东安格利亚大学PhD Position in Breaking the cycle: understanding how mothers moderate the impact of Intimate partner violence (IPV) on children’s cognitive development in the Dominican Republic (in collaboration with Psychosocial Care Centre (CAPS), INTEC)申请条件要求-申请方
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) affects millions of women and children globally, with significant consequences for child development. While research has established a link between IPV and child well-being, there is limited understanding of how IPV impacts children’s cognitive development, particularly through maternal-child interactions. This PhD project will explore how mothers’ emotional and cognitive control capacities moderate the effects of IPV on household decision-making, parenting, and child development in the Dominican Republic.
The research is highly relevant to global priorities, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focusing on gender equality, quality education, and peace, justice, and strong institutions. By contributing to a better understanding of the dynamics between IPV, parenting, and child outcomes, this project aims to inform policy interventions that can break the cycle of violence and improve developmental outcomes for children.
This research is essential at a time when gender-based violence is increasingly recognized as a major barrier to development. Understanding the complex interplay between IPV, parenting, and child outcomes will help design targeted interventions that support not only survivors of IPV but also their children, improving their chances for healthy cognitive and emotional development. Your contribution could lead to life-changing policy changes that address IPV’s long-term effects on children.
Project background:
The doctoral researcher will contribute to an ambitious and interdisciplinary project. The main objectives are to:
• Investigate how IPV priming affects household bargaining power and decision-making, especially on education spending.
• Examine how maternal characteristics (e.g., cognitive control, emotion regulation, mental health) influence maternal-child interactions under stress.
• Explore how mothers' ability to regulate emotions during conflicts affects their responsiveness to their child's needs, particularly during play-based activities.
• Inform policy recommendations that integrate mental health, parent-child interaction support, and gender-based violence interventions in the Dominican Republic.
The PhD student will:
• Design and implement lab-in-the-field experiments in collaboration with the Psychosocial Care Centre (CAPS) in the Dominican Republic and supervisors.
• Collect and analyze eye-tracking data from mothers and infants during interaction tasks to measure attention and maternal responsiveness.
• Conduct surveys to gather data on household decision-making, maternal cognitive control, and child developmental outcomes.
• Develop policy briefs and participate in dissemination workshops with local stakeholders, including government and international organizations such as UNICEF.
• Present research findings at international conferences and contribute to high-impact publications in both economics and psychology journals.
This studentship is a unique opportunity to work with an expert supervisory team:
• Dr. Maria Isabel Santana (Development Economics): Extensive experience in field experiments and household decision-making in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Santana is co-investigator on a World Bank grant and has strong networks with local policymakers.
• Prof. Teodora Gliga (Psychology): Renowned for her research on early cognitive development, using cutting-edge methods like eye-tracking and EEG to study child learning and maternal responsiveness.
• Dr. Julio Valeirón (CAPS, INTEC): A local expert in educational psychology and the Dominican Republic's education system, Dr. Valeirón will provide hands-on supervision during the fieldwork phase in collaboration with CAPS.
The student will be based at UEA but will work closely with the Psychosocial Care Centre (CAPS) in the Dominican Republic, which will provide access to local participants, experimental facilities, and equipment such as eye-tracking devices and data collection tools. Find more about CAPS here.
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Studentship Details: The studentship structure offered depends on personal training needs. The minimum duration of a SENSS-funded studentship will be 3.5 years: covering a PhD and a mandatory placement of 3 months. The maximum studentship duration will be 4.5 years: covering a Masters degree followed by a PhD, as well as the mandatory 3-month placement. It may be taken full or part-time.
The award includes full payment of university fees and provides a stipend (salary) of £19,237 per year (for 2024-2025 academic year).
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