Understanding the mental health effects of parent-child separation in Chinese American children
Effects of Early and Prolonged Parent-Child Separation: Understanding Mental Health among Separated-Reunited Chinese American Children
This study looks at how being away from their parents for a long time affects the mental health of Chinese American kids aged 12-17 who have been reunited with their families, and it aims to find ways to support these families better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10997366 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how early and prolonged separation from parents affects the mental health of Chinese American children who have been reunited with their families. The study involves interviews with children aged 12-17 who experienced separation during their early years, along with their primary caregivers. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the research aims to identify specific mental health challenges and the processes influencing these outcomes. The findings will help inform culturally sensitive interventions for affected families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Chinese American children aged 12-17 who have experienced early and prolonged separation from their parents.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced parent-child separation or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and interventions for children who have experienced early parent-child separation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the impacts of parent-child separation can lead to effective interventions, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Su, Shaobing — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Su, Shaobing
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.