Exploring how food insecurity affects the well-being of parents and children
Official title: Determining pathways from food insecurity to parent and child well-being
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-10852815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how not having enough food affects the health and happiness of both parents and kids, and it aims to find ways to help families who are struggling with food insecurity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $76,328 |
| NIH project number | 5F32HD110175-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10852815 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include families with children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing food insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are food secure and do not have children in the specified age range may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of food insecurity on the well-being of both parents and children, focusing on how a lack of consistent access to food can lead to negative outcomes in child development. The study aims to identify the mechanisms through which food insecurity affects family dynamics, including parental mental health and parenting practices. By understanding these pathways, the research seeks to inform effective public health initiatives and food assistance programs that can better support families in need.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that enhance the well-being of families facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing food insecurity can lead to significant improvements in child development outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hines, Caitlin Tallent — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Hines, Caitlin Tallent
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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.