The Role of Protective Factors in Determining Positive and Negative Outcomes

Nisha Sroa and James Houston (Nottingham Trent University).

This study looks at how protective factors determine whether you percieve things positively or negatively.

Probability and Cost estimates in Health Anxiety

Ben Meghreblian and Freda McManus (University of Oxford).

The purpose of this study is to investigate how people in the general population with varying levels of health anxiety estimate the likelihood and awfulness of various health-related events occurring.

Attentional Control as a Moderator of Self-harming Behaviour in Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder

Dr Craig Steel, Jennifer Drabble and Dr David Bowles (Sheffield Hallam University).

This study is looking at the relationships between personality, attention, and self-harm. Please note the sensitive topics under discussion and stay safe.

Personality and Reactions to Stressful Events

Dr Craig Steel and Vanessa Jones (University of Reading).

This study examines the relationship between schizotypy and reactions to stressful events. Participants will complete online questionnaires over six months, including questions on personality and events experienced in the month.

Changes in Thoughts and Beliefs During the Menstrual Cycle

Rosalind Hall and Dr Georgina Rowse (University of Sheffield).

This study is investigating the way that thoughts and beliefs change during the menstrual cycle. We need women aged 18-45 to complete a weekly ten minute questionnaire for four weeks.

Sex Differences in Depression from an Evolutionary Perspective

Nicola Olive and Dr. Gayle Brewer (University of Central Lancashire).

This study is investigating sex differences in depression. You will be asked to complete several questionnaires that should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

UK residents only aged between 18-35.

The Interplay of Self & Partner Identities in Relationships Study

Soonhee Lee and Ronald D. Rogge (University of Rochester, U.S.A).

In a relationship? At least 18 years old or older? Have a partner who might do a survey with you? This survey takes 25-35 min to complete, involves you and your partner both participating (at separate times), assesses both conscious (self-reported) and subconscious (implicit) attitudes. At the end of the initial survey you will be offered the chance to participate in short follow-up surveys, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24 months from today’s date.

The relationship between the Recall of Memories for Successes and Failure and the Planning of Current and Future Goals

 Robert Dempsey (University of Manchester).

This study is investigating how the recall of autobiographical memories for past successes and failures is associated with the planning and pursuit of personal goals.

Positive and Negative Spontaneous Memories

Antje Hofmann, Jill Newby and Associate Professor Michelle Moulds (University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney/Australia).

This study investigates the relationship between autobiographical memories, thought processes and emotions. We hope to learn how memories and beliefs about memories affect the way people think and feel.

Online Study Exploring the Association between Problem Solving Skills and Feelings of Defeat and Entrapment

Robert Dempsey (University of Manchester).

This study is investigating how the ability to resolve problems may be associated with the intensity of feeling defeated and entrapped by current circumstances. (Participants should be 18 or over).

An Analogue Investigation of Cognitive-behavioural Models of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Mr Serafino Mancuso and Prof Michael Kyrios (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne Australia)

This study investigates how appearance concerns are maintained through factors such situational triggers, coping strategies, and mood. You can still participate even if you do not experience appearance concerns..

An Exploration of Client Experiences of Same Sex Couple Counselling

Jan Grove (University of Leicester)

This study seeks English speaking clients who have had same sex couple counselling /therapy to complete a brief online survey. The research aims to enhance therapeutic support for same sex couples.

Investigation of the Relationship between Past Traumas and Perception of Pain: The Roles of Emotional Processing and Altered Self-capacity

Selina Horsham (Trainee clinical psychologist) and Professor Man Cheung University (University of Plymouth)

The study aims to investigate the link between past traumas and people’s perception of pain and examine whether the processing of emotion and altered self-capacity mediate this relationship.

Remembering Your Mother

Sarah Pouliot, M.A., TLLP (University of Detroit Mercy, USA)

This is an online survey regarding prosody and object relations. Specifically, my dissertation project seeks to explore the functionality of the voice in the context of object representations and intrapsychic development, expanding current psychodynamic thought.

Thinking Style in Illness

Heather Soo, Dr. Kerry Sherman and Dr. Maria Kangas (Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia)

This project is part of a research program that examines the role of ruminative thinking in psychological and behavioural outcomes in illness. This stage of the project involves testing the newly-developed Multidimensional Rumination in Illness Scale (MRIS).

