The Behaviour and Harms of Problematic Cryptocurrency Trading: A Qualitative Interview Study

We are looking to recruit individuals with self-reported cryptocurrency trading problems to capture and examine experiences of individuals who have experienced problems due to cryptocurrency trading.

In this research we aim to capture and examine experiences of individuals who have experienced problems due to cryptocurrency trading behaviours. The main purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of what behaviours constitute problematic cryptocurrency trading. Additionally, we wish to examine the impacts of problem cryptocurrency trading and understand the underlying motivators for engaging in trading behaviours. 

What will I need to do?

Participants are asked to voluntarily participate in a semi-structured, online interview guided by a questionnaire developed by the research team. Participation in this study will take approximately one hour.

Eligibility 

• Experienced problems with or due to their personal cryptocurrency behaviour
• 18 years of age or over.

Participant benefits 

Participants will receive a gift card worth $20 (AUD) as reimbursement.

Register your interest 

To register your interest, please email Ben Johnson: ben.johnson@uq.net.au;

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No. 2022/HE000987]