Understanding the factors that lead to risky health behaviors in young people.
Neurobehavioral and Psychosocial Predictors of Health Risk Behaviors in Adolescence and Young Adulthood
This study is looking at how things like brain development and life experiences, such as family support or tough situations, affect risky behaviors like substance use in teens and young adults over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Blacksburg, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11166552 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how neurobehavioral and psychosocial factors influence health risk behaviors, such as substance use, in adolescents and young adults. By conducting longitudinal analyses, the study aims to measure brain development and its relationship to these behaviors over time. It will explore how factors like poverty, abuse, and social support impact the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors. Participants will undergo assessments that track their brain function and psychosocial experiences as they transition from adolescence to young adulthood.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 20 who may be at risk for engaging in health risk behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 12 to 20 or who do not exhibit any risk factors for health risk behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention strategies for addiction and risky behaviors in young people.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the neurobehavioral mechanisms of risk-taking in adolescents, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Blacksburg, United States
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ — Blacksburg, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim-Spoon, Jungmeen — Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
- Study coordinator: Kim-Spoon, Jungmeen
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.