Neighborhood Disadvantage as a Moderator of Children's Response to a Dyadic Positive Affect Intervention for Children of Mothers with Depressive Symptoms.
J Child Adolesc PsychopharmacolJun 19, 2026 (epub)
Jordan Yerger, Emilia F Cárdenas, Maria Granros et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial examined the impact of a dyadic positive affect intervention (FPPE) on children of mothers with depressive symptoms, focusing on how neighborhood disadvantage influenced outcomes. Among 74 children aged 8-12, results indicated that greater neighborhood disadvantage correlated with a larger reduction in perceived stress in the FPPE group compared to a psychoeducation control.
Key findings
- A significant time × group × COI interaction was found for child-perceived stress.
- Greater neighborhood disadvantage was linked to a larger reduction in perceived stress in the FPPE group.
- Family-level income-to-needs ratio did not moderate intervention effects.
Why it matters
Understanding how neighborhood disadvantage affects children's responses to interventions can help tailor preventive strategies for high-risk families, potentially improving mental health outcomes in vulnerable populations.