Understanding reading comprehension challenges in high school students
Modeling Longitudinal Reading Comprehension in Adolescence: Protective and Risk Factors
This study is looking at how different things like thinking skills, motivation, and school surroundings affect high school students' reading comprehension, especially for groups like bilingual students or those of different genders, to understand the challenges they face as they grow from middle school to high school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042761 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complexities of reading comprehension faced by high school students, focusing on how various factors like cognitive abilities, motivation, and the school environment influence their reading skills. By developing a comprehensive model that includes both cognitive and ecological predictors, the study aims to identify why certain groups, such as bilingual students or those from different gender backgrounds, may face unique challenges. The research will utilize longitudinal data to track changes in reading comprehension from middle school through high school, providing insights into how these skills develop over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include high school students, particularly those who are bilingual or from diverse ethnic backgrounds, as well as those experiencing reading difficulties.
Not a fit: Students who are not currently enrolled in high school or those who do not face challenges in reading comprehension may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved educational strategies and interventions that enhance reading comprehension for high school students, particularly those at risk of falling behind.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing educational models that address reading comprehension, but this approach aims to fill critical gaps that have not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bridges, Mindy S — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bridges, Mindy S
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.