The Role of Individual Differences in Cooperative Behaviour

Elliott White & Tom Dickens (University of East London).

The study takes no more than 12 minutes. During that time, you will be asked to play some simple games against three different players, before answering two brief questionnaires.

Online Creativity Game

Diana Onu (University of Exeter).

Throughout the creativity game, you will be required to provide interpretations for inkblots, individually and in groups. We will then ask you some questions. This should take approx. 15 minutes.

Attitudes to Drug Dependence

Tanzi Collinge, Dr Lynne Roberts and Dr Steve Allsop (Curtin University, Australia).

This study is investigating attitudes and emotions towards people with drug dependence. 

Social Interactions

Dr. Daniel Grühn (North Carolina State University, USA).

How we think about others and how we communicate with others influence our life tremendously. We trust or distrust others, we love or hate others, and we feel with others. 

Cultural Factors Affecting Subjective Well-being  

Sara Conversano and Dr. Tara Marshall (Brunel University).

Cross-cultural study investigating the relation between cultural values and happiness in three different ethnic groups.

Participants from UK, Italy and Indonesia are recruited. 

Friendship & Resilience Study  

Ms Rebecca Graber MSc, Dr Rhiannon Turner and Dr Anna Madill (University of Leeds).

This online study looks at how close friendships may develop psychological resilience over time, in 2 age cohorts (12-18 and 35-55 years old).

Opinions on Social Issues  

Enoch Landau and Mark Pancer (Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada).

You will be asked to give your opinions on a number of social issues, followed by questions about your personality. Takes approx. 15-20 minutes.

Close Others and Emotions  

Lorna Otway (Msc student) and Dr Kathy Carnelley (supervisor; University of Southampton).

The aim of this study is to investigate people's ability to visualise their significant others'.

Economics, Temporal Perspective and Happiness  

Jia Wei Zhang and Ryan T Howell Ph.D. (San Francisco State University, USA)

In this study we are investigating the hypothesis that individual's time perspective taking may influence their financial decision making process

A Diary Study of Dyadic Coping in Romantic Relationships  

Kristina Hobson and Dr. Diane Holmberg (Acadia University, Canada)

We are examining the effects that daily stressors have on peoples lives, and how people cope with these stressors alone or with the help of their romantic partner

How People Make Decisions and Accomplish their Goals   

Marie Hennecke and Alexandra M. Freund (University of Zurich, Switzerland)

The purpose of this study is to find out how people think about themselves and their goals, and how they make everyday kinds of decisions

Impact of Personality on Performance  

Jaśmina Frączek (Warsaw University, Poland)

This study investigates the impact of personality on performance. It mainly involves answering series of questions about your feelings and beliefs about yourself and performing short and easy lexical tasks. Approximately 20-30minutes

Football Fans:Transition from Awareness to Allegiance in the Importance of Team Identification  

Joanne Craig and Stephanie Charleston (University of Sunderland)

The study is about how football fans go from being aware of a team or teams to having an allegiance to one football team. Whereas some people never pass from awareness

Social Thought Experiment 2  

Miss Japinder Dhesi & Dr. Bradley Franks (London School of Economics)

You are invited to participate in a thought experiment. Participants will be asked to read a short story and answer some questions. The study is expected to take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Decision Making and Personality   

Benjamin Voyer and Vlad Glaveanu (London School of Economics)

You are invited to participate in an on-line study in Social Psychology. The aim of the research is to get a better understanding of peoples' personalities

Forming Impressions  

Karli Dann, Dr. Erica Hepper and Dr. Claire Hart (University of Southampton)

This survey involves reading a description written by a person and then answering questions about your impression of that person. There are also a couple of personality questionnaires. Approx. 15 mins to complete

Conceptions about Creativity  

Vlad Glaveanu (London School of Economics)

Survey on creativity that focuses on creativity symbols, beliefs about creativity and personal creative expression. Approx. 15 mins to complete

Online Morality Survey 

Daniel M.T. Fessler (UCLA, USA)

The purpose of the study is to explore how individuals differ in the moral judgments they hold

Video Games and Gamers' Social Problem Solving Style 

Fiona Hancock, Liz Boyle and Prof Thomas Connolly (University of the West of Scotland)

Looking at the differences between those who play video games and those who do not, on numerous levels, and their Social Problem Solving Style

The Effects of Negative, Positive and Neutral Information on Social Domination Orientation Scores 

Sophia Bowen (University of East London)

The Idea of this quick survey is to look at peoples thoughts on certain areas of social dominace. I think this study should be placed under social psycholoy.

