Understanding and measuring adolescent neglect to improve interventions
Official title: A New Foundation: Advancing Adolescent Neglect Science through Measurement Development
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-10889355 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids and teens who feel neglected by giving them a way to share their needs and feelings, so we can better understand how to support them and improve their relationships with their parents.
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 start | August 5, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $250,783 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HD112729-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10889355 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents aged 12 to 20 who may have experienced neglect or unmet needs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or those who have not experienced neglect may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the issue of neglect among children and adolescents, which significantly affects their health and well-being. The project aims to develop a new self-report measure that allows adolescents to express their unmet needs, which can lead to better understanding and intervention strategies. By using advanced qualitative methods, the research seeks to identify the complex factors contributing to neglect, moving beyond traditional definitions that emphasize parental failures. The ultimate goal is to create a framework that enhances engagement between parents and youth in addressing these issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that better address the needs of neglected adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of developing a youth-centered measure of neglect is innovative, similar research has shown promise in understanding and addressing child maltreatment.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kobulsky, Julia — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Kobulsky, Julia
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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.