Understanding Adolescent Neglect from a Young Person's Viewpoint
A New Foundation: Advancing Adolescent Neglect Science through Measurement Development
This project aims to create a new way for young people to describe their own experiences with neglect, helping us better understand their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11160778 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are working to develop a new tool that allows adolescents to report on their own experiences of neglect, focusing on their unmet needs rather than just what adults might miss. This approach recognizes that neglect is complex and can affect young people in many ways. By creating a measure that comes directly from adolescents, we hope to gain a clearer picture of what they are going through. This new understanding is crucial for developing better support and interventions tailored to their specific situations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational work is for adolescents who have experienced neglect, as their input will be vital in developing the new self-report measure.
Not a fit: Patients not experiencing adolescent neglect would not directly benefit from this specific measurement development project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective ways to identify and help adolescents experiencing neglect, improving their health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: This project is developing a novel, adolescent-centered approach to measuring neglect, building new groundwork rather than replicating existing successful methods.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kobulsky, Julia — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Kobulsky, Julia
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.