Infant Development Research Study
Researchers at University of California Davis are evaluating how babies learn about their social world and how parents can foster the development of critical social skills.
Fast Facts
Mothers and their 3-5 month old babies
English is primary language in the home
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Davis, CA
Study Background
Researchers at University of California Davis are evaluating how babies learn about their social world and how parents can foster the development of critical social skills.
This study is all about how babies learn to socialize and how parents can help them. We’re going to look closely at how babies start picking up important social skills and figuring out how to interact with people around them.
We’re also interested in how much of a role parents play in this process and what they can do to support their child’s social growth right from the beginning. This research isn’t just about understanding how babies develop socially; it’s also about finding ways to help kids who struggle with social situations.
Ultimately, we hope this study will give us a better grasp of how babies learn to socialize and give parents the tools they need to help their children build strong social relationships.
Study Background
Researchers at University of California Davis are evaluating how babies learn about their social world and how parents can foster the development of critical social skills.
This study is all about how babies learn to socialize and how parents can help them. We’re going to look closely at how babies start picking up important social skills and figuring out how to interact with people around them.
We’re also interested in how much of a role parents play in this process and what they can do to support their child’s social growth right from the beginning. This research isn’t just about understanding how babies develop socially; it’s also about finding ways to help kids who struggle with social situations.
Ultimately, we hope this study will give us a better grasp of how babies learn to socialize and give parents the tools they need to help their children build strong social relationships.
Additional Information
You and your baby may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria:
Inclusion Criteria
- Mothers and their 3 to 5 month old babies
- English is the primary language spoken in the home
- Mothers and babies are healthy at the time of participation
- Babies see and hear normally (with or without corrective aids)
- Babies have no medical history of neurological trauma or disorder
- Babies were born within 2 weeks of their due-date
At each laboratory visit (4 and 12 months), you and your baby will participate in the following activities that are all designed to maximize the comfort of you and baby:
Participants can earn up to $150 in compensation for completion of this study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.