Niagara Adolescent Personality and Social Connection Study

We are currently recruiting teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18 years to participate in our newest youth study. 

Participating teens will be asked to complete 3 online surveys over the next 6 months. They will also have the choice to enter their name into a draw to participate in an interview at each time point. Please note that interview slots are limited.

To participate, you must be 12 to 18 years of age and be a student in Ontario. Youth under the age of 18 must have parental consent to participate.

Topics that may be in the survey include:

  • Personality
  • Mental health
  • Well-being
  • Social interactions
  • Social media use
  • School transitions
  • Learning strategies

Topics that may come up in the interview include:

  • Social media use
  • Sense of connection with others
  • Perfectionism
  • School experiences during COVID-19

For each completed survey participants will receive a $20 CAD Amazon gift card. If interested and selected, participants will receive a $25 CAD Amazon gift card for each completed interview. 

This study has been reviewed by and received clearance from the Research Ethics Board at Brock University (20-321 ZINGA).

If you are interested, please email dphwblab@brocku.ca