Understanding how violence exposure affects young children's fear and distress responses
Mapping Dimensional Aspects of Biobehavioral Threat Reactivity in Young, Violence-Exposed Children: Linkages to Fear and Distress
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT · NIH-10469567
This study looks at how experiencing violence affects the feelings and behaviors of young kids aged 4 to 6, helping us understand the challenges they face and how they react to threats.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10469567 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to interpersonal violence impacts young children's emotional and behavioral responses. By studying children aged 4 to 6, the project aims to identify different patterns of threat reactivity, which include observing their behavior, attention, and physiological responses. The researchers will use advanced methods to analyze these responses and understand how they relate to psychological issues stemming from violence exposure. This comprehensive approach seeks to provide insights into the unique challenges faced by children who have experienced violence in their homes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 4 to 6 who have been exposed to interpersonal violence, as well as those who have not experienced such exposure for comparison.
Not a fit: Children outside the age range of 4 to 6 years or those who have not been exposed to interpersonal violence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and support for young children affected by violence, helping them manage fear and distress more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the effects of violence on children's mental health, but this specific approach of integrating multiple biobehavioral levels is novel.
Where this research is happening
FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT — FARMINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GRASSO, DAMION JOSEPH — UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT
- Study coordinator: GRASSO, DAMION JOSEPH
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.
Conditions: Mental disorders, Mental health disorders, Psychiatric Disease, Psychiatric Disorder