Social Outcomes and Early Life Experience (SOCiAL)
An exciting new piece of research conducted by the University of Manchester on the social behaviour of adopted children in the UK.
About the study
The Social Outcomes and Early Life Experiences (SOCiAL) research study is being conducted by researchers within the Mental Health and Neurodegeneration Research Group at the University of Manchester. Adoption UK is also pleased to be involved as an official research partner.
The study aims to improve understanding of how and why children who experience adversity in their early lives sometimes go on to show emotional and behavioural difficulties that persist despite subsequent improvements in their care.
Interested in taking part?
If you are an adoptive family with a child(ren) aged between 6 and 11 years old, the research group would like to hear from you. Children do not need to be experiencing social difficulties to take part.
The study will involve a range of assessments looking at social behaviour and social understanding.
Want to know more?
Further information on this research study can be found on the SOCiAL website.
Contact the researchers
Alternatively, please contact Dr Catherine Kay at catherine.kay@manchester.ac.uk or on 0161 306 7967.