Social Connection and Well-Being Study​

The SC-WB Study is a partnership between Dr. Caitlin Hudac (B-RAD Lab @ USC) and Dr. Mengya Xia (DREAMS Lab @ ASU). Our primary goal is to understand how social connections helps adolescent well-being. 
Quick facts:

• We are currently recruiting for this study!
• Adolescents in the United States aged 12-17 years of age can  participate either: (1) Entirely online through the DREAMS Lab; or (2) with the B-RAD Lab in-person @ USC  in Columbia, SC
• Each participant and a parent/guardian will participate in:
  • Surveys/Questionnaires at 3 times:
    • First time
    • Second time in 6 months
    • Third time in 12 months
• Each participant will also complete daily diaries after the first time
• Participants in South Carolina will also complete an hour of computer games while wearing an EEG net
• Adolescents interested in the South Carolina study with EEG can earn up to $242 for participation!

The B-RAD Lab is going mobile!
If you reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia and are interested, fill out our interest form! See below for upcoming trips planned/expected:​

• Spring 2026: Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, & Savannah, GA, 

Don't see your location above? Fill out the form and let us know in a comment if you're interested in us traveling to you!