Current research activities
46-50 year assessments
Cognition & Aging
We are currently conducting a comprehensive assessment of our participants at ages 46-50 in conjunction with the Cognitive Development and Neuroimaging Lab. This study examines adult cognitive and neurobiological indicators of aging, specifically identifying the impact of adversity and social support. Using behavioral assessments consisting of cognitive testing, questionnaires and an interview; wearing an activity and sleep monitor; as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), we hope to address the following:
Aim 1. To examine the relations between the onset and trajectory of adversity and adult neurobiological and cognitive indicators of aging.
Aim 2. To examine the moderating effects of positive social support (especially early caregiving experience) on the associations between the onset and trajectory of adversity and adult indicators of aging.
Aim 3. To explore the relations among primary indicators of adult aging (cognition, neurobiology) and secondary indicators (emotion, sensorimotor function) associated with age-related decline.
Daily Stress
Following the cognition and aging assessment, we will be conducting a remote 14-day daily diary study in conjunction with the Mechanisms Affecting Relationships, Stress, & Health lab at Miami University (OH). This study investigates how early life experiences impact emotional and behavioral responses to stress. Using daily surveys completed at home, we aim to address the following:
Aim 1. To compare the stress sensitization model and stress inoculation model links between early life experiences and affective reactivity to daily stress.
Aim 2. To determine the extent to which tendencies to engage in certain social and/or health behaviors in response to stress moderates and/or mediates links between early experiences and affective reactivity to daily stress.
Current participants
If you have been previously involved in the Parent Child Project (also known as the Minnesota Longitudinal Study of Risk and Adaptation; MLSRA) and are interested in the current study, please contact our team using the information below.
Get in Touch
Phone: (612) 400-3245
Email: pcproject@umn.edu