How parenting practices affect infant movement and language development in low-income families
Low-income fathers’ and mothers’ parenting practices on infant locomotion and consequent language development: A longitudinal study from 9 to 24 months
['FUNDING_R03'] · MOUNT ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY · NIH-10742535
This study looks at how different parenting styles affect how babies from low-income families learn to move and talk as they grow from 9 to 24 months old, helping us understand the connection between crawling, walking, and language skills in a more diverse group of children.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MOUNT ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (EMMITSBURG, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10742535 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of parenting practices on the locomotion and language development of infants from low-income families, focusing on children aged 9 to 24 months. It aims to understand how factors like crawling and walking relate to language skills, considering that previous studies have primarily focused on middle-class families. By observing and analyzing the behaviors of both fathers and mothers, the research seeks to uncover the mechanisms linking movement to language development in a more diverse population. The study will utilize longitudinal methods to track changes over time, providing valuable insights into early childhood development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants aged 9 to 24 months from low-income families.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this research include infants from middle or high-income families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting strategies that enhance language development in infants from low-income families.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been successful studies on infant locomotion and language development, this research specifically addresses a gap by focusing on low-income families, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
EMMITSBURG, UNITED STATES
- MOUNT ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY — EMMITSBURG, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HE, MINXUAN — MOUNT ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HE, MINXUAN
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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