How fathers influence language development in young children from low-income backgrounds
The Role of Fathering in the Language Development Among Young, Low-Income African American and Latino Children
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA · NIH-10857316
This study looks at how dads help young children from low-income African American and Latino families learn to talk and succeed in school by watching videos of their interactions, with the goal of finding ways to support language development in these communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATHENS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10857316 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of fathers in the language development of young, low-income African American and Latino children. By analyzing video recordings of interactions between fathers and their 2-3 year old children, the study aims to understand how father-child communication impacts language skills and academic success. The research focuses on the unique cultural contexts of these families, aiming to identify effective strategies for enhancing early language environments. The findings could inform interventions to support language development in these communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income African American and Latino families with children aged 2-3 years.
Not a fit: Families outside of the low-income African American and Latino demographic or those with children older than 3 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved language development and academic outcomes for children from low-income backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that parent-child interactions significantly influence language development, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
ATHENS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA — ATHENS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CAUGHY, MARGARET O — UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
- Study coordinator: CAUGHY, MARGARET O
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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