Helping White Parents Reduce Racial Biases in Their Children
Reducing Children’s Racial Biases via a Parent-Led Intervention
This study is looking at how a program can help White parents teach their young kids, ages 5 to 7, about race and reduce any biases they might have, so that all children can grow up with a better understanding and appreciation of each other.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892958 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a parent-led intervention can help White parents teach their children about race and reduce racial biases. The program involves training parents to address racial issues with their 5 to 7-year-old children, providing them with materials and support to practice these discussions at home. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or control groups, and their progress will be evaluated through assessments before and after the intervention. The goal is to improve the understanding and attitudes of children towards race, ultimately benefiting children of color.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are White parents with children aged 5 to 7 years old who are interested in addressing racial biases.
Not a fit: Parents of children older than 7 years or those who do not identify as White may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in racial biases among young children, fostering a more inclusive and understanding society.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that parent-led interventions can effectively influence children's attitudes and behaviors, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shutts, Kristin B — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Shutts, Kristin B
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.