The Parenting Through Hardships (PaTH Kids) Study

Dr. Idia Thurston and Dr. Kathryn Howell were awarded an NIH grant (grant number: NICHDR15D089410) for this study, which examines the relationship between youth resilience and maternal hardships (including HIV/AIDS, substance use, relationship violence, and risky sexual behaviors). The PaTH Kids Study explores whether maternal mental and physical health affect the relationship between maternal hardships and children's ability to handle adversity. Recruitment is completed for this study but data are still available.

The Identity Exploration Study (TIES)

What kinds of microaggressions do multi-racial individuals experience? What factors are associated with resilience in the context of microaggressions? Dr. Idia Thurston and Dr. Laura Marks led this study examining the relationships between racial/ethnic identity, microaggressions, and resilience among adolescents and adults aged 18-25 years old. Recruitment is completed for this study but data are still available.

The Stress in Obese Adolescents and their Resilience (SOAR) Study

Poor metabolic control puts teens with obesity at risk for a number of serious health complications. However, not all youth with obesity develop metabolic complications. Dr. Idia Thurston and Dr. Kathryn Howell were awarded an NIH grant (grant number: NIDDKR21DK113344) for this study examining differences in stress, stigma (weight- and race-based), and resilience among youth with and without obesity-related metabolic complications, in order to develop effective strategies for promoting metabolic health. Study is still recruiting individuals from Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN with plans to start a version of the project in Texas soon.