Improving relationships between young children and their remote grandparents through video chat.
Using structured video chat to improve relationships between young children andremote grandparents.
['FUNDING_R15'] · LAFAYETTE COLLEGE · NIH-10517951
This study is looking at how different types of video chats, like playing games or reading stories, can help young kids connect better with their grandparents who live far away, and families will help by recording their chats to see what works best.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R15'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LAFAYETTE COLLEGE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (EASTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10517951 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how structured video chat can enhance the interactions between young children and their grandparents who live far away. By comparing different approaches, such as structured play and reading, the study aims to identify methods that increase engagement and attention during video calls. Families will participate by recording multiple video chats under various conditions, allowing researchers to analyze the effectiveness of each approach. The goal is to better understand how to support meaningful connections between grandparents and grandchildren through technology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include families with children aged 18 to 72 months who have grandparents living at a distance.
Not a fit: Families without access to video chat technology or those who do not have remote grandparents may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emotional bonds and communication between young children and their remote grandparents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that video chat can enhance relationships, but this specific structured approach is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
EASTON, UNITED STATES
- LAFAYETTE COLLEGE — EASTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MYERS, LAUREN J. — LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
- Study coordinator: MYERS, LAUREN J.
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.