How stress and mindfulness affect alcohol use in mothers
Official title: Intensive Longitudinal Associations between Stress, Mindfulness, and Alcohol Use in Highly Stressed Mothers
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-10995742 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how stress affects drinking habits in mothers and whether practicing mindfulness can help them manage their stress and reduce their alcohol use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Mason University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $37,016 |
| NIH project number | 1F31AA031881-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995742 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are mothers who experience high levels of stress and may be using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as mothers or who do not experience significant stress related to parenting may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between stress, mindfulness, and alcohol consumption specifically in mothers. Using ecological momentary assessment (EMA), the study will gather real-time data on how stress influences alcohol cravings and use in daily life. It aims to identify strategies that could help reduce alcohol use among mothers by exploring the potential of mindfulness as a tool to mitigate stress-related drinking. The findings could provide insights into how parenting stress impacts both mothers and their children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective interventions that help mothers manage stress and reduce alcohol consumption, ultimately benefiting their health and their children's well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While mindfulness has been associated with stress reduction and lower alcohol use, this specific approach using EMA in mothers is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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George Mason University
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kisner, Mallory — George Mason University
- Study coordinator: Kisner, Mallory
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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.