Understanding how infants learn and develop through play.
Play & Learning Across a Year (PLAY)
The PLAY project is looking at how babies aged 12 to 24 months grow and learn through play by watching videos of their interactions with their moms, which will help us understand how their communication and emotions develop in different settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10630902 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The PLAY project investigates behavioral development in infants aged 12 to 24 months, a crucial time for language, movement, and emotional growth. By utilizing video recordings of natural interactions between infants and their mothers, researchers will analyze behaviors such as communication, gestures, and emotional responses. This large-scale project aims to create a comprehensive video database that will help identify patterns in infant development and the impact of different environments. The findings could lead to new insights into how play influences learning and development during early childhood.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are infants aged 12 to 24 months and their mothers, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 12 to 24 months or do not have a mother or caregiver available for participation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of infant development and inform strategies to support healthy growth in early childhood.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized video analysis to study child development, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adolph, Karen E — New York University
- Study coordinator: Adolph, Karen E
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.