Improving how we assess parenting to support youth health.
Optimizing the Assessment of Parenting: A Multi-Method and Multi-Informant Approach
This study is working to make it easier to understand how different parenting styles affect kids by gathering feedback from parents and children and using various methods to get a fuller picture, so we can help improve kids' health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Champaign, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10901637 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the assessment of parenting through a comprehensive approach that includes multiple methods and perspectives. It aims to improve the Multidimensional Assessment of Parenting Scale (MAPS) by incorporating qualitative methods, feedback from both parents and youth, and ecological momentary assessments. By addressing the limitations of current assessments, such as underrepresentation of diverse parenting experiences, this project seeks to create a more effective tool for evaluating parenting practices. The ultimate goal is to provide better insights that can inform interventions aimed at improving youth health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include parents, particularly those from ethnoracially minoritized backgrounds and fathers, who are involved in the upbringing of youth.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this research include those without children or those not engaged in parenting roles.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective parenting interventions that significantly improve youth health and development.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing assessment tools through mixed methods can lead to improved measurement quality, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Champaign, United States
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rodriguez, Violeta de Jesus — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Study coordinator: Rodriguez, Violeta de Jesus
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.