Presentations and Publications

Provided below is a comprehensive listing of State of the State Survey presentations and publications including presentations, briefing papers, and bulletins. SOSS is administered by the Office for Survey Research at Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.

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Presentations

• SOSS-20 Election Reform Slideshow Presentation
• SOSS-20 Household Financial Well-being and Economic Expectations Slideshow Presentation
• SOSS-20 Internet Use in Michigan: Selected Charts on Internet Use and Workplace Technology
• SOSS-20 Quality of Life Slideshow Presentation
• SOSS-21 School Performance and Accountability Slideshow Presentation
• SOSS-23 Urban Michigan Slideshow Presentation
• SOSS-24 Economic Outlook Slideshow Presentation

Publications

Briefing Papers and Bulletins are provided in Adobe Acrobat Format (.pdf)*. They are listed here in order of most recent publication date. To receive printed copies or to comment on the publications, please use our online feedback form.

Papers Published Outside of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research
Various Authors and Publication Dates
Description: Papers using IPPSR's State of the State Survey data published outside of the Institute

SOSS-46 Policy Brief 08-01: Implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and the Real ID Act
Michael McDaniel, M. John Bustria, Edmund F. McGarrell, AnnMarie Schneider Published 3/1/2008
Description: This SOSS Policy Brief discusses Michigan residents' viewpoints on U.S. border security

SOSS-39 Bulletin 05-02: Importance of Cities Declines, Remains Strong
Brian McGrain and Paul Burton, Edited by Amy J. Baumer and Douglas B. Roberts Published 11/28/2005
Description: This SOSS Bulletin discusses Michigan residents viewpoints on the importance of cities to the state

SOSS-37 Bulletin 05-01: Economy, Jobs Top Issues for Michigan Residents
Brian D. Silver and Amy J. Baumer Published 4/29/2005
Description: This SOSS Bulletin discusses Michigan residents top political priorities at the state and community levels

SOSS-34 Bulletin 04-02: Presidential Race Nip and Tuck in Michigan
Brian D. Silver and Caroline Starrs, Edited by Amy J. Baumer Published 7/26/2004
Description: This SOSS Bulletin discusses Michigan residents’ expected voting preferences in the upcoming 2004 Presidential election

The Threat of Terrorism and Michigan Public Opinion
Darren Davis and Brian Silver, Edited by Amy J. Baumer Published 4/22/2004
Description: This SOSS paper analyzes people’s level of anxiety or sense of threat since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001

SOSS-32 Bulletin 04-01: Michigan Residents 'Weigh in' on Health Issues
Julie L. Ford, Beth H. Olson, and Amy J. Baumer Published 2/24/2004
Description: Bulletin analyzing survey results from SOSS-31 on Michigan residents’ perceptions of obesity and its prevalence in Michigan

SOSS-32 Bulletin 03-05: Budget Downturns and Higher Education Funding
Douglas B. Roberts, Amy J. Baumer, Brian D. Silver, and Caroline Starrs Published 12/23/2003
Description: This bulletin reviews three economic downturns, utilization of Michigan's rainy day fund, and higher education funding

SOSS-31 Bulletin 03-04: Granholm, Bush Job Ratings: Union Workers Dissatisfied, Consumers Optimistic
Julie L. Ford and AnnMarie Schneider Published 10/6/2003
Description: This bulletin includes a rating of Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and of the economic outlook in the state

SOSS-30 Bulletin 03-03: Public Supports Land Use Planning
Carol S. Weissert, Julie L. Ford, and Amy J. Baumer Published 8/14/2003
Description: This bulletin reviews five surveys spanning eight years on Michigan residents' land use perceptions

SOSS-29 Bulletin 03-02: Addressing the Budget Crisis: Michigan Residents Speak Out
Amy J. Baumer, Brian D. Silver, and Carol S. Weissert Published 4/23/2003
Description: Executive summary of Winter 2003 State of the State Survey with key findings and expert analysis

SOSS-28 Bulletin 03-01: Few Think Detroit is Very Important to Well-being of Michigan
Carol S. Weissert Published 1/29/2003
Description: Executive summary of Fall 2002 (2nd) State of the State Survey with key findings and expert analysis

