Dan Cooper, assistant professor of psychology and RCCWB scientist, was awarded an R03 grant totaling $88,9916 from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for his upcoming research on Maximizing the Impact of Prevention Interventions: Identifying Responders and Non-Responders of an Evidence Based Intervention for Low-Income Families Using a Person-Center Approach.
Congratulations, Dr. Cooper!
Project Summary
One of the few preventative interventions designed specifically to meet the needs of economically disadvantaged families is Fatherhood, Relationship, and Marriage Education (FRAME), which combines the core elements of two evidence-based programs: Premarital Relationship Education Program and Families Coping with Economic Strain. On average, families benefitted from FRAME, but a portion of them did not experience the expected gains. This project will examine whether certain types or combinations of pre-existing risk factors, such as job instability, economic stress, and family dysfunction, impacted response to FRAME. This information is critical for identifying program responders and non-responders to inform tailored intervention approaches and maximize the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of prevention programs for underserved families experiencing various types of adversity.
If you’d like to read more about Dan’s project, click here.
