The PEARL Lab is recruiting teens for their ADHD Video Game Study.
About the study
This study evaluates a video game designed to help people better understand what it is like to have ADHD and to reduce stigma and misconceptions.
Participation involves a teenager with ADHD, one of their parents, and a friend selected by the teen (with parent approval). All participants will play the video game and complete questionnaires about their views on ADHD and their experience with the game. The study takes place entirely online and is divided into three parts, totalling approximately 2.5 hours.
This study is led by Dr. Amori Mikami, Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, and conducted by the Promoting Equitable, Affirming Relationships Lab (PEARL Lab) research team.
Purpose of the study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether an interactive video game can improve understanding of ADHD and reduce stigma among teens and their peers.
Eligibility
To participate you must:
- Be a teenager in grades 8–12 with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD
- Have a parent or guardian who:
- Lives with you at least 50% of the time, and
- Is willing to participate in the study
- You may also invite a close friend to participate (optional). If included, the friend must:
- Be within 2 years of your age, and
- Be willing to participate (with parent approval)
- Be Canadian
If you’re interested, please complete a brief eligibility screening:
Compensation
Each participant will receive up to $75 as compensation for their time.
Contact
Principal Investigator: Amori Yee Mikami, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychology
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