PARTICIPANTS WANTED - Survey on Beliefs about Informal Caregiving from a Brock University Research Team

The Zwar Social Psychology of Aging Lab explores healthy aging, stress, and discrimination of (unpaid) caregivers of family or friends with long-term care needs.

They’re currently conducting a study titled Examination and validation of questionnaires on Perceptions of Informal Care and are looking for participants who are currently providing unpaid care or support to family members or friends.

Through this study, the researchers’ aim to improve the understanding of the beliefs and attitudes about unpaid caregiving in Canada.

You are eligible to participate if:

• You are between 18 and 95 years of age
• Currently an unpaid caregiver to a relative or friend who is aged 60 years or older
• Have been providing care or support for at least 6 months or longer
• You are fluent in English

The study will be delivered through an online survey and will take approximately 30 minutes of your time. You need internet access to participate.

If you participate, you can enter a draw to win 1 of 5 $50 Walmart gift cards by providing a working email address

If you are interested in contributing to their research, take the survey here:

https://brock.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01bW5ZQ8Xs9Up8i

Please feel free to share this survey with people you know who provide informal care.