The objective of this research is to evaluate a mobile app-based intervention for parents of children in K-2nd grade designed that guides them in how to have productive conversations about race with their children. This study will recruit a national sample of parents and their K-2nd grade children. The impact of the intervention is tested using a wait-list controlled trial design. Outcomes include prosocial behaviors and indicators of emotional well-being.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,200
The intervention is a multi-module program delivered via a mobile app for parents of children in K-2nd grade. Each module in the program will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, with lessons facilitated through interactive storytelling, videos, and games.
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Racial Socialization Frequency Scale
Parents will report the frequency with which they engage in racial socialization practices with their K-2nd grade child.
Time frame: 0-12 months
Racial Socialization Competency Scale
Parents will report the degree of comfort, skills, and stress in engaging in different processes related to racial socialization with their K-2nd grade child.
Time frame: 0-12 months
Cross-race Friendships
Parents will report the race of their K-2nd grade child's 5 closest friends - the number of cross-race friendships will consist of the number of friends that are race discordant to their child.
Time frame: 0-12 months
Colorblind Racial Attitudes (CoBRAS) Scale
Color-blind racial attitudes among parents will be assessed using the COBRAS Scale.
Time frame: 0-12 months
Child Prosocial Behavior Questionnaire (CPBQ)
Parents will report on the degree to which their K-2nd grade child engages in various prosocial behaviors, including those surrounding helping, sharing, and comforting.
Time frame: 0-12 months
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Parent Proxy Measures
Parent reports of child socio-emotional well being (e.g., positive peer relationships, depression, anxiety).
Time frame: 0-12 months
Prosocial Children Measure
Children (ages 5-8 years old) will be introduced to a child and told scenarios in which that child must choose other children to engage in various activities with, among a group of diverse children. Children will be asked (1) whether they liked or disliked how that child chose the children to participate in the activity with and (2) if there is anything they would like to say to that child about their choice in children.
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Time frame: 0-12 months
Child Bystander Response Questionnaire
Children will report the frequency with which they engage in different bystander behaviors when they see someone being treated poorly or unfairly due to their race, ethnicity, or cultural background.
Time frame: 0-12 months