Parenting in Two Worlds for urban AI families
Official title: A multiregional RCT of Parenting in 2 Worlds for Urban Indian Families
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11329234 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term study in urban American Indian and Alaska Native families tests a culturally grounded parenting program to improve family life and reduce risk behaviors in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $563,825 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA056417-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11329234 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Urban AI/AN families with children aged 0-11 to 12 years who are interested in improving parenting and family health.
✕Less likely to help
Families not engaged with or benefiting from culturally tailored parenting approaches may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds on a proven, culturally grounded parenting program called Parenting in 2 Worlds (P2W) and tests it with AI families living in several urban areas across four regions. It focuses on improving parenting skills and family functioning to help children avoid risky behaviors and unhealthy coping. The study involves collaboration with AI and non-AI researchers and partners, and uses real-world community settings to measure outcomes over time. If successful, the approach could provide a scalable, culturally respectful way to support urban AI families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could strengthen families and reduce youth risk behaviors in urban AI communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research on P2W inArizona demonstrated efficacy, and the multi-regional extension aims to confirm effectiveness in diverse urban AI populations.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kulis, Stephen S. — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Kulis, Stephen S.
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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.