How maternal stress during pregnancy affects children's ability to manage emotions
Official title: Maternal Stress Resilience During Pregnancy and Offspring Emotion Regulation
Funded at California State Univ-Dominguez Hills · NIH-11042174 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how stress during pregnancy affects how children manage their emotions, and it’s for expectant moms who might be feeling stressed; we want to find ways to help both moms and their babies feel better and thrive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State Univ-Dominguez Hills NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Carson, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2022 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $166,609 |
| NIH project number | 5K01MH123505-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11042174 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women with a history of chronic stress, particularly those from low-income and minority backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those without a history of chronic stress may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of maternal stress on the emotional regulation of children, particularly focusing on pregnant women who experience chronic stress. By examining daily fluctuations in psychosocial resources like social support and self-efficacy, the study aims to identify protective factors that can help mitigate the effects of stress on both mothers and their infants. Pregnant participants will be monitored through lab visits and daily data collection to assess how their stress levels influence their child's emotional development. The goal is to inform preventative interventions that can support both maternal and child health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to strategies that help mothers manage stress during pregnancy, ultimately improving emotional outcomes for their children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing maternal stress can positively influence child development, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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California State Univ-Dominguez Hills
Carson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tung, Irene — California State Univ-Dominguez Hills
- Study coordinator: Tung, Irene
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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.