MAPme uses an anonymous platform to examine the relationship between neuropsychological functioning, mood, stress, and general health and well-being. Of particular interest is how neurocognitive functioning changes across the various stages of drug use. MAPme asks a wide range of questions, including those related to personality, sleep patterns, depression, family history, and more.
College is an important time in many people’s lives when individuals experience high levels of stress and independence. As such, individuals may develop patterns of heavy drinking or other drug use that may be difficult to quit after college. Alcohol and other substance use disorders affect around 1 in 4 college students. MAPme’s prospective research goal is to understand how our genes, cognitive abilities, and emotions interact to determine which individuals are most likely to “mature out” of risky drug use behaviors. Identifying correlates of “maturing out” will help to develop appropriate health interventions for college students that can prevent substance use disorders later in life.
This study comprises Emory and Oxford College students and Kennesaw State University first-year students . Emory MAPme Phase 6 will begin soon. If you participated in any of the previous Phases of MAPme, please check your Emory email for an invitation to participate in Phase 6 and earn an additional $15 in Amazon gift cards! Similarly for KSU MAPme we will be sending an invitation to your KSU email!
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