Do You Ever Feel Like You Can't Control Your Eating?
Join our paid study on eating behaviors and help University of Connecticut researchers learn more about the social factors that contribute to overeating in African American teenagers.
Have Overeating or Loss of Control Eating Habits
Black or African American Teens 14-17 Years Old
Conducted Remotely
Have Higher Body Weight (BMI in 85th Percentile or Above)
Fast Facts
About Our Research Study
Help University of Connecticut researchers learn more about eating behaviors in Black teens. African American teenagers have some of the highest obesity rates among all races. One contributing factor to this issue is loss of control over eating, or eating past the point of fullness, which occurs in nearly half of Black teens who are overweight or obese. This study seeks to understand how, when, and why Black teens engage in loss of control eating behaviors. To do so, we will conduct focus groups with Black teens to hear the words they use to describe their eating, the contexts in which this problematic eating occurs, and whether they think this eating is problematic in the first place. Your participation in this study could lead to better approaches to improving teen eating habits in the future. Enroll in our compensated study today! |
Additional Information
The goal of this study is to understand when, how, and why Black teens engage in loss of control over eating behaviors.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 14-17 years old
- Identify as Black or African American
- Experience loss of control over eating or overeating (eating past the point of fullness)
- Have a higher body weight (BMI greater than or equal to the 85th percentile)
- Have access to a laptop or desktop with an internet connection and a camera for focus group participation
- Live in CT, RI, or MA
If you decide to participate in this study, you will be asked to join a 90-minute focus group over Zoom with 4-6 teens.
Eligible volunteers who complete the focus group will receive a $40 reloadable debit card for their participation.
There is no cost for participation in this study.