Earn HSP credit in a new study on internet use and mental health.
The Personality, Emotion, and Behaviour Lab (PEBL) is recruiting participants for their Internet Use and Mental Health Study, now live on the Human Subject Pool (HSP) Portal.
About the study: The purpose of this study is to explore how different ways students are using the internet and interact with online platforms (e.g. social media, AI chatbots, streaming, etc) may uniquely relate to their mental health.
What’s involved: This study includes a survey that takes up to 1 hour, for which you will receive 1 HSP credit. The survey covers a broad range of mental health experiences. All students are eligible for this phase of the study, and you can do it in your own time from home. Please note that this study addresses sensitive topics like suicidal ideation and emotional distress.
Eligibility requirements:
- Undergraduate student at UBC
- Eligible for HSP credit
- Fluent in English
- Willing to be contacted for a follow-up online interview
Location of study: Online
Compensation: 1 HSP credit for survey, additional 1.5 HSP credits for online interview (if eligible)
How to participate: Eligible participant should login to the UBC Psychology Research Participation System and look for the title ‘Internet Use and Mental Health Study’ on the HSP Sona page.
Researchers involved: Cindy Yu, Jill Dosso, E. David Klonsky
Contact: Cindy Yu