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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Erika Koch - St. Francis Xavier University, Canada.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Investigation of the relationship between emotional intelligence, mood states and judgements of guilt and severity of punishment.
Akira O'Connor and Radka Jersakova - University of St Andrews, UK.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
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.