https://pittplusme.org/study/learningstudy
Playful Learning Study
STUDY BASICS
Are you the parent of a healthy, typically developing 4-year-old? You may be able to participate in a research study to help understand how parents support children’s learning. Participation involves 7 virtual home visits, a short phone interview, child development assessments, and questionnaires about family activities. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
Parents play an important role in a child’s development. The purpose of this study is to provide parents with ideas to support their children’s learning and development through play and other daily activities. Researchers hope their findings lead to a better understanding of how we can help families to support their children’s development and learning.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?
- Age 4
- Child is healthy and developing typically
- Live in the United States
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
- Watch short videos with tips to support your child’s learning.
- Seven virtual home visits.
- Short interview about your family’s routines.
- Assessments about your child’s development.
- Questionnaire about your family activities.
IRB: STUDY20110438G
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MEET THE RESEARCHERS
Diana Leyva
Diana Leyva, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Leyva’s research interests include how families help children to develop their language, literacy, math and socio-emotional skills, particularly as they transition from preschool/kindergarten to elementary.
Melissa Libertus
Melissa Libertus, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Libertus’s research interests include brain development, how children think, and how parents support children’s learning.