Divers Wanted for Online Research Study

[pauldw]

I don't see this as some participants being in the useful or correct group or whatever, and some not. The study doesn't work without both groups. Two groups are being compared (well, three groups). You can't compare one group.

Also, be sure to include my highest certification level in your study, because I am a PADI "Zombie Apocalypse Diver."

 

[crofrog]

Hi all, longtime SB-member here. I'm part of a research team at the University of Florida studying psychology/human factors in scuba diving. We are currently running an online study on perceptions of cave and tech diving. The study is quick (5-10 minutes; if it takes you longer, let me know!) and anonymous, and you're welcome to skip any questions you aren't comfortable answering. You can take the study here: UF Diver Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

We are especially interested in the perspective of members of the dive community - divers at any level of experience are welcome to participate, you don't need to be a cave/tech diver to participate, or even certified (yet). I plan to post an update with our results (and, eventually, the published paper) once the study is complete, so we will definitely let you know what we find! Please feel free to share the link with other divers or your own local dive communities - the more divers that participate, the better our community is represented.

(And, if you're local to Florida, our lab may be looking to recruit new and experienced volunteer divers for some in-person research studies on psychological factors in diving over the next couple years...stay tuned!)

I feel like the way I answers the questions was very much from my perspective as a cave diver.

 

[tursiops]

I was an avid cave diver, but am no longer cave diving (age, strength, discretion). It was hard to answer the questions.

 

[NothingClever]

I just took it.

Very clear, straightforward survey for me.

 

[JMBL]

Done.

 

[Rilelen]

Thanks all, we really appreciate it - we will definitely be analyzing responses from cave divers separately, since those questions may mean something very different for folks certified for it.

Also, be sure to include my highest certification level in your study, because I am a PADI "Zombie Apocalypse Diver."

Amazing. "And finally, one participant reported that their highest certification level was PADI "Zombie Apocalypse Diver" (you know who you are)."

 

[RIHappyDiver]

Done.