Recruit Research Participants Portal (R2P2)

Welcome to the CPA’s Recruit Research Participants Portal!

This CPA-member-only portal has been developed to allow CPA members to post requests for other CPA members to serve as participants in their research studies.

Posting requires you to provide a brief description of your project, stating who you are looking to recruit, participant obligation, and duration of data collection.
For more information, see the Submission Process to the R2P2 page.

 


 

Current Research Studies


Coming In after Coming Out: Clinician Perspectives on Masculinity Identity in Adolescent Gay Men.

Description: This qualitative case study explores how clinician perspectives of gay men has evolved since the mid-twentieth century when homosexuality was pathologised by psychiatry and psychologists as a mental disorder. While there are a number of studies focusing on adult gay men and hegemonic masculinity, there are very few studies focusing on adolescent gay men and what role hegemonic masculinity plays in their development. Clinicians are uniquely positioned in their work with adolescent gay men to provide ongoing, evidence-based treatment while simultaneously providing a rare space for them to open up about their experiences. The primary research question focuses on the how clinicians experience and interpret how cis-gendered adolescent gay men aged 13-18 relate to hegemonic masculinity in Canada. Secondary questions include, (1) How has this interpretation influenced your case conceptualisation of cis-gendered adolescent gay men aged 13-18? and (2) How has the construct of hegemonic masculinity influenced your view of cis-gendered adolescent gay men aged 13-18?

Specifics:
Study Population:
Licensed clinicians (psychologist, psychological associate, psychotherapist) living and working in Canada. Clinicians must have worked with adolescent gay men for 2+ years, but do not need to identify as LGBTQ2S+ themselves.

Participant Obligation:
Screening interview to determine eligibility. Eligible participants will be invited to a one-time 60-90 minute individual interview on Microsoft Teams to discuss their experiences, which will be audio recorded.

All participants who complete interviews will be provided with a $20 giftcard to Starbucks as a token of appreciation.

If interested in participating in this study, please contact the project lead at luke.hupton@mail.utoronto.ca.

Location: Online-Toronto

Project lead: Luke Hupton, Supervisor: Dr. Lisa Fiksenbaum

Study Dates: March 20, 2024 to December 20, 2024

Exploring Mental Health Professionals’ Views and Competency Responding to Suicidality in People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Description: The present study seeks to explore the self-perceived levels of competency mental health professionals (MHPs) have when working with individuals with FASD who are suicidal. Additionally, this study aims to explore whether and how MHPs' knowledge and attitudes about FASD impact their perceived competency to assess and manage suicidality when working with people with FASD. Lastly, this study also aims to explore the current practices that are employed by MHPs when they are working with people with FASD who are suicidal. The present study aims to contribute to a growing body of research geared towards understanding and developing suicide assessment, intervention, and prevention efforts specific to individuals with FASD. MHPs across Canada are invited to complete an anonymous short survey (~10-15 minutes) to explore their 1) self-perceived competency to assess and treat suicidality in individuals with FASD, 2) knowledge and attitudes about FASD, and 3) current practices when working with suicidal people with FASD.

Specifics:
Study Population:
Participants will include mental health professionals across Canada from a variety of professions (e.g., psychology, social work, nursing, etc.) who are registered with a regulatory body.

Participant Obligation:
Participants are invited to complete an anonymous survey online (~10-15 minutes). All questions are optional and participants are not obligated to answer questions they do not want to.

Location: Online - Edmonton, Alberta

Project lead: Viktoria Wuest, supervisor: Dr. Jacqueline Pei

Study Dates: March 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024

Study Website: https://redcap.link/d3x7lh7j

Stimulus Control Smoking Study

Description: The purpose of the research study is to understand (1) the feasibility of having individuals smoke their own cigarette in a controlled way, and (2) understand the impact of smoking a cigarette in a controlled way on one’s experience of smoking and reactions to smoking. There will be two in-person appointments booked (one for the experimental condition and one for the control) once the participant has been found eligible. Surveys will be completed prior to and after the experiments to determine the participant's demographics, smoking habits and perceptions (e.g., how many times have you tried to quit smoking cigarettes? How many cigarettes a day do you smoke?) If you choose to participate in this study, we will ask you to complete two 1-hour appointments in our laboratory on the Toronto Metropolitan University Campus. During these appointments, we will ask you a variety of questions about your background and experiences with substances.

Specifics:
Study Population:
34 participants are expected to participate. We are looking for adults who are 19+, are able to attend in-person appointments, who smoke cigarettes regularly (but not daily), and who are not pregnant, attempting to conceive, chest feeding or nursing.

Participant Obligation:
Two 1-hour in-person appointments. You will be asked to smoke into a device (preferably with your own cigarette) that measures puffing patterns. Participants are asked to abstain from substance use for up to 12hrs prior to the appointment.

