MY SOCIAL LIFE (MSOL) STUDY

Frequently Asked Questions

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General

COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 virus, safety precautions for this study have been implemented. 

The following are examples of some of the procedures that have been implemented to ensure your safety and the study team’s safety. 

• • Before your first on-campus session, we will screen for COVID-19 related symptoms and ask about your prior travel history over the last 30-days. 
  • Upon arrival, we will check your body temperature with a non-contact infrared thermometer.
  • All researchers wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to face shields, face masks, goggles, and gloves. In addition to wearing PPE, social distancing will be implemented to maintain a distance of 6-feet from participants and researchers. 
  • Due to the nature of the study, participants will be asked to remove their masks and other protective gear for portions of the study. However, social distance will be maintained and researchers will keep their PPE on during these times.
  • The research facility is cleaned and disinfected before and after each session. The building where the research facility is located is cleaned and disinfected 3 times per day.

More information will be provided as you sign up but before your scheduled session. If you have any questions or concerns about the implemented safety-precautions, please email us at crhlab@uci.edu 

What if I am eligible, but my friend is not? Can I still participate?

Yes! You can send the link to another friend so that they can be screened for eligibility.

What if I have not heard back from the researchers after completing the pre-screening questionnaire?

If the researchers have not contacted you within 2 days of finishing the pre-screening questionnaire, you can contact the researchers to check on your status. You can contact us at (949) 424-5976 and msolstudy@gmail.com

How will I receive compensation?

You will be compensated after completing each part of the MSoL study and also at the half-way point of the second part (the daily check-ins). You can choose cash or check.

Will I receive compensation separate from my friend?

Yes, you and your friend can be compensated up to $125 each.

Does participation have to be in order?

Yes! You must do the first part of the study before you can go on to the second and third parts.

Will I have to give any personal information?

Yes, we will need your name and phone number or email to contact you.

What if my question is not on here? Contact us at (949) 424-5976 and msolstudy@gmail.com

UCI Sessions

Do my friend and I have to pay for parking when we attend the UC Irvine sessions?

No, we will cover parking costs during the UC Irvine sessions and contact you ahead of time to provide parking directions.

Where is the exact study location?

We are located at the UC Irvine campus

How will I have my heart-rate monitored? Your heart-rate will be monitored via ECG (Electro-Cardio-Gram), and you will have 7 sensors placed on your upper-body (front and back). Heart-rate monitoring is a safe, routine procedure with no harmful side-effects.
How will the saliva samples be taken?

You will put a small cotton swab in your mouth for a couple of minutes and then put it in a plastic container.

What should I wear to the UC Irvine sessions?

Wear something comfortable to the first session. For the second session, wear loose clothing so that we can easily place the sensors on you.

What if my friend and I cannot match schedules?

You and your friend only have to match schedules twice. We will try to find the best time for both of you, but if your schedules cannot match, you will not be able to participate.

Daily Check-Ins

How will I do the daily check-ins?

We will send you a link to access the check-in online (either on your computer or on your smartphone). We will also send you daily reminders via text. If you do not have reliable internet access, we can provide you with a paper version.

What if I forget to complete a check-in?

We will be sending you reminders every day, but if you do forget, it’s okay. Just make sure to complete the next day’s check-in. Remember that you get a bonus if you complete all check-ins!