Parent-Child Memory Study: Improving Future Thinking Among Mothers

Launched by HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM · Nov 17, 2023

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The Parent-Child Memory Study is focused on helping mothers from low-income communities improve their parenting strategies. Researchers want to understand how mothers can be encouraged to think about the long-term benefits of positive parenting rather than opting for immediate solutions, like harsh discipline. The goal is to reduce behaviors that can negatively affect children's mental health and strengthen the parent-child relationship.

To participate in this study, mothers or grandmothers from the Flint area with children aged 5-10 can join if they have regular contact with the child and are willing to engage in the study. Participants will need a working cell phone to communicate via text and may also use video calls for some sessions. Those who feel suicidal or have certain mental health issues will not be eligible. Throughout the study, participants can expect to be involved in observations and surveys that aim to improve their parenting approach and ultimately support better mental health for their children.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Parent Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. A mother and or grandmother from the Flint area with a child/grandchild between the ages of 5-10 who can provide legal consent for that child
• • 2. Self-report that they have consistent contact with the child/grandchild
• • 3. Willing to participate in the study
• • 4. Able to participate in written assessments and an intervention conducted in English
• • 5. Have a working cell phone that can receive and send text messages and be willing to receive/send text messages as part of the study
• • 6. Have a phone or device that's able to use video conferencing software if interested in virtual participation
• Parent Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Self-disclosed active suicidality/homicidality
• • 2. Self-disclosed current bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis
• • 3. Self-reported current and ongoing involvement with child protective services
• Child Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Children must be between the ages of 5-10 and have a mother/grandmother willing to provide consent for their participation
• • 2. Willing to participate in parent-child observation sessions
• • 3. Elementary proficiency in English
• • 4. Willing to participate in study surveys
• Child Exclusion criteria:
• • 1. Self-disclosed active suicidality/homicidality
• • 2. Self-disclosed current bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis