Remote Child Behavior Research Study

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are investigating how a smartphone app can help parents of children with behavior issues learn and use new skills. Join our compensated study today!

Fast Facts

Parents With Children 5-8 Years Old

Child Exhibiting Behavior Issues, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, OR Conduct Disorder

Compensation Provided

Conducted Nationwide

Study Background

The goal of this study is to understand the effectiveness of a smartphone app in helping parents of children with behavior problems.

To measure the app’s effectiveness, we will measure what skills parents learn and how parents use the app. We also aim to understand if/how you and your child’s behaviors change over time.

Your participation in this study may help improve approaches to managing childhood behavior problems and increase access to evidence-based content. Join our compensated study today!

Study Background

The goal of this study is to understand the effectiveness of a smartphone app in helping parents of children with behavior problems.

To measure the app’s effectiveness, we will measure what skills parents learn and how parents use the app. We also aim to understand if/how you and your child’s behaviors change over time.

Your participation in this study may help improve approaches to managing childhood behavior problems and increase access to evidence-based content. Join our compensated study today!

Additional Information

We are conducting a research study to help us understand if a smartphone app is an effective way for parents of children with behavior problems to learn and use new skills.

You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Key Criteria:

  • Parent with a child 5 to 8 years old
  • Child has behavior problems and/or exhibits symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or symptoms of conduct disorder (CD)
  • Must have smartphone device (iOS/Android) and internet access
  • No current treatment for behavioral or mental health diagnosis

Participants will complete three assessments over a 10-month timeframe. The assessments occur at baseline, post (following 4 months of app use), and 6-month follow-up.

Compensation up to $120 is provided for your participation.

There is no cost to participate in this study.