Understanding Family Wellbeing Across Generations
The Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Third Generation Children’s Study
This project looks at how family experiences and health are passed down through three generations, especially focusing on children's development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193287 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project follows families over many years to understand how economic, social, and health differences are passed from parents to children and even grandchildren. Researchers collect information on family life, parenting styles, and children's health and development. By looking at three generations, we hope to learn how these factors shape a child's future and identify ways to support family wellbeing.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is for families already participating in the long-running Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study, specifically focusing on children born to the second generation of participants.
Not a fit: Individuals or families not already part of the established multi-generational cohort would not directly benefit from this specific phase of the project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us better understand the root causes of health and social inequalities, leading to more effective programs and policies that support children and families.
How similar studies have performed: This project is unique as the only ongoing U.S. birth cohort study following three generations, building on decades of prior data collection from the same families.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berger, Lawrence M — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Berger, Lawrence M
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.