Through Rose Colored Glasses: Public Perceptions of Nursing Home Quality
Andrew J. Hogan and Maureen A. Mickus Published 10/14/2002
Description: Michigan residents' perceptions on nursing home quality

Executive Summary: College Students and "Celebration Drinking"
Olin Health Center, Department of Communication, Institute for Public Policy & Social Research Published 10/1/2002
Description: Executive summary of a telephone survey administered to 1,162 MSU students in May 2002 on "celebration drinking"

Foreign Policy: Can America Go it Alone?
Jeffrey M. Riedinger, Brian D. Silver, and Karen Brook Published 8/27/2002
Description: Michiganians' views on foreign policy post-September 11: 2002 versus 1999

BRAD Card Survey 2001-2002: Preliminary Analysis of Survey Results
Dennis Martell and Charles Atkin Published 5/1/2002
Description: Preliminary results of BRAD card survey conducted by the Office for Survey Research at IPPSR

Stereotype Threat and Race of Interviewer Effects in a Survey on Political Knowledge
Darren W. Davis and Brian D. Silver Published 4/30/2002
Description: Question wording experiments are used in a public opinion survey to examine the role of stereotype threat on survey responses

SOSS-24 Bulletin 02-02: Economic Outlook is Positive in Michigan
Amy J. Baumer, Brian D. Silver, and Carol S. Weissert Published 3/13/2002
Description: Executive Summary of the Twenty-fourth State of the State Survey with key findings and expert analysis

SOSS-23 Bulletin 02-01: Cities Important to Michigan Residents
Amy J. Baumer, Roger Hamlin, Richard Hula, Rex LaMore, and Carol S. Weissert Published 1/30/2002
Description: Executive Summary of Winter 2002 State of the State Survey with key findings and expert analysis

Post-Strike Effects of Labor Conflict on Retail Consumers: Preliminary Evidence from the 1998 Northwest Airlines and General Motors Strikes
Richard N. Block and Brian D. Silver Published 1/1/2002
Description: Impact of 1998 Northwest Airlines and General Motors strikes on consumer activity

SOSS-20 Bulletin 01-01: Economic Outlook, Consumer Confidence, and Election Reform
Larry Hembroff, Brian D. Silver, AnnMarie Schneider and Carol S. Weissert Published 3/28/2001
Description: Executive summary of Winter 2001 State of the State Survey with key findings and expert analysis

Marriage in Michigan
Clifford L. Broman Published 5/1/2000
Description: Factors that affect marriage satisfaction in Michigan

Racial Differences Persist in Health Insurance Coverage and Access to Care in Michigan's Changing Health Care System
Andrew J. Hogan and Maureen A. Mickus Published 4/1/2000
Description: Lack of health insurance coverage and problems accessing health care persist in certain racial groups

Consumer Choice of Health Plan in the Millennium: Will It Continue as a Safety Valve for Dissatisfied Patients?
Andrew J. Hogan and Maureen A. Mickus Published 3/1/2000
Description: Continuous eroding of health plan choice may make it hard to maintain satisfaction levels

Michigan's Sore Thumb: Regional Variations in Public Perceptions of Nursing Home Reform
Maureen A. Mickus and Andrew J. Hogan Published 1/1/2000
Description: Michiganians' sentiments about nursing home quality, reform, regional differences, and recent shifts

Government in the Medicine Cabinet: Are Michiganians Ready
Maureen A. Mickus and Andrew J. Hogan Published 12/1/1999
Description: Public Stance of Michiganians regarding approaches to Medicare reform

The International Orientations of the Michigan Public
Jeffrey M. Riedinger, Brian D. Silver, and Kristy Wallmo Published 9/1/1999
Description: Michiganians' perceptions of global interdependence and its impact on political and economic affairs

Serving the Citizens of Michigan: A Report Card
Larry Hembroff and Karen Clark Published 12/1/1998
Description: Citizen assessment of state’s government institutions, agencies, leaders, and media performance

Michigan 1998: Problems and Priorities
Larry Hembroff and Karen Clark Published 12/1/1998
Description: Citizen assessment of the most important problems on which state government action is needed

