Improving data collection to understand life disparities in the U.S.
A Next Generation Data Infrastructure to Understand Disparities across the Life Course
This study is looking to learn more about the everyday lives of families in the U.S., especially focusing on differences among various racial and economic groups, and it invites people from Black, Asian, and Hispanic communities to share their experiences through surveys and other fun methods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903715 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the collection of data regarding the daily lives of U.S. families and individuals, focusing on understanding disparities across different racial and socio-economic groups. By utilizing a combination of survey data, wearables, and other innovative methods, the project seeks to gather more accurate and detailed information than traditional surveys allow. The study will expand the existing Understanding America Study to include a larger and more diverse sample, specifically targeting Black, Asian, and Hispanic populations. Participants will be engaged through various means, including surveys in English and Spanish, to ensure comprehensive representation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include U.S. residents from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those who identify as Black, Asian, or Hispanic.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the U.S. or do not belong to the targeted racial and socio-economic groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and addressing of health and social disparities faced by various racial and socio-economic groups.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing similar data collection methods has shown promise in understanding social disparities, making this approach both innovative and grounded in prior success.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kapteyn, Arie — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Kapteyn, Arie
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.