Improving how we measure effective parenting skills
Official title: Refining the Measurement of Parenting
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11021086 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a quick and affordable online quiz for parents of kids aged 5-12 to help them learn and improve their parenting skills, making it easier to handle everyday challenges and support their child's development.
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 | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $341,850 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD108140-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11021086 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include parents or guardians of children aged 5-12 who are interested in enhancing their parenting skills.
✕Less likely to help
Parents of children outside the age range of 5-12 or those not seeking to improve their parenting skills may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and refining tools to assess parenting skills, which are crucial for healthy child development. The project aims to create a brief, low-cost online assessment called the Knowledge of Effective Parenting Test (KEPT), designed for parents of children aged 5-12. By using realistic parenting scenarios, the assessment evaluates knowledge of effective management skills that can help prevent behavioral issues in children. The goal is to provide a reliable measure that can track changes in parenting effectiveness over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better parenting practices, ultimately improving child development outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing effective parenting assessments, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lindhiem, Oliver James — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Lindhiem, Oliver James
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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.