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My name is Maria Kokkinou and I currently study Forensic Psychology for my Master’s degree at Royal Holloway University of London. My main focus is investigating behavioral outcomes through complex cognition (memory, attention, and emotion regulation) for adults with history of childhood maltreatment.
1. Title of Project:
Do adaptations to negative childhood experiences have an impact on behaviour in later life?
2. Purpose of Project:
We are inviting participants over the age of 18 years who either have or have not had negative childhood experiences. This particular research investigates childhood adaptations and how these adaptations can affect an individual later in life. Particularly, we are investigating cognitive processes (e.g. memory, reward processing and emotional regulation) and their impact on social functioning and other behavioral aspects such as emotion-control, in individuals with and without negative child-experiences. Investigating these issues, research collaborating with clinicians can develop better intervention/counselling programs for individuals with a history of adverse experiences.
3. Method:
An online survey link will be communicated to you. You can click the provided link and you will be guided to the survey. No login is necessary. The maximum approximate time necessary to read and complete the survey is about 15 minutes.
To answer the questions, you are asked simply to read the statements and select a grade on the provided scale indicating how well the statement applies to you e.g. Never true to Very Often True or ‘1’ (Strongly Disagree) to ‘7’ (Strongly Agree). You will also be asked to complete very few basic demographic questions regarding your age and sex, etc.
4. Am I obliged to complete the study?
You are not obliged to complete the study. Participation in this study is completely voluntary and if you no longer wish to take part in the study, you can withdraw at any time without having to provide a reason.
The data that you provide for this study will be kept anonymous and confidential at all times as you will be known only by a number. Only the study supervisor and I will have access to the data collected. Additionally, you have the right to omit any questions you feel you should not or could not answer.
Link of the study (ctrl + click to follow the link):
https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com ... qA2zSx5NBP
We are aware that participating in this study could potentially bring to your attention issues which cause some discomfort. If you would like to seek support or have been a victim of childhood maltreatment you can call on:
UK Victim Support: 08 08 16 89 111 (24 hours, every day)
A charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends.
SANELINE: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day). A national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
If you've witnessed an assault or think a child is in immediate danger
Contact the police on 999 or call the NSPCC (UK) on 0808 800 5000 without delay.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this study please contact,
Maria.kokkinou.2016@rhul.live.ac.uk
Or the study supervisor:
Deirdre.Birtles@rhul.ac.uk