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Families and partnership opportunities

If you are interested in participating in a research study, have questions about our family resources, or are interested in partnering with us please email our center director, Dr. Joy Gabrielli, for more information.

Teen Volunteers Needed. Researchers at the University of Florida are seeking 13, 14, and 15 year olds to take part in Cyberspill, a 12-month research study capturing real-time online engagement and its relation to adolescents’ behavior and mental health. Who can participate: 13–15 year olds who have a personal smartphone and phone number (Android or iPhone 7 or newer). Volunteers who complete the study will be compensated up to $890. To learn more, email sarahlynne@ufl.edu or scan the QR code to complete an interest survey. PI: Dr. Sarah Lynne, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida. Approved by the University of Florida Institutional Review Board, IRB202401168, approved 2/19/2026.

TECH Parenting Study. Are you the parent or guardian of a middle schooler? You may be eligible to help our team develop an online program for media parenting. For more information, contact YRR-Lab@ufl.edu or 352-363-1425, or scan the QR code. Parents can earn up to $90 and youth can earn up to $30 for completing the study. PI: Joy Gabrielli, PhD, Department of Clinical & Health Psychology, University of Florida. Approved by the University of Florida Institutional Review Board, IRB202301401, approved 4/7/2025.

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Mailing address

Department of Clinical and Health Psychology

P.O. Box 100165

Physical address

Department of Clinical and Health Psychology

1225 Center Drive, 3rd floor, Room 3151

Gainesville, FL 32611