How context shapes alcohol drinking
About this research
Researchers are exploring how autistic traits influence alcohol-related behaviours.
Who can participate
You're eligible if you:
- have previously drunk alcohol
- have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome
- are aged 18 years or older.
What's involved
You'll be asked to:
- complete an online, anonymous 60-minute exercise in which you'll read 8 short stories describing scenarios in which people are drinking alcohol
- imagine yourself in these scenarios, and answer questions about your drinking behaviour
- complete additional, online questionnaires about your general drinking behaviour.
Benefits of participating
Participants can enter a prize draw to win one of four $50 Coles-Myer gift cards.
How to participate
If you meet the eligibility criteria and you're interested in participating, register your interest.
Ethics, data collection and privacy
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No. 2025/HE000818].
Contact
For more information email Daniel Stjepanović alcohol-study@uq.edu.au.