Understanding firearm violence among youth and young adults in the US
Official title: RFA-CE-22-004, Firearm Violence Perpetration: A Nationally Representative Multi-Wave Survey of Youth and Young Adults Across the United States
Funded at National Opinion Research Center · NIH-10827480 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what causes gun violence among young people aged 10 to 34 in the U.S. and aims to find out what makes them more at risk or helps protect them, so we can better understand how these issues change as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Opinion Research Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $649,997 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003434-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10827480 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include youth and young adults aged 10-34 who are living in the United States.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 10-34 or those not residing in the United States may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that contribute to firearm violence among youth and young adults aged 10-34 in the United States. Through a nationally representative survey conducted in three waves, the study aims to identify both risk and protective factors related to direct experiences of gun violence, such as carrying firearms and being victims, as well as indirect experiences like witnessing violence. Participants will be recruited through a reputable panel, and the study will analyze influences from various contexts including individual, family, peer, and community settings. The findings will help in understanding how these factors change across different developmental stages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing firearm violence among youth and young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in identifying risk factors for violence through similar longitudinal survey methods, indicating that this approach is both valid and valuable.
Where this research is happening
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National Opinion Research Center
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taylor, Bruce Gregory — National Opinion Research Center
- Study coordinator: Taylor, Bruce Gregory
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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.