Online parenting program to support Filipino families' mental health.
Official title: Virtual Positive Parenting Intervention to Promote Filipino Family Wellness: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11096351 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing an online parenting program designed to help Filipino families in the U.S. improve their parenting skills and strengthen their relationships with their kids, especially to tackle issues like depression and anxiety that many young people face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 23, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $658,635 |
| NIH project number | 7R01MD017003-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11096351 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Filipino families with children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing behavioral health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Filipino or do not have children within the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates an online version of the Incredible Years® School Age Parent Training Program, aimed at improving parenting skills and parent-child relationships among Filipino families in the United States. It addresses significant behavioral health issues faced by Filipino youth, such as depression and anxiety, which are exacerbated by factors like immigration challenges and family conflict. The program will assess the effectiveness of this online intervention and explore how participation impacts outcomes for families. Community agencies will collaborate to facilitate the program and gather insights on implementation barriers and facilitators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the mental health and well-being of Filipino youth by fostering healthier family dynamics.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot studies have shown success in improving parenting practices and child mental health outcomes using similar interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Javier, Joyce Rivera — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Javier, Joyce Rivera
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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.