We recruited 525 young people and we are tracking their emotional development through high school. Each year there are 3 parts to the assessment process:
Online Questionnaires
(Teen and a parent; approximately 1 hour each year)
Teen and a parent fill out an online questionnaire at home. The questionnaires ask about a variety of personality, emotional and social factors, including friendships, anxiety, mood, bullying, appearance concerns, sleep, coping styles, life satisfaction, and resilience.
Telephone Interviews
(Teen and a parent; approximately 1 hour each year)
The teen and their parent complete separate telephone interviews. The interview ask about the teens emotional functioning and include questions about anxiety, low mood, and body image/eating concerns.
Lab Session at Macquarie University
(Teen only; 2 hours each year)
Each teen comes into Macquarie University to complete a variety of games and activities in our laboratory. Some tasks are on a computer, some involve puzzles or solving a problem, and others require verbal answers to questions.
Here are some benefits of being involved in this research:
- $100 plus a “thank you pack” for each yearly assessment
- A yearly assessment of your child’s emotional wellbeing
- Opportunities for games, competitions, and prizes throughout the year