Location: In-person at the CARE Lab. 105 Bond St., Toronto ON, Toronto Metropolitan University Campus

Project lead: Dr. Sarah Dermody

Study Dates: November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024

Study Website: https://psychlabs.torontomu.ca/carelab/

Predictors of Alcohol use and Consequences in Transgender (PACT) Adults Study

Description: The purpose of the research study is to better understand (1) factors that affect alcohol use among transgender adults who drink, and (2) harms associated with this alcohol use. If you choose to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete an online Baseline Session over a video call, which will include completing a survey with the platform Qualtrics. This Baseline Session and Qualtrics survey will mostly focus on brief demographic information, hormone therapy, stage in transition (social, physical, and/or legal), as well as more detailed measures of mental health and alcohol and other substance use (nicotine, cannabis, other drugs). Afterwards, over 21 days, you will be asked to complete surveys on a smartphone at various times each day. These surveys will mostly assess your alcohol and other substance use, and any related outcomes/experiences. Finally, you will be asked to complete an Exit Survey using Qualtrics. This survey will mostly ask for feedback about your experiences in the study.

Specifics:
Study Population:
Adults who live in Canada, are of legal drinking age in the province/territory they reside (i.e. 18-19+), who identify as trans and/or under the trans umbrella (e.g., non-binary, genderfluid, agender, etc.), and drink alcohol regularly are welcome.

Participant Obligation:
Screening survey to determine eligibility. Eligible participants will be invited to a 2-hr Baseline appointment over Google Meets. Following this, 3 weeks of daily surveys (up to 10 mins/day) and an optional Exit Survey.

Location: Online-Toronto.

Project lead: Dr. Sarah Dermody

Study Dates: September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025

Study Website: https://psychlabs.torontomu.ca/carelab/

Placement Experiences Among Professional Psychology Graduate Students

Description: We are investigating professional psychology graduate students’ experiences at clerkship, practicum, internship, and/or other supervised practice placements.

Specifics: Study Population:
Aged 18+; attended a Canadian post-secondary institution; currently enrolled in, have been enrolled in, or have completed a clinical, counselling, school, or neuro-psychology program; currently completing or completed at least 1 practicum placement.

Participant Obligation:
Participants will be asked to complete an anonymous, online survey about any adverse experiences at placements, including experiences of sexual harassment and assault. This survey should take about 30 minutes.

We are interested in learning about placement experiences regardless of whether you have experienced sexual harassment and assault. Prior to your participation in the survey, we require you to meet with the student researcher (Alisia Palermo) for 2-5 minutes via Zoom with your camera on to confirm that you are not a bot. This Zoom meeting will entail a quick hello and you will be sent the link to the survey in the Zoom chat feature. Please note that your identity will not be linked to your survey responses. Furthermore, your identity and participation in this study will be kept confidential.

For completing the survey, participants will be eligible to enter a draw to win 1 of 20 Amazon gift cards.

This study is funded by SSHRC and was reviewed and approved by the University of Saskatchewan’s Behavioural Research Ethics Board (#2579) on September 25, 2023.

Location: Online – Saskatoon, SK

Project lead: Alisia Palermo, Supervisor: Jorden Cummings

Contact: alisia.palermo@usask.ca

Study Dates: February 7, 2024 to May 17, 2024

Understanding Sexual Victimization Experiences among Professional Psychology Graduate Students at Practicums

Description: We are exploring the impact of experiencing sexual victimization by a supervisor at practicums on professional psychology graduate students’ professional life and identity. To participate in this study, you must meet the following criteria: (1) 18 years old or older; (2) attended or currently attend a Canadian post-secondary institution; (3) completed, enrolled in (but did not necessarily complete), or currently enrolled in a clinical, counselling, school, or neuro- psychology graduate program; (4) completed at least one placement (i.e., practicum, clerkship, internship) in the program; (5) have experienced sexual victimization by a (clinical) supervisor. You will be invited to participate in a 90-minute interview, with questions related to the sexual victimization experience, disclosure and/or reporting, and the impact of the experience on your professional life, identity, clinical work, and future as a psychologist. To reimburse you for your time, you will receive a gift card for your participation. Please note that participation is completely confidential, voluntary, and will not affect your placement, academic standing, or employment in any way. If you wish to participate, please contact Alisia Palermo (Clinical Psychology Graduate Student) at alisia.palermo@usask.ca.

Specifics: Study Population:
See eligibility criteria in Description of Study section.

Participant Obligation:
Participants will be invited to participate in a 90-minute interview. See further information in Description of Study section.

Location: Online - Saskatoon, SK.

Project lead: Alisia Palermo, Supervisor: Dr. Jorden Cummings

For more information about this study, please contact Alisia Palermo at alisia.palermo@usask.ca, or Dr. Jorden Cummings (Principal Investigator) at jorden.cummings@usask.ca. This study has been approved by the University of Saskatchewan Human Behavioural Research Ethics Board (#3753) on September 14, 2023.

Study Dates: February 12, 2024 to February 14, 2025

Technology use in Counselling Education: Canadian Counselling Educators’ Perceptions

Description: The purpose of this survey is to gather information regarding experiences teaching counselling over the past 5 years. This survey explores professors’ perceptions of the use of technology and how such technology has impacted their teaching of counselling. The survey includes questions related to the following: challenges/barriers of teaching online, examples of the courses participants have taught over the past 5 years, opinions on online course designs, and preferred approach to teaching (e.g., face-to-face, online, or blended).

