University of North Texas 
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Recent Research Studies
Adolescent Emotions and Health-Related Behaviors
We looked at 14-17 year-old female adolescents in a study looking at the role of emotions in risky health-related behaviors. Eligible adolescents came into the lab to complete interviews, questionnaires, and a series of computer tasks, as well as provided six salivary (spit) samples and recieved compensation for the participation.
Three months after the appointment, the teens have been invited to complete a 30-minute phone call, for which they will be compensated $5.
Parents were also given the option to choose to participate in a brief (30 min) interview!
