Adolescent Development Research Study
Researchers at Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy are conducting a study combining surveys and neuroimaging to study how culture and family influence adolescent development.
Fast Facts
Ages 12-14
Child is in Middle School
Compensation Provided
Chicago, IL
Study Background
We want to find out more about how culture and family influence adolescent brain development, and how the adolescent brain plays a role in adolescents’ academic, social, and emotional development.
Over three years, parents and adolescents will complete online surveys four times, each being one year apart. In these surveys, parents and adolescents will be asked questions related to culture, family, and well-being. Adolescents will also complete an initial fMRI scan, as well as a follow-up scan in 3 years. During the MRI scan, adolescents will play a series of social and cognitive tasks in the scanner.
Family and Adolescent Study
Principal Investigator: Dr. Yang Qu
IRB code: STU00210833
Study Background
We want to find out more about how culture and family influence adolescent brain development, and how the adolescent brain plays a role in adolescents’ academic, social, and emotional development.
Over three years, parents and adolescents will complete online surveys four times, each being one year apart. In these surveys, parents and adolescents will be asked questions related to culture, family, and well-being. Adolescents will also complete an initial fMRI scan, as well as a follow-up scan in 3 years. During the MRI scan, adolescents will play a series of social and cognitive tasks in the scanner.
Family and Adolescent Study
Principal Investigator: Dr. Yang Qu
IRB code: STU00210833
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study to investigate how culture and family influence adolescent development.
You and your child may qualify for the study if they meet the following criteria.
Participant Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 12-14
- In middle school
- Right-handed
- Able to undergo an MRI (no metal in the body (including metal braces) or extreme claustrophobia)
- Able to attend visits in-person in downtown Chicago
Parents and adolescents will come in person to our lab in downtown Chicago. During the lab visit, adolescents will complete a fMRI scan for 90 minutes. Then, there will be a follow-up scan in 3 years.
In addition, both parents and adolescents will complete online surveys 4 separate times, each being one year apart. Each survey will take about 50 minutes to complete.
Participants can receive up to $360 for completing all study activities. Each time, participants will get $100 for the in-person fMRI scan and $40 for online surveys. Participants will also get a 3D print of their brain and other prizes such as power bank and stress ball.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
