Understanding how poverty affects children's ability to self-regulate
Disentangling the role of poverty-related experiences on children's self-regulation: Identifying dynamic and contextually-relevant mechanisms
This study looks at how growing up in poverty affects children's ability to manage their emotions and behaviors, with the hope of finding ways to better support kids in tough situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906003 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how experiences related to poverty impact children's self-regulation skills, which are crucial for their learning and development. By examining the environmental factors and mechanisms that link poverty to self-regulation difficulties, the study aims to identify ways to support children growing up in challenging circumstances. The research employs innovative methods to analyze changes in early-life experiences and their effects on children's behavior and emotional regulation. Ultimately, the goal is to inform policies that can help families facing economic hardships.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing poverty-related adversities.
Not a fit: Children who are not affected by poverty or who are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies and policies that enhance self-regulation skills in children from low-income backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the impact of socioeconomic factors on child development, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dejoseph, Meriah L — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Dejoseph, Meriah L
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.