Current Research
Data Snapshot: Immigrant Workers in the New Jersey Economy
Foreign-born residents are a critical part of the New Jersey workforce and participate
in the labor force at higher rates than native-born residents, according to data and analysis released by Professor of Economics Dr. Ramya Vijaya and Economics student Madison Giusti in
2024.
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health Treatment: Effectiveness, Safety and Public Support for Legalization in the State of New Jersey
This research was conducted by Professor of Psychology Dr. Justin Ostrofsky and his
team of student researchers, Shayla Nagle, Morgan Seidman, and Katherine Wilkinson.
Dr. Ostrofsky led this team and completed this work as a Faculty Associate/Fellow
for the Hughes Public Policy Center in 2023-2024. In addition to examining existing
clinical studies to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using psilocybin to treat
mental health disorders, they also analyzed the results of an original Stockton Center
poll of more than 600 New Jersey residents to gauge public support for legalizing
such treatment. You can find the complete polling results here, and press release here.
Mental Health and Mental Health Treatment in New Jersey During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had wide-ranging impacts on New Jersey residents’ mental health,
treatment and outcomes involving numerous mental health issues, according to research
published by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University.
The project, led by Professor of Psychology Justin Ostrofsky, Ph.D., overseeing three
student researchers, investigated how New Jersey residents with specific mental health
issues fared during the pandemic and whether COVID-19 worsened those problems. The
researchers, working over two college semesters, analyzed public datasets, published
research and the results of an original Stockton University Poll. Dr. Ostrofsky completed
this research as a Faculty Fellow/Associate for the Hughes Public Policy Center in
2022-2023. A video summary is available on our YouTube channel, and the press release is here. Full poll results can be reviewed here.
Additional Research
- Ostrofsky, Justin, Keith Jennings, Matthew Crilley and Anna Caputo (2023). Mental Health and Mental Health Treatment in New Jersey During the COVID-19 Pandemic. - FULL POLL RESULTS
- Figart, Deborah M. (2018). Exploring a Public Bank for New Jersey: Economic Impact and Implementation Issues.
- Mallinson, Daniel (2017). Election 2017: The Policy Priorities of New Jersey College Students.
- Mutari, Ellen (2017). Sustainable Economic Development: The Role of Child Care.
- Mallinson, Daniel and David Carr (2017). State Revenue Forecasts: Building a Shared Reality.
- Mallinson, Daniel and David Carr (2017). Tax Expenditures in New Jersey.
- Forestal, Jennifer (2016). “Midwife to Democracy:” Civic Learning in Higher Education.
- Zappile, Tina (2016). Foreign Policy Views of New Jerseyans.
- Carr, David (2016). The Invisible Hand of Government.
- Cooke, Oliver, Deborah M. Figart and John Froonjian (2016). The Underground Construction Economy in New Jersey.
- Froonjian, John and Kevin Coopersmith (2016). New Jersey State Legislature: A Demographic Profile, 2016 Update.
- Sloane, Kelly E. (2016). Views on Economic Inequality in the State of New Jersey.
- Carr, David (2016). Reverse Mortgages in New Jersey: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters.Video summary
- Froonjian, John and Daniel Rockefeller (2015). New Jersey State Legislature: A Demographic Profile
- Greer, Darryl G. and Daniel J. Douglas (2015). Grant Report to The ETS Center for Advocacy and Philanthropy ETS.
- Sloane, Kelly E. (2015). Economic Indicators and Quality of Life in Southern New Jersey.
- Wharton, Linda and James Avery (2015). Understanding the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court: A Survey of New Jerseyans.
- Greer, Darryl G. and Mico Lucide (2015) Why College Report Cards Are Flawed on College Value.
- Greer, Darryl G. (2014). Finding Solutions, Building Public Trust in an Era of Change.
- Froonjian, John (2013). Voters Who Abstain: Ballot Rolloff in a New Jersey Legislative Election.
- Rodriguez, Michael and Jennie Zink (2013). Biographical Profiles, Political Ambition, and Legislative Professionalization.
- Rodriguez, Michael (2013). Structures of Meaning in Experiential Learning: A Content Analysis of Internship Portfolios.
- Carr, David (2012). Public Authorities in Governing New Jersey.
- Rodriguez, Michael (2012). Immigration Policy: Understanding the Impact of a Changing Policy Environment on Local Business.
- Rivera, Jason D. and Janet M. Wagner (2010). Executive Prerogative: The Use of Executive Orders in New Jersey. Poster Version
- Schulman, Sharon and Jason Rivera (2009). Survey of Residents & Visitors in Four Communities Along the Southern New Jersey Shore. Report submitted to Fishermen's Energy, LLC by William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Survey Instrument Power Point Presentation
- Rivera, Jason D., Sharon E. Schulman, and James Avery (2009). Public Views on Energy Policy: Results from a Southern New Jersey Deliberative Poll (R)
- Schulman, Sharon and Jason D. Rivera (2008). Promoting Civility in Political Campaigns: Will Campaigners Ever Leave the "Gloves" On?
- Schulman, Sharon and James McCullough (2008). "Can Campaigners Ever Leave the Gloves On?" New Jersey Municipalities. 85(7). Reference List
