About this trial
The investigators are testing whether different communication methods including use of technology can affect relationship satisfaction and well-being in a parent-child relationship. We believe that those who regularly use a chatbot with communication will improve relationship satisfaction in their familial relationship.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Are 18+
Live in the US
Are a parent-child pair (both parent and child must be in the study to be eligible)
Are comfortable with digital tools and can access ChatGPT
Disqualifiers
Non-English speaker
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Chatbot
BehavioralWill be asked to use an AI chatbot like chatgpt when they are having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child
Control
BehavioralWill be asked to try and take a step back/break before having an argument or serious discussion about something with their parent or child
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Parent Child Communication Scale
5-point scale that describes relationship or interactions with child/parent. 20 questions. Score ranges from 20-100. Higher score indicates healthier communication.
Locations
Sponsors and contacts
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University of California, Irvine
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator
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