How parental involvement affects child development in low-income families
Official title: Parental Well-Being and Child Development
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11050368 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how getting both moms and dads involved in parenting programs can help kids grow and develop better, especially in families from low- and middle-income countries, by encouraging caring behaviors and reducing harsh discipline.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 15, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $830,053 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD114947-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11050368 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are families with children under the age of 5 living in low- and middle-income countries.
✕Less likely to help
Families not residing in low- and middle-income countries or those without children under 5 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of engaging both parents in parenting interventions to improve child development outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. It focuses on promoting responsive caregiving and reducing harsh discipline by involving fathers alongside mothers. The study aims to assess whether whole-family behavioral changes can lead to more significant and lasting improvements in children's development. By addressing the dynamics of family support, the research seeks to understand how to sustain positive impacts over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved developmental outcomes for children in low-income families by fostering better parenting practices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that parenting interventions can improve child development outcomes, but this approach of engaging both parents is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lopez Garcia, Italo — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Lopez Garcia, Italo
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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.