Extending local marriage and divorce data across counties
Official title: Extending the Nuptiality Archive: County and State Marriage and Divorce
Funded at Bowling Green State University · NIH-11441277 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project helps map how marriage and divorce rates vary by county in the U.S. by organizing and harmonizing local records so researchers and policy makers can better understand community trends.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Bowling Green State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bowling Green, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $141,026 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD123934-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11441277 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a clinical trial; however, communities and policymakers informed by local data may benefit most, especially in rural areas.
✕Less likely to help
Direct clinical benefit to patients is not the primary aim of this data project.
What this research studies
The grant focuses on collecting and cleaning administrative marriage and divorce data at the county level, which have been sparse since 2019. It aims to harmonize diverse data sources and provide analysis-ready formats to reveal geographic patterns. By making county-level data more complete and timely, patients and communities can benefit from sharper insights into family dynamics and health-related social factors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better, more local information about family trends could inform health and social programs that support stable families and community well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has laid groundwork for county-level data harmonization, with ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and timeliness.
Where this research is happening
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Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Westrick-Payne, Krista Kay — Bowling Green State University
- Study coordinator: Westrick-Payne, Krista Kay
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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.