Caregiving and Compassion and Emotional Experiences

This research project aims to understand the emotional experience of caregivers of people with dementia. We are interested in exploring different emotional experiences and wellbeing in the context of caregiving. In particular, we are examining a new measure of emotion called the Digital Three Circle Scale. 

This scale has been validated and examined before with adults and teenagers and found to be a valid and helpful measurement tool. In this research we are testing the validity, suitability and acceptability of the scale for caregivers to determine if it should be used in future research.

People who meet the following criteria may be eligible to participate: 

• are a caregiver of a relative (e.g., partner/spouse, parent, child) with dementia
• able to read English
• have internet access
• have the ability to listen to audio (have headphones or a speaker)

If you choose to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete several questionnaires asking you to reflect on your emotional experiences in relation to caregiving. The surveys will ask you to reflect on the past week and answer how you have been feeling. The survey is anticipated to take approximately 25-30 minutes to complete.

Click HERE to complete the survey or to find out more.