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Welcome to Wheatley Institute

Learn more about our mission and who we are.
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Navigating Toxic Polarization Today

Wheatley Institute and BYU Political Science Department are pleased to host Mónica Guzmán as the keynote speaker for the Peace Conference.
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2024 American Family Survey Released

After 10 years of collecting survey data, this year's report highlights changes over the past decade.
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For Better: Four Proven Ways to a Strong and Stable Marriage

Report by Wheatley Institute
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Strengthening society through research-supported work that fortifies the core institutions of family, religion, and constitutional government.

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Religion

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Constitution

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EVENTS
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2025 Religious Freedom Annual Review

Tuesday, June 17
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BYU Devotional: Paul Lambert

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, July 29
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2025 Truman G. Madsen Lecture on Eternal Man: Sheri Dew

TBD
Wednesday, October 15
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HAPPENINGS
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New Faculty Fellows Announced

August 22, 2023 11:58 AM
New fellows are set to help Wheatley Institute conduct research and support the Institute's mission. Each fellow will focus on one of Wheatley's three initiatives: religion, family, and constitutional government.
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Religion

Wheatley Institute Welcomes Dr. Paul Lambert

August 14, 2023 03:47 PM
Dr. Paul Lambert joins the Wheatley Institute as the Director of the Religion Initiative
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Constitution

Governor Cox Speaks About Healthy Conflict Initiative at the Braver Angels National Convention

July 10, 2023 01:54 PM
Utah Governor Spencer Cox gave a sneak peak about a new initiative that he is in the process of creating at the Braver Angels National Convention. The initiative, which is to yet be announced, focuses on creating a healthy conflict model for Americans to use when disagreements arise. Deseret News wrote about his presentation on the democratic need for the improving how Americans disagree.
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IN THE NEWS
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Family

Deseret News Article Cites Wheatley Research on Teens and Tech

May 31, 2023 10:07 AM
An article in the Deseret News uses Wheatley's research on the correlation between family structure and teens' digital media habits. The authors, Alyssa ElHage and Brad Wilcox, discuss the debate of a teen's place in the big tech world and how the government is addressing the concerns. They go on to give tips to parents on how to limit their children's screen time. The article concludes with a call to action for parents to take charge in their teens' digital habits until more can be done on Capital Hill.
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Constitution

Kevin J. Worthen First Wheatley Distinguished Fellow in Constitutional Government

May 25, 2023 08:19 PM
Former BYU president has accepted a Distinguished Fellow role for Wheatley Institute
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Family

Wheatley Report on Sexual Experience Catches Media Attention

April 28, 2023 10:50 AM
Multiple Media Outlets Feature the Wheatley Institute's New Report
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