We have received the following request from Dr. Matt Hill, University of Leicester, School of Psychology & Vision Sciences:

The University of Leicester is conducting a research study on concern about falling in older adults.

The study explores whether seeing or hearing about other people falling (for example, friends, family members, or others) influences an individual’s own worries or concerns about falling. We hope the findings will help improve understanding of fear of falling and contribute to future falls prevention approaches.

Participation is entirely voluntary, anonymous, and confidential. The survey can be completed online at a time convenient to participants, and there are no right or wrong answers, we are simply interested in people’s experiences and perspectives. It takes around 15 minutes to complete.

If you would be happy to support the study, please complete the following on-line survey:
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/leicester/how-seeing-or-hearing-others-falling-affects-older-adults-worri