Do you often notice you talk to yourself in your head when no one’s around? Or maybe when someone is? That little voice in your head is called Inner Speech. Everyone does it and it’s more important than you might think. Inner speech has been shown to be important for forming a self-concept, gaining self-esteem and possibly determining our behavior. If you’re between the ages of 20 and 50, identify as a gay or bisexual man or a man who has sex with men and are either living with HIV or living without, then you’re invited to participate in an exciting new study being carried out by an Honours Psychology Student at Mount Royal University.
The study is an online survey that takes a look at what types of things people are talking to themselves about, and compares the experiences of men living with HIV/AIDS with men who are not. The survey consists of recalling past inner speech instances, and then completing some questionnaires on individual differences. The idea is to see if there are any observable differences between the types, frequencies or functions of thoughts. If there is, it could have a few key outcomes.
1) Build on research that captures the true experience of living with HIV, and shed light on how HIV status might affect how a person thinks.
2) Since many people living with HIV take part in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (which deals heavily with the kinds of thoughts people have), this study could possibly assist clinicians in helping people living with HIV to lead happier lives.
The study will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, entirely private and online.
All completed responses will be entered into a draw, and four participants will be selected to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!
If this interests you and you’d like to participate or find out more information, please visit: http://arcus.docbob.ca/limesurvey/index.php?sid=25866&lang=en
or email Tyler Faulds at tfaul473@mtroyal.ca
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