Improving how we measure effective parenting skills
Refining the Measurement of Parenting
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 ID | NIH-11021086 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include parents or guardians of children aged 5-12 who are interested in enhancing their parenting skills.
Not a fit: 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.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better parenting practices, ultimately improving child development outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing effective parenting assessments, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- 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
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.