HEY!

Welcome to the University of Washington HEY Study.

We’re looking for high school women ages 15-18 living in Washington state to give feedback on a sex positive program being developed. If eligible, you’ll get a $50 Amazon gift card.

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THE STUDY

  • We’re developing a new sex positive program and are looking for feedback on its content and design. Your involvement will ensure the program meets the needs of high school women.

  • You’ll be asked to complete a one-time session over zoom. It involves a short survey and a 1-on-1 interview with female research staff. The session takes 1.5 hours and you’ll get a $50 gift card.

  • Surveys ask about things like alcohol, mental health, and sexual experiences. Program materials cover topics like emotions, consent, sexual communication, boundaries, and sexual health.

 
  • Absolutely! Your privacy is important to us. In the interview, you won’t be asked about your personal experiences, but rather what you think women your age would say about the materials.

  • We’re looking for a total of 60 women to get involved. These people will play an important role in helping shape this program to be what high school women want and need.

  • Tell us you’re interested by filling out our contact form below. After that, we’ll send you a short survey. It asks about your background, social support, alcohol use, and sexual experiences – both wanted and unwanted.

 
 
 

Get involved!

We’re looking for high school women ages 15-18 to give feedback on a sex positive program being developed. If eligible, you’ll get a $50 Amazon gift card.

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THE TEAM

our lead researcher

Dr. Jessica A. Blayney

she/her | they/them

Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m interested in creating sex positive programs that help young women feel more empowered to get what they want and need.

  • Clinical Psychology Ph.D. – SUNY University at Buffalo
    Psychology M.A. – SUNY University at Buffalo
    Psychology B.A. – University of Washington
    Sociology B.A. – University of Washington

  • If I had a superpower, it would be: Telekinesis

 

Our Research Assistants

Sopheany Chhum

she/her

Been with HEY!

Since January 2022
  • Psychology B.A. – SUNY University at Buffalo

    Social Sciences B.A. – SUNY University at Buffalo

    Masters of Public Health – Emory University (in progress)

  • If I had a superpower, it would be: Teleportation

Michelle Duong

she/her

Been with HEY!

Since January 2022
  • Psychology B.S. – University of Washington (in progress)

    Microbiology B.S. – University of Washington (in progress)

  • If I had a superpower, it would be: Time control

Maya Patel

she/her

Been with HEY!

Since January 2022
  • Public Health B.S. – University of Washington (in progress)

  • If I had a superpower, it would be: Regeneration

Kenzie Patterson

she/her

Been with HEY!

Since January 2022
  • Psychology B.S. – University of Washington

  • If I had a superpower, it would be: Telepathy

Dylan Severson

he/him | they/them

Been with HEY!

Since January 2022
  • Psychology B.S. – Seattle University

  • If I had a superpower, it would be: Invisibility

Mia Thompson

she/her

Been with HEY!

Since March 2022
  • Psychology B.A. – University of Washington (in progress)

  • If I had a superpower, it would be: Time control

Lauren Wood

she/her

Been with HEY!

Since January 2022
  • Psychology B.A. – University of Washington (in progress)

    Neuroscience B.A. – University of Washington (in progress)

  • If I had a superpower, it would be: Invisibility

 
 
 
 
 

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