SANI research study at UNC: volunteer and get paid!

marsico hall, Chapel Hill NC

26 October, 2022

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Interested in getting a picture of your brain and practicing meditation? Hello! My name is Taylor West, and I am a doctoral student in the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology (PEP) lab (), directed by Professor Barbara Fredrickson. We are reaching out to see if you are interested in participating in our research study. See our recruitment message below. Taylor ________________________________ Researchers in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC-CH are seeking experienced meditators to participate in the Social and Neural Integration (SANI) Study.This study uses fMRI to investigate how self-cultivated warm-hearted states are related to neural activity. This study consists of multiple parts (i.e., one virtual session, one in person lab session, 7 nightly reports) over the course of 8 days and the chance to earn $75.For this research study, we need people: Between the ages of 18 and 69 who are fluent in written and spoken English Have daily access to a smart phone and/or a computer with internet Have experience or interest in learning meditation Visit our website for more information on the study: If you meet these basic criteria and are interested in participating, please complete our online pre-screening form: *Link to pre-screening form is also on our study website Please spread the word! If you know of other people you think may be interested and eligible for our study, we’d be grateful if you forwarded our message or shared our website link!Let us know if you have any questions. Kind Regards, SANI Study team This study is being conducted by Drs. Barbara Fredrickson, Jessica Cohen and Kristen Lindquist and has been approved by the UNC Office of Human Research Ethics Non-Biomedical IRB, study 20- 3495 on 3.12.2021.