How childhood experiences with parents affect adult relationships and health
Secure Base Script Knowledge: Antecedents and Sequelae
This study looks at how the way kids and teens are treated by their caregivers affects how they expect support from loved ones when life gets tough, and it aims to see how these expectations impact their mental and physical health and relationships as adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10798233 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the quality of childhood and adolescent experiences with caregivers influences young adults' expectations about support from significant others during tough times. It aims to understand how these expectations relate to mental and physical health, as well as interpersonal relationships in adulthood. By analyzing autobiographical narratives, the study seeks to uncover the origins of secure base script knowledge, which reflects an individual's ability to communicate needs and receive help effectively. The research will involve a large sample to provide robust evidence on how these experiences are transmitted from parents to their children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 12 to 21 who have experienced varying qualities of caregiving during childhood and adolescence.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had significant caregiver relationships or those outside the age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental and physical health outcomes for adults by enhancing understanding of the impact of early caregiver relationships.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that early caregiver relationships significantly influence adult interpersonal relationships and health, supporting the relevance of this approach.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roisman, Glenn I — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Roisman, Glenn I
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.