Kamorah Carter
Research Mentor: Suzanne Perkins
Mentor Department: Research Center for Group Dynamics, ISR
Author(s): Not Available
Session: Session 1 (9:00 AM – 9:50 AM)
Presentation Type: Poster 19
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to understand the negative cognitive outcomes in children who have child abuse and/or neglect backgrounds at the brain level, keeping in mind that there are combined reasons as to why this occurs. The goal is to answer the question of what the various factors are that lead to cognitive changes in children from these backgrounds, specifically thinking about brain systems of cognitive control. We expect to find that children with experience in maltreatment have significantly less cognitive control, and that their results will be different from control groups as well as other adversities. We hope to work to fine-tune educational interventions to properly aid children who come from child abuse and neglect backgrounds. This is an under-researched population, and due to this, there is a lack of specialized programs for their cases. We hope to produce a tertiary level of prevention – based on the CDC’s definition – wherein we are able to prevent downstream effects of the lack of support children may face in educational settings.
