Understanding the Lives of Children from Fragile Families into Young Adulthood
Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing - Young Adulthood
This project continues to follow a group of children born in large U.S. cities to understand how their lives unfold from birth through young adulthood.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193242 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This long-term project tracks children born between 1998 and 2000, along with their parents and caregivers, through various stages of life. Researchers collect information through interviews and saliva samples to learn about their education, employment, health, and family experiences. The study focuses on a diverse group, including many children born to unmarried parents, to help us understand differences in well-being across different backgrounds. The goal is to gather valuable insights into how early life circumstances shape outcomes as these individuals reach their late twenties.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This study involves individuals who were part of the original birth cohort in large U.S. cities and their families, now being followed into young adulthood.
Not a fit: Individuals not part of the original Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study cohort would not directly participate in this specific follow-up.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This long-term data collection can help policymakers and community leaders develop better programs and support systems for children and families, especially those facing challenges.
How similar studies have performed: Longitudinal birth cohort studies are a well-established method for understanding long-term developmental trajectories and have yielded significant insights in social sciences and public health.
Where this research is happening
Princeton, UNITED STATES
- Princeton University — Princeton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Edin, Kathryn — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Edin, Kathryn
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.