[il-talk] Participants Needed for Research Study on Impact of Early Caregiver Relationships on Social-Emotional Development of Blind Infants

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Hello everyone,

I have been asked by Louanne Blake to post the below information. Please
spread to any interested parties.

Thank you.

 

The below research participant solicitation is being provided for
informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no
involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our
research mission.

 


Participants Needed for Research on Visual Impairment Study: The Early
Years: How a Visually Impaired Infant's Earliest Relationships with
Caregivers Impacts Their Social-Emotional Development 


 


Purpose of Study 


The purpose of this study is to help the field of psychology develop a
better understanding of how early visual impairment impacts the bonding
process between visually impaired infants and their caregivers.
Additionally, it is important to investigate how this early bonding process
could potentially impact a visually impaired child's general
social-emotional functioning as the child ages. 

 


Eligibility Requirements 


*	Must be 18 or older
*	Must have a visual impairment that developed before the age of 3, OR
be a parent of a child who has a visual impairment that developed before the
age of 3.
*	Adults with visual impairment must be younger than age 30. Parents
of children with visual impairment must have children younger than age 30. 
*	Due to the nature of the study, only ocular-based visual impairments
(visual impairments caused by disease, injury, or other damage to the eye,
retina or optic nerve with no damage to the brain and an inability to
correct the vision with glasses) will be considered. 
*	Individuals with multiple disabilities may be considered depending
on the nature of their additional disabilities. 
*	All race/ethnicities, genders/gender identities, religions,
socioeconomic statuses, and sexual orientations are welcome to participate. 
*	If there are two parent/caregivers of a visually impaired child,
both parents/caregivers are welcome to participate but not required. 

 


Anticipated Time Commitment 


Participation will require the participant to fill out a 15-minute survey
about their personal and visual impairment related demographics, as well as
participate in a 1-3 hour audio-recorded interview. In person interviews are
preferred; however, alternative interview methods such as over the phone or
secured video conference can be discussed. 

 


Location of the Research 


In-person interviews will be conducted at The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology- Chicago Campus. 

 

Address: 

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 

325 North Wells Street 

Chicago, IL 60654 

 

If you have any questions or wish to participate in the study, please
contact Brittany Adams Yee at (414)418-3809 or via email at
baa8344 at ego.thechicagoschool.edu <mailto:baa8344 at ego.thechicagoschool.edu> .


 

 

Denise R. Avant, President

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

(773)-991-8050

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go to www.nfbofillinois.org.