“Are we there yet?” - Emerging Adulthood (18 – 25 years) and Living with a Long-Term Physical Condition

Name of Study

“Are we there yet?” – Emerging Adulthood (18 – 25 years) and Living with a Long-Term Physical Condition

Purpose of Study

This study explores the period of emerging adulthood (18-25 years) and living with and managing a long-term physical condition during this time. You are eligible if you are 18-25 and able to complete the online questionnaire yourself. *A long-term physical condition is a condition diagnosed by a medical professional, has lasted 6 months or more and requires some ongoing treatment (e.g. medication, GP visits, therapies). Examples of long-term physical conditions include diabetes, cardiovascular (e.g. congenital heart defect, hypertension), chronic respiratory (e.g. asthma), chronic neurological (e.g. multiple sclerosis, epilepsy), chronic pain (e.g. arthritis), other long-term conditions (e.g. irritable bowel syndrome) etc.
Link to survey: https://dcupsychology.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CBdA3Okt1qsWCq

Type of Study

Exploratory

Are you recruiting participants for this trial?

Yes

State geographical location of study

Ireland and UK

Who can take part?

Anyone aged 18 – 25 years, can read and write English and able to complete the online questionnaire yourself. We are including people with and without long-term physical conditions.

What will the participants be asked to do?

You will complete an online consent form and then proceed to fill in an online questionnaire. The questionnaire should take approximately 10 – 20 minutes to complete. All participants complete demographic information, what the experience of emerging adulthood is like, and social support and self-regulation. If you have a long-term physical condition, you will be asked some additional questions on managing your long-term physical condition. The information provided by you will be anonymous and no identifying information (e.g. name, email) about participants is being requested.

Recruitment Start Date

01/01/2022

Recruitment Finish Date

13/03/2022

Study Duration

2 years

This study is funded by:

Self-Funded by researcher and in conjunction with DCU School of Psychology

For further information contact:

Orla Mooney

Phone

+ 353 1 700 7997