Paid Participants Sought for Online

Distance Caregiving Research Study

The Health Communication Master’s of Science Program at Chapman University in Orange, California is conducting a research study that examines interpersonal communication patterns of people who have provided unpaid long-distance care to an individual who is age 55 or older in the past year. The purpose of this study is to learn more about your interactions and experiences as a distant caregiver. We are seeking volunteers to complete an approximately 15 to 20-minute online survey that includes questions about demographic and relational information, your interpersonal communication with the individual receiving care (i.e., the care recipient), and your health.

To qualify for this study and receive compensation, you must meet the following criteria:

1.      Be age 18 or older

2.      Live long-distance from the care recipient

3.      Have provided unpaid care for a friend or family member who is age 55 or older in the past year

Distance caregiver participants who fit the above criteria and who provide valid email addresses will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card via email within 1-2 weeks of completing the online survey.

If you would like to participate, please click on this web address (or cut and paste it into your web browser):

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=k_2bQ7c4xC_2fcQV5p3TfyhJVg_3d_3d

Please note: Survey responses may be randomly verified before participants are compensated. Individuals may participate only once and receive one gift card.

If you have any questions or concerns about this research, please contact the study coordinators at bevan@chapman.edu or sparks@chapman.edu.