Firearms and the experiences of diverse teens and young adults over time
CE23-005, Longitudinal mixed-methods study of Firearms among Ethnically Diverse Adolescents and Young Adults
This project follows ethnically diverse teenagers and young adults over time to learn about their experiences, feelings, and behaviors related to firearms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11175950 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be invited to join a long-term effort that tracks how firearms show up in the lives of teens and young adults from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Participants typically complete repeated surveys and some are asked to take part in interviews or focus groups so researchers collect both numbers and personal stories. This mixed-methods approach combines questionnaire data with deeper conversations to capture patterns and real-life experiences. The team uses what they learn to suggest better prevention, education, and support options for young people and their communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are teenagers and young adults from racially and ethnically diverse communities who are willing to complete surveys and, if invited, share their experiences in interviews.
Not a fit: People older than the targeted age range, those not from the communities being studied, or those unwilling to discuss firearms are unlikely to see direct benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could guide programs and policies to reduce firearm-related harms and improve safety for teens and young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous survey and interview studies have offered useful insights, but a long-term, mixed-methods focus on ethnically diverse adolescents and young adults is less common and adds new value.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Temple, Jeff R — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Temple, Jeff R
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.