Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing in Young Adulthood
Official title: Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing - Young Adulthood
Funded at Princeton University · NIH-11376560 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term study follows people born in large US cities around 1998-2000 to learn how family life affects wellbeing as they reach their late 20s, with ongoing surveys and biological samples collected over many years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | February 1, 1999 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,991,568 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD036916-23 |
| Project ID | NIH-11376560 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals born in large US cities between 1998 and 2000 who participated in the study and are now around 27 years old, with consented participation for follow-up surveys.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not included in the follow-up or who do not consent to continued participation may not benefit from the findings.
What this research studies
This project continues the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study by surveying the now-adult participants around age 27 to understand how early family dynamics and life circumstances shaped health, education, and life outcomes. Researchers have tracked families since birth, collecting interviews from parents and offspring and saliva samples at key ages to build a rich, diverse data resource. The study aims to provide insights into disparities in health and wellbeing across racial and economic lines, with data spanning decades and multiple waves. Participation involves interviews and optional biological sample collection, with strict privacy and consent procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could inform policies and programs to support healthier development and better opportunities for children in fragile family situations as they become adults.
How similar studies have gone: The Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study has led to hundreds of publications and widely used data, demonstrating the value of long-term, diverse cohort research.
Where this research is happening
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Princeton University
Princeton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Edin, Kathryn — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Edin, Kathryn
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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.