University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Mathematics & StatisticsCenter for Adolescent Development Studies
William G. Axinn · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Focus
Dr. William G. Axinn's research focuses on understanding the transition from childhood to adulthood in the context of U.S. families. Through the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), his lab collects detailed longitudinal data about young adults, examining factors such as family dynamics, reproductive health, and educational transitions. This work aims to provide insights into how policies and individual experiences shape the journey to adulthood.
adolescencetransition to adulthoodlongitudinal surveysfamily dynamicsreproductive health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Collect the 2025 wave of Transition into Adulthood Supplement from PSID youth aged 18-28.
AIM 02Document and distribute the collected data through the PSID Online Data Center.
AIM 03Examine the effects of state-level reproductive policy changes on youth outcomes in areas like contraceptive use and sexual behavior.
AIM 04Gather retrospective data on childhood experiences and exposures.
AIM 05Enhance understanding of the transition into adulthood in the U.S. within a family context.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionlongitudinal analysisstatistical modelingsurvey designcomputer-assisted interviews
Output against the department
Publications174bottom 34% of dept.86th of 131
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Citations9.5ktop 44% of dept.57th of 131
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