Improving preschool children's self-regulation through parenting support
Official title: Improving Brain-Behavior Markers of Preschool Executive Function through aGroup-Based Parenting Intervention for Low-Income Families
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-11059968 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a parenting program can help improve thinking and self-control skills in preschool kids from low-income families, and it’s for parents who want to support their children's development and reduce challenging behaviors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $202,144 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MH130724-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059968 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are preschool children aged 5 years from low-income families who may be at risk for disruptive behavior disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Children who are not from low-income families or who do not exhibit signs of behavioral problems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how a group-based parenting intervention can enhance executive function in preschool children from low-income families. By focusing on the relationship between parenting practices and children's cognitive development, the study aims to implement the Chicago Parent Program to improve self-regulation skills in young children. Participants will undergo assessments using various methods, including EEG and behavioral surveys, to measure changes in executive function and disruptive behaviors. The goal is to determine if better parenting can lead to improved cognitive outcomes for children at risk of behavioral disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved self-regulation and reduced behavioral problems in preschool children from low-income families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that parenting interventions can positively impact child development, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Suor, Jennifer — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Suor, Jennifer
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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.