Michigan Nursing Homes: Are we Paying the Price for Not Paying the Price?
Maureen A. Mickus and Andrew J. Hogan Published 6/1/1998
Description: Public sentiment regarding quality and financing of Michigan's 450 nursing homes

Health Insurance and Access to Care in Michigan's Changing Health Care System
Andrew J. Hogan and Maureen A. Mickus Published 6/1/1998
Description: MIChild Program of subsidized private health insurance for children in low income families

Consumer Satisfaction and Concerns with Managed Care in Michigan's Changing Health Care Environment: 1995 and 1997
Andrew J. Hogan and Maureen A. Mickus Published 5/1/1998
Description: Health policy issues: satisfaction with managed care and traditional insurance coverage

Public Opinion on K-12 Education in Michigan
Sandra Vegari and Michael Mintrom Published 5/1/1998
Description: Differences in opinion about education according to community, race, income, and party identification

Health Status and Health Risk Behaviors of Michigan Residents
Larry Hembroff and Arlene Sierra Published 2/1/1998
Description: Health of the state: less healthy population groups, lifestyles, and health behaviors

Health Care Utilization and Satisfaction
Larry Hembroff and Arlene Sierra Published 2/1/1998
Description: Michigan residents' access to and utilization of health care, patterns of usage, and satisfaction

Confidence in Michigan's Health Care Professionals
Larry Hembroff and Arlene Sierra Published 2/1/1998
Description: Confidence in health care providers and different types of health care professionals varies across MI

Perceptions of Welfare Reform and Child Care in Michigan
Robert Griffore, Rosemary Walker, Alice Whiren, and John Herrick Published 1/1/1998
Description: Importance of child care management in welfare reform

Sources and Perceived Reliability of Health Information
Larry Hembroff and Arlene Sierra Published 11/1/1997
Description: Sources of health information, reliability and role of media in dispersing the information

Public Confidence in Michigan Nonprofit Organizations
Mark Wilson and Neal R. Hegarty Published 11/1/1997
Description: Michigan residents' views about performance of the nonprofit sector, the nonprofit economy, and service

Guideline Clarity and Citizen Knowledge: Maybe We Just Don't Get It
Larry Hembroff and Arlene Sierra Published 11/1/1997
Description: Information on health status, sources of information, confusion with health recommendations

Public Support of the Nonprofit Community in Michigan
Mark Wilson and Neal R. Hegarty Published 11/1/1997
Description: Extent to which Michiganians contribute to charitable organizations and factors affecting contribution

Public Perceptions of Nonprofit Organizations in Michigan
Mark I. Wilson and Neal R. Hegarty Published 11/1/1997
Description: Divergent views of nonprofits are held by different demographic groups of Michiganians

Michiganians' Attitudes Toward Drunk Driving Enforcement and Punishment
Karin E. Stoetzer and Jay A. Siegel Published 8/1/1997
Description: Michigan residents' views towards drunk and drugged driving enforcement and punishment

Children, Youth, and Families in Michigan
Murari Suvedi, Carol Wruble, and June Youatt Published 8/1/1997
Description: Assess needs and problems facing Michigan's Children, youth, and families and ways to address them

Michigan Families: Perceptions of the Causes of Divorce and Single Parenthood
Katherine O'Sullivan See and Kathleen Dowley Published 6/1/1997
Description: Michiganians' views on causes of divorce and single parenthood; attitudes differ by race, and sex

Juvenile Crime in Michigan: Evidence and Public Perceptions
Karin E. Stoetzer and Merry Morash Published 5/1/1997
Description: Perceived causes, perceptions, experiences, and trends in juvenile crime and fear of crime

Helping Others: A Profile of Michigan Volunteers
Marc E. Tomlinson and Mark I. Wilson Published 5/1/1997
Description: Michigan's volunteers reasons for volunteering

Family Ties in Michigan
Cynthia Y. Jackson and Janet L. Bokemeier Published 5/1/1997
Description: Nature, strength, and degree of family ties; social network and social capital

Curbing the Growth of Medicare: Opinions of Michiganians
Maureen A. Mickus and Andrew J. Hogan Published 4/1/1997
Description: Opinions of Michiganians regarding Medicare reform