Social Judgement 

Miss Japinder Dhesi (London School of Economics)

You are invited to participate in a thought experiment Participants will be asked to read a short excerpt and complete a questionnaire. The study is expected to take approximately 10 minutes to complete

Thought Experiment 

Miss Japinder Dhesi (London School of Economics)

You are invited to participate in a thought experiment. Participants will be asked to read a short excerpt and complete a questionnaire. The study is expected to take approximately 15 minutes to complete

Gender Roles in Romantic Relationships 

Tara Marshall (Brunel University)

A 15-20 minute study for people involved in a romantic relationship. Questionnaires assess personality, attitudes toward gender roles, and relationship quality

Social Visualization Tasks 3 

Michelle Luke and Kathy Carnelley (University of Southampton)

Complete a visualization task and a series of questionnaires

Self and Others 

Louisa Pavey (University of Kingston), Tobias Greitemeyer (University of Sussex) and Paul Sparks (University of Sussex)

A 15 minute online questionnaire which involves answering questions about your personal experiences and about helping other people

Behaviour and Social Preferences

10 mins, males only

Dina Dosmukhambetova and Prof. Antony Manstead (Cardiff University)

You will be asked to read several short scenarios and indicate how you would behave in the described situations

Attitudes and Behaviour of Smokers

Caroline Wood & Dr. Masi Noor (Canterbury Christ Church University)

Short online survey (less than 10mins) looking at the attitudes and behaviours of smokers. You are eligible to participate if you smoke

Survey on People's Perception of Health Conditions and Treatments

Jamie Walkup, Arohi Shah & Sneha Shah (Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA)

The purpose of this brief survey is to understand people's perceptions of health conditions and treatments

Romantic Relationships Development

Samantha Joel, Stephanie Spielmann, & Geoff MacDonald (University of Toronto)

This study involves answering questions about current and past romantic relationships. We need participants who have been involved in a relationship for 2-12 months

Study on Body Image, Self-esteem and Romantic Partners

Nicola Smith & Dr Maxwell N. Burton-Chewell (University of Oxford)

The purpose of this study is to learn about people’s perceptions of body images and the qualities they look for in a romantic partner. Takes approx.10-15 minutes

Attraction and Personal Ads 

Lucie Holmgreen (Marquette University, Wisconsin, USA)

This study is examining dating preferences. You must be between the ages of 18 and 25. Takes approx. 20 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous

Use of Humour in Conflict between Close Individuals 

Yelena Fishman) & Dr. Bruce Findlay  (Swinburne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia)

This study looks at the use of humour during a recent conflict between close individuals. I'm looking for participants over 18 years of age who have had a conflict in the last 2 weeks with a close person- for example, a friend, partner or a relative

Emotional Responses to Infidelity 

Ulrich Orth (University of Bern, Switzerland) & Richard W. Robins (University of California, Davis, USA)

The aim of this study is to understand emotional responses to infidelity and how people differ in their responses. Have you or your partner been involved in infidelity within the last 3 months? If yes, you are invited to participate in this research study

Immigration: A Discussion 

Dr. Laura Smith (University of Queensland, Australia)

This study involves watching a six minute film about immigration in Britain, and a questionnaire about your opinions towards immigration

Personal Ads and Attraction

To participate, you must be male age 18-25

Lucie Holmgreen (Marquette University, Wisconsin, USA)

This study is examining dating preferences. It will take approximately 40 minutes to complete this survey. All responses are anonymous

Relationships and Information Processing

Elle Boag (University of Southampton)

This study involves participating in a relationship visualisation task and completing a variety of questionnaires designed to assess information processing skills

Male and Female Victims of Dating Violence Among College Students

Password to enter survey: Butterfly007. Survey closes March 20th. Please remember to complete the entire survey

Kathleen Kline & Matthew Geyer, PsyD (Walden University, School of Psychology)

This study examines differences in type of violence experienced, attachment style and help-seeking behaviour among college students in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships who experience acts of abuse or violence by their dating partner.

Beliefs about Social Status

Japinder Dhesi (London School of Economics)

You are invited to participate in a study exploring beliefs about social status. Participants will be asked to read a short excerpt and complete a questionnaire. The study is expected to take approximately 15 minutes to complete

Ethnic Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Discrimination Study

Angela Burgess & Dr. William D. Norwood (University of Houston - Clear Lake, USA)

This study is investigating the effects of discrimination based on race/ethnicity and/or sexual orientation

Personality Types and Facebook Behaviour

Lucy Salter (Newcastle University)

A chance to participate in the new area of online social networking. How does personality effect the way we behave online?

Human, Gender & Mate Selection: An Evolved Relationship

Abdul Choudhury (Westminster University)

A web-based study examining interplay between humour and gender which involves rating jokes and statements

Shampoos

Jeannette Oostlander, Ulf-Dietrich Reips, University of Zurich, Switzerland)

This experiment is about information processing in every day life concerning shampoos

Evaluating Responses to Breakups

Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, Alison McLellan, Shannon Rhead, & Ashley Mahar (University of Prince Edward Island, Canada)

This 10-15 minute study is designed to examine the social acceptability of responses to relationship breakups

Perceptions in Close Relationships

Joanne Magtoto (Simon Fