A digital mindfulness program for divorced families to support parenting.
A digital mindfulness-informed parenting intervention for high-risk divorced families
This study is creating a helpful online program that uses mindfulness techniques to support divorced parents and their kids in handling parenting challenges, aiming to keep everyone mentally healthy and happy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Storrs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Storrs-Mansfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11079481 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital intervention that incorporates mindfulness techniques to assist high-risk divorced families in managing parenting challenges. The program aims to prevent mental health issues in both parents and children by providing evidence-based practices tailored to their needs. Through user testing and feedback, the intervention will be refined to ensure it effectively addresses the concerns of distressed divorced parents. The project will also involve training the principal investigator in various research methodologies to enhance the intervention's effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are divorced parents with children aged 0-11 who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not divorced or do not have children in the specified age range may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide divorced families with tools to improve their mental health and parenting skills, ultimately benefiting both parents and children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness interventions can be effective in improving mental health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Storrs-Mansfield, United States
- University of Connecticut Storrs — Storrs-Mansfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhang, Na — University of Connecticut Storrs
- Study coordinator: Zhang, Na
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.