Impact of parents' incarceration on their adolescent children
Collateral Consequences of Parents Incarcerations for Their Adolescent Children: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
This study looks at how having a parent in jail affects teenagers, especially in terms of their mental health, behavior, and school challenges, and it aims to understand the long-term impacts on their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10631902 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the incarceration of parents affects their adolescent children, focusing on the long-term consequences such as mental health issues, behavioral problems, and educational challenges. By utilizing data from the Northwestern Juvenile Project, the study aims to provide a detailed analysis of the frequency and duration of parental incarceration and its collateral effects on children. The research will track these adolescents over time to understand the various ways their lives are impacted, including changes in living situations and caregiver dynamics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who have experienced parental incarceration.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced parental incarceration or are outside the age range of 12-20 may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems and interventions for children affected by parental incarceration.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on parental incarceration, this research is novel in its comprehensive approach to examining the specific collateral consequences on adolescents.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Teplin, Linda a — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Teplin, Linda a
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.