Here is a message Oxford University would like to share with you about a research study they are conducting:-
We are interested in learning more about the link between past experiences of losing possessions and how we relate to possessions now.
We are interested in hearing from people who identify as either having problems with collecting and keeping clutter or those without such problems.
If you do have problems with collecting and keeping clutter, we are interested in hearing from you if before developing these problems you had a childhood/adolescent experience of sudden (occurring in under a year) material deprivation resulting in the loss of all or nearly all of your and/or your family’s possessions.
We are also interested in hearing from you if you have problems with collecting and keeping clutter but have not had this experience of material deprivation.
If you don’t have problems with collecting and keeping clutter, we are interested in hearing from you whether or not you have any experience of material deprivation.
We hope that this research will help us to develop a deeper understanding of factors that may impact the relationship with possessions, and improve treatments for individuals having problems with collecting and keeping clutter.
Participating in the research will take minutes 30-60 minutes, and involve completing a digital/telephone interview and/or online/postal questionnaires. Some questions will ask about your past and current psychological wellbeing, and about your past experiences of material deprivation.
HoardingUK would love to invite you to meet the researcher and ask any questions you have about the project, after which you can express your interest in taking part.
We will be holding a virtual Q&A on the 8th November 2022 at 4pm.
Meeting details as follows:-
Topic: Research Q&ATime: Nov 8, 2022 04:00 PM Londonhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81364671446
Meeting ID: 813 6467 1446
We look forward to seeing you there!
If this time is not suitable or you would like to be involved in the study without attending please let us know.
