Past Studies

Effects of Smoking Marijuana on Social Anxiety and Cognitive Distortions

Perrie Gordon and Dr. Chris Alford - University of the West of England, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Mar
12
2013

Looking into the effect marijuana has on social anxiety and negative automatic thoughts in a varied sample. Do not need to have smoked marijuana to participate.

The Influence of Gender and Birth Order on Sibling Attachment Relationships

Erin Corcoran, MA - Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, USA.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Mar
1
2013

I am conducting a research project looking at the way that siblings interact with each other relationally. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 40, able to read and write in English, have at least one full biological sibling, and have all their siblings still alive.

Experiences of Memory 2

Radka Jersakova and Akira O'Connor - University of St Andrews, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Jan
28
2013

In this study you will be presented with a series of 120 words, 80 new and 40 that will be repetitions. You will be asked to indicate whether a presented word is old or new. At various points during the study you will also be asked about your memory experiences.

An Investigation into Beliefs, Judgement and Mental Experiences

Christopher Thresher-Andrews - Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Jan
28
2013

A short 20 minute survey consisting of a short task known as the beads tasks, and a series of personality questionnaires. This will contribute to my PhD research and participation is greatly appreciated.

Electronic Media Use and Dreams Study

Sarah Gahr and Dr. Jayne Gackenbach - Grant MacEwan University, Canada.

Time to complete - 1 hr 30 minutes.
Jan
15
2013

The survey will contain questions about your history of electronic media use (cellphones, computers, video games etc.) then you will be asked about your dreams and there will be a portion to inquired about your personality traits. It should take a max of 90 minutes!

Memory for General Knowledge Information

Radka Jersakova and Richard Allen - University of Leeds, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Jan
15
2013

In this study we are piloting a set of general knowledge questions to use in further research. We are interested in finding out how easy or hard they are (how likely people are to know the answer) as well as find out whether some are more emotion eliciting than others.

Anxiety Vulnerability Factors and Smoking Motivation

David McDonald MA - American University, USA.

Time to complete - 45 minutes.
Nov
15
2012

The Cigarette Smoking Research Laboratory is looking for Smokers to participate in a study that examines the effects of perception on smoking. Participation involves filling out surveys online.

Memory in Couples

Lauren Hewitt and Lynne Roberts - Curtin University, Australia.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Nov
12
2012

We are conducting an online study to investigate memory in couples. To participate, you must be at least 18 years old and currently involved in a romantic relationship (of at least 3 months).

What Would *You* Do?

Erika Koch - St. Francis Xavier University, Canada.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Sep
21
2012

In this study you will read a series of scenarios that involve various interpersonal situations, and you will predict how you might respond in each scenario. The study also consists of several questionnaires assessing your personality.

Values, Beliefs and Lifestyle

Dr. Letitia Slabu and Dr. Alison Lenton - University of Edinburgh, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Sep
13
2012

This study examines how people’s self-related attitudes and beliefs relate to their daily behaviour. Accordingly, you will be asked to indicate the attitudes and beliefs you hold about yourself and to describe in detail one aspect of your daily behaviour.

Exploring Women’s Beliefs about Men, Children and Themselves

Amy Grogan - Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Aug
28
2012

Women aged 18 years or older are invited to take part in research on women’s beliefs about men, children and themselves. The research involves two questionnaires and some demographic questions. Some questions are about sexual beliefs and are sexual and/or sensitive in nature. Responses are completely anonymous and confidential.

The Impact of Exercise and Social Comparison on Postpartum Women’s Body Dissatisfaction

Merrysa Dirganova and Siobhán Lehnert - University of Reading, UK.

Time to complete - 5 minutes.
Aug
13
2012

We are investigating exercise and social comparisons in postpartum women. If you, or someone you know has given birth in the last twelve months please help!

Empathy, Systemizing, Location and Pro-Environmental Behaviour

Katherine Graham - University of Sunderland, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Aug
10
2012

This study examines the relationships between the Empathy Quotient, the Systemizing Quotient, Residential and Recreational Location, and Pro-Environmental Behaviours and Attitudes.

The Impact of Residential Communal Areas to Place Attachment and Well-being

Hanjie Feng - University of Sunderland, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Jul
23
2012

This study investigates the impacts of the communal areas in residences on resident place attachment and well-being. The questionnaire consists of some general demographic information, ratings of the physical and social qualities of the communal spaces in shared accommodation, and 4 existing measures (place attachment, life satisfaction, mood, and flourishing)

An Exploration of Public Perceptions and Attitudes Concerning the Reintegration and Resettlement Pathways for Sex Offenders in the UK

Miss Kirsty Moses and Dr Simon Duff - University of Nottingham, UK.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Jul
23
2012

You are invited to participate in a study exploring attitudes and perceptions concerning sex offenders. This will involve you reading some material linked to sex offending and answering a few questions.

Judgements of Guilty and Severity of Punishment

Madeleine Davidson - University of Sunderland, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Jul
19
2012

Investigation of the relationship between emotional intelligence, mood states and judgements of guilt and severity of punishment.

Experiences of Memory

Akira O'Connor and Radka Jersakova - University of St Andrews, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Jul
12
2012

In this experiment you will complete a memory task and at various points during the study you will be asked about your memory experiences. At the end of the study you will receive a breakdown of your memory performance and a full debrief.

Family Relationships and Psychological Well-Being

Matthew J. McCormick, M.A. - University of Detroit Mercy, USA.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Jul
5
2012

The purpose of this research is to examine how the influence of your family relationships and your family background has affected you today. The volunteers for this study will be asked to complete a packet of questionnaires to the best of their ability about the volunteer and their family background.

An In-depth Analysis on Personality Traits

Elyse Rochelle Turner - James Cook University Townsville, Australia.

Time to complete - 20-30 minutes.
Jun
26
2012

You are invited to take part in a research project exploring individual differences in personality traits. You will be asked to complete a survey battery consisting of five relatively brief questionnaires.

An investigation into Beliefs, Judgement and Mental Experiences

Christopher Thresher-Andrews - Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Jun
24
2012

You will be asked to complete a short task known as the ‘beads task’, which involves answering questions based on random colour beads selected by the computer. You will then be asked a series of questions about yourself, your beliefs and mental experiences.

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