To what extent does the unequal distribution of local wealth explain disparities in social outcomes (education, health, upward mobility)? How do individuals think that inequality around them impacts their own lives? This study aims to provide explorative evidence on people's reasoning.

The purpose of this research study is to follow up on a survey conducted in Fall of 2023 by the UNC Chapel Hill Institute for the Environment's Outer Banks Field Site student researchers on social perceptions of light pollution in North Carolina's Outer Banks. The results of this survey will be published as a Senior Honors Thesis. The study seeks to inquire about more specific details of the survey's findings, hearing participants' detailed thoughts and opinions to the survey results and light pollution in general along the Outer Banks. These findings could potentially impact the way the Outer Banks manages light pollution in the future.

The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This study will gather feedback from state agency staff and summer meals sponsors on a Summer Meals Site Placement tool.

We want to find out how people in North Carolina think about climate change and clean energy. To do this, we ask participants to sort statements about topics like protecting communities, using renewable energy, and paying for projects. By looking at how people group these statements, we can see what ideas are important to them. This information will help leaders and communities work together on plans that keep everyone safer and healthier in the face of climate challenges.

The current study seeks to understand FLE self-care practices and develop a comprehensive framework that FLEs can utilize to initiate and maintain effective self-care routines. This is particularly important given the demanding nature of their work, which involves supporting families and individuals through various life challenges and transitions

The purpose of the research is to better understand the challenges in providing audiological services to children with complex support needs.

In this research study, we want to learn more about using DNA sequencing for individuals with severe mental illness. This may give clues about health risks now and in the future. You are being asked to participate in this research study because DNA sequencing may improve our understanding of schizophrenia, and what may be causing the type of illness that you have.

To test an intervention for healthcare providers that combines provider education and patient resources to increase referrals to an arthritis management program

This study explores the response of the adjacent gum tissue to a type of dental filling material.