Visual Imagery and Trauma in Paramedics
About the Study:
We are conducting research to understand how people process visual memories after experiencing significant events, including potentially traumatic events. The aim of this study is to investigate how individual differences in thinking styles (e.g., visual imagery) relate to the processing of potentially traumatic events in paramedics/trainees.
Why This Matters:
Visual memory plays a crucial role in how we remember and interpret past experiences. Some people recall events with vivid detail, while others remember in a more general, gist-like way. These differences can influence how we cope with and recover from challenging or traumatic experiences.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are inviting students currently registered in a paramedic program in Canada to participate in our study. As professionals who frequently encounter significant events, your insights are invaluable to our research.
What Participation Involves:
Participants will be asked to:
- Complete Initial Questionnaires: A set of online questionnaires about visual imagery, memory, mental health, and previous exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events. This will take about 1 hour.
- Monthly Follow-Up Surveys: Brief 10-minute surveys each month for a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 2 years, asking about any potentially psychologically traumatic events.
Participants will be compensated $20 per hour for their time.
Join Us:
If you are interested in contributing to this important research, please contact us using the form below. Your involvement can make a difference in our understanding of memory and resilience.
