Exploring the link between intimate partner violence and depression in adolescents

Intimate Partner Violence and Depression Trajectories from mid-Adolescence to Young Adulthood

NIH-funded research Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10994970

This study looks at how going through intimate partner violence affects the mental health of teens, especially in developing depression over time, and it’s for young people who want to understand how their experiences might shape their feelings as they grow up.

Quick facts

Grant typeFellowship grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionJohns Hopkins University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Baltimore, United States)
Project IDNIH-10994970 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) affect the mental health of adolescents, particularly focusing on the development of depression over time. By analyzing data from the NEXT Generation Health Study, which includes a diverse group of adolescents, the study aims to identify different patterns of IPV experiences and their relationship with depression. The research will also explore how various factors, such as age and race, influence these patterns. This longitudinal approach allows for a deeper understanding of how IPV impacts mental health from mid-adolescence into young adulthood.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who have experienced intimate partner violence.

Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced intimate partner violence or are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and support systems for adolescents experiencing IPV, ultimately enhancing their mental health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown significant links between intimate partner violence and mental health issues, indicating that this approach is grounded in established findings.

Where this research is happening

Baltimore, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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