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"Family is the center of life, and is the key to eternal happiness."
- L. Tom Perry
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Family

How Sports Apps Hooked a Generation of Women

November 09, 2026 04:11 PM
Research from "Gambling With Our Future" shows the surging popularity of betting apps among young women is a trend we can't afford to ignore
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Coming of Age in an Uncertain Era

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Friday, November 20
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Religion

Thriving Through Faith: A Guide for Young People

October 23, 2026 01:06 PM
A simplified guide for young people exploring the connection between faith and mental, physical, and relational health
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Family

Baby Nudges: How Social Influences Shape Fertility Choices

October 20, 2026 05:00 AM
What is the link between culture and fertility? Using a survey of nearly 10,000 people spanning over a dozen countries, we explore a wide range of family attitudes and present first-of-a-kind evidence on what specific cultural norms typify successful pronatal cultures.
5 Min Read
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Family

Gambling With Our Future

October 12, 2026 02:04 PM
Findings From a Wheatley Institute National Survey on Gambling in America
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General Events

The Casino-fication of America: How Online Gambling Hooked a Generation

September 15, 2026 12:25 PM
In his viral cover story for The Atlantic, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” McKay Coppins embedded himself inside America’s sports-betting boom—and learned just how dangerous the industry can be.
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Family

Wheatley "State of Our Unions" Report Cited in The New York Times

August 04, 2026 05:25 PM
Troy Closson, reporter for The New York Times, explored the difficult dating scene facing Gen Z in New York City— and used Wheatley research to investigate.
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Family

For Love Or Money: 2 Ways Materialism Harms Marriage And How To Avoid The Trap

July 27, 2026 03:34 PM
What does research tell us about materialism and marriage? Nothing positive, says Jason Carroll, Family Initiative Director at Wheatley Institute. "Materialism harms marriages in two distinct ways—one obvious, one far less so—and understanding both is essential for any couple or family navigating the financial realities of modern life."
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Family

'Can’t Buy Me Love': Materialism And Marriage

July 27, 2026 02:39 PM
Materialism in teenagers is at a fifty year high and "is now an equally shared life ambition for high school boys and girls". Jason Carroll, Family Initiative Director at Wheatley Institute, thinks that's a major problem.
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