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Study: How Fibromyalgia Impacts Relationships and SEX for Men

Posted on by Grayson Schultz

The University of New Brunswick has been conducting some amazing studies as of late. Currently, they have one looking to understand how fibromyalgia impacts relationships and sexual well-being. This study is specifically looking for males with fibromyalgia. Due to how hard it’s been to find men, they are giving participants $75 CAD.

These researchers are also looking to continue research on sexuality and chronic illnesses or chronic pain conditions. The cool thing about this is that the next step in this study is to interview our partners. I love this.

You can learn more about this group at their site. You can view and download the consent form via PDF here and email that to rehablabUNB@gmail.com.

Study: The Relationship Between Media & Sexuality

Posted on by Grayson Schultz

If you are between the ages of 18-35, please consider taking part in the following research opportunity.

This study examines the “relationship between media and sexual attitudes and behaviors.” It takes about 15-20 minutes to complete the study via Survey Monkey. There are no financial benefits or incentives related to this study.

If you have any questions or concerns about this research study, please feel free to contact Izabella Bagdasarian at izabella.bagdasarian at gmail dot com or Dr. Christensen at Jacquelyn.christensen at woodbuey dot edu.
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Study Alert: Sexuality and Emotions (bisexual)

Posted on by Grayson Schultz

The Ohio State University is conducting a study on Sexuality and Emotions.

You must be an American, 18+, and identify as bisexual.

This two-hour study will ask you about your emotions, depression, and anxiety, while getting responses to visual input.

You will receive a $15 Amazon gift card for participation.

Have questions? Please reach out to Amelia Aldao, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the OSU Psychology Department (email: aldao.1@osu.edu).

Ready to participate? Click here.

Study Alert: Chronic Pain and Relationships

Posted on by Grayson Schultz

You have the opportunity to help researchers at the University of New Brunswick conducting a study understand how chronic pain conditions interfere with relationships!

This study is designed to help understand how pain/health issues affect people’s views of themselves as eligible, valuable romantic partners, as some of UNB’s ongoing research suggests people beliefs about their worth as a potential partner is used as a reason to defer dating/staying single despite a desire for a partner. They think it’s possible CP contributes to feelings of shame, perceptions of low self-esteem and relationship competency, and low satisfaction in relationships via pain’s contributions to physical limitations and mental health symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety).

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If you are Canadian and at least 18 years old, or American and at least 21 years old, you are eligible to participate. Since the questionnaires can be done online, the study is open to all consenting adults.

In the questionnaires, you will be asked for a little bit of information about you (e.g., age, gender), any persistent health conditions you may experience, your relationships, and your feelings about yourself. It will take 30- 45 minutes to complete the questionnaires. Participation is voluntary and all information you choose to share will be kept confidential. All participants will be entered into a drawing to receive a $10 honorarium (i.e., a gift card) for their time.

If you are interested in learning more about the study, please go to the study website at https://survey.psyc.unb.ca/HealthAndRelationships.aspx or contact Lyndsay Crump (doctoral student in clinical psychology), Rehabilitation Psychology Research Laboratory (University of New Brunswick) at rehablabUNB@gmail.com.

Please note that getting more information about this study does not obligate you to participate. This project has received ethics approval from the University of New Brunswick (REB 2015-120).