Strengthening Child Social-Emotional and Lifestyle Health in Families Experiencing Stress

Description

This study evaluates feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a parent-based prevention program to promote social-emotional and lifestyle behavior health among 3- to 9-year-old children in families experiencing major stressors.

Conditions

Child Behavior, Sedentary Behavior, Self-regulation, Parenting

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Study overview

This study evaluates feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a parent-based prevention program to promote social-emotional and lifestyle behavior health among 3- to 9-year-old children in families experiencing major stressors.

Strengthening Child Social-Emotional Functioning and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Through Parent-Based Prevention in Families Experiencing Major Stressors

Strengthening Child Social-Emotional and Lifestyle Health in Families Experiencing Stress

Condition
Child Behavior
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Columbia

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29208

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Child between the ages of 3-9 years
  • 2. Parent/caregiver willing to engage in the intervention who
  • * is at least 18 years of age
  • * is primary caregiver or guardian for the participating child
  • * has concerns about the child's mood, behavior, and/or lifestyle health
  • * is experiencing two or more major stressors of the following: trauma history, mental health difficulties, living with HIV, racial discrimination, substance misuse, and/or financial strain
  • * is English speaking.
  • * a significant cognitive disability, developmental delay, or pervasive developmental disorder
  • * active suicidal or homicidal ideation
  • * psychotic symptoms (active hallucinations, delusions, or impaired thought processes)
  • * ongoing family violence occurring within the home and/or active involvement of child protect services related to child maltreatment allegations.

Ages Eligible for Study

3 Years to 9 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of South Carolina,

Nada M Goodrum, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of South Carolina

Study Record Dates

2026-04-30