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Young Adults' Thoughts about the World on Fire: A study of young adults with anxious or depressive symptoms, and how they think about the stressors in the world around them

Young adults show very high levels of anxiety and depression, both compared to older adults and to young adults of previous generations. This study is trying to find out why! Our idea is that the way young adults are thinking about the social, political, and ecological stressors in their lives could be different from other ages. Therefore, we are trying to find out what this group is thinking and feeling about these stressors. This might allow psychologists to better treat young adults for these symptoms in the future!

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 25 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

This will involve one visit which will last 60-75 minutes. You will meet with a member of the study team and complete an interview about the way you are thinking and feeling about sociopolitical and ecological stressors in the United States since 2020 that feel important to you. Then, you will complete a brief (~5 minute) online questionnaire.

Incentives

$45 Amazon.com giftcard

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
60-75 minutes

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

You are between 18-25 years old
You feel anxious or depressed about social, political, or ecological stressors in the US since 2020
You have a diverse perspective to offer (e.g., race, sexuality, gender, education level)

Not eligible if:

You are older than 25 or younger than 18
You don't feel any anxiety or depression about the stressors of the last 5 years

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Rachel Petrie
Psychology and Neuroscience

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Environment
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
LGBTQIA+
Mental and Emotional Health
Minority Health
Opinions and Perceptions
Sexual and/or Reproductive Health
Wellness and Lifestyle
Social or Workplace Dynamics
Women's Health
Men's Health
UNC or UNC Health employees
COVID-19
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

24-0036