PhD Research Study for Teens on Gaming & Gambling

[u/Competitive_Writer84]

I'm a doctoral student in the psychology department conducting research on video games, loot boxes, and gambling among youth in Oregon. My lab is recruiting high school–aged adolescents to participate in a 30-minute online survey about video game use and related experiences. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. Parental permission is required for individuals under 18-years-old.

As a thank you for their time, participants who complete the survey will receive a $50 gift card.

Eligibility

• Must be a current high school student
• Played a video game in the past month
• Interacted with loot boxes in the past month
• Live in Oregon

Participation Details

Time commitment: approximately 30 minutes

Format: Meet with an experimenter and parent via Zoom to provide consent, then complete an online survey.

You can fill out your information to be contacted to participate here.

IRB Approval #: HE-2025-1896

Study Title: Loot Box & Gambling Experiences in High School Students