Census site organizes information in the following categories: People; Business; Geography; Data; Newsroom; Subjects A-Z."

data.census.gov (U.S. Census Bureau) This link opens in a new window
Offers access to data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau which includes statistics about population, housing, industry, and business.
Social Explorer Academic (Social Explorer) This link opens in a new window
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Use Social Explorer to visualize and interact with data, create maps, charts, reports and downloads that help you reach your goals. Explore hundreds of thousands of built-in data indicators related to demography, economy, health, politics, environment, crime and more. Easily add your own data for further impact.
PolicyMap (PolicyMap) This link opens in a new window
Access to authoritative public and proprietary sources. PolicyMap allows users to make maps, find specific locations, and create market reports.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
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This authority for statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the U.S. provides a snapshot of America and its people with data from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other Federal agencies and private organizations.

American Time Use Survey (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) measures the amount of time people spend doing various activities, such as paid work, childcare, volunteering, and socializing.

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) (University of Michigan) This link opens in a new window
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Provides social science research data in disciplines such as sociology, political science, criminology, history, psychology, and more, that may be used to conduct secondary analyses. Includes access to over 7,000 data collections and 500,000 files.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making
ChildStats
This site contains child and family statistics as well as the America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2015 Report.
Statistics on Child and Family Well-Being
"These resources provide State and national statistics on child and family well-being indicators, such as health, child care, education, income, and marriage. Data on the demographics of children, families, and the communities in which they live are also included."
National Council on Family Relations(NCFR)
The National Council on Family Relations is the premier professional association for the multidisciplinary understanding of families. Learn more about the association as well as browse though the various resources listed on their site.

Tips for searching the Web

Most free websites will not provide current, peer reviewed research studies. However, there are great primary sources, especially educational statistics, available, as well as many non-profit/ policy/ think-tank papers. Generally, you should use library databases to find your articles, and the web to supplement your arguments with statistics, demographic information, and reports.

Things to keep in mind when searching the web:

Generally, URLs that end in .gov, .edu, .org sites tend to be the most credible

You can limit your google search to a particular domain name by entering your search terms followed by a colon and the domain ex. substance abuse:.gov

Use websites only when appropriate and question their credibility