For many seniors the transition into retirement is a significant milestone that may affect their physical and mental wellbeing due to changes in sleep patterns, physical activity, sedentary behaviour and food and alcohol consumption.
Researchers from Curtin University are looking for retirees to participate in a survey study about behavioural patterns.
There are two questionnaires involved in the study:
- The first questionnaire will explore the extent to which retirees engage in alcohol consumption, sedentary behaviours, physical activity and sleep hygiene behaviours in their natural environments. It will take no longer than fifteen minutes to complete.
- The link for the second questionnaire will be sent seven days after the first questionnaire has been completed and will take no longer than five minutes to complete.
It is anticipated that the research will highlight whether intention, habit or possibly the combination of both plays a significant role in the behavioural changes that occur during the transition into retirement.
To commence the survey visit Curtin University. The researchers are seeking as many retirees as possible and the online survey will be active until 30th September 2016.
If you would like any further information the link below provides important information or you can contact the researchers via email 16141063@curtin.student.edu.au
This study has been approved by the Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval Number RDHS-110-16). The Committee is comprised of members of the public, academics, lawyers, doctors and pastoral carers. The researchers Dominique Thatcher, Marla Bishop, Renae Walsh and Stefanie Heron are fourth year psychology students completing their final thesis at Curtin University.
