Exploring how COVID-19 affects children's reading skills
Assessing the links between risk factors, COVID-19 impacts, and reading skills
['FUNDING_R01'] · FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10892980
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected kids' reading skills, especially those between 0 and 11 years old, to find out which children might need extra help with their learning.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10892980 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's reading abilities, particularly focusing on children aged 0-11 years. It aims to understand how various risk factors and the stressors brought on by the pandemic have influenced academic outcomes, especially in reading. By utilizing a risk-resilience model, the study will analyze data from a national twin project to uncover the short-term and long-term effects of COVID-19 on reading skills. The findings could help identify children who are most at risk and inform interventions to support their learning.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 years who have experienced disruptions in their education due to COVID-19.
Not a fit: Children who have not been affected by COVID-19-related educational disruptions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted strategies to improve reading skills in children affected by the pandemic.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the impacts of educational disruptions can lead to effective interventions, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES
- FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY — TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LITTLE, CALLIE — FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LITTLE, CALLIE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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