Understanding How Social Support Helps Prevent Child Neglect and Abuse
Estimating Impacts of Social Safety Net Generosity on Neglect and Physical Abuse in Young Children
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · NIH-11176952
This project looks at how different social support programs might help reduce child neglect and physical abuse, especially for young children and families from marginalized communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11176952 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to understand how social safety net policies, such as economic and social welfare programs, influence the rates of child neglect and physical abuse. We know that factors like poverty and stress, rather than just individual parenting, strongly affect the risk of maltreatment. Researchers will analyze existing data to see how various policies work together, rather than in isolation, to get a more accurate picture of their overall impact. The goal is to identify which policies are most effective in preventing maltreatment across entire populations. This work seeks to provide insights that can help create better support systems for families and protect children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research does not directly involve patient participation, but its findings could ultimately benefit young children and families, particularly those in marginalized communities, who are at higher risk for neglect and physical abuse.
Not a fit: Patients not at risk for child neglect or physical abuse, or those not impacted by social safety net policies, would not directly benefit from this specific policy research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help policymakers design more effective social programs that prevent child neglect and abuse, leading to healthier and safer environments for children.
How similar studies have performed: Emerging research suggests that economic and social welfare policies can potentially prevent maltreatment, but this project aims to address gaps by looking at policy interactions and using broader measures of maltreatment.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MASON, SUSAN M. — UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- Study coordinator: MASON, SUSAN M.
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.