Research Focus
Dr. Adam Schmidt's research focuses on understanding the wellbeing and health challenges faced by children who are blind or visually impaired. His lab investigates how negative social experiences, such as bullying and isolation, impact the mental and physical health of these children. By gathering data from a large national sample and utilizing advanced analytical techniques, he aims to identify key factors that influence the health outcomes of this often-overlooked population, ultimately informing interventions to promote resilience and better health outcomes for these youth.
blindnessmental healthchild developmentpsychosocial factorssocial isolationbullying preventionhealth interventionsphysical healthcommunity support
Research Aims
4AIM 01Recruit a large national sample of children who are blind or visually impaired.
AIM 02Investigate the link between negative social experiences and mental health outcomes.
AIM 03Assess the physical health status of participants through multi-method evaluations.
AIM 04Identify interventions to improve the quality of life for children with visual impairments.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionmultivariate analysissurvey designinterview techniquesstatistical software (e.g., R, SPSS)qualitative research methodscaregiver interviewschild health assessmentscommunity engagement