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🎓Are you the first in your family to attend college?

I’m currently recruiting participants for my doctoral research study exploring how first-generation online college students experience college life while using a mental health support app.

Participation is simple and takes place over two weeks. The app is provided at no cost to you and is downloaded directly to your smartphone. Participation also includes a very brief demographics form, short engagement diary entries, and a 15–30 minute feedback meeting at the end.

You may qualify if you are 18 or older, a first-generation college student, and currently enrolled at an online private university in the United States.

Participation is voluntary and confidential. There is no payment for participation.

👉 Check your eligibility here:

https://form.jotform.com/262475873135060

Questions? You can also email me at [email protected]

Please feel free to share this post with someone who may qualify. Every share helps me reach students whose experiences deserve to be represented in this!

First-Generation Online Student Study: Eligibility Screening Form Please click the link to complete this form.

🎓 Research Participants Needed

I am recruiting first-generation online college students for my doctoral research study on academic stress, coping strategies, and experiences using a mental health mobile app.

You may qualify if you:

✅ Are 18 years of age or older
✅ Are a first-generation college student
✅ Attend a private online university in the United States

Participation includes completing short questionnaires, using a free mobile app, Wysa, for two weeks, and completing a 30- to 45-minute interview by Zoom or phone. You will add invaluable data to first-generation college populations. It's free to join and participate. Let your voice be heard.

Please note that this is an unpaid study. Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Check your eligibility here:
https://form.jotform.com/262475873135060

Please share this post with anyone who may qualify. Every share helps me reach the students whose experiences need to be represented in this research. Thank you for supporting a first-generation doctoral student on this journey!

Hi everyone, are you a first-generation college student completing your degree fully online? We are looking for participants for an IRB-approved study evaluating a free mental health app designed to help online students manage stress and well-being.
What is involved? Use a free mental health app for 2 weeks. Participate in a 30-minute virtual interview (via Zoom/Teams) to share your feedback.
Please note: There is no financial compensation for this study, but your insights will directly help improve mental health tools for the virtual student community.
Eligibility: First-generation college student (neither parent completed a 4-year degree).
Enrolled in a fully online college or degree program.
Must be 18+ years old. Interested in participating? Click here to learn more and sign up: https://form.jotform.com/262475873135060
This study is fully approved by the Institutional Review Board. If you have any questions, feel free to comment or DM me!

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