Research Supported by the Foundation
Research on Children Ages 0-18
County
Reports on Children (2007)
The Foundation has been a primary supporter of reports in San Mateo and
Santa Clara counties that track indicators of children's health and well
being.
Bay Area Parents
Concerned About Kids' Emotional Health (2007)
For the second year in a row, Bay Area parents have put their
children's emotional health at the top of their worry list, highlighting
a less-recognized yet crucial aspect of children's well-being. In a wide-ranging
survey, parents across economic, geographic and racial/ethnic lines indicated
that on a day-to-day basis stress, depression, weight, and the fallout
from family conflict outrank other concerns about their children's health.
Bay Area Survey: Children's
Health Top Concern (2006)
The well being of children and education and the schools outrank 11 other
issues as chief concerns for local residents, regardless of their parental
status, gender, ethnicity, income level, or political affiliation. More
than seven in 10 Bay Area respondents (71 percent) report being "extremely
concerned" about the well being of children, according to a survey
commissioned by the foundation.
Research About Preteens
Collecting Data From Preteens
(Oct. 2007)
If you work with preteens – whether in community, school, health
care, or other settings – you probably have needed to ask them questions
about their feelings, behaviors, health habits, or other issues at some
point. But what's the best way to get good information from this age group?
The Preteen Alliance set out to answer that question by commissioning
Education Training Research (ETR) to review eight common methods used
to collect data from children ages 9 to 13, including surveys (computer-based,
PDAs, paper and pencil), diaries, interviews (phone, in person, focus
groups), and observational methods.
Study:
What We Know About Local Preteens (pdf) (2006)
This study offers a first-ever examination of available data
about local preteens and an initial assessment of how these children are
faring. The study found that, while the majority of local preteens appear
to be doing fairly well, not all the news is good, and the study documents
how Latino and African American children are faring less well in a wide
range of areas.
Report:
San Mateo County School-Based Counselors Highlight Key Issues Affecting
Preteens (pdf) (2005)
This tri-part study includes one-on-one interviews with San Mateo County
school counselors and nurses, focus groups, and an Internet survey. Family
problems, along with stress and anxiety, cause serious difficulties for
many preteen students, school personnel say. The report also provides
recommendations for improving local school counseling services.
Key
Issues for Low-Income Latino Preteens in Santa Clara County
(pdf) (2005)
Based on interviews with adult professionals who work with low-income
Latino preteens, this report explores some of the issues affecting the
emotional and behavioral health of this group of children, including both
challenges and supportive factors. This study also notes the additional
culturally based issues with which these preteens often must cope.
Emotional Health
Top Concern for Parents of Preteens (2003)
In May 2003, the foundation conducted a survey of parents of preteens
in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The survey explores what parents
see as most positive in their preteens' lives, as well as what issues
are most challenging. The survey focuses on preteen emotional health.
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