Center for Social and Behavioral Research

The Center for Social and Behavioral Research (CSBR) focuses on conducting applied social research for public agencies and academic researchers in Iowa. The majority of its recent work has been in various aspects of public health: child and maternal health, health disparities among population groups, tobacco use and control, treatment of problem gambling, mental health, cancer, and behavioral health risks. Other topical areas have included crime, technology impacts, education, human services, recreation, and public attitudes toward government services.

CSBR is a research, service, and educational unit of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Northern Iowa. Original research and research-related services are provided for individuals and departments at UNI, public agencies within local communities, and agencies of state and federal governments.