Publications by authors named "Peyton Mosher"
The 2021 Expanded Child Tax Credit (ECTC) lifted millions of children out of poverty and drastically improved well-being. These impacts were particularly salient for families with lower income among those who received the full ECTC benefit. This study gathered lived experiences on the ECTC cessation and explored differential impacts across income levels to inform discussions around policy restoration.
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- A mixed-methods study explored sleep challenges in children aged 2-4 years, comparing perceptions between lower-income (avg. $30,000) and higher-income (avg. $142,400) families.
- Parents reported similar bedtime routines and nighttime struggles, but differences emerged in how each income group perceived and managed these challenges.
- The findings highlight the need for tailored sleep interventions for families, acknowledging both common barriers and specific income-related differences in sleep dynamics.
Barriers to Optimal Child Sleep among Families with Low Income: A Mixed-Methods Study to Inform Intervention Development.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
January 2023
This study gathered formative data on barriers to optimal child sleep to inform the development of a sleep intervention for parents of preschool-aged children in low-income households. Parents ( = 15, age: 34 ± 8 years, household income: $30,000 ± 17,845/year) reporting difficulties with their child's sleep participated in this study. Mixed methods included an online survey and semi-structured phone interview.
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