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Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Oslo are inviting autistic adults aged 18 or over to take part in an online research study.
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What is the study about?
This study explores language preferences, focusing on how people interpret literal and non-literal meanings.
Previous research suggests that people may differ in how they process non-literal language. This study aims to examine whether autistic and non-autistic adults show different preferences for literal and non-literal language.
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Who can take part?
You can take part if you:
- are 18 years or older
- are a native speaker of English
- are autistic or non-autistic
What will I be asked to do?
- Complete an online survey (approximately 30 minutes in total)
- Answer some basic background questions
- Complete short questionnaires
- Indicate your preferences for different descriptions of images
You may stop taking part at any time.
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Is there a reward?
As a thank you, you may choose to enter a prize draw to win one of five £30 vouchers.
Entering the prize draw is optional and does not affect your participation.
Entering the prize draw is optional and does not affect your participation.
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Faculty of Health and Education Research Ethics Committee at MMU.
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To find out more and take part, please follow this link:
https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/D3DE3E3F-5AFF-4875-988F-48E48EF29CB2
https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/D3DE3E3F-5AFF-4875-988F-48E48EF29CB2
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Questions?
Please contact the researcher: Ekaterina Ostashchenko e.ostashchenko@mmu.ac.uk