This study has received ethical approval from the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, University of Glasgow Research Ethics Committee (MVLS UG/PGT Ethics Committee) (Approval Number: 200240198).
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“I’m a little bit OCD”: the effect of film and TV portrayals of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) on the self-esteem of people living with the disorder.
Summary
Would you like to take part in research exploring the effect of Film and TV portrayals of OCD on the self-esteem of people living with the disorder?
What is the purpose of the study?
I am a final year MSc student studying psychology at the University of Glasgow. I am about to undertake a dissertation on the effect of OCD film and TV portrayals on the self-esteem of people living with the disorder. This will no doubt uncover other important themes and issues, which I will be sure to feedback to OCD-UK in due course.
What will participants be asked to do?
If you agree to take part in this study, you may then be invited to take part in an online interview which will last about one hour. Your information and experiences shared with me will be anonymised.
How to take part.
For more information or to express your interest please contact Alison Pinkney by emailing 2839011P@student.gla.ac.uk.
