Creativity and Schizotypy

Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (Goldsmiths College, London).

I am looking at the link between schizotypy and creativity; testing the hypothesis that those who score higher on the schizotypal scale will be more creative. I intend to have over 100 participants. Initially, people will do a questionnaire measuring schizotypal traits, and if scores are of interest, they will be tested for creativity using a creativity task (Guilford). Therefore, I will be comparing high vs. low scorers.

Attitudes towards people with Psychological Problems

Graham Courtney and Dr. Rocco Crino (University of Western Sydney, Australia)

The study examines the relationship between attributions about the causes of others behaviours, and empathy. It is also looking at whether clinical diagnoses impact the types of attributions made. Participants answer questions relating to their attributional style, attitudes towards psychological disorders, and about their reaction to a particular individual described within the study

Can the Theory of Planned Behaviour help explain intentions to engage with Low Intensity Psychological Therapy? A collective model with effects of Traditional Masculinity Ideology

Mr Deepak Sankhla (The Open University)

This study aims to apply a particular theory of health behaviour to predict young men's intentions to engage with Low Intensity Psychological Therapy (more commonly referred to “guided-self help”). The research also aims to assess the effect of traditional masculinity ideology on the intentions to engage with this type of therapy. Takes about 5 minutes

Young men aged 18-30 from the UK

General Population Survey on Events and Experiences

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

Investigating the occurrence of involuntary memories and intrusions, plus past traumatic/stressful events in a general population, against the measurement of the personality trait of schizotypy

Do Childhood Traumas, Attachment Insecurity and Alexithymia Relate to Intrusive Thoughts in Obsessive Compulsive Difficulties?

Leanne Carpenter & Dr. M. C. Chung ((University of Plymouth)

This online questionnaire-based study is investigating the relationships between childhood trauma, relationship style and self-awareness, and how these impact on mental health

The Relation between Values and Partner Preferences: A Cross-cultural Comparison between White and Black British People

Carla Buil (Brunel University)

This is a 5-10 minute study, which explores the relation between values and partner preferences among White and Black British people

Delay Aversion

Sylvia Clare, Suzannah Helps and Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke (University of Southampton).

A normalisation of data for delay aversion.

Managing your moods and emotions: What works?

Sarah Buckingham (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia)

This 15-20 min survey will provide an opportunity to reflect on the ways in which you relate to and manage your mood and emotional experiences. The study is seeking to uncover links between one's relationship with their moods/emotions and well-being outcomes

Self and Relational Views

Maria Day, Dr Michelle Luke, and Dr Lusia Stopa (University of Southampton)

This study involves completing a variety of questionnaires about yourself and your relationships

Attitudes to thinking

Helen Bolderston (University of Southampton School of Psychology)

The aim of this study is to develop a questionnaire addressing a particular aspect of the thinking process

Perceived Stress and Psychological Symptoms: A comparison of direct and buffering effects of coping and positive affect

Avril Cauchi & Dr Einar Thorsteinsson & Dr Rhonda Brown (University of New England, Australia)

The purpose of this study is to compare direct versus buffering effects of coping strategies and positive affect on the relationship between perceived stress and symptoms of depression and anxiety

An Online Study into Creativity, Personality and Mood

Gary Lee (University of Manchester)

An interactive study looking at how mood and personality relate to creative thinking and reasoning (Computer must support sound)

Attachment, Experiential Avoidance and Behaviour

Helen Bolderston (University of Southampton School of Psychology)

This study aims to shed light on the relationships between particular relationship styles (attachment), avoidance of private experiences such as thoughts and feelings, and certain behaviours that can be problematic

Autobiographical Memory Specificity and the use of an Avoidant Coping Style

Alexandra Patrick (Nottingham Trent University)

This questionnaire based study aims to explore if people who recall less specific personal memories (autobiographical memory specificity) also report that they use an avoidant coping style

The Relationship between Attribution Styles and Helping Behaviour

Georgina Fradgley & Profs. Bob Remington & Sue Clarke (University of Southampton)

This study is interested in the attributions we make about other people’s problem behaviour. It involves completing a short online questionnaire that should take you approx 10 mins

The Effect of Religious Environmental Composition on Social Identity in Muslims: Consequences for Well-being and Mental Health

Sian Chapple (Exeter University).

This study aims to learn more about how living in different environments affects the well-being of Muslims. By learning more about the impact of living in different communities on well-being, it is hoped that psychology services within the NHS can be established in the future that are more culturally appropriate and acceptable to members of the Muslim community.

The Psychology of Eating Disordered Attitudes and Behaviour

Jacqueline Doran & Dr Christopher Alan Lewis (University of Ulster, Northern Ireland).

The goal of this study is to determine models of possible psychological and social factors that may lead to the development and/or maintenance of eating disordered behaviour/attitudes. For those who don't display eating disordered symptoms-protective factors will be sought. Body image, optimism, self-esteem etc are addressed along with eating attitudes.

Postpartum/Postnatal Depression

Joanna Edgell (University of Southampton).

The study assesses postnatal depression and associated risk factors such as sleep disturbance and social support (you must be female & given birth in the past 6 months).

Stigma of Mental Illness

Kelly Hay & Prof Malcolm Adams(University of East Anglia).

The study investigates the factors that influence the desire for social distancing from people with a mental illness on the English general population.

Exercise Behaviour and Personality

Alison Woods, Dr Sian Coker & Dr Helen Buxton (University of East Anglia).

This study explores commitment to exercise and a number of personality variables in regular, amateur exercisers whom exercise a minimum of 2.5 hours per week.

Measuring Parenting Styles

Dr. Sam Cartwright Hatton, Bridie Gallagher (University of Manchester)

This study is examining parenting behaviour and their children's anxiety. We need any parents of 6-10 years olds to help us validate a measurement tool for use with young children with severe anxiety.

The Relationship between Three College-Related Factors and Increased Psychotherapy Utilization

Joshua Rosenthal, M.S. & Camilo Ortiz, PhD (Long Island University, New York, USA)

The purpose of the present study is to examine whether three characteristics of the college experience influence psychotherapy utilization during and immediately following college.

Childhood Experiences and Adult Lives

Wendy Croft (University of East Anglia)

The study is looking at the link between the way we experience our childhood and the impact it can have on our current adult lives.

Gay Male Relationships Study

Nicolas Warner (Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Chicago, USA)

Study investigating gay male parental relationships and adult, intimate, same-sex relationships of gay men from perspectives that have primarily been studied only in heterosexual relationships. Involves participation in an online survey for adult gay males who are currently involved in a same-sex, intimate relationship.

Study for fathers

Catherine Spencer (East Anglia University)

Study for fathers who were present at their child's birth and it has been at least 3 months since their child was born.

Self-harm study

Claire Hepworth (Southampton University)

The study is aimed at understanding the experience of self-harm, and the role of triggers in explaining why people continue to self-harm.

How Students Study

Jonathan Susser (Goucher College).

This is a survey on the study behaviors of undergraduate college students. Participants will need to respond to rating scales, multiple-choice, and free-write questions on their study strategies. Takes 10-15 minutes to complete. Participants should be current undergraduate college students.

A study of Risk Taking and Contextual Warnings

Elizabeth Gabe-Thomas (postgraduate student) & Dr. Elizabeth Hellier

You will be asked to complete a questionnaire assessing different risks and judge fictitious warning labels. Duration aprox.15-20 minutes 

Decision making and Memory

Nino Udzilauri (University of Warwick)

The present study examines decision making process in relationship with memory and the role of the environment while shaping our decisions

Investigating Long-term Recall of Arguments

Daniela Rudloff & Dr. Briony Pulford (University of Leicester)

Does presenting information in different formats influence how well we remember this information, and how we think about it?

Confidence in Reasoning

Jamie Prowse Turner & Valerie Thompson (University of Saskatchewan, Canada)

The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between reasoning ability, confidence, and thinking style

Personality Surveys, Choices, and Response Time Tasks

Lisa Stewart (University College London)

A series of personality surveys, choices, and response time tasks which should take you about 20-25 minutes to complete. Scores displayed.

Thinking and Reasoning Study

Erin Beatty & Dr. Valerie Thompson (University of Saskatchewan, Canada)

The study investigates how individuals evaluate and make conclusions about social science research

Enhancing Public Safety Messages and Warnings

Roy Perry (University of Plymouth)

This research project investigates whether variations in word usage and structuring can improve how the general public respond to warning messages

How the Brain Reads

Joshua Hartshorne & Jesse Snedeker (Harvard University, USA).

How fast can you read? Takes 7-10 minutes.

Find the Dax

Joshua Hartshorne & Jesse Snedeker, Harvard University, USA).

Read sentences about two characters, and try to guess which one is the dax. Takes approximately 5 minutes.

Rapid Reading

Joshua Hartshorne & Tal Makovski (Harvard University, USA).

Humans can read remarkably fast. In this study, we are probing how attention affects reading. You will try to recognize very quickly presented letters.

Letter Sense

Joshua Hartshorne & Timothy Vickery (Harvard University, USA).

When you learn to read, what is it that you are learning? In this study we examine how you interpret meaningless strings of letters. The experiment takes 5 minutes.

The Video Test

Joshua Hartshorne & Yuhong Jiang (Harvard University, USA).

Perform a short memory test, then watch an animated short (i.e., film). Then fill out a short quiz. 5 min.

Time Course of Visual Short-Term Memory

Joshua Hartshorne & Yuhong Jiang (Harvard University, USA).

Try to remember shapes. 5 min.

Shape Memory Experiment

Stephen Darling, Sergio Della Sala & Robert H. Logie (University of Edinburgh).

Try and remember the colour and shape of items presented on the screen. Takes about 8 minutes to complete.

Important Memories Interview

Bethany T. Heywood and Jesse M. Bering (Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland).

This study investigates different topics and common themes present in narratives about important memories. Participants will sign up at the link posted to be interviewed via Google Talk instant messenger about events from their own lives.

Boost Happiness in 7 Days

Simon Ursprung (University Bern, Switzerland).

Different exercises to make people happier are tested through simple exercises. You will be required to provide your email to send you a remember mail for the exercise part of the research.

Important Memories Study

Bethany T. Heywood & Jesse M. Bering (Queen's University Belfast).

This study investigates different topics and common themes present in narratives about important memories. Participants will write about events from their own lives.

Cognitive Activity and Cognitive Functioning

Nicholas Almond, Chris Moulin & Catriona Morrison (University of Leeds).

A questionnaire investigating cognitive activity and cognitive functioning. We're particularly interested in people who do not undertake crosswords, but all responses welcome.

Thought Processes and Pregnancy

Mary McGuinness, Chris Jones & Jackie Blissett (University of Birmingham).

A group of pregnant women will be evaluated by means of self-report questionnaires completed online during the last two months of pregnancy. A comparison will be made with an age-matched group of healthy women who have never been pregnant and group of new mothers who have given birth within two months.

Reasoning about Contingencies

William Jimenez (University of Warwick).

In this 15 minute experiment you will be asked to judge some relationship between events for 4 scenarios.

N/A. Please e-mail Harriet Truby to be e-mailed a copy of the questionnaire: harrietanntruby@hotmail.com

Harriet Truby & Dr. Amanda Heath (University of Central Lancashire).

This study aims to examine flashbulb memory & the recall of positive and negative public events eg., the death of Diana Princess of Wales and London winning the bid to host the Olympics in 2012.

Virtual Memory Experiments: Pattern Memory Experiment

Stephen Darling, Robert H. Logie, Sergio Della Sala (University of Edinburgh)

Try and remember visually presented patterns over intervals of a few seconds. Takes about 7 minutes to complete.

Face Recognition

Dr. Andrew Brand (iPsychExpts [Company])

The study investigates the effect of performing an attentional task on face recognition. It takes just over 5 minutes to complete.

Mobile Phone Review

Peter Fraser-Mackenzie (University of Southhampton)

A brief description of the study: This study only takes a couple minutes and asks you to read reviews about a mobile phone.

Word Interpretation Questionnaire

Ben Rosser and Dr. Tim Moss (The University of the West of England)

The research is interested in exploring how words can have different personal meanings to different people.

Credit Card Experiment

Neil Stewart (Warwick University)

If you received an unexpected bill, how much would you decide to pay? What factors will influence your decision?

Wedding List Experiment

Neil Stewart (Warwick University)

Which alternative charity gift would you choose for your friends wedding?

Clinical Trial Experiment

Neil Stewart (Warwick University)

Would you choose to take part in a clinical trial?

"What does this mean?" Study

Merideth Gattis (Cardiff University)

Why are people so good at reasoning with diagrams? This experiment investigates one hypothesis.

Media Usage Survey

Steven Brown Bsc (Hons) and Professor Kevin Durkin (The University of Strathclyde)

Survey measuring attitudes towards new technologies and their impact on how we consume media.

Consumer Decision Making

Andrew R. Smith and Paul D. Windschitl (University of Iowa, USA).

This is a brief (approx. 15 min) study about purchasing decisions. You will see and make judgments about various products. You will also answer questions about your personality.

Personality and Purchasing Decisions

Dr. Ryan T. Howell (San Francisco State University, USA)

Participants are asked to fill out a series of questionnaires on personality, emotion, attitudes, financial and demographic information. Takes approx. 20 minutes.

How Do I Spend My Money?

Peter Caprariello & Harry Reis (University of Rochester)

A ten minute online study about different ways you may have spent your money. You are eligible to participate if you speak English and are at least 18 years of age

Consumer buying and paying behaviour

Hui-Yi (Eve) Lo (University College London)

Study looking at consumer buying and paying behaviour

A Cross-culture Study of Attitudes Toward International Trade

Mi Zhou (University of Exeter)

This study will investigate the attitudes toward international trade. Participants (British only) will be presented with 6 scenarios and answer some questions. Takes approx. 10 minutes

CTSCALE validity in the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic

Nada Abulhamous (University of Bath)

Ethnicity and nationalism are among the strongest motivating factors in the current global marketplace. These sentiments are often reflected in consumer consumption preference behaviour regarding domestic or imported product/services. This study looks at UK consumer behaviour from this stance

General Attitudes and Current Affairs

Stephanie Secker & Dr Louise Pendry (Exeter University)

The aim is to investigate whether people’s attitudes towards different current issues are influenced by whether or not those issues are highly salient in the media at the present time

Thinking about Spending

Peter Caprariello & Harry Reis, University of Rochester

The following is a six minute online study about different ways you can spend your money. You are eligible to participate if you are at least 18 years of age.

Consumer Attitude Experiment

Krzysztof Sobolewski Warsaw School of Social Psychology, Poland).

The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that affect consumer-made decisions.

Purchasing Behaviour Experiment

Hui-Yi (Eve) Lo (University College London).

The purpose of this web-based experiment is to understand the factors that are associated with purchasing decisions.

The effect of purpose branding on brand equity

Syma Shafi (University of Surrey)

Takes only 5 - 7 minutes to complete. Tests for consumers’ perceptions of brands. Study is for UK students only.

A Plausibility Survey

Elizabeth Johnson & Jesse Snedeker (Harvard University)

In this survey, rate the plausibility of 48 sentences describing events taking place in a playroom setting. Less than 10 minutes!

Adult Prototypic Face Processing

Katharina Speckmann, Dr. Alan Slater (University of Exeter)

This study investigates adult face perception

Online Adult Romantic Relationship Survey

Kalanit Ben-Ari & Dr. Jay Belsky (University of London)

The purpose of this study is to learn about close relationships, in and outside the family. This study involves answering questions about yourself, your romantic relationship experiences, and your childhood

Saving Behaviour

A. Rabinovich (University of Exeter).

This survey is part of a research project being conducted at the University of Exeter investigating saving behaviour. It will take you about 25-30 minutes to complete.

Factors Affecting Academic Performance

Leander Walker & Glenn Williams (Nottingham Trent University)

This study aims to look at different factors that may affect academic performance, in particular procrastination

Can two Places be Home at Once? Home, Place Identity and Place Attachment

Joanne O'Lynn and Stephanie Charleston (University of Sunderland)

Study on the concept of home and how it may vary between types of places. You will be asked questions about where you have lived in the past, a place you consider to be home (or have in the past) and about the importance of qualities of the home

Global Warming and Us

A Rabinovich & T Postmes (University of Exeter).

In this survey we are interested in your views and opinions on global warming and your perception of what can be done to slow it down. It will take you about 15-20 minutes to complete.

Name the Celebrity Part 1

Name the Celebrity Part 2

Name the Celebrity Part 3

Agnes Lech (University of Kent).

Please try to name the celebrities based on the provided identification information.

Attitudes towards Animal Welfare

Alexia Zalaf and Dr Vince Egan (University of Leicester)

The questionnaire will be assessing views on the treatment of animals and populations in the UK and Cyprus will be compared for cultural differences.

Public Perceptions Towards Wrongful Conviction

Melanie Takarangi and Hannah James (University of Leicester)

The purpose of this research is to investigate people’s attitudes to wrongful conviction. Participation in this study involves completing a short survey involving questions about wrongful convictions, and demographic information

Criminal Justice System attitudes questionnaire

Lisa Smith (University of Leicester)

This questionnaire measures public attitudes towards criminal justice issues, and aims to contribute to a better understanding of jury decision making

Mock Juror Perceptions of Forensic Evidence

Lisa Smith, MSc & Prof Ray Bull (University of Leicester)

You are asked to make a series of judgements about various types of forensic evidence from the perspective of the juror in a criminal case

Bring "them" to justice

Agnes Lech (University of Kent)

The Police release composites of offenders hoping that someone will recognise them and bring them to justice. Imagine yourself in such a situation and take part in the likeness rating procedure

Male Rape Myths

Emma Sleath (University of Leicester)

The study is examining rape myths and attitudes towards male and female victims of rape

Rating of "Offender" Facial Composites

Agnes Lech (University of Kent)

Police releases the composite of offenders hoping that someone will recognize them and bring them to justice. Imagine yourself in such situation and take part in the likeness rating procedure.

Attitudes towards cybercrime

Dr. Grainne Kirwan (Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Ireland)

This is a study which is investigating people's attitudes towards different types of cybercrime

Female Violence & Antisocial Behaviour

Abigail Thornton (University of Central Lancashire)

Research suggests men are generally more violent than women, but female violence also occurs and may be underreported. This study investigates women's involvement in violent and antisocial behaviour. Both men & women are asked to respond to questions regarding female perpetration of (a) general violence, (b) partner violence, (c) antisocial behaviour & (d) hate crimes. Takes approx. 15-20 minutes to complete.

Public Beliefs about Behaviours in Rape and Sexual Assault

Laura Cataudo & Dr. Louise Porter (University of Liverpool).

This questionnaire looks at public perception of the behaviours that occur during rape and sexual assault. It asks for you to estimate the percentage that specific behaviours occur during rape sexual assault in your own opinion.

Public and Professional Perceptions of the Police

Dr. Louise Porter (University of Liverpool).

We are interested in people's experiences (if any) and opinions of the police. You do not need to have had any direct contact with the Police and we are interested in hearing from people from all occupations and backgrounds.

Eyewitness Recognition

Dr. Andrew Brand (iPsychExpts {Company})

Description: The study investigates the effect of performing an attentional task on eyewitness recognition.

Perceptions of a Homicide Trial

Laurie Messerli & Dr. Brenda Russell (Castleton State College, Vermont, USA)

This study looks at perceptions of a homicide case. Potential jurors can choose from second degree murder, manslaugther, or self-defence as possible penalties for the defendant. Various attitudes are also assessed.

Life Extension Questionnaire

Jennifer Tucker (New School for Social Research, New York, USA)

Scientists are working very diligently on ways to extend the human life span. This battery of surveys aims to measure individuals' attitudes toward this controversial scientific aim

Attitudes and Feelings Study

Kerrianne Devlin, Ailsa Donaldson, Cristina Dunare, Areesa Chinoy, Alex Dorril (University of Edinburgh)

This study is a survey of attitudes and feelings. You will be asked to fill in three self-descriptive questionnaires and complete an emotion perception test.  The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Mobile Internet Adoption

Morgan Anning (University of Bath)

Postgraduate Research looking at Mobile Internet Adoption. You do not have to have used or have a phone with m-internet access to participate

Moral and Disgust Judgements

Dieneke Hubbeling (University of East London)

This study asks for intuitive judgements of moral, self-harm, disgust and unconventional situations.

Human Behaviour Investigation

Stephen Lindsay & Elizabeth Brimacombe (University of Victoria, Canada)

Watch a short video, perform two brief puzzle solving tasks, and answer questions about the video.

Parental Perceptions of Family Pet Ownership

Julia Warner (University of East Anglia)

An exploration of parental perceptions concerning companion animals, the child and the family.

Occupations, Activities, and Traits: Gender Stereotypes in British Culture

Vickie Pasterski (City University)

We are interested in comparing gender stereotypes about occupations, interests, and traits in various cultures. In this case, we would like to learn about the perceptions of people living in Great Britain.

Attitudes towards transsexuals and those with an intersex condition

Professor Racheal Heath, Elizabeth Kemp & Jessica Swain (Newcastle, Australia)

Our aim is to determine whether people are more tolerant of people with an intersex condition than they are towards people with transsexualism. We are also wanting to show that tolerance is enhanced when people believe that such conditions have a biological rather than a psychological cause.

Health and Personality Processes: Links Explored (HAPPLE)

Gareth Haggger-Johnson & Martha Whiteman (Edinburgh University).

We are interested in how personality might affect different kinds of health behaviours and if it might be possible to use a questionnaire to provide clues about this.

