https://pittplusme.org/study/2373
Adolescent Climate Emotions Study - Teens 13-17
STUDY BASICS
Are you the parent of a teen 13-17 years old who has completed seventh grade? Your teen may be eligible to participate in a research study to understand more about how climate change affects teens' emotions and well-being. This study involves completing a few brief online questionnaires, which will take about 15-30 minutes. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
Climate change is likely to disrupt the lives of millions of people, including the lives of adolescents, who will live a greater part of their lives in the context of a disrupted climate. This study is designed to help researchers understand more about how climate change affects teens' emotions and well-being.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?
- 13-17 years old
- completed 7th grade
- live in Pittsburgh or the surrounding area
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Research participation includes a questionnaire related to climate change and mental health.
IRB: STUDY22050109
- Climate Change Anxiety Scale - Adolescent Validation
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Kirsten McKone
Kirsten McKone is a doctoral candidate in the joint clinical-developmental psychology program at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on how adolescents try to regulate their emotions, especially in the context of interactions with parents and peers, relates to the development of psychopathology (e.g., depression, anxiety) in adolescence. She is also interested in learning more about how thoughts and emotions about climate change are related to adolescents’ mental health.