Teen Stress & Wellness Study | Vanderbilt, UCLA, Northwestern
Teen wellness
Collaborative Research Initiative

Help Advance Research on Teen Stress and Wellness

A study by Vanderbilt University, University of California - Los Angeles, and Northwestern University focused on understanding youth emotional health and building programs that increase resilience.

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Ages 12 - 17 Years
Visit Type 10-Minute Survey
Compensation Earn a Gift Card
Location CA, IL, & TN
About the Study

Understanding Emotional Health & Building Resilience

Researchers at Vanderbilt University, University of California - Los Angeles, and Northwestern University are inviting teens to participate in a study exploring the link between stress and emotional well-being. The goal of this research is to understand youth health and build programs that increase resilience.

10-Minute Survey

Completed entirely online.

All Backgrounds Welcome

Open to all families.

Adolescent wellness

What to Expect

  • 1

    A parent or guardian completes the initial contact form.

  • 2

    Teens complete a 10-minute online survey about moods and stress.

  • 3

    Survey can be taken on a phone, tablet, or computer.

  • 4

    Teens may be invited to a larger wellness program study.

Participation

Help Shape Future Wellness Programs for Teens

This research is a collaborative effort among three academic institutions. By participating, your family may help researchers build programs that increase resilience and emotional health for youth across the country.

All information is managed through a secure, HIPAA-compliant dashboard to protect your family's privacy.

Who Can Participate?

Your teen may be eligible for this research if they meet the following criteria:

Teens between the ages of 12 and 17.
Must currently live in California, Illinois, or Tennessee.
Teens who sometimes experience stress.
Parent/Legal guardian consent and teen assent are required.
Benefits & Compensation

Compensation for Time

$10

Gift card for completing the 10-minute online survey.

Up to $300

Teens participating in the larger study of programs aimed at building resilience in youth.

Up to $30

Parents of teens participating in the larger study of programs aimed at building resilience in youth.

Secure Research Collaboration

This research is a joint effort among Vanderbilt University, UCLA, and Northwestern University. We prioritize your family's data protection.

Vanderbilt UCLA Northwestern

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this study?
The study aims to understand the connection between stress and well-being and to develop programs that build resilience.
Is our information private?
Yes. All data are managed through a secure, HIPAA-compliant dashboard to protect your family's privacy.
Where do we have to go?
The brief survey is conducted entirely online at your child's convenience.
Who is conducting this research?
This is a collaboration among researchers at Vanderbilt University, Northwestern University, and University of California - Los Angeles.

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Collaborative Research: Vanderbilt University • University of California - Los Angeles • Northwestern University