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PREWARD Study
Research Goal
Investigating the effect of social media use and parenting styles on the manner in which the adolescent brain processes rewards.
Participant Eligibility
Age:
Teenagers aged 13 to 18
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Language:
All participants (parents and teens) must speak either French or English fluently
Study Components
Step 1
Pre-Lab Visit Activities for Teen and 1+ Parent
Teen Activity:
- A brief online questionnaire
Parent Activities:
- Both parents (if available) take a short survey
Step 2
2.5 hr Lab Visit for Teen
Teen Activity:
- Complete social media-related activities on our computer while their brain activity is monitored by EEG
(Compensation: $50 in gift cards + up to $9 in cash)
Parental pick-up and drop-off for teens is required
See our About EEG Research page to learn more about the electroencephalogram (EEG)
Step 3
Post-Lab Visit Surveys for Teen
Teen Activity:
- Complete 3 very brief (< 5 min) daily surveys over 10 days
(Compensation: up to a $20 gift card, depending on # of surveys completed)
- Complete 1 follow-up survey, 6 months post-lab visit
(Compensation: $10 gift card)
**Tasks from Step 3 are optional for participation**
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