Data Collective, Oregon, 2022 - 2024

The Data Collective is a recruitment tool aimed at connecting individuals to research opportunities related to substance use, parenting, and pregnancy. The primary purpose is to enroll participants to better understand parenting behaviors in relation to substance use, mental health, and environmental factors. The study recruits people aged 18 or older who have a history of substance use treatment or active use within the past year and who are parenting, or have a recent pregnancy history. Participants complete an enrollment survey at baseline and follow up surveys every 6 months thereafter while enrolled. The unit of analysis is individuals, with the potential to analyze the relationship between parenting behaviors, substance use, and socioeconomic factors. Major variables include parenting status, substance use history (measured using the NIDA ASSIST), mental health, and contextual factors like environmental influences.