Understanding how parental control affects children in Mexican immigrant families

Parental psychological control in Mexican immigrant families: A culturally sensitive measure and mechanism

NIH-funded research University of Washington · NIH-10947516

This study looks at how certain parenting styles, especially those that involve controlling behavior, affect kids in Mexican immigrant families, and it aims to find ways to help parents improve their parenting and support their children's emotional and behavioral health.

Quick facts

Grant typeCareer grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Washington NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Seattle, United States)
Project IDNIH-10947516 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the impact of parental psychological control on children in Mexican immigrant families, focusing on culturally sensitive measures and mechanisms. The project aims to develop and evaluate interventions that can help improve parenting practices and child development outcomes. By utilizing various methods, including quantitative data analysis and family observations, the research seeks to understand how these parenting behaviors affect children's emotional and behavioral health. The goal is to create effective strategies that support diverse families and promote equity in child-rearing practices.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are children aged 0-15 years from Mexican immigrant families.

Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include families not of Mexican descent or those outside the specified age range.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting strategies that enhance the emotional and behavioral development of children in immigrant families.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally sensitive approaches to parenting interventions can lead to significant improvements in child outcomes, indicating a promising direction for this study.

Where this research is happening

Seattle, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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