CAMPAS, HEAR & BEES

Behavioral and Emotional Development in Early Childhood Study (BEES)

Health in Early Childhood Among Asian Americans Research (HEAR)

The Health in Early Childhood Among Asian Americans Research (HEAR) is a pilot study examining physical activity, screen media use, sleep, and social-emotional development among Asian American mothers with children ages 1-4 years. The study included Asian Indian, Filipino, and Korean American families, combining parent surveys with wearable monitoring for children. Findings showed subgroup differences in activity, screen use, and sleep patterns, and highlighted the importance of positive parenting practices for supporting children’s sleep, social relationship development, and overall well-being.

Child and Mother Physical Activity Study (CAMPAS)

The Child and Mother Physical Activity Study (CAMPAS) examines physical activity, sedentary behavior, and parenting practices among preschool-aged children (1-3 years). The study uses wearable devices and parent surveys to better understand early childhood movement and behavioral development. Current findings highlight the importance of supportive parenting practices in promoting healthy movement behaviors during early childhood.

Meet the Team

Soyang Kwon, PI

Sarah Welch,  Clinical Research Associate

Nidhi Gopagani, Research Study Coordinator 

Isabella (Izzy) Zylka, Research Study Assistant

Visit the Child and Family Activity Research Website here

For more information, please contact us at soyang.kwon@northwestern.edu