Investigating the impact of Covid-19 on children and families
Covid-19 Effects on Children & Families: 2021 Follow-Up of the PSID Child Development Supplement
This study is checking in with kids and their families who answered questions before the Covid-19 pandemic to see how the pandemic has impacted their health, family life, education, and happiness, so we can better understand the challenges they faced during this tough time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11065461 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to follow up with children and families who participated in a previous survey before the Covid-19 pandemic. It will involve reinterviewing primary caregivers and older children to assess how the pandemic has affected their health, family dynamics, education, and overall well-being. The study utilizes a longitudinal approach, collecting data from a nationally representative sample of U.S. families to understand the long-term effects of the pandemic. By analyzing these changes, the research seeks to provide insights into the challenges faced by children and families during this unprecedented time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children aged 0-17 years and their primary caregivers who were part of the previous survey conducted in 2019.
Not a fit: Patients who did not participate in the 2019 survey or who are outside the age range of 0-17 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights that inform policies and interventions to support children's health and development in the aftermath of the pandemic.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has successfully utilized longitudinal studies to assess the impact of significant events on child development, indicating that this approach is both valid and valuable.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sastry, Narayan — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Sastry, Narayan
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.