FAMILY RELATIONS

This study tested a program called Walk Together, designed to help African American adults with high blood pressure manage their condition with support from a family member. The program involved 62 participants and their chosen family partners. The main goal was to see if the pro…

This study tested an online program called Parent Web for parents of 11- to 13-year-olds in Stockholm. Over 250 families took part, with some getting the program right away and others waiting. The goal was to see if the program could reduce family conflict, improve parenting, and…

This study created and tested a program called Families FORWARD to help parents and caregivers of autistic youth (ages 14-21) plan for their child's transition to adulthood. 27 families from Massachusetts took part in the program and completed surveys and interviews. The goal was…

This study tested a program called HERO Dads for low-income fathers in the Bronx who do not live with their children. The program offered classes on parenting, relationships, anger management, and job skills. Researchers measured how involved fathers became with their children ov…

This study tested a program called DadSpace for fathers who are expecting a baby or have a baby under one year old. The program included group mentoring and educational podcasts. Researchers wanted to see if the program helped reduce stress, improve well-being, and increase paren…

This study looked at whether improving neighborhoods (like cleaning up blight) and offering family support programs can help mothers and their children ages 11-16 living in disadvantaged areas. Over 900 people took part. Researchers measured things like community trust, parent-ch…

This study tested whether a virtual relationship skills program helps couples in the Bronx improve their relationship and parenting quality. Over 1,000 couples with children and low income took part. The goal was to see if learning relationship skills over Zoom leads to better en…