10/12/10: Study needs couples with SCI

A study on couples, spinal cord injury, and coping is looking for participants. Complete the online questionnaire and enter to win a $200 Visa gift card.

And the cool part about the study? It’s being conducted Shauna Weiss, a T12 paraplegic, as part of her doctorate in psychology studies. Here’s what she has to say:

My name is Shanna Weiss and I am a T12 paraplegic and have a personal interest in improving the quality of life in persons with spinal cord injuries. I am doing dissertation research for a doctoral degree in Psychology at Alliant International University. The focus is on how couples in which the male has a spinal cord injury cope and how the coping style affects various aspects of life. This study is done online and can be completed at your convenience. To qualify you must meet the following qualifications 1) you are a male with a spinal cord injury; 2) you are over the age of 18; 3) you have been injured at least 2 years and 4) you have been married for at least 6 months. The questionnaire needs to be completed separately by you and your spouse. Upon completion of the questionnaire both you and your spouse will be entered for a chance to win a 200 dollar Visa gift card.

Click here to complete her online questionnaire

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