How does social "masking" impact the wellbeing of people with an acquired brain injury?
The University of Exeter is hosting a research study investigating if people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), such as encephalitis, use social camouflaging strategies (“masking”) and how social camouflage and concealment contribute to anxiety and overall wellbeing of people with an ABI.
Complete the survey here: https://exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enyLxbZ9tK5dtGe
The lead researcher, Faye Brookes (MSc Clinical Psychology student at the University of Exeter) is inviting people aged 16 and above who are affected by encephalitis to take part in an online survey.
What is involved in taking part?
The online survey will ask about experiences of masking, camouflaging traits, concealment traits, stigma, symptoms of low mood, symptoms of social anxiety, symptoms of anxiety, and well-being. Additionally, there will be an open text box where additional thoughts can be expressed about experiences with masking and wellbeing.
Participant criteria
- Participants must have an Acquired Brain Injury such as encephalitis.
- Participants must be aged 16+
- Participants must live in one of the following countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
- Participants must not have an intellectual disability. For the purpose of this study an intellectual disability is not the same as an ABI.
Interested in getting involved?
Complete the survey on this link: https://exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enyLxbZ9tK5dtGe
As a token of our thanks for participating in this study, participants will have the option to provide their email address through another survey to enter a prize draw to win one of five £10 Amazon vouchers.
Researcher contact details
Faye Brookes can be contacted via email: fb573@exeter.ac.uk
Supervisor, Dr Anna Adlam: a.r.adlam@exeter.ac.uk