The Board on Children, Youth, and Families' Committee on the Science of Research on Families is holding a two-day workshop, July 13-14, 2010, to review relevant research studies that illustrate the array of methods associated with research on family structure, processes, and relationships; to identify the relative contributions of selected study methodologies; and to identify research and training opportunities to improve the quality of the knowledge base in this field that would enhance understanding of interactions between family environments and child health and development.
The workshop speakers and participants will review the following topics:
· Family research studies that offer significant contributions in understanding the social determinants of child health, developmental outcomes, and health disparities;
· Illustrations of quantitative and qualitative methods and research on the diverse structures and dynamic qualities of family environments;
· The relative contributions of selected study approaches and methodologies (including studies of marriage and family structure; life course research studies; studies of human development; methodological research involving experimental, quasi-experimental, longitudinal, observational, survey, and time-use studies; and studies of selected cultural, ethnic or immigrant populations); and
· Opportunities for collaboration among federal agencies to improve the quality of research and training in this field.
The Workshop will be held downtown Washington DC at:
Venable Conference Center
575 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
The Capitol Room