October 1, 2009

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants.

Study on child-mother relationships and children’s behavior with peers and other adults

Researchers in the Department of Child Development and Family Studies are recruiting families with children between the ages of 3 1/2 and 4 years old for a study on child-mother relationships and children’s behavior with peers and other adults. The primary investigators are Germán Posada, associate professor of child development and family studies, and Ting Lu, doctoral student researcher.

Participation in the study includes two contacts 1 1/2 years apart, when children are 3 1/2 and 5 years of age. In each contact year, child-mother dyads will participate in one home visit and two playground visits. Also, teachers and mothers will answer questionnaires about child behavior in the preschool setting.

Participating families will receive a monetary gift after each visit as a token of appreciation for their time.

For more information, contact Lu at jtinglu@purdue.edu or (765) 337-2573, or Posada at gposada@purdue.edu or 49-41029. 

Study on miscarriage and social support

Women who have experienced a miscarriage (pregnancy loss prior to 20 weeks) in the previous 12 months, but who have not experienced more than two total miscarriages are being sought for a study on miscarriage and social support.

Participation involves one confidential face-to-face or telephone interview with a supportive interviewer and completion of brief questionnaires.

Total time commitment is two hours. Compensation is $25.

For more information, please contact Kristi Wilkum at (765) 490-8744 or kwilkum@purdue.edu.