Mood Memos – Emails to Improve Your Mood

Amy Morgan, Prof Tony Jorm and Prof Andrew Mackinnon (University of Melbourne, Australia)

The study aims to help improve mild depression symptoms and prevent major depression. It is testing the helpfulness of regular emails containing information and advice about depression. Participants must be 18 or older and not be in treatment for depression

The Role of Object Relations and Attachment in the Capacity to Be Alone

Jonathan J. Detrixhe, M.A. (Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA)

The purpose of the research is to study the connection attitudes toward solitude and mental health. Participants must be 18 years or older to participate in this study. you will be asked to respond to multiple-choice questionnaires and answer fill-in-the-blank questions about your self, family, and significant others

Attitudes Towards Mental Illness

Anisa Surti (Nottingham Trent University)

This research study is looking at attitudes towards mental illness

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Personality, Thoughts and Emotions

Jodie Thomas and Dr Helen Mildred (Deakin University, Australia)

The study investigates potential relationships between personality, thoughts, feelings and non-suicidal self-injury behaviour. We are seeking people over 18 years. Takes approx. 25 mins

Significant Personal Experiences Survey

Dr Nadia Wager (Buckinghamshire New University)

This study is examining responses to various forms of trauma and victimisation. It is hoped that the findings from the survey will offer valuable insight that might lead to the development of more effective intervention and prevention programmes for victims of sexual violence

Couples and Spirituality

Kristin Lenihan (Alliant International University)

This research explores connections between aspects of religiousness and religious behaviour and romantic relationship functioning. Takes approx 30 mins

Participate if:  1) You are married or in a committed relationship with your partner, 2) You have been living with your current spouse/partner for at least 6 months and 3) You are at least 18 years of age

Rumination and Well-being

Peter Taylor and Dr Alex Wood (University of Manchester)

This is a brief survey exploring the association between different forms of rumination and psychological well-being. Please only take part if you are aged 18 or older

Investigating the Effects of Romantic Relationship Breakup: A Longitudinal Study

Laura Hunt and Cheung Chung (University of Plymouth)

The study is investigating the amount of stress  experienced after romantic relationship breakup, and how coping, personality and past negative experiences may influence the amount of stress experienced due to that breakup

The Relationship between Bipolar Vulnerability, Coping and Outcome

Simmone Poulios, Dr Greg Murray, & Dr Ben Williams (Swinburne University)

This study examines vulnerability to Bipolar Disorder and factors such as sleep, mood, and personality. You do not have to have Bipolar Disorder to participate

The Sibling Relationship Study

Dr. Elizabeth Midlarsky & Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hannah, George Nitzburg M.A., and Erel Shvil M.A (Teachers College, Columbia University, USA)

We are studying sibling relationships across the adult  lifespan. Participants must be 18-years-old or older

How does Attention influence Emotion?

Monestes, JL (Psychiatric services, Pinel Hospital, Amiens, France) & Villatte, M (University of Lillie, France)

Our aim is to study if short mindfulness and attention training can modify self-focus attention and acceptance. Participants answer questionnaires and listen to short audio files across 4 days (day 1: questionnaire - 15 mins plus 3 mins audio; day 2: 3 mins audio; day 3: 3 mins audio; day 4: questionnaire - 15 mins plus 3 mins audio)

Cross-cultural Differences in the Psychological Well-being of Undergraduate Students

Jacqueline Lee Tilley (University of Cambridge)

This study looks at the cross-cultural differences in the psychological well-being of undergraduate students in the United Kingdom

Psychological Responses to Interpersonal Violence

Christine Cabral (OISE/University of Toronto, Canada)

The purpose of this study is to investigate psychological responses to traumatic experiences of interpersonal violence, and the role of hope on these responses

Attitudes towards mental health treatment

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Helen Lidgate (Thames Valley University)

The online research is investigating attitudes of general public toward mental health treatment

Randomly select ONE link (1, 2 or 3) to participate in the study. Do not participate more than once

A Comparison of International and Home Student Stress

Natalie Freer and Bill Farnsworth (Nottingham Trent University)

This study looks at a comparison of possible factors that predict both 1st and 2nd year home and international students stress

A Study into the Experiences of Adjusting to Living in Another Country

Izabela Majchrzyk (Nottingham Trent University)

This study is designed for international participants who were not born in U.K, but emigrated to U.K either for temporary or permanent residence. The purpose of this study is to find out the contribution of different factors to the adaptation to a host culture (in this case Great Britain)

Cannabis, Family History of Mental Health and Personality

Miss Joanne Parkins & Dr. Antonio Castro (Nottingham Trent University)

The purpose of this research is to investigate the consumption of marijuana, family history of mental health and personality traits

Understanding the Processes that Underpin Staff Attitudes towards Individuals with a Personality Disorder

Georgina Taylor, and Profs Bob Remington & Sue Clarke (University of Southampton)

Do you have experience of working with individuals with a personality disorder? If so, please take 20 minutes to complete this online questionnaire study. The aim of this research is to further understand the processes that influence staff-client relationships

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Emotional Schema

Healthy FEMALE ONLY control group from this site

Kirsty Hardle (University of Wolverhampton)

I'm looking into underlying reasons for differences in emotional processing, between people with fibro, chronic pain and healthy controls. The questionnaire used is the Leahy emotional Schemas Scale (LESS). I have received clearance from the university ethics committee

