The impact of childhood experiences on parenting in unsafe neighborhoods
Official title: Parents' Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences and their Parenting Practices in the Context of Neighborhood Safety
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10890693 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how tough and positive experiences from childhood affect how parents raise their kids in neighborhoods with a lot of violence, and it aims to find ways to help these parents create loving homes for their children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $46,478 |
| NIH project number | 5F31NR020580-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10890693 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children aged 2-8 years old living in urban areas with high rates of violence.
✕Less likely to help
Parents who do not have children in the specified age range or who live in safe neighborhoods may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) influence parenting practices among parents living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence. By analyzing data from 200 parents raising young children in Baltimore, the study aims to identify the relationships between these childhood experiences and the quality of parenting. The research employs a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative insights to understand the broader context of neighborhood safety and its effects on parenting. The goal is to uncover ways to support parents in creating nurturing environments for their children despite challenging circumstances.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting practices and better outcomes for children in high-risk neighborhoods.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing childhood experiences can significantly improve parenting outcomes, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoppe, Emily — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Hoppe, Emily
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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.