Continuing insight into how families and dating violence affect youth and parents
Official title: Parents, partners, and family: Continuation of a long-term longitudinal study on partner violence (Dating it Safe)
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11296601 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-running study follows teens and their families to understand how partner violence affects health, relationships, and parenting over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | April 7, 2020 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $696,499 |
| NIH project number | 2R01HD099199-06A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11296601 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adolescents or young adults who have experienced or are at risk for partner violence and who are willing to participate in long-term follow-up and family assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not experiencing IPV or not interested in long-term follow-up may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This study tracks 1,042 diverse participants from freshman year through age 30 to identify factors that increase or reduce risk of partner violence and its effects on children and families. Researchers collect data on home environment, health, school, relationships, and parenting across yearly follow-ups. The goal is to uncover protective factors and mechanisms that could inform interventions for families affected by IPV. The findings aim to guide prevention and support programs for teens, young adults, and parents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, results could shape better prevention, support services, and policies to reduce intergenerational cycles of violence.
How similar studies have gone: Similar longitudinal studies have provided important insights into risk factors and protective mechanisms, supporting the value of long-term data.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Temple, Jeff R — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Temple, Jeff R
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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.