Attitudes Toward Crime and Criminal Justice: What You Find Depends on What You Ask
Darren W. Davis Published 3/1/1997
Description: Attitudes toward crime and criminal justice depend on information and context and can be changed

Crime, Jobs, and Medical Care Reform Ranked Top Problems for Michigan Residents
Diane Levande, Margaret Nielsen, Sally Rypkema, and Victor Whiteman Published 1/1/1997
Description: Most significant problems for Michigan residents

Michigan Citizens and Non-Violent Offenders: What To Do When Offenders are Mentally Ill, Mentally Handicapped, or Addicted to Drugs
Merry Morash Published 11/1/1996
Description: Information on public perception of crime and appropriate response to offenders

Environmental Awareness in Michigan
Eileen O. van Ravenswaay and Jeffrey R. Blend Published 9/1/1996
Description: Michigan residents' awareness and perceptions about environmental problems and policies

Michigan Families and the Work-Family Interface
Janet L. Bokemeier, Jeanne M. Lorentzen, and Lori A. Wibert Published 5/1/1996
Description: Interference of work with home life * vice versa

The State of Michigan Families: The Status of Children
Janet L. Bokemeier, Jeanne M. Lorentzen, and Lori A. Wibert Published 5/1/1996
Description: State of Michigan families: role and status of women, and status of children

Managed Care in Michigan: Consumer Satisfaction and Concerns in a Changing Health Care Environment
Andrew J. Hogan, John H. Goddeeris, and David A. Gift Published 3/5/1996
Description: Trade-off between service satisfaction and cost for managed care enrollees

The 1996 Presidential Election in Michigan: An Early Look
David W. Rohde Published 3/1/1996
Description: Michigan residents' views and opinions in the 1996 presidential election

Medicare, Medicaid, and the Federal Budget: Public Opinion in Michigan
John H. Goddeeris, Andrew J. Hogan, and David A. Gift Published 12/1/1995
Description: Public opinion about Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal budget in Michigan

Criminal Victimization and Fear of Crime in Michigan
Christina Polsenberg Published 11/1/1995
Description: Fear of crime, comparative seriousness of crime, and victimization experience

Governmental Income Supplements for Michigan Adults
Victor Whiteman, Diane Levande, Margaret Nielsen, and Sally Rypkema Published 11/1/1995
Description: Types of government income supplements received varies with age, gender, and race

Michigan's Families Provide Care for Elderly Relatives
Diane Levande, Margaret Nielsen, Sally Rypkema, and Victor Whiteman Published 11/1/1995
Description: Findings about Michigan's care giving families

Michigan Residents Speak Out About Domestic Violence
Christina Polsenberg and Chris Sullivan Published 11/1/1995
Description: Domestic violence against men and women and differences in opinion by race and residence

Crime, Victimization, and Family Violence: Views of Michigan's Older Adults
Diane Levande, Margaret Nielsen, Sally Rypkema, and Victor Whiteman Published 11/1/1995
Description: Threats to family safety: family and domestic violence in the eyes of older Michigan residents

Older Adults in Michigan: Social Relationship Satisfaction, Financial Outlook, and Services
Diane Levande, Margaret Nielsen, Sally Rypkema, and Victor Whiteman Published 11/1/1995
Description: Key findings about financial outlook, relationship satisfaction, services, and tax dollars

The Role of Government and Voluntary Associations in Social Services
Margaret Nielsen, Diane Levande, Sally Rypkema, and Victor Whiteman Published 9/1/1995
Description: Social services, nonprofit organizations, and services needed to promote work

Michigan Residents Express Satisfaction with State Legislature and Legislators
Carol S. Weissert Published 3/1/1995
Description: Evaluation of state governmental institutions and issues

Public Colleges and Universities Get High Marks from Michigan Residents
Brian D. Silver Published 2/13/1995
Description: Image of public higher education and reform in higher education, finance, and management

The People of Michigan and the Contract with America
David W. Rhode Published 2/1/1995
Description: Awareness and opinion about the Contract with America, balanced-budget, and welfare reform

Michigan Residents Support Programs for Mothers in Prison and Their Children
Merry Morash and Gwen Bramlet Published 1/1/1995
Description: Public support for parent-child program, and programs for mothers in prison and their children