How COVID-19 has affected the well-being of parents and young children

The Impact of COVID-19 on Parent and Child Well-Being in Early Childhood

NIH-funded research University of North Carolina Greensboro · NIH-10918226

This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the well-being of parents and their young children, especially those around 4 and 5 years old, to better understand the challenges and support they faced during this time.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of North Carolina Greensboro NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Greensboro, United States)
Project IDNIH-10918226 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of parents and their children aged 0-11 years, focusing particularly on those who are 4 and 5 years old. The study will utilize data from a previous longitudinal study, recontacting mothers to gather detailed information about their experiences during the pandemic. By examining various dimensions of well-being, including stressors and supports, the research aims to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 on families. The findings will help identify disparities in how different racial and income groups have been affected.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include parents of children aged 4 to 5 years who have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have children in the specified age range or who were not significantly impacted by the pandemic may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that lead to improved support systems for families affected by the pandemic.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has documented the impact of COVID-19 on families, but this study aims to provide a more comprehensive and longitudinal perspective.

Where this research is happening

Greensboro, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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