Latino/a/x Families Research Study
Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University are conducting a study for Latino/a/x families to learn whether a free parenting program can help parents support their children through cultural stressors.
Fast Facts
Parent or caregiver of
10–14 year old child
Parent/Caregiver & child identify as a Latino/a/x or Hispanic
Families must live within 45 minutes of Harrisburg, PA
Compensation
Provided Up To $215
Study Background
This study is testing a free parenting program designed to support Latino/a/x parents and their children.
Our research team is inviting families in the Harrisburg area to take part in a program that focuses on parenting, communication, and helping youth cope with cultural stressors such as racism and discrimination. The program was created specifically for Latino/a/x parents with children ages 10 to 14 and aims to strengthen family relationships and support children’s emotional wellbeing.
Families who join the study will complete two research visits and participate in a short-term parenting program. All activities can take place either in our Harrisburg lab or in your home. Families can choose to participate in English or Spanish. Your experiences will help us better understand how to improve parenting resources for Latino/a/x communities.
Study Background
This study is testing a free parenting program designed to support Latino/a/x parents and their children.
Our research team is inviting families in the Harrisburg area to take part in a program that focuses on parenting, communication, and helping youth cope with cultural stressors such as racism and discrimination. The program was created specifically for Latino/a/x parents with children ages 10 to 14 and aims to strengthen family relationships and support children’s emotional wellbeing.
Families who join the study will complete two research visits and participate in a short-term parenting program. All activities can take place either in our Harrisburg lab or in your home. Families can choose to participate in English or Spanish. Your experiences will help us better understand how to improve parenting resources for Latino/a/x communities.
Additional Information
This study is being done to learn whether a new cultural strengths parenting program helps Latino/a/x parents support their children in coping with cultural stressors and strengthening family relationships.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parent/caregiver of a 10–14 year old child
- Parent/caregiver and child identify as a Latino/a/x or Hispanic
- Parent and child are both willing to participate
- Both are able to speak and understand English or Spanish
- No history of an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder
- No active suicidality or psychotic disorder
Lives within 45 minutes of Harrisburg, PA
If you and your child join the study, you will complete the following:
Initial Visit
A two and a half hour in-person visit where you and your child complete surveys about race, racism, family, parenting, and mental health. You will also take part in a short conversation task that is audio or video recorded.
Parenting Program
Weekly appointments lasting sixty to ninety minutes over four to six weeks with a trained family coach.
At the end of the parenting program, you will complete a thirty minute survey.
Final Visit
One month after the program ends, you and your child will return for a two hour visit to repeat surveys and a discussion task similar to the first visit.
Families can earn up to $215. This includes $90 for the initial visit, $25 at the end of the parenting program, and $100 for the final visit. Snacks and water are provided.
Families who travel to the lab may request free transportation. The study team can order an Uber or taxi, or parents may request reimbursement if they order their own ride. Families who drive themselves will receive gas reimbursement at the current IRS mileage rate.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.