Hello,
You are invited to participate in a study titled “The Influence of Early Social Relations on Adult Behavior” [#2164257-1] that examines the influence of childhood experiences on individuals’ behaviors and relationships in adulthood. In order to participate, you must be an adult between the ages of 18 and 40.
If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete an online survey that will ask about childhood experiences, relationships, and behaviors. The survey will take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete.
Participation in the online survey also qualifies you for participation in a follow-up study examining the neural processes associated with childhood experiences, relational patterns, and behavior. This portion of the study will be completed in North Quad 069 upon appointment. In this portion of the study, you will complete a computerized task. EEG procedures will be used to examine brain activity. EEG works by recording the electrical activity of a person’s brain and involves a cap with electrodes being placed on your head prior to completion of the computerized task. Brain activity will be recorded during this activity. Gel will be placed in holes of the cap and will get into your hair; however, the gel is non-toxic and washes out easily with a shower. You must be willing to have gel placed in your hair for the EEG portion of the study.
Overall, participants will be eligible for up to 2 hours of research credit total. Individuals enrolled in an undergraduate CPSY course will have the option to complete the survey portion of the study to receive 0.5 hours of research credit, and those participants who participate in the EEG portion of the study will be eligible for an additional 1.5 hours of research credit. Individuals not participating for research credit will receive entry into a drawing for 1 of 4 gift cards.
Directions regarding follow-up participation are provided after completion of the survey.
To participate, click the following hyperlink:
https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8tYskv7TQxKtcAC
Best,
Natalie N. Gurney, MS
Student Co-Investigator
Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Kristin Perrone, PhD
Principal Investigator
Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306