Family Emotions Research Study
Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are conducting a study to better understand family emotions and how early family relationships influence child emotional development.
Fast Facts
Parents of an infant under 12 months old
In a committed, intimate relationship
Compensation
provided up to $1,280
Conducted in
Lincoln, NE
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are studying how family emotions and relationships shape early childhood development.
This study focuses on how early family relationships and emotions influence the emotional health and development of young children. We aim to understand factors that promote positive emotional growth, including the quality of parents’ relationships with each other and with their child. By learning more about these early family dynamics, we hope to identify ways to support children’s emotional well-being and help families foster healthy development.
The findings from this study may ultimately help improve child emotional health and guide interventions that strengthen family relationships and overall family well-being.
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are studying how family emotions and relationships shape early childhood development.
This study focuses on how early family relationships and emotions influence the emotional health and development of young children. We aim to understand factors that promote positive emotional growth, including the quality of parents’ relationships with each other and with their child. By learning more about these early family dynamics, we hope to identify ways to support children’s emotional well-being and help families foster healthy development.
The findings from this study may ultimately help improve child emotional health and guide interventions that strengthen family relationships and overall family well-being.
Additional Information
In this research study, we are trying to understand how early family relationships and emotions influence the emotional development of young children. We aim to better understand how the quality of parents’ relationships with each other and with their child affects children’s emotional health. Family interactions, emotional experiences, and parenting behaviors will all be assessed, and we will collect information from both parents and the infant. We also want to explore ways that positive family interactions might support healthy emotional development.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parents of an infant under 12 months old
- In a committed, intimate relationship
- Cohabitating with your partner
- In a relationship where at least one parent has full custody of the infant
- Both parents and infant are able to attend appointments at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)
- Speak English
- Parents are ages 19+
The entire study lasts approximately two years. Once enrolled, the study involves:
In the lab:
You and your partner, along with your infant, will attend four appointments at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL). During these visits, you will complete interviews, questionnaires, and observational tasks designed to assess family interactions, emotional experiences, and child development. Each visit will provide opportunities to learn about your family’s emotional patterns, and researchers will guide you through all activities.
From home:
Some surveys may be completed remotely between visits to provide additional information about family emotions and interactions. These surveys are short and designed to capture daily experiences in your family environment.
As a participant, you may receive up to $1280 over the course of the study as a family.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.