Important Other’s Influences on Weight Management
Mr Johan Ng, Dr Nikos Ntoumanis and Dr Cecilie Thogersen-Ntoumani - University of Birmingham, UK.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
In this study, we aim to investigate how behaviours of important others influence people’s motivation and behaviours in terms of weight management, as well as their psychological well-being.
Talking about Traumatic and Stressful Life Events
Miriam Thiel & Dr Susan Ayers - University of Sussex, UK.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
This survey looks at how talking about different types of stressful or traumatic events may affect health and well-being. To participate you must have experienced or witnessed a very distressing or traumatic event at some point in your life.
Social and Cognitive Predictors of Drinking Behaviour
Kate Sheals and Dr Rachel Tarling - University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
This study aims to understand the social and cognitive factors involved in predicting binge drinking behaviour. University students only.
Plant Food for Thought: Mephedrone Effects on Mental Health
Adam Ovington - Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Survey exploring the effects of mephedrone use and non-use on mental well-being. Will take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
Quality of Life of Carers of People with Dementia
Elena Lo Sterzo - University College London, UK.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Our quick questionnaires aim at investigating several aspects of quality of life and well-being of family carers of people with dementia, such as: Psychological and Physical well-being, Illness perceptions, Sense of coherence, coping abilities, social support and the quality of caregiver-care recipient relationship.
Body Image
Nafeesa Chishti - University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Questionnaire based upon participants views on cultural pressures. Only Adult Females Please.
Sarah Thurgood – Stage 2: An Online Diary Study Measuring Severity and Amount of Daily Stressors
Sarah Thurgood - University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Time to complete - 5 minutes.
Stage 2: Online daily stress diary
As the title of the research implies this study is based on a diary of daily stressors. The diary is in the form of a questionnaire recording your daily stressors and the severity of these stressors once a day over 7 day period. This should only take a few minutes to complete each time. Please record any stressors which have occured since the last recording
Sarah Thurgood – Stage 1: An Online Diary Study Measuring Severity and Amount of Daily Stressors
Sarah Thurgood - University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
The study will be investigating the amount of stress encountered over a 7 day period and the severity of any stressors encountered.
Stage 1: Initial Questions
There will be initial questions to complete at the start of the study. These are standard questions which ask you about different aspects of your daily life and should only take about 15 minutes to complete. When this is complete you are ready to move onto stage 2: The online daily stress diary.
Stage 2: Online daily stress diary
As the title implies this study is based on an diary of daily stressors. The diary is in the form of a questionnaire recording your daily stressors and the severity of these stressors once a day over a 7 day period. This should only take a few minutes to complete each time.
The Effects of Stress and Emotion on Bodyweight
Nuriye Kupeli. - University of Hertfordshire.
This study examines the role of stress and emotions on bodyweight. It takes 20-30 minutes and the information provided is anonymous and confidential.
Health Website Advice for Common Stomach or Bowel-related Problems
Leanne Morrison - University of Southampton, UK.
The purpose of this study is to find out peoples’ views of “Gut Instincts” – a website providing advice for dealing with mild and common stomach or bowel-related problems.
Living with Chronic Pain
Sinead Drew, Dr Brian McGuire and Dr Jane Walsh - National University of Ireland, Galway
This study will examine the challenge of living with chronic pain. Your responses will inform us about different styles of adjustment which may inform approaches to treatment and management.
Health and Personality Processes: Links Explored
Dr. Gareth Hagger-Johnson - University of Leeds
We are interested in how personality and individual differences are related to health and lifestyle. The purpose of this study is to pilot (try out) some new questions, that might be used in future research studies.
The Stress, Trauma, Adjustment and Recovery (STAR) Study
Hannah Stockton, Dr Nigel Hunt and Professor Stephen Joseph - University of Nottingham
An online questionnaire exploring the impact of stressful life events on psychological health and well-being
Leadership Styles, Perceived Support, and Job Satisfaction in Relation to burnout in the Healthcare Profession
Eloise Harris and Dr. Susan Ayers - University of Sussex
The purpose of this study is to examine whether particular managerial styles, levels of perceived support and job satisfaction can predict symptoms of burnout in healthcare professionals. An online questionnaire will explore the experiences of healthcare professionals, including stress, relationships with colleagues and managers, support and work, and views on employment.
Relationships, Stress & Coping
Jennifer McLaughlin - University of Stirling
Investigates the impact of relationships on stress and coping. Involves completing an online survey, and then completing the same survey 3 months later.
The Swan Exercise Expectancy Measure
Natasha Swan, M.A., supervised by Donna Wollerman Ronan, Ph.D. - Central Michigan University, USA
The purpose of this study is to examine how attitudes about physical activity and past activity participation relate to current exercise habits.
Health Risks and Grooming Behaviours
Kristin Thompson - Buckinghamshire New University
The survey is considering the relationship between perceived health risks and grooming behaviours
If you get an error message please re-direct to the psychdata home page (psychdata.com) and type 132972 in the survey number box on the top right. The survey password is – grooming
Worry and Personality
Bas Verplanken and Peter Gorell - University of Bath
This survey is on how worrying relates to personality. It is part of a research project on thinking and emotion
Try our Expert Advice for your Cold and Flu Symptoms!
Professor Lucy Yardley, Professor Paul Little and Dr Judith Joseph - University of Southampton
“The Internet Doctor” – a website that gives you advice on how to manage cold and flu symptoms. You need to have cold or flu symptoms to take part
Who gets Medical Treatment?
S. Matthew Liao, Walter Sinnot-Armstrong & Alexander Wiegmann - Oxford, Dartmouth & Göttingen