The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $778,024 Project Grant under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Office of Research Administration. The grant supports a 3-year longitudinal study examining neurobiological and contextual factors that promote successful transition to adulthood among youth aged 17-19. Researchers will use functional MRI, behavioral measures, and questionnaires to investigate how neural function and social support from parents and friends influence global functioning in areas like education, work, relationships, and health as participants transition out of high school or GED programs. The project aims to advance understanding of healthy development during the critical transition to adulthood and inform policies and programs supporting emerging adult independence and success.
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