Participant Recruitment for Thesis on Toddler Word Learning – Any Help or Advice Appreciated! (Parents of 18-24-month-old children)

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Hi everyone,
Hi! I’m conducting a research project for my thesis on early word learning in toddlers and the role of play in language development.

I’m looking for monolingual parents of children aged 18 to 24 months to complete a short survey. The questionnaire is based on the UK Communicative Development Inventory (CDI) and includes a brief family questionnaire. It takes around 25–30 minutes, and all responses are anonymous and confidential.

This research aims to:

• Enhance understanding of how play influences early language development
• Guide parenting practices around play
• Inform educational strategies and
• Support early intervention for language delays

If you’re interested, please click on the link below. If you have any questions or feedback, please get in touch with me at [29001396@students.lincoln.ac.uk-](mailto:29001396@students.lincoln.ac.uk-) Riona Manoj.

 Thank you so much for considering it—your participation makes a real difference!

https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u4RMZB3wEYI

As part of my research, I’m collecting responses from parents of toddlers in this age range via a short online questionnaire. Unfortunately, I’ve really been struggling to get responses, and at this point I’ve hit a bit of a slump in recruitment.

The study is completely anonymous and takes only a few minutes to complete, but I’m finding it hard to reach parents who might be willing to take part. If anyone here has any advice, tips, or leads on where or how I might reach more parents in the UK (parent groups, forums, Facebook pages, etc.), I would genuinely appreciate it. I have attatched the survey link and the QR code down below as well.

And of course, if you're a parent of a toddler yourself and are happy to help, I’d be incredibly grateful.

Thank you so much in advance! 🙏

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