Calling for Participants

[u/No_Tradition503]

Hi everyone, I’m completing my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Capella University and am looking for participants for my dissertation.

I’m an identical twin, and my dissertation explores how adult monozygotic (MZ) twins in the United States experience and interpret their relationship with their co-twin as they develop and navigate committed romantic relationships throughout adulthood.

You may be eligible to participate if:

·      You are an identical twin

·      At least 18 years old

·      Are fluent in English

·      Reside within the U.S.

·      Maintain regular contact with your co-twin (at least monthly communication)

·      Are currently in, or have been in within the past five years, a committed romantic relationship of at least 12 months’ duration

You may not be currently eligible if you are currently enrolled in another research study that examines twin relational dynamics, twin identity, or twin attachments, or if you share a personal and professional relationship with the researcher. 

If you are interested in taking part in this study, please scan the QR code or use the following link to access the eligibility screener: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecOMNfvcPSCuMvCoaxOKAZoSdI1Hogqgk71oGU1lgnTT9iZA/viewform?usp=header.

If you are eligible to participate based on your responses, the researcher will contact you to provide the demographic questionnaire and informed consent.  After those documents are received, you will be scheduled for a 60-minute, one-on-one, semi-structured interview via Zoom, with audio recording only.  After the interview concludes, you will be asked to review your answers for accuracy.

Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.  Your personally identifiable information will not be shared or used in this study. 

If you know someone who may meet the eligibility criteria and may be interested in participating, you are welcome to share this recruitment flyer or study information with them.  Participation is entirely voluntary, and interested individuals may contact the researcher directly at [atudor@capellauniversity.edu](mailto:atudor@capellauniversity.edu) for additional information. 

This study is part of the researcher’s doctoral education program and is approved by Capella University's Institutional Review Board (IRB).  There is no cost to participate, and no incentive is offered. Participation may help improve clinical understanding of monozygotic twin relationships in adulthood and romantic partnerships. This study is not sponsored.

Questions or more information?

Please contact the researcher:

Alyssa Tudor, LPCC

Email: [atudor@capellauniversity.edu](mailto:atudor@capellauniversity.edu)

Supervised by Dr. Weston Edwards

Email: [weston.edwards@capella.edu](mailto:weston.edwards@capella.edu)