How Multiracial Kids and Parents Process Faces

ONE CHILD PER FAMILY! Child 4-8 years old who currently has two parents/caregivers (non-biological and biological welcome) that they regularly spend time with. Each parent/caregiver is of a different racial background than the other. Child and both parents/caregivers were born in the United States or moved to the United States between the ages of 0-2. Parent/caregiver speaks and reads English fluently.

This study will take place on a video call, live with a researcher! Clicking on the “Schedule a time to participate” button will send you to an online calendar where you can select a date and time that works for you. Your child will play selection, matching, and memory games involving faces that include pictures and sounds. You will also do a face memory activity and fill out a questionnaire at the end about social experiences you have with your child.

Children and adults are better at detecting, categorizing, and responding to some faces over others. The purpose of this study is to understand how experiences between Multiracial children and parents shape their memory for faces and what they think about them. The findings will help us understand the way social categories are discussed and learned about in Multiracial families.

Approximately 45-60 minutes, which will take place online through Zoom. The time with your child included will be 30-45 minutes.

You will be emailed a $30 e-gift card through Tango rewards right after the study as a thank you for your time and effort.