Families and Public Health Collaborative

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Children who face adversity have better long-term health if they have enough positive childhood experiences too

Previous studies found having adverse childhood experiences can lead to poor health outcomes later in life. New BYU research finds the anecdote is to counter those with enough positive experiences.

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How Involving Families Improves Public Health Programs

Kirsten Novilla’s recent research highlights the important role of families in public health.

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How Socioeconomic Status Affects Family Health

Quenla Haehnel presented research on the relationship between individual socioeconomic status and family health at the National Council on Family Relations Conference.

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How Self Regulation and Shame Mediate the Relationship between Childhood Experiences and Young Adult Health

Liz Rollins presented research on how self regulation and shame mediate the relationship between childhood experiences and young adult health at a conference for the State of Research on Prevention of Child Maltreatment.

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How Adolescents' Relationships with their Parents Affect Mental Health

Research by Dr. Ali Crandall and Gracie Bradford determined that adolescents' relationships with adults are more predictive of depressive symptoms than factors such as economic stress, family stress, or neighborhood safety.

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How Childhood Experiences Affect Family Health

Research by Dustin Hansen, Chantel Daines, and Dr. Ali Crandall found that positive and negative childhood experiences affect adult family health.