Observing how toddlers react to strangers
The Malleability of Social Group Understanding in Infancy and Early Childhood
University of California Santa Cruz · NCT06550206
This study looks at how toddlers aged 13 to 24 months react to strangers of different races to see if their surroundings affect their feelings about unfamiliar people.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Months to 24 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California Santa Cruz (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Santa Cruz, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06550206 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how toddlers aged 13 to 24 months respond to unfamiliar adults from different racial backgrounds. It involves a one-hour visit to a lab where toddlers will interact with two adults while being video recorded. Parents will complete surveys about their demographics and social networks to help researchers understand the influence of familiar social environments on children's stranger wariness. The goal is to assess variations in toddler responses based on factors like race and neighborhood diversity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are typically developing toddlers aged 13 to 24 months.
Not a fit: Patients with known developmental delays may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into early social development and inform strategies to foster positive social interactions in diverse environments.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on toddler social behavior exist, this specific focus on racial background and neighborhood diversity is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * typically developing * age 13-24 months Exclusion Criteria: \- any known developmental delays
Where this trial is running
Santa Cruz, California
- Social Science 2 Building — Santa Cruz, California, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hyesung Hwang, PhD — University of California Santa Cruz
- Study coordinator: Seaera Juarez, BS
- Email: serjuare@ucsc.edu
- Phone: (760) 895-3878
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Social Behavior