Zoom First Impressions participation FAQs

What will my participation look like?

This multi-part study is examining whether first impressions predict social outcomes. First, you will be asked to fill out an online initial questionnaire about your personality, relationships, and well-being, which takes roughly 30 minutes.

Second, you will attend a Zoom session where you will be asked to have brief conversations with up to 5 other participants and provide ratings about each other, which takes roughly 90 minutes.

Third, if you consent, you will be emailed one optional 20-minute follow-up questionnaire one month after the study session.

You will also be asked to provide, with their permission, contact information (e.g., email addresses) of three people who know you well, so they can fill out a brief questionnaire about you online.

You must use a computer with a webcam and microphone to complete this study.

When selecting your timeslot, please keep in mind that you must complete the initial questionnaire prior to this time.

How will I be compensated?

Upon completion of the initial survey and Zoom interactions, UBCO students who sign up via Sona (Department of Psychology) will receive two Sona credits. UBCO students who sign up for monetary compensation will receive $20 in the form of an Amazon.ca or Starbucks Canada e-gift card.

You will be compensated with $10 in the form of an Amazon.ca or Starbucks Canada e-gift card for participating in the online follow-up questionnaire.

Eligibility

You must be age 18 or older to participate.

You must be a UBC Okanagan or UBC Vancouver student.

You must be able to provide a UBC student email address if signing up for monetary compensation.

What do I need to be able to participate?

You must have access to a computer with a webcam and microphone, as well as a stable internet connection in order to complete the study. If you know someone else who is participating, please do not sign up for the same time slot as them, as this is a study on first impressions.

How to sign up:
UBCO Students seeking course credit, please sign into SONA and find the Social Consequences of First Impressions – Zoom to sign up for this study.

If you are interested in participating for monetary compensation, email us at human.lab@ubc.ca and we will be in contact with you shortly!