High Peak Autism and Asperger's - Supporting Surveys and Studies.
Below are various items of information regarding surveys and studies associated with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. HPAASG are willing to accept study materials from both students and professionals on a regulated basis. Application for inclusion on the site does not automatically mean it will be promoted here.
Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology
Isis Education Centre
Warneford Hospital
Headington
Oxford
OX3 7JX
REQUEST FOR RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS
To explore whether adults with Asperger’s syndrome have mental health needs.
Are there social factors that could affect the mental health of adults with Asperger’s syndrome?
Research involving adults who have NOT been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome have found that there is a relationship between social comparison and mental health, and social support and mental health. Research involving young people (aged 10-16 years) who have Asperger’s syndrome has also found a relationship between social comparison and mental health. (Social comparison is the ability to compare your opinion and achievements with others, and social support refers to support received from your social network, for example, family, work/college, health professional, etc).
The purpose of this study is to try and find out if the same relationships exist in adults who HAVE been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome.
This study will also seek to explore whether age affects mental health. For example, is there a time in life when a person might be more vulnerable to mental health difficulties?
It is my sincere hope that the findings of this study will help to develop better ways of relating to adults who have Asperger’s syndrome.
If you would like to help in providing a better understanding of the mental health needs of adults with Asperger’s syndrome, then I would be grateful for your help.
Your participation will involve completing an on-line survey.
No personal details will be identified as yours, and therefore your information will remain anonymous.
To take part, please go to the web page link that appears below. This will take you to my study web page where you will be able to find the following:
1.The study information sheet.
2.The study questionnaire.
Please read the information sheet and then complete all the survey questions as best as you can. Thank you.
Please note: To take part in this study you will need to be over 18 years of age and will need to have been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome.
WEB PAGE LINK:
http://weblearn.ox.ac.uk/site/users/manc1019/public/aspergers_1/Or
http://tinyurl.com/66guhw
For further information, please contact me at the address or email given below:
Rachael Blood
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology
Isis Education Centre
Warneford Hospital
Headington
Oxford
OX3 7JX
Email:
rachael.blood@hmc.ox.ac.uk
Approval Information:
My study has been approved by:
The Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology,
The Clinical Psychology Research Group at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Trust,
and the Nottingham Research Ethics Committee.
