Understanding how youth can build resilience in challenging neighborhoods
Official title: The Development of Youth Resilience to Neighborhood Disadvantage
Funded at University of Notre Dame · NIH-11171124 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how young people build strength and bounce back from tough situations in their neighborhoods, focusing on their social, emotional, and school-related skills, and it’s for anyone interested in how supportive parenting and community can help youth succeed despite challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Notre Dame NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Notre Dame, United States) |
| Project start | September 12, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $248,999 |
| NIH project number | 4R00HD110604-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11171124 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include youth aged 0-21 who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods and their families.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in neighborhoods facing significant disadvantages may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how young people develop resilience when faced with challenges in their neighborhoods, focusing on various types of resilience including social, emotional, and academic. It aims to understand how these resilience factors change from childhood through adolescence and into early adulthood, particularly in relation to supportive parenting and neighborhood characteristics. By examining these dynamics, the research seeks to identify protective factors that can help youth thrive despite adversity. Participants may be asked to share their experiences and perspectives on resilience in their environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies and interventions that help youth overcome neighborhood disadvantages and enhance their overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding resilience in various contexts can lead to effective interventions, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shewark, Elizabeth — University of Notre Dame
- Study coordinator: Shewark, Elizabeth
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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.