Assessment Experiences Study

Elizabeth Carlson, a psychology student, under the supervision of Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta is conducting a research study to learn more about the psychological assessment experiences of Indigenous youth and their families.

EPIC has agreed to work with Elizabeth and assist her in finding willing participants for her study. If you would like more information, please click the Program Overview button below. She is looking to speak to Indigenous youth who have experienced psychological assessments as well as caregivers of Indigenous youth who have experienced psychological assessments. More information for Indigenous youth and caregivers of Indigenous youth can also be found by clicking the appropriate letter link below.

Psychological assessment, as referred to in this study, means an individual saw a psychologist and was tested (assessed) for any number of reasons, and was then given a report which explained the assessment. In this study, Elizabeth hopes to create knowledge with you about assessment experiences, with the aim of better understanding how to support Indigenous teens, young adults, and families if they undergo an assessment.

Elizabeth hopes that sharing your experiences will help reform the assessment process and positively impact experiences of other Indigenous youth and their families. The results of the study will help psychologists understand how to best support youth and families as they decide whether to get an assessment.