Remote Teen Emotion Research Study
Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University are conducting a study to better understand how different patterns of thoughts and feelings may be related to teen mental health.
Fast Facts
Ages 15-17
Experiencing depressive symptoms or suicidal thoughts
Compensation Provided
Conducted Online
Study Background
Is your teen or someone you know struggling with suicidal thoughts?
Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University are seeking adolescents (ages 15-17 years) to participate in an online, paid, and confidential study aimed at understanding how different patterns of thoughts and feelings might be related to teen mental health.
We ask teens about both positive and negative experiences they may have have, including about specific topics (e.g., self-harm/suicide), but teens don’t need to have had direct experiences with those topics personally to participate.
Adolescent participation involves an initial 90 min Zoom meeting, 2-week daily surveys using a mobile phone app, and a shorter follow-up Zoom meeting.
Eligible teen participants will be compensated up to $110 at the end of study participation. Parent/guardian consent is required. Parents/guardians also have the option to fill out brief surveys for a $10 gift card.
Study Background
Is your teen or someone you know struggling with suicidal thoughts?
Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University are seeking adolescents (ages 15-17 years) to participate in an online, paid, and confidential study aimed at understanding how different patterns of thoughts and feelings might be related to teen mental health.
We ask teens about both positive and negative experiences they may have have, including about specific topics (e.g., self-harm/suicide), but teens don’t need to have had direct experiences with those topics personally to participate.
Adolescent participation involves an initial 90 min Zoom meeting, 2-week daily surveys using a mobile phone app, and a shorter follow-up Zoom meeting.
Eligible teen participants will be compensated up to $110 at the end of study participation. Parent/guardian consent is required. Parents/guardians also have the option to fill out brief surveys for a $10 gift card.
Additional Information
This study aims to understand how different patterns of emotions and thoughts may be related to teen mental health among adolescents with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Teens may qualify for a study if they meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 15-17
- Experiencing depressive symptoms or suicidal thoughts
- Have a smartphone capable of downloading an app
This study will last approximately 2 weeks and will include:
- An initial 90-minute Zoom interview
- 2 weeks of in-app daily mental health surveys
- A shorter follow-up Zoom meeting
Parents or legal guardians can also complete a short online survey for compensation.
Eligible teen participants will be compensated up to $110 in gift cards for their time and effort. Parents/guardians can fill out brief surveys for a $10 gift card.
There is no direct cost for you to participate in our study. As a reminder, this is a remote research study that does not require travel to campus.
