Exploring how post-separation abuse affects children's health and well-being
Understanding the Impact of Post-Separation Abuse on Children's Health and Flourishing Outcomes
This study is looking at how ongoing abuse that mothers face after leaving an abusive partner affects their children's health and happiness, and it's for moms who have experienced this kind of violence.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012886 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of ongoing abuse experienced by mothers after separating from an abusive partner and how it affects their children's health and overall well-being. By using a mixed-methods approach, the study will first gather qualitative data from mothers who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) to understand their experiences and the challenges their children face. It will then quantitatively assess whether children exposed to post-separation abuse have different health needs and levels of school engagement compared to children in the general population. The goal is to develop new measures to better capture the effects of post-separation abuse on children's health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 years who have experienced post-separation abuse due to their mother's history of intimate partner violence.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced post-separation abuse or whose mothers have not been victims of intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and support for children affected by post-separation abuse, ultimately enhancing their health and flourishing outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the effects of adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spearman, Kathryn Jane — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Spearman, Kathryn Jane
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.