The University of St. Andrews are conducting a study which explores how masking/camouflaging, authenticity, loneliness, and wellbeing relate to one another across different neurotypes.

In particular, it looks at how experiences such as camouflaging neurodivergent traits, managing social expectations, and feeling able to be yourself may relate to loneliness and mental wellbeing.

Participation is open worldwide to anyone aged 18 years or older who is fluent in English. Whether or not someone identifies as neurodivergent, they are welcome to participate, and a formal diagnosis is not required. People who are questioning whether they may be neurodivergent are also welcome to take part.

The anonymous online questionnaire takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete.

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This research is being conducted by Safir Blyznyuk under the supervision of Dr Lizzie Bradford within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience as part of the University’s Laidlaw Scholars Programme, funded by the Laidlaw Foundation. It has received favourable ethical approval from the University of St Andrews School of Psychology and Neuroscience Ethics Committee: PS-1735-2378-2026.

For full details of the study, use the button below to view / download the information sheet. 

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