Elder Justice Research on Decision-Making at Purdue University

Study on How Age and Feelings Affect Responses to Lottery Offers

Elder Justice Research on Decision-Making at Purdue University
Recruiting
30 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of the study is to learn more about the impact of age and emotions on the intent to respond to a lottery type solicitation.

Detailed description of study

We would like to learn more about the impact of age and emotions on the intent to respond to a lottery type solicitation. If you are eligible, you will be interacting with a trained research assistant to complete surveys and cognitive tasks such as remembering details from a story.  The study will take about two hours.  You will be compensated for your time.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Healthy
  • Age: 30 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

 Inclusion Criteria
 
English-speaking
Willing to travel to Purdue University in West Lafayette
 

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1901021525 (PURDUE)

This study investigates how age and emotions influence a person's decision to respond to a lottery-type offer. A lottery-type solicitation is a request or invitation to participate in a lottery or similar game of chance. The researchers aim to understand if and how different age groups react emotionally to such solicitations.

Participants will interact with a trained research assistant to complete various activities. These activities include surveys and cognitive tasks like remembering details from a story. Cognitive tasks are exercises that test how well you think, remember, and solve problems.

  • Who can participate: Participants must speak English, be willing to travel to Purdue University in West Lafayette, and meet any applicable age criteria.
  • Study details: Participants will complete surveys and cognitive tasks with a research assistant. These tasks include remembering details from a story.

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