An Investigation into Panic Disorder

Ben Meghreblian & Amanda Holmes (Whitelands College, Roehampton University, London)

We are conducting research into panic disorder, a form of anxiety, and are looking for participants to spend roughly 10 minutes to help with our study

Anxiety and Risk-taking

Carolyn Lorian & Jessica Grisham (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia)

This study involves completing a variety of questionnaires about yourself in relation to your levels of anxiety, risk-taking affinity, personality and general mental well-being. The study typically takes between 15 and 20 minutes to complete

Coping with Traumatic Experiences

Dr. Lana Stermac; Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT, Canada))

This study aims to better understand how individuals cope with traumatic experiences, specifically experiences of sexual violence and/or war/combat interpersonal violence

Social Visualization Tasks 2

Michelle Luke (University of Southampton)

The study involves visualizing various social situations and completing questionnaires about yourself and your relationships with other people

An Online Study into Depressive Symptoms; use of an Avoidant Coping Style and Over-general Memory in a British Sample

Alexandra Patrick (Nottingham Trent University)

This questionnaire based study aims to explore if people who recall less specific personal memories (over-general memory) also report that they use an avoidant coping style and have depressive symptoms

Assessing the link between Parenting and Anxiety in Childhood

Nicholas Todd (University of Lancaster)

We are working on a research project looking at the parenting styles of anxious parents and comparing them to non-anxious parents

An Internet Study: The Relationships between Men's Self-reported Physical Attributes, Body Image, Self-esteem and Internet Dating

Annabel Chan & Dr. Gerard Kennedy (Victoria University, Australia)

To study the relationships between male perception of physical traits, body image, self-esteem and internet relationships. Please participate in the study if you're male; if not, do kindly pass the link on to your male friends

Differentiation in Young Adult Relationships

Jennifer Howes, MA (California School of Professional Psychology - Alliant International University , Los Angeles, USA)

I am conducting my dissertation research on the level of differentiation of college-aged young adults (18-22yrs). Identifying elements of differentiation that differ in adults and young adults will aid in the development of targeted therapeutic interventions and will help delineate the arc of differentiation development across the lifespan

Follow-Up Survey on the Effects of Perfectionism and Psychache on Psychological Well Being

Dr S.A. Rasmussen & Janet Ross (Stirling University).

A shorter follow-up to the survey of the 8/11/07 to ensure that this research captures prevailing thoughts and feelings rather than a 'snap shot' on one occasion.

The effects of Perfectionism and Psychache on Psychological Well-being

Dr S.A. Rasmussen & Janet Ross (Stirling University).

This study will investigate the relationship between perfectionism, psychache (psychological pain) and well-being (depression, hopelessness, optimism and suicide ideation).

Trauma-Related Guilt and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

C. Nina Schneider, MA and Joanne Davis, Ph.D.(University of Tulsa, USA).

The purpose of the proposed study is to examine guilt associated with traumatic events.

Dealing with Daily Problems

Dr. Thomas Ehring (Bielefeld University, Germany).

Investigation how people typically deal with daily problems. We hope that the results of this study will help us to improve the treatment for people who experience problems to cope with everyday problems

Investigating Mental Health Experiences and Aspects of Self-Injury

Stephen P. Lewis & Darcy A. Santor (Dalhousie University, Canada).

We are interested in hearing from people who have and who have not self-harmed. We want to learn about people's experiences and why some people self-harm and others do not. The study is completely confidential and anonymous.

Avoidance and Impulsive behaviours

Jess Kingston, Professor Bob Remington & Professor Sue Clarke (University of Southampton).

The aim of this study is to investigate predictors of impulsive behaviours and takes approx. 30 minutes to complete.

Experiences of Seeking Online Support for Infertility

Sumaira Malik (University of Nottingham).

The purpose of this study is to investigate how individuals experiencing Infertility use online support groups/bulletin boards to cope with fertility problems. Individuals who have visited an online support network for fertility problems are invited to take part.

Personality and Appraisal Study

Dr Steven Jones (University of Manchester)

We are interested in people's beliefs regarding achievement and the thoughts that people have about themselves when experiencing low or high mood.

Is it because of damage to peer relationships? The influence of childhood trauma on peer relationships and psychosis-proneness in the general population

Royal Holloway (University of London).

The project investigates the link between childhood trauma, peer relationships and milder aspects of psychosis in a general population sample. This will allow us to ask some important questions about the links between specifics of traumatic experiences, specific psychotic-like traits, and the roles of peer support and dissociation.

Validating an Impulsive Behaviours Questionnaire

Jess Kingston, Professor Bob Remington & Professor Sue Clarke (University of Southampton)

The study aims to validate a composite scale of impulsive behaviours (e.g., smoking, drug use, self-harm etc.).