Positive Psychology

The intent of this research study is to investigate how our relationships relate to our psychological well-being and everyday behaviour.

The survey is part of an honours thesis in psychology being undertaken by Glenn Surman through the University of Canberra (Project Approval No. CEHR 11-36). The thesis aims to evaluate participant’s time perspective, levels of gratitude and how this affects well-being levels.

Research study needs participants who are at least 18 and who use leisure activities such as movement or music as means of coping. You must have experienced a traumatic event within the last three years. Your responses may help us to better understand the process of recovery from trauma.

This research examines behaviours that can increase happiness. You will be asked to behave in a certain way, daily for 7 days and to complete questionnaires along the way.   Although this experiment states two hours to complete. The questionnaires themselves should take less than 15 minutes to complete. The behaviours you are asked to do can take as much or as little time as you would like.

This study looks at the influence news stories can have on our feelings. Participants will view a news clip and complete measures of mood, personality and values.

A questionnaire study exploring individual’s personality attributes, behaviours and happiness.

Survey looking into the effects of different video game features have on the experience of an individuals game-play

A survey study concerning how and why people practice happiness-boosting activities

A straightforward study that asks you about your preferences, behaviours and happiness

The aim of the study is to ascertain how creativity and spirituality interact to aid coping, thereby promoting mental health

Researching the way people react to coincidences or synchronicities in life. The study involves three tests. Followed by a brief exercise each day for a week, and thereafter repeating the tests

An online study about happiness and awareness of your surroundings

This research aims to explore the occupational pattern of character strengths and life satisfaction.

For Part 1 participants should complete a profile form, entering the RESEARCH CODE: MAR002 IN THE LAST TAB, select the VIA Signature Strengths Survey (30 min)

Part 2 is a short survey (5 min)

Secondary school teachers only!

Does the use of personal strengths make people happier? For a seven day period, participants are asked to use their strengths in different ways, to see if this effects how they feel