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We're looking for parents and their 10 to 12 year old children to participate in an online-only study. As the parent, you will first complete a brief online survey. Then, your child will attend a Zoom call to complete a short survey and fun computer tasks, before you join them for a fun family challenge. The whole call lasts about 40-45 mins. You'll also be invited back for follow-up sessions throughout the year. As a thank you, you’ll receive a $30 Amazon gift card per completed session. If you come back for at least 3 sessions, you'll be entered into a draw for one of five $250 Amazon gift cards.

Participant criteria: Families with children 10 to 12 years of age. Access to strong internet and device with audio and video capacity. Good English comprehension. Access to a private room with a closable door for the call. Children with neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses are eligible if their symptoms do not impeded with engagement in sustained attention tasks. 

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Calling Punjabi parents of 3 to 17 year olds or Punjabi youth who are 14 to 17 years old! Come and talk to us about your experiences as a parent or child! You are invited to participate in a recorded focus group (up to 2 hours) with fellow parents or with other youth to discuss your thoughts about parenting and the parent-child relationship within the Punjabi-Canadian community. Focus groups take place in person at a central Surrey location. Participants receive a $25 Amazon gift card as a thank you, and snacks and drinks are provided. Childcare is also available. 

Participant criteria: For parents, you identify as a Punjabi parent and have at least one child who is 3 to 17 years of age. For youth, you identify as Punjabi and you are 14 to 17 years old. To participate, email dlidder@sfu.ca!

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We are studying how parent-child discussions may shape children’s positive emotions and behaviours. This online study takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. You will engage in a parent-child discussion about stories, your child will participate in an individual interview where they will play interactive games, hear stories, and answer questions about those stories, and you will complete a survey. You will be thanked for your time with a $25 DoorDash gift card and a $5 Amazon gift card for your child’s efforts.

Participant criteria: Parents and their children ages 6 to 9 years old, families must reside in British Columbia, parents must be fluent in English, and children must be able to understand and speak English. Families must have two devices with audio and video functionality (e.g., smartphone and computer).

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We are investigating how youths' experiences of both positive and negative emotions affect their behaviour and overall well-being. This online study takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. You will complete a short survey and engage in a conversation with a research assistant over Zoom and, as a token of our gratitude, you will receive a $10 Starbucks e-gift card.

Participant criteria: Adolescents ages 14-18 years old, must reside in British Columbia, be English-fluent, and have an electronic device with audio and video capabilities. To participate, email gtclab@sfu.ca with your name and age!

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We are investigating parent communication styles across different languages and cultures with a network of research labs in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Italy, and France. This study has two online questionnaires (5-15 minutes each) plus a visit to our Burnaby or Surrey labs that takes between 60-90 minutes, where you will be asked to play with your child while video and audio will be recorded. You will be thanked for your time with a gift package containing a $10 gift card and a child-sized t-shirt.

Participant criteria: Parents with children aged 18.5 months +/- 3 weeks. Language background: monolingual (English-only) or bilingual (English + Cantonese/Mandarin).

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We are investigating the way bilingual parents speak to infants in their natural home environment. This study consists of a meeting over Zoom, some initial questionnaires, and 1 day (16 hours) of passive recording. We will send you a package in the mail with all materials necessary for this project. You will then mail all the material back to us using the prepaid envelope provided. This study does not require you to visit any of our laboratory locations at any time. You will be thanked for your time with a child-sized t-shirt and a $30 e-gift card.

Participant criteria: Parents with children aged 6-18 months.  Language background: Bilingual parents who speak English as their second language.

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