Understanding how parents influence emotional behaviors in young children
Multimodal Assessment and Longitudinal Trajectory of Callous-Unemotional Behaviors in Young Children: The Role of Parental Emotion Socialization
This study looks at how the way parents handle emotions can affect young children's feelings and behaviors, especially for those who might show signs of being unfeeling or aggressive, to help find better ways to support them early on.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10999590 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between parental emotional socialization and the development of callous-unemotional behaviors in young children. By using a multimodal approach that includes physiological measures, parent and teacher ratings, and observational coding, the study aims to identify children at risk for conduct problems. The goal is to better understand how parents' emotional interactions with their children can shape their emotional development and behavior. This research seeks to inform early intervention strategies for children exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young children exhibiting conduct problems and their parents, particularly those showing signs of callous-unemotional behaviors.
Not a fit: Children without conduct problems or those who do not exhibit callous-unemotional behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved early interventions for children with conduct problems, potentially reducing negative behavioral outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding parental influence on child behavior can lead to effective interventions, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Miami, United States
- Florida International University — Miami, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hernandez, Melissa Lynn — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Hernandez, Melissa Lynn
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.