The Experiences of Refugees Study

The Experiences of Refugees Study aims to understand how refugee experiences affect beliefs and emotions.

Participation in this project is open to all Arabic and Farsi speaking refugees and asylum-seekers.

WHAT DOES THIS STUDY INVOLVE?

Taking part in this study involves attending a 3 hour session which takes place at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, in Westmead, NSW. The first part of the session consists of completing some questionnaires about past experiences and current difficulties. The second part of the session involves participants completing a range of tasks on the computer, including listening to short stories, looking at images and reading some sentences and making decisions about them. Participants will have their heart-rate and blood pressure measured. Interpreters will be provided if required.

Eligible participants will be reimbursed for taking part in this research study.

HOW CAN I TAKE PART IN THIS STUDY, OR REFER SOMEONE TO THE STUDY?

Please note that registration for this study is now CLOSED.