Virtual Interaction Project (VIP)


The Clinical Addictions Research Lab has conducted several studies that investigate how health-related behaviors and moods are influenced by environment and social context. During these studies, participants watch videos or interact with another research participant. Since 2013, we have studied these behaviors in a range of adults with a variety of substance use patterns.  

We are currently recruiting adolescents and young adults for this study.

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Study Tasks
Participants in the study will complete background, mood and perception surveys and will be randomly assigned the following common tasks (eating, drinking, viewing videos, talking, smoking or vaping) and will engage in short 5-minute interactions virtually with another participants. Participants age 18 and under will not be engaging in smoking or vaping behaviors. 

Study Purpose 
The purpose of the Virtual Interaction Project is to examine if different common tasks and social interactions impact the mood, perceptions, and behavior of adolescents and young adults who vary on health-related behavior patterns.  

Eligibility
  • Age 15-18 years
  • Uses social media and can engage in an interaction over video call 
  • Access to WiFi and a tablet or laptop
  • Parent/guardian must provide written permission to participate if under age 18

Time Commitment
One 60–70-minute study visit on Zoom which includes the following:
  • 15- to 25-minute Zoom screening
  • 30- to 45-minute Zoom study visit
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​Compensation 
  • Participants receive up to $140 via electronic gift card upon completion of all study measures​​​​