The impact of family support networks on health inequalities
Early-Life Health Consequences of Unequal Kinship Networks
This study looks at how the support we get from our family and friends affects our health, especially for people from different backgrounds, and it hopes to find ways to improve health for everyone by understanding these important relationships better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10453719 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how differences in kinship support networks affect health outcomes across various socioeconomic groups. It aims to develop new methods for analyzing these networks and to study biological health markers that may reveal disparities in health. By examining the role of family ties, such as support from spouses and parents, the research seeks to understand how these relationships contribute to health inequalities. The findings from this pilot study could inform future health policies and interventions aimed at reducing these disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults from various socioeconomic backgrounds who have differing levels of kinship support.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any family or kinship support may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies that better support individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that family support networks can significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sohn, Heeju — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Sohn, Heeju
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.