THRIVE study
The University of Auckland is conducting a study on the connection between food, eating experiences and mental health amongst young adults
What's involved?
We are looking for young adults to take part in a survey exploring the connection between food and mental wellbeing in Aotearoa, including the relationship between diet quality, eating behaviours, and mental wellbeing.
You will be required to: Complete an anonymous online survey about your mental wellbeing, eating behaviours, body appreciation, food security and social media. Participation is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time and have one month to edit/remove responses after you have submitted them. If you participate in this study, you will go in the draw to win one of 20 x $100 gift vouchers.
Take the survey
To participate in this anonymous survey please click here
Eligibility criteria
To participate in this study, you must
- Be aged between 18 - 24 years
- Live in Aotearoa, New Zealand
- Be able to provide your own informed consent
- Not experience English reading or comprehension challenges
Contact details
If you have any questions, please contact Dr Nicola Gillies, Lead Researcher
Email: n.gillies@auckland.ac.nz
Further information
Approved by the Auckland Health Research Ethics Committee on 08/10/2026 for three years (exp. 08/10/2029).
Reference Number: AH32257.