Research about the factors that influence coping and wellbeing in ME/CFS

Do you currently have a diagnosis of ME/CFS?

Would you like to be involved in research about the factors that influence coping and wellbeing in ME/CFS?

If yes…

A research student at the University of Sheffield is inviting people to take part in an online anonymous survey which aims to investigate whether certain traits influence coping, mental wellbeing and how individuals with ME/CFS feel about themselves. You will be asked to complete short questionnaires before taking part in a brief task which involves thinking about your recent experiences of having ME/CFS. The entire study is completed online via a website link provided below, and you can click through the screens at your own pace. To complete the whole study, it should take approximately 25-30 minutes. All participants who complete the full study will have a chance to enter a prize draw to win one of two £25 Amazon vouchers.

Can you help?

You are eligible to take part if all of the following apply*:
• You currently have a diagnosis of ME/CFS provided by a medical professional.
• Aged over 18-years-old.
• No other significant physical health diagnoses, including memory or cognitive impairment.
• First language English language speaker or fluent English language speaker.
*If you are unsure about any of these criteria, please contact the researcher below for clarification.

To take part, please click on this link: https://sheffieldpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9mAiODpsCVgaKpM

If you would like to find out more, please contact:

Alexandra Houston (Trainee Clinical Psychologist): Ahouston3@sheffield.ac.uk

This project is supervised by Dr Fuschia Sirois. This project has been granted ethical approval from the University of Sheffield Department of Psychology Ethics Committee. Please note that by contacting Alexandra for further information, you are under no obligation to take part in this research.