FAMILY RELATIONS

This study tested a new program called Walk Together that helps African American adults with high blood pressure and their family members work as a team to manage the condition. The program was designed to be used in primary care settings. The study included 62 participants and f…

This study tested an online program called Parent Web to help parents of 11-13 year olds improve family relationships and their child's mental health. 254 parents in Stockholm took part, with some getting the program right away and others waiting. The program aimed to reduce fami…

This study tested whether an online parenting program called Incredible Years helps Filipino parents in California improve their parenting skills and reduce their child's behavior problems. About 360 parents of Filipino or half-Filipino children aged 8-12 took part. Half received…

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 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. About 915 people took part. Researchers measured things like child behavior, neighborhood…

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 it helped reduce stress, improve well-being, and increase parenting conf…

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 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…