How parents talk to teens about alcohol and its effects
Parent-adolescent alcohol discussions and parent alcohol socialization
This study looks at how parents talk to their teenagers about drinking alcohol, aiming to find out how these conversations can help keep kids safe and delay their first drink.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893564 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how parents communicate with their adolescents about alcohol, focusing on discussions regarding the risks of alcohol consumption and supervised tasting. It aims to understand the dynamics of parent-adolescent interactions and how these conversations can influence youth drinking behaviors. By examining the quality of these discussions, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for parents to delay the initiation of alcohol use and promote safer drinking practices. The study employs continuous assessment methods to capture real-time interactions between parents and their children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are interested in learning how to communicate about alcohol use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have adolescents or those who are not involved in discussions about alcohol may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide parents with effective strategies to reduce the risk of early alcohol use in their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that parental involvement and communication can significantly influence adolescent behavior, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Colder, Craig R — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Colder, Craig R
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 below.