Rumination and Informational Preferences in Psychological and Behavioural Outcomes in Illness: Pilot Test of the Multidimensional Rumination in Illness Scale (MRIS)

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

This study involves the development of a scale to assess ruminative thinking in the context of illness

Life Events and Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

Vikki Green and Dr Man Chung (University of Plymouth, England)

Research has found that some people with chronic idiopathic urticaria experienced stressful life events before the onset of their rash. This project looks at peoples' emotional experiences and emotional well-being to see if there is a link between these and the strength of the link between life events and CIU

Masculinity and Your Health

Joseph Hammer, B.S, R. & Chris Fraley, Ph.D (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign).

This survey involves viewing a brochure and answering a series of relevant questions about masculinity and your health. 8 -12 mins

Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Beliefs about illness, treatment and quality of life

Participants should be 18+

Lee Usher (Thames Valley University)

The purpose of this study is to examine how those with IBS feel about their illness, their treatment, how they cope and their quality of life

Factors Related to Quality of Life Among Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sabrina Voci & Ken Cramer (University of Windsor, Canada)

The purpose of this study is to investigate psychosocial factors related to quality of life and psychological adjustment among women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Emotional Intelligence & Risk Taking Sexual Behaviour

Males aged 18+ Only!

Jackie Andre (University of Central Lancashire)

This research examines if individuals who regularly use a condom are able to identify, use, understand and regulate their emotions around the subject of risk taking sexual behaviour. Comparisons will be made between homosexual and heterosexual males.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study

Fuschia M. Sirois, University of Windsor (Canada).

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between present, past, & future self-perceptions and adjustment to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & how these may change over time. Open to people with IBD (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis) only.

Adjustment to Arthritis: Self-Perceptions, Relationships, and Well-Being over time: Phase 1

Fuschia M. Sirois, University of Windsor (Canada).

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between present, past, and future self-perceptions and adjustment to arthritis and how these may change over time. Open to people with arthritis only.

Safer-Sex and the Student

UK female students Only

Helen Clements, BSc, MSc, Dr Stephen Brown & Prof Peter Henzi (University of Central Lancashire)

Survey investigating the sexual risk behaviour of UK female students with the aim of improving sexual health.

Risks of UV light exposure

Anna Good (Sussex University)

Please only participate if you areBritish!

Read a brief message about the risks of UV exposure (with photos) - then rate how you felt having read the message - towards the end there is a wordsearch, a bit about the Euro and some other word-puzzles.

Eating Habits

Katie Bristow, Rachel Seabrook (Oxford Brookes University) & Myra Cooper (Warneford Hospital, Oxford).

This survey aims to investigate the relationship between eating habits and self-perceptions in men and women, particularly regarding men. Both men and women (mainly men) with different eating habits are needed, whatever the age, weight, habits and attitudes.

How Do You See Yourself: Appearance Questionnaire

Ben Rosser & Dr. Tim Moss (University of the West of England)

The research is investigating people's perception and experience of their appearance.

Attributional Style, Health Attitudes and Behaviours

Louise Ball (University of York)

Three online questionnaires (on one webpage). The 1st is about coping styles, the 2nd is about health attitudes & the 3rd is about health behaviours.

Illness Perceptions held on food allergies and their link to anxiety levels

Rachel Liddle & Dr. Tim Moss (University of the West of England)

The research aims to assess the way individuals with food allergies perceive their illness. This will be assessed in line with general information on their allergy, such as allergen & methods of diagnosis. Finally, examining levels of anxiety will determine any relationship between this & allergy perceptions.

Preference Rating Study

Dr. Matthew Watson & Danielle McCutcheon (University of Sunderland)

A 5-10 minute survey with 3 short tasks: 1) read a short passage and answer a question about the passage; 2) rate 3 pictures of buildings according to how much you like each one; 3) answer a series of questions relating to the previous 2 tasks

Campus Activities Survey

Jenn Logg (Columbia University, USA)

This is a 10 to 20 minute survey about the activities you're currently involved in as an undergraduate or were involved in when you were an undergraduate student. You are eligible to participate if you are 18 or older and fluent in English

Mental States and Financial Decisions

Edward Hall (Bard College, New York, USA)

20 minute study. Three sections: two money bundle choice sections, and a phrase generation step. Fun to do.

The (Lost) Vocal Object in Opera: The Voice, the Listener and Jouissance/Arousal

Carlo Zuccarini (Brunel University)

A neuropsychoanalytic research study that aims to provide further insight into the way in which vocal music in general, and opera in particular, is processed in the mind and brain

Genres in Popular Culture

Laura Fitzgerald (Exeter University).

This study looks at how people categorize music and films.

Evolution of Leadership Questionnaire

Channah Herschberg, Florijn Vriend, Inge Dessing, Irene Rompa and Mark van Vugt (University Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

This study is about the Evolution of Leadership. Filling in the questionnaire will only take 10 minutes.

Work-Family Interaction, Job Satisfaction, and the mediating influence of Motivation Orientation

Christopher Van Ness (Capella University, USA)

The study will investigate the perceptions of workers who are gainfully employed regarding their perceptions of work-family interaction, job satisfaction, and work motivation orientation

Investigating Wellbeing at Work

AC Gaskell (Birkbeck, University of London)

Investigating Wellbeing at Work: Longitudinal study (3 week total participation) of UK based Managers and or Supervisors

Causes of the Glass Cliff

Pamela Bretschneider & Michelle Ryan (University of Exeter)

This short online study is interested in reactions to gender discrimination in organisations. Takes less than 10 minutes to complete

Only working participants needed

Attitudes at Work

Thomas Gilbert (Northumbria University)

The study consists of questionnaire items that aim to assess ‘attitudes at work’ in the context of the working environment. It takes around 10 minutes to complete

Personality and Organisational Culture Fit

Zahra Zafarani (Goldsmiths College, University of London).

This study is looking at how personality-organisational culture fit impacts on health and well-being.

Dyslexia and Recruitment, Factors Involved in the Selection Process for Candidates with Dyslexia

Susie Larkin (Manchester University).

This study explores factors involved in recruitment for candidates with dyslexia, using an online questionnaire looking at recruitment experiences of people with and without dyslexia.

You and the Organisation you Work for

For women currently working in an organisation!

M.Ryan and A.Rabinovich (University of Exeter).

This survey investigated the barriers women face in the workplace. We are interested in your views and opinions as an employee. Please fill in this survey only if you are female. Please do not fill in this survey if you do not work or if your job is not within an organisation (self-employed, freelancer, etc.).

Do you get paid enough for your managerial role?

German or English speaking employees with leadership responsibilities only!

Clara Kulich & Michelle Ryan (University of Exeter)

This survey is about pay satisfaction of employees with leadership responsibilities. English as well as German speakers are welcome to participate. You will be asked questions on your satisfaction with your pay, your pay attitudes and several related topics. It will take you about 30 minutes to participate (there is an option to save your answers and continue the survey at a later time).

Workplace Beliefs

Sharon Gold, Dr Mark Rubin, Dr Don Munro (University of Newcastle, Australia)

In this survey you will be asked to indicate your beliefs about yourself in different work situations.

Hiring and Promotion in the Workplace

Dr Michelle Ryan, Aarti Iyer and Alex Haslam (University of Exeter)

In this study we investigate your views on Hiring and promotion in the work place. By doing this survey you will already find out more about our research since you will read a BBC article on our findings. Participants should be people with working experience! It will take you about 20 minutes to fill in the questionnaire.

Your experience as Returning Mothers and Fathers in the Workplace

Dr Michelle Ryan and Glass Cliff Research Team (University of Exeter)

Returning parents only please! In this research we look at the challenges that parents face when they return to the workplace. We ask you about your experiences in the work environment. The aim of our research is to identify threats and challenges at work. It takes about 10 minutes to take part. Anonymity and confidentiality is guaranteed.

Your experience as Employee with a Disability in the Workplace

Dr Michelle Ryan and Glass Cliff Research Team (University of Exeter)

People with a disability only please! In this research we look at the challenges that people with disabilities face in the workplace. We ask you about your experiences in the work environment. The aim of our research is to identify threats and challenges at work. It takes about 10 minutes to take part. Anonymity and confidentiality is guaranteed.

Your experience as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender in the Workplace

Dr Michelle Ryan and Glass Cliff Research Team (University of Exeter)

Gay, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgender only please! In this research we look at the challenges that people of the GLBT community face in the workplace. We ask you about your experiences in a work environment. The aim of our research is to identify threats & challenges at work. It takes about 10 minutes to take part. Anonymity and confidentiality is guaranteed.

Your Experience as Ethnic Minority in the Workplace

Dr Michelle Ryan and Glass Cliff Research Team (University of Exeter)

Ethnic minority members only please! In this research we look at the challenges that people with an ethnic minority background face in the workplace. We ask you about your experiences in a work environment. The aim of our research is to identify threats and challenges at work. It takes about 10 minutes to take part. Anonymity and confidentiality is guaranteed.

Describing Managers

Dr. Michelle Ryan & Mette Hersby (University of Exeter)

In the survey you will be asked to consider which traits a manager should have to best fulfil the role described. The study takes about 15 minutes.

How much would you pay a manager?

Clara Kulich and Michelle Ryan (University of Exeter)

In this survey we want to find out more about people's perceptions of leaders and people's opinions on how much managers should be paid. You will read a short article about a company and its director and then we ask you to answer a few questions. It will take you about 10 minutes to participate.

Study on Job Satisfaction

Sindi Tharpe, Veronica Aboytes, Marissa Miller, Coral Buchanan and Chris Lotton, Dr. Ken Shultz (CSUSB, USA)

VERY FAST SURVEY!!! This study, in which you are being invited to participate, is designed to investigate the relationship between age AND job satisfaction.

Leadership Survey

Steffen R. Giessner (RSM Erasmus University, The Netherlands)

The survey is about some specific situations in which a leader of your team or organization was involved. We are interested in real situations which happened in your organization. The study will take about 8 minutes.

Career development and competencies

Sandra Haase & Jan Francis-Smythe (Worcester University)

The study aims to develop an indicator for career competencies, i.e. behaviours, skills and knowledge important for successful career development.

The Nature Incidence and Impact of Paranormal Experiences

Rosemary Breen, Dr Beverley Jane, Dr Inna Semetsky (Monash University, Melbourne, Australia).

I am conducting an online survey of people's paranormal experiences. People believe in the paranormal but little is known about what is actually occurring. You must be at least 18 years of age, have access to the internet, and be able to understand and communicate effectively in English.

Colours and Text

J David Eisenberg (Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, California, USA)

In this study, you will be asked to find words on the screen when presented in a variety of colours. You will also be asked to rate various aspects of colour combinations

Study on Motion Perception

Dr. Cordula Becker (University of Cambridge).

Participants are wanted for an online study on motion perception. The researchers are especially looking for siblings willing to participate.

Motion perception study

Dr. Cordula Becker and Prof. John Mollon (Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge)

During this study you will be asked whether you perceive patterns presented on your monitor as stationary or as moving.

Personality and Group Preference

Aiden Sisler. MEd Student (University of Manchester).

This study will attempt to investigate how personality impacts upon group preference. The relationship between personality, an individual’s beliefs about groups and other factors will be examined by having participants complete a ten minute anonymous online survey.

Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Interacting with Sexual Decisions

Jessica L. Wallace (Pepperdine University, USA)

I am examining the relationship between an individual’s previous sexual decisions and its subsequent effect on his or her self-esteem and self-worth (a trait relevant to self-esteem and spirituality)

The Psychology of Involving Experiences

V. Barry Dauphin and Grant M. Heller (The University of Detroit Mercy, USA)

We are currently looking for volunteers to take brief survey on videogame experiences. We are looking for both frequent and infrequent players of video games. Takes approx 5-10 minutes to complete

Validation of the CES

Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler (Goucher College, USA)

This study includes several questionnaires on coping, mood, and personality. It works best in Internet Explorer

Universal Worth Scale Development

Steven V. Rouse (Pepperdine University)

I am developing a scale to measure a trait called Universal Worth—a trait relevant to self-esteem and spirituality

Music Listening and Personality Study

You must have iTunes to participate

Jennifer McDonald (University of Cambridge)

A two-part survey about individual differences in music preferences and digital music listening behaviour. You will be asked to provide an export of your iTunes library at the end of the first survey and then answer questions about your own music in the main research phase. You will also be asked about your general music usage, music preferences and personality

Pets & People

Drs A Lenton & A Weiss (University of Edinburgh)

We need "pairs of people" to fill out our online survey investigating the relationship between human and pet personality

Making Sense of Traumatic Events: Investigating Individual Differences in Perceived Control

Associate Professor Ann Knowles & Ms Danielle Williamson (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia)

The study investigates individual differences in the way people make sense of traumatic events. Anyone over 18 years can participate. Participation involves responding to a range of personality measures and then reading a scenario which asks you to imagine being a victim of crime and then answering a series of questions about how you would feel in the aftermath

Self-injury and Eating Pathology

Emma Black (Deakin University, Australia)

This study is examining how specific personality traits (impulsivity and compulsivity) may or may not be related to certain maladaptive behaviours (disordered eating and self-harm) in adult females. The questionnaire takes about half an hour to fill out

The Birth Order Study

Joshua Hartshorne, Timothy Hartshorne, Nancy Salem-Hartshorne (Central Michigan University, USA)

Answer a few short questions about your family structure. Takes approximately 5 minutes

Who Am I? Childhood Recollections & Personality

Jochen Gebauer, Geoff Haddock, Ulrich von Hecker (Cardiff University) & Philip Broemer (University of Tübingen).

We are interested in your childhood memories and your Personality.

Alphabet Soup

Aiden P. Gregg & Myrto Konstantellia (University of Southampton).

The study is about the Name Letter Effect (the tendency that people have to evaluate more positively the letters in their names relative to those not in their names). The study aims in exploring (a) factors that make it artificially bigger/smaller and (b) how best to mathematically compute it.

Personal Standards, Expectations, and Well-Being in Early, Middle and Later Adulthood

Dr. Joachim Stoeber (University of Kent) & Franziska S. Reschke (University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany).

Survey investigating how personal standards and expectations relate to subjective well-being comparing individuals in early, middle, and later adulthood (18-80+ years). Aim of the study is to find out how people's self-oriented standards and future expectations change across the life span, and how these changes relate to people's well-being.

Time Perspective, Money Saving and the Environment

A. Rabinovich & P. Webley (University of Exeter).

This survey investigates the perception of time (specifically, future) and its effects on different kinds of behaviour.

Emotional Intelligence and Personality

Dr Kathryn Gardner (University of Central Lancashire).

The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and various aspects of people's personality, as well as exploring how EI and personality interact to then determine difficulties such as substance abuse.

Individual Differences in Curiosity and Psychological Well-Being: Does a Curious Personality Provide Opportunities for Personal Growth?

Tania Ascenzo and Dr Bruce Findlay (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia).

The purpose of this study is to obtain a better understanding about curiosity as a personality trait and its contribution to psychological well-being.

Gamblers Gone Wild

Edward W. Crossman, Michelle Christensen, Dr. Terry J. Knapp (University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA)

A study evaluating gambling behaviour.

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Erica Hepper & Prof. Constantine Sedikides (University of Southampton)

This study aims to explore the ways that people with different personality characteristics typically think and behave in everyday life.

Video Game Structure Preferences, Flow, and Dreams

Dr.Jayne Gackenbach

A survey will be administered online asking participants video game playing history and dream experiences as well as filling out two questionnaires measuring video game structure preferences and flow experiences while playing. Finally participants will be asked to play a brief video game to measure their skill.

Who am I? How do I behave? Am I happy?

Kathryn Buchanan and Anat Bardi (Royal Holloway, University of London)

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

Happiness, Preferences & Behaviours

Kathryn Buchanan (Royal Holloway, University of London)

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

Creativity and Spirituality in Coping

Dagmar Corry, Dr. Christopher & Alan Lewis (University of Ulster)

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

Happiness Study

Elizabeth Nisbet (Carlton University, Canada)

An online study about happiness and awareness of your surroundings

Secondary school teachers only!

Part 1 - Secondary School Teachers' Character Strengths and Subjective Well-being

Part 2 - Secondary School Teachers' Character Strengths and Subjective Well-being

Armaou Maria (University of Nottingham)

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)

Individual Differences in Mysticism

Anna Keen and Supervisor Patrick Rosencrantz (Newcastle University)

Study to increase knowledge of individual differences between those who believe in mysticism, and those who are more sceptical

Relationship between Religion and Health

Nisha Sroa & Glenn Williams (Nottingham Trent University)

Investigating effect of different religion orientation and how this impacts individuals health

Existential Orientation related to Cognitive Style and Social Functioning

Lyndsay Brickles & Patrick Rosenkranz (Newcastle University)

The main aim of the research is to explore religious beliefs with relation to cognitive style and social functioning. The questionnaire should take around 20 minutes to complete

Cognitive Styles and Personality Traits in Existential Beliefs

Lee Munro & Patrick Rosenkranz (Newcastle University)

How do cognitive styles and personality traits relate to existential beliefs such as religion, spirituality or superstition? An online questionnaire taking 15-20 minutes

Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Well-being

Stacy A. Louk, Sharon Cheston, Ed.D.& Joseph Ciarrocchi, PhD (Loyola College in Maryland, USA).

You are invited to participate in a study that looks at how one's spirituality and religiousness relate to mindfulness and well-being. This study is anonymous and for each completed 15-20 minute survey a $1 donation to charity will made by the researcher. For ages 18 and up, both men and women.

Find the Reincarnated Person

Dr. Jesse Bering. Claire Cooper (Queen's University Belfast).

The aim of this study is to discover how people reason about reincarnation cross-culturally. We hope to explain these similarities and differences by drawing on commonalities and constraints of the human mind.

Existential Beliefs and Personality

Patrick Rosenkranz & Dr Bruce Charlton (University of Newcastle).

Do individuals with different personality profiles have different ways of structuring their belief systems? This study looks at how your own personal beliefs relate to your personality profile. It takes around 10 - 20 minutes to complete.

Beliefs, Health and Mood

Patrick Rosenkranz & Dr. Bruce Charlton (University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

Is there a relationship between your beliefs and how well you feel? This study addresses this by asking questions about some of the beliefs you might hold, your current health status & your mood. It takes around 10-15 minutes to complete.

Female Mate Choice Preferences

Open to females only

Daniel Farrelly (University of Sunderland)

This study looks at choices females make when selecting potential partners for different relationship lengths

Smart or Sexy? Allot Your Mate Dollars Here

April Bleske-Rechek and Bailey Vandenheuvel (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, USA)

In this study you design your ‘ideal mate' and report on your personal relationship history. The survey takes 5-10 minutes.

The Southampton ‘Sex Over 6 Months’ Survey

Erica Hepper and Kathy Carnelley (University of Southampton)

This study investigates how people’s sexual views and experiences may change over time. The study involves completing two questionnaires – one now, and one in 6 months’ time. Part 1 takes about 25 minutes, Part 2 will take about 15 minutes. Anyone aged over 16 is welcome to participate

Friends with Benefits Survey

Janice Kelly, Justin Lehmiller, and Laura VanderDrift (Purdue University)

Participation in this research requires only that you complete a brief survey that asks questions about you and your attitudes toward "friends with benefits" relationships

Identity Formation and Sexual Behaviour in Gay Men

Stuart Waterman (Sarah Lawrence College)

This survey explores possible correlations between processes of gay identity formation and the sexual behaviour of adult gay males

Female Orgasmic Capacity, Individual Differences and Masculinity

Lara Eschler & Dr. Melissa Hines (University of Cambridge).

This study explores whether differences in the experience of sexual pleasure and orgasm contribute to differences in certain attitudes and behaviours. We also seek to find out the relationship between certain physical characteristics and the frequency of orgasm.

Validation of the GEQ for Hispanics: A Short Online Survey

Lorranine Benuto & Dr. Marta Meana (University of Nevada, USA).

Would you like to help us validate an acculturation measure for Hispanics? If you are Hispanic/Latino(a) and age 18-29 you may participate. Takes approx. 30 mins to complete the questionnaires and by doing so you will help us obtain a better understanding about the measurement of acculturation.

Emotions

Dr. Natalie Wyer and Kimberley Schenke (University of Plymouth).

This study is investigating the experience of emotions across a range of situations for people aged between 18 and 25 years of age.

Life Choices

Samantha Joel and Dr. Geoff MacDonald (University of Toronto, Canada).

You will be asked to reflect on personal experiences that you have had and choices that you have made in the past.

Romantic Relationship Choices

Samantha Joel and Dr. Geoff MacDonald (University of Toronto, Canada).

You will be given a hypothetical romantic relationship scenario and asked what you would choose to do.

Moral Responsibility

Sarah Allen and Dr. Paulo Sousa  (Queen's University Belfast)

In this study, participants will read a short scenario describing a sequence of events and will be asked to answer a few questions about their perception of the events. Takes about 5 minutes

TUBENGA – the Online Investigator Game

Katrin Schenzle, Katrin Wodzicki (Tuebingen, Germany)

TUBENGA is an online investigator game played jointly by groups of six people who try to expose an art theft. The aim of the study is to examine how people jointly solve problems. Duration: about 30 min.

How the Brain Reads

Hans IJzerman (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)

During this study, we are trying to assess a certain type of relationships between personality and intuition

Social Thought Experiment 

Miss Japinder Dhesi (London School of Economics)

A study exploring beliefs about social status. Participants read a short excerpt and complete a questionnaire. Takes approx 15 minutes

What is Nostalgia?

Erica Hepper, Tim Wildschut and Constantine Sedikides (University of Southampton)

A 5-minute anonymous survey asking about your view of nostalgia. All participants welcome!

Gender, Leadership and Stress

Dr. Michelle Ryan (University of Exeter)

This short online survey is interested in organisational life, particularly in the interplay of gender, leadership and stress. Takes less than 10 minutes.

Judging Attractiveness from Faces and Words

Dr. Kenny Smith (Northumbria University)

We will ask you to rate people’s attractiveness based on their face, words they produce, and their behaviour in conversation. Should take less than 10 minutes

Judgments of Privacy Threatening Events

Asimina Vasalou (University of Bath), Etienne Roesch (Imperial College) & Adam Joinson (University of Bath)

We want to understand how everyday situations that may pose privacy concerns are assessed. The survey takes at most 15 minutes to complete

Social Thought Experiment

Japinder Dhesi (London School of Economics)

A study exploring beliefs about social status. Participants read a short excerpt and complete a questionnaire. Takes approx.15 minutes.

Person Perception and Recall

For females only

Dina Dosmukhambetova & Prof. Antony Manstead (Cardiff University)

We are interested in whether the atmosphere of imagined events affects later recall and in how people form opinions about others based on minimal information. Takes approx. 15 minutes.

The Influence of Personality Information on Attractiveness

Steven Watson & Julie Seed (Northumbria University)

Participants are asked to rate a series of five opposite sex faces for attractiveness. The same faces will then be rated again with accompanying personality information

Men and Women in Society

For males only

Michelle Ryan (Exeter University)

This study is interested in what people think about new research into gender differences. Participants read a newspaper article and indicate their level of agreement with a series of statements. Should take less than 10 minutes to complete

Attractiveness of Emotional Behaviour 

Dina Dosmukhambetova & Prof. Antony Manstead (Cardiff University)

In this study we are interested in whether individuals' emotional behaviour affects their attractiveness

Parenting Styles and Culture 

Farah Anastas (Brunel University)

This study investigates the effect of culture on parenting styles in the UK

Understanding of Social Interactions 

Fiona Ferguson (University of Edinburgh)

This study is interested in people's understanding of social interactions and simply involves filling out questionnaires online. Participants must be native English speakers

Survey of the Self 

Alison P. Lenton (University of Edinburgh) & Constantine Sedikides (University of Southampton)

This study investigates how a past experience affect people's feelings about themselves

Responses to Real and Imagined Infidelity

Faye Gregson & Helen Driscoll (University of Sunderland)

This project assesses jealousy of males and females in response to 'imagined' infidelity and 'real' infidelity

Music and Art

Adam Waytz (University of Chicago, USA)

A 5-minute study in which participants will be asked to evaluate a couple paintings and answer some questions about their favourite musical artist

Role of Psychological Needs in State Authenticity

Louisa Renwick & Dr. Alison Lenton (University of Edinburgh)

A short ten minute study investigating how past experiences affect your feelings about yourself

Leadership Selection

Brian R. Spisak and Mark van Vugt (University of Kent at Canterbury)

Participants will be asked to select faces of potential leaders they think "best looks" like the leader of various situations

Relationships & Sex

Kristine Chapleau, M.S. & Dr. Debra Oswald (Marquette University, USA)

This study involves completing surveys about romantic relationships. It should take 20-30 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. You must be at least 18 years old to participate

Relationship Thoughts

Dr. Kathy Carnelley, Dr. Amber Story & Dr. Shelly Gable (University of Southampton, National Science Foundation University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)

You are invited to participate in an online survey about romantic relationships. You’ll be asked to think about different types of relationships in your life and how they make you feel. Takes about 30 minutes

Experiences in Romantic Relationships (for those in relationships)

Stephanie Spielmann & Geoff MacDonald (University of Toronto, Canada)

Interested in people's experiences in romantic relationships. Participants must CURRENTLY be involved in a romantic relationship and have experienced a breakup in the past

Individual Differences in Emotions

Simon Lutterbie & Dr. Brian Parkinson (University of Oxford)

This study uses vignettes and a questionnaire to examine variations in how individuals respond to emotional events

Female Dating Preferences

Joost Leunissen, Msc (Leiden University, The Netherlands), prof. Mark van Vugt (University of Kent at Canterbury)

A study on what type of men you would like to date

Are You Comfortable in Your Team?

Dr. Christine Gockel & Rebecca Schmidt (Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany)

This survey investigates teams at work. We will ask you how you feel in your team. How comfortable are you with your teammates? How satisfied are you with the atmosphere in your team? And how well does your team perform? The study is especially created for people who are working in teams. The completion of this survey will take about 30 minutes

Social Reconnection in Online Gamers

Harriet Waugh (Heriot Watt University, Scotland)

This study examines social interactions both in individuals who play online games and those who don't. Must be aged 18 or over and enter the username of hwpsych42 and password of hsdiuwtd9

Emotional Expressions and Audience Effect

Dina Dosmukhambetova & Prof. Antony Manstead (Cardiff University)

This is a study about the way people experience and express emotions in the presence of other people

Sex, Relationships, and Mortality

David de Jong and Dr. Geoff MacDonald (University of Toronto, Canada)

Involves answering a series of questions, some quite personal, re: sex, relationships, and mortality

Personal and Relational Well-being

Stacy Sharman (Goldsmiths, University of London)

An investigation of how people maintain balance between their personal and relational needs in romantic relationships

Personality and Problem Solving

Abigail Hazlett & Dr. Daniel Molden (Northwestern University, USA)

This study concerns how personality factors influence problem solving strategies

Humour Compatibility

Dr. Harry T. Reis (University of Rochester) & Michael Maniaci (University of Rochester)

In this study, we will ask you to rate several jokes and answer questions about your relationship with a friend or partner, then contact your friend or partner to complete the same survey online

Risk Inventory

Dr Brian Parkinson, Dr Gwenda Simons, Ms Kornelia Gentsch (University of Oxford)

We are looking at risky decision making in everyday situations. The online survey requires you to make self-assessments of how you would respond in a range of scenarios each depicting a decision situation, for various aspects of both the situation and the decision you make

Goals and Aspirations

Miron Zuckerman, Ph.D. and Christina Wade (University of Rochester, USA)

You will be asked to provide your preferred email address and complete an online questionnaire rating how important certain goals are to you and how you feel in general (takes approx. 10 to 20 minutes). We will contact you again in six months requesting that you complete the same questionnaire a second time.

Pre-test Vignettes

Wendy de Waal-Andrews (University of Southampton)

Please take part if you have expertise and/or interest in the interpersonal circumplex. Pre-test of a vignette-based measure of interpersonal behaviour. The pre-test takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.

Partner Preference and Height

Dr Bernhard Fink (University of Goettingen, Germany), Dr Gayle Brewer (University of Central Lancashire, UK), Dr Nick Neave (Northumbria University, UK) (and additional non-UK Universities)

The study investigates partner preference and the height / personality of preferred partners. Men and women aged 18yrs and over are invited to take part

Coping Styles and Marital Relationships

Leslie Kirby & Nina Nelson (Vanderbilt University, USA)

We are investigating the impact of marital relationships on coping styles. The purpose of this study is to examine married people's feelings and thoughts about their relationships, as well as their behaviours within their relationships. The entire survey should take less than half an hour

Responses to Transgressions in Close Relationships

Dr. S. MacKinnon & S.D. MacPhee (University of Prince Edward Island, Canada).

Read and evaluate one person's response to a transgression that has occurred in a close relationship. Three individual difference scales are also included.

Video Game Play, Personality and Dreams

Beena Kuruvilla (Grant MacEwan College, Alberta, Canada) & Dr.Jayne Gackenbach (Grant MacEwan College, Canada).

This study aims to examine the effect of video game play on dreams. It looks specifically at threat stimulation and self awareness in the dreams of gamers and non-gamers.

Interactions with Others

Karthik Panchanathan and H. Clark Barrett (University of California, USA).

The purpose of this study is to better understand how people reason about strangers.

Attitudes about Groups and Beliefs about Strangers

Karthik Panchanathan & Clark Barrett (University of California, USA).

You will answer some questions about what you think about different kinds of social groups and then you will engage in a hypothetical social interaction.

Stranger in a Not-so-strange Land

Karthik Panchanathan & Michelle Kline (University of California, USA)

The purpose of this study is to examine peoples' beliefs about how they would interact with strangers (for example, buying something on eBay).

Cultural Differences in How People Respond to Embarrassing Situations

Dr. Roslyn Galligan & Ms. Sneha Jethmalani (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia).

The study looks at one's cultural background and style of relating to others, and how this effects the ways in which they respond to shame-provoking situations.

Relationship Views 3

Dr Michelle Luke, Dr Katherine Carnelley & Dr Constantine Sedikides (University of Southamtpon).

The study involves completing a variety of questionnaires about yourself and your relationships with others

Relationships, Stress and Coping, and Health

Dr. Diane Holmberg (Acadia University, Canada).

Open to anyone in a dating or marriage relationship of at least three months' duration; asks about your relationship, your health, and how you cope with stress.

Attitudes towards Different Countries

Dr. Natascha de Hoog (Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany).

This study is about attitudes towards different countries and consists of reading a short text and giving your opinion about it. The study takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Interpersonal Behaviour

Wendy de Waal-Andrews (University of Southampton).

This short study (5-10 minutes) asks you to answer some simple questions about yourself and then tell us about your interpersonal behaviour in groups.

Social Attitudes and Experiences Survey

Kate Cross (Durham University).

This short, anonymous questionnaire asks about: 1) preferences and fears, 2) aggressive and sexual experiences in the last year.

Blogging Practices, Motives for Blogging and Identity Exploration

Danielle Williamson (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia).

This study investigates blogging practices, motives for blogging and the ways in which people explore their identity through blogging. Participants must be over 18 years old and maintain a blog that is updated at least monthly.

Ideal Gender Representations

Alison Lenton (University of Edinburgh), Constantine Sedikides (University of Southampton), & Martin Bruder (University of Cambridge).

This study investigates what people think their society believes about the qualities and roles that are desirable for each gender. You must be fluent in English and at least 18 years of age to participate.

The Monetary Value of Experience

Claudia Schoenbohm & Dr. Simone Schnall (University of Plymouth).

This study involves a short survey looking for the amount of money people would spend for certain experiences they may have encountered throughout their lives.

Social Attitude Questionnaire

Mi Zhou (University of Plymouth).

The whole experiment will last around 12 mins. Participants need to follow some instructions and complete some questionnaire.

Three Scales

Dr Claire Hart (University of Southampton).

This study involves filling in three short scales all about you. Takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

Men, Women & Sex

Kristine Chapleau, M.S. & Debra Oswald, Ph.D (Marquette University, USA).

This study is examining attitudes toward men, women, and sex. To participate, you must be at least 18 years old. It will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete this survey. All responses are anonymous.

Women’s reactions to opinions about women

Dr. Natascha de Hoog (Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany).

The study consists of answering some basic questions, reading a short extract from an interview and answering questions about the extract. Takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Only women can participate.

Relationship and Achievement Goals

Kathy Carnelley (University of Southampton) and Amber Story (National Science Foundation, USA).

This is a study about people’s goals and thoughts about their relationships and achievement. It will involve completing questionnaires; this will take 20-30 minutes.

Relationship Views 2

Dr Michelle Luke, Dr Katherine Carnelley and Ms Elle Boag (University of South Hampton).

The study involves engaging in a visualization task and completing a variety of questionnaires about yourself.

Media Use Effects on Dreams

Dr. Jayne Gackenbach (Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

After answering some basic demographic questions participants will be asked to provide a recent dream and then to answer several questions about the dream and their media use.

Do online gaming sites have the same addictive potential as online gambling sites and how do the gamers view the sites they use?

Michaela Goodwin & Richard Wood (Nottingham Trent University)

The proposed study intends to investigate if there is any connection between online gaming for money and online gambling (in reference to the effects these two activities have and their structural characteristics), what the demographics are of those who participate in online gaming for monetary gain and if online gaming and online gambling have the same addictive potential.

The Business Value of HCI: Brand Equity & Usability

Part 1 - Click here if your first name begins with a letter between A - M

Part 2 - Click here if your first name begins with a letter between N - Z

Ahmed Shuja (University College London)

The purpose is to understand the effects of "Brand names" on usability of websites. The information collected will be confidential and your contribution will remain anonymous. Study time approximately 15 minutes.

The impact of smoking bans

Prof. J. Jetten, Dr. A. Mewse, Dr. M. Schmitt, Dr. N. Branscombe, A. Rabinovich (University of Exeter)

The core aim of the research is to gain greater understanding of the identity based motivations involved in smoking.

Exposure to Sexually Explicit Material During Adolescence

Shane Kraus (Castleton State College, Vermont, USA)

The purpose and nature of my study is to examine the possible relationship between Sexually Explicit Material (SEM) exposure during adolescence (ages 12 to 17) and its influence in adult relationships.

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Erica Hepper & Prof. Constantine Sedikides (University of Southampton)

This study aims to explore the ways that people with different personality characteristics typically think and behave in everyday life.

British people's emotions

Alexa Ispas & Russell Spears (Cardiff University)

We will ask you about both your own, and British people's emotions towards other national and ethnic groups.

Judgments and Perceptions of Conflict in Romantic Relationships

Dr. Kimberly A. Rapoza (Mercy College, USA)

A short survey (10 Min.) will ask you to read a paragraph that discusses a conflict a couple is having. You would then give your opinions about the conflict and make judgments about each person's behaviour

Evaluation of Controversial Policies

Alison Lenton (Edinburgh University), Constantine Sedikides, (Southampton), Martin Bruder (Cambridge)

Evaluate a number of different disputed policies, quickly categorise words and answer questions about yourself.

Should Britain join the Euro? An investigation into online focus groups

Daniel Frings & Dominic Abrams (Kent at Canterbury)

This study provides participants with the chance to take part in online discussion about the merits of joining the Euro.

Perception of Head Injuries in Sport

Mareen Weber & Martin G. Edwards (University of Birmingham)

This study investigates what people know about sport concussions and how this knowledge might influence personal well-being and recovery following a sports injury. Approx. duration: 15-20 min.

Driver Boredom

Mr Simon Heslop, Dr Joan Harvey, Dr Neil Thorpe, Dr Corinne Mulley (Newcastle University)

A road safety research team from Newcastle University have developed a questionnaire to investigate the issue of driver boredom and its role in road safety. They need as many drivers as possible to take part in the survey