Research

IDHP Research Summaries

Guide to Navigating this Research Archive

Here you will find research articles published by IDHP researchers that are related to our primary scientific foci: the interconnected mental health of children and their caregivers, the intergenerational impact of stressful experiences on mental and physical health, and interventions and other buffers that support family wellness. 

 

In the right sidebar, you can search this archive by research topic, as well as by research study (you can read about each study on the Current Projects page). Each archive entry has a simple summary, the full scientific abstract, and a link to the full article. Most of the articles in this research archive are available open access (i.e., you can access it without a subscription). If you are trying to access an article and aren't able to see the full version, please email us at [email protected], and we would be happy to assist. 

 

 

June 1, 2018
Intervention effects
MAMAS/SEED Study
Maternal mental health
Stress during pregnancy

The Mindful Moms training: Development of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce stress and overeating during pregnancy

This study documents the development of a mindfulness-based intervention for pregnant women, Mindful Moms Training, which aimed to reduce excessive stress and weight gain during pregnancy. The intervention included group sessions where pregnant women learned mindfulness strategies for stress and non-hunger-based eating behaviors. The study found that the intervention was feasible and effective, with women reporting improvements in mindfulness, acceptance, and emotion regulation, which were correlated with reductions in stress, depression, and overeating.
June 1, 2018
Biomarkers
Child physical health
Childhood adversity
Protective factors

Family socioeconomic status, cortisol, and physical health in early childhood: The role of advantageous neighborhood characteristics

This study looked at how neighborhood resources and family income affect children's health. Children from families with less money often have worse health, but this study found that children who live in neighborhoods with more opportunities were less affected by their family's financial situation. This suggests that improving neighborhoods' resources and opportunities would likely improve the health of children and families.