Understanding family well-being and its impact on health across different ages
FAMILY WELL-BEING RESEARCH NETWORK (“FAM-NET”): Measuring Family Well-Being across the Lifespan
This study is looking at how feeling happy and satisfied with life can impact the health of families at different ages, especially focusing on caregivers and their children, and it aims to create helpful online tools to support families in improving their emotional well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884904 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how emotional well-being, including life satisfaction and positive emotions, affects health outcomes for families across different stages of life. It aims to fill knowledge gaps regarding the relationship between family members' well-being and health, particularly focusing on the roles of caregivers and children. By developing a web-based resource that includes measures and datasets, the project seeks to enhance the evaluation of interventions aimed at improving family well-being. The research will involve collaboration among various disciplines to create innovative strategies for measuring and promoting emotional well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include families with children aged 0-11 and their caregivers, as well as elderly family members.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of a family unit or do not have caregivers may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for families by enhancing understanding of emotional well-being and its influence on health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the interplay between emotional well-being and health can lead to significant advancements in family health interventions.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prosser, Lisa a. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Prosser, Lisa a.
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.