Helping parents talk with kids about their background
Developing and Testing a Video-feedback Intervention to Promote Communication Competency for Background-Related Conversations
['FUNDING_R21'] · PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE · NIH-11181494
This project offers a short video-feedback program to help parents become more confident and skilled when talking with their children about their background and experiences.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11181494 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You and your child would complete brief surveys and take part in a short, recorded conversation so researchers can see how you talk about background-related topics. A staff member will interview the parent to learn about concerns and tailor feedback. In a follow-up session, the parent receives guided feedback using clips from the video plus coaching based on motivational interviewing to build skills and reduce stress. The program is being refined using established video-feedback methods and input from families to make it practical and family-centered.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Families with children or adolescents (primarily school-age and teen years) whose parents want help communicating about background-related experiences are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Families who are not willing to be videotaped, who do not want to discuss background topics, or who cannot have a caregiver participate are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help parents support their children’s pride and coping skills, reducing risks for anxiety, depression, and behavior problems.
How similar studies have performed: Related video-feedback and motivational interviewing programs have improved parenting skills in prior research, but applying them specifically to background-related conversations is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES
- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE — UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GALÁN, CHARDÉE A. — PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE
- Study coordinator: GALÁN, CHARDÉE A.
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.