Effects of Relaxing Activities and Sleep on Thoughts, Emotions and Memory
11 April 2024
You will be asked to come to UCL on 1 occasion for ~2.5 hours and complete brief daily online diaries for 2 weeks. As part of the study you watch a ‘stressful film’, complete questionnaires, listen to a recording, and complete daily online diaries.
You should be aware that the film contains graphic scenes including sexual and interpersonal violence which some people might find distressing. Therefore, you should not take part if you normally find these kinds of scenes particularly distressing.
Requirements
- Female
- Age 18-35
- Good (including corrected) vision and hearing
- Able to read standard-sized text on a computer screen without glasses (soft contacts acceptable)
- Fluent in English
- Reliable daily access to the Internet
- Able to lie on your back on a lightly cushioned surface for 45 minutes without discomfort
- Not currently seeking or receiving treatment for any mental health problem
- No history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorder
- No diagnosed sleep disorder (within past 12 months)
- Not taking medication(s) for mental health, sleep, or a heart condition
- Not taking hormone medication(s) for inflammatory conditions
- No history of sexual assault
- Do not feel faint at the sight of blood or injuries
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Ethical approval
This study has been approved by the University College London Research Ethics Committee (ethics ID: 26303.001).