Specifics: Study Population
This is an online survey targeted at Canadian professors of counselling who have taught counselling online in the past 5 years.

Participant Obligation
The online survey should take about 10-25 minutes to complete.

Location: Online - St. John's Newfoundland, Lethbridge Alberta

Project lead: Elaine Greidanus, Ibiye Dagogo, supervisor: Greg Harris

Study Dates: January 18, 2024 to March 31, 2024

Study Website: https://mun.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nIiT1i86Hnybrg

Identifying Systematic Barriers Among People of Colour Entering in Professional Psychology

Description: The goal of this study is to identify systematic barriers that People of Colour faced to get in professional psychology training programs in Canada.

Specifics: Study Population:
We are targeting faculty members who are affiliated with graduate programs in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology programs in Canada.

Participant Obligation:
Participants will complete a 1-hour Zoom interview.

An honorarium of $215 will be provided to participants.

Location: Online - Winnipeg

Project lead: Virginia Tze

Study Dates: January 2, 2024 to June 30, 2024

Study Website: https://forms.office.com/r/55s3gd37Xe

Usability of the Promoting Healthy Sleep Program

Description: We are inviting parents/caregivers to participate in a study titled Usability of the Promoting Healthy Sleep Program. This new study is aiming to evaluate an online program that provides training to healthcare providers about assessing and treating pediatric insomnia (i.e., difficulties falling and staying asleep) in children ages 5 to 12 years. While we have received feedback on this program directly from healthcare providers, we would also like to hear parents and caregivers views of this program. Having participants with lived experience review the program and participate in an interview will help us modify the program and give healthcare providers applicable information about pediatric insomnia that will help other parents and children with insomnia.

Specifics:
Study Population
We are inviting parents and caregivers who currently have a child aged 5 to 12 years old that has insomnia/insomnia symptoms and who live in Canada.
Participant Obligation
Participants will have 3 weeks to review the professional development program. The program is approximately 2 hours long. Once participants have finished reviewing the program, they will participate in a 20 to 30-minute virtual interview.

Location: Online-Halifax

Project lead: Alzena Ilie, Supervisor: Dr. Penny Corkum

Study Dates: October 17, 2023 to March 31, 2024

Study Website: https://betternightsbetterdays.ca/promoting-healthy-sleep

Survey of Violence Risk Assessment Stakeholders

Description: This study seeks to examine professional perceptions of violence risk assessment reports from the perspective of stakeholders (i.e., direct users who read completed violence risk assessment reports and then make decisions on cases). Specifically, the current research aims to examine the clinical utility of specific components of violence risk assessment reports. Of note, the current research seeks to examine how helpful/useful case formulation is from the perspective of those who read violence risk assessment reports and then make case decisions (e.g., regarding treatment planning, sentencing, conditions).

Specifics:
Study Population
Various stakeholders in North America, including forensic mental health treatment providers (i.e., psychologists, psychiatrists, and counsellors) who routinely receive/review violence risk assessment reports as part of their jobs.
Participant Obligation
Participants will complete an online survey where participants will report on their perceptions of violence risk assessment reports in general, and read three mock violence risk assessment reports and answer questions about the reports.

Location: Online-Burnaby, BC.

Project lead: Erin Fuller, Supervisor: Dr. Kevin Douglas

Study Dates: July 26, 2023 to July 26, 2024

Study Website: https://sfufas.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3yLQcyr2aCpnP7M

Understanding Family Functioning after Youth Self-injury Disclosure

Description: The goal of this study is to help researchers understand what helps or hinders families’ wellbeing as they navigate the discovery of a youth's non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI; direct and deliberate damage of one’s body tissue without suicidal intent). Your participation in this study will provide valuable knowledge that can help with the creation of family-based resources on responding to youth self-injury. Parents and youth will complete an online screening survey. Eligible parents and youth will complete separate Zoom interviews with a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow in clinical psychology, or Dr. Turner. Parents and youth will then complete online surveys every 2 weeks for 12 weeks. Responses will be confidential, unless you or someone else is at risk of imminent harm. All participants will be given a list of mental health resources.

Specifics: Study Population:
Youth (aged 13-17) and their legal guardian must both willing to participate. Both must live in Canada, be able to complete interviews and surveys in English, and have Internet access. Parents have learned of youths' self-injury in the past 6 weeks.

Participant Obligation:
Total time commitment will be 6-7 hours per participant over 14 weeks. Zoom interview and online self-report surveys for each participant. Parents and youth can decline to answer any question(s) they prefer not to answer.

Eligibility Screener: https://uvic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1A1AqgGuADkD7fw
Please send questions or other enquiries to riskybehaviourlab@uvic.ca

Location: Online - Victoria, BC

Project lead: Brianna Turner, student researcher: Christina Robillard

Study Dates: February 10, 2023 to April 30, 2024