Understanding how stress affects memory in adolescents who have experienced maltreatment
STRESS, MEMORY, AND RUMINATION IN MALTREATED ADOLESCENTS
This study is looking at how stress affects memory in teens aged 12 to 17 who have gone through tough times, to see if they remember stressful events better than those who haven't faced maltreatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11142594 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between stress and memory in adolescents aged 12 to 17 who have experienced maltreatment. The study aims to determine if these youths can recall stressful experiences more accurately than their peers who have not been maltreated. Participants will engage in activities designed to induce varying levels of acute stress, followed by memory tasks involving different types of images. The goal is to challenge the skepticism surrounding the memory capabilities of maltreated youth and provide insights into their experiences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 17 who have experienced maltreatment.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced maltreatment or are outside the age range of 12 to 17 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the understanding of how maltreatment affects memory, leading to better support and interventions for affected adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the memory capabilities of maltreated youth can lead to significant advancements in how their experiences are validated and addressed.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quas, Jodi Anne — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Quas, Jodi Anne
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.