How wealth affects problem behaviors in adolescents
Official title: A Different Type of Economic Fragility: Wealth and Adolescent Problem Behavior
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11045676 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how having money or not having enough money affects the behavior and mental health of teenagers aged 13-15, and it aims to help families understand how their financial situation might influence their kids' well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | May 12, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $548,560 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD110423-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045676 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 13-15 from diverse socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, along with their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 13-15 or those not experiencing any behavioral problems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of wealth and wealth deprivation on adolescent problem behaviors, focusing on a diverse group of families with youth aged 13-15. By measuring family wealth and income over time, the study aims to understand how these economic factors influence mental health and behavioral issues in adolescents. The research will involve multiple observations of the same individuals to capture changes and trends, providing a comprehensive view of the relationship between wealth and adolescent development. The findings could help identify critical pathways that link economic status to behavioral health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and policies that address the mental health needs of adolescents from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
How similar studies have gone: While the focus on wealth in relation to adolescent problem behaviors is relatively novel, previous research has shown that economic factors significantly influence mental health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Portia — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Miller, Portia
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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.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.