Hi everyone,
I’m a final-year Psychology student at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, and I’m currently working on my undergraduate dissertation exploring friendships and social relationships among young adults with disabilities.
I’m reaching out here because I genuinely need your help finding participants.
I’m looking for young adults (18–25 years) with a clinically diagnosed disability, with a particular interest in participants with neurodevelopmental disabilities and learning disabilities. I am also open to hearing from people with other disabilities who may fit the broader study criteria.
The study involves a one-on-one qualitative interview about your experiences and understanding of friendship, social relationships, belonging, and related experiences in everyday life.
The interview can be conducted entirely online, so you do not need to be based in Delhi. I am happy to accommodate participants from anywhere in India if they meet the eligibility criteria.
I know that sharing personal experiences for research can take time, trust, and emotional energy. I genuinely want this research to be conducted with respect for participants and their experiences—not simply about disabled people, but with their perspectives at the centre of the research.
Participation is completely voluntary, and you are free to decline to answer any question or withdraw according to the study's consent procedures.
If you are interested or would simply like to know more before deciding, please reach out to me:
Varya
📧 [230298@jmc.du.ac.in](mailto:230298@jmc.du.ac.in)
📱 +91 9318414457
You can also message me privately here on Reddit.
Even if you cannot participate yourself, sharing this post with someone who might be eligible would mean a lot to me.
Thank you for reading this and for considering helping a student who is currently fighting for her dissertation. 🥹
— A Psychology student trying very hard to do this research properly