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. 

 

 

January 14, 2021
Biomarkers
Child mental & behavioral health
Childhood adversity

Externalizing and internalizing problems: Associations with family adversity and young children's adrenocortical and autonomic functioning

This study shows that the development of mental health problems in young children is influenced by both family adversity and physiological factors like cortisol levels and parasympathetic nervous system functioning. These findings emphasize the importance of considering multiple factors in understanding mental health and highlights the importance of family adversity prevention to make a positive impact on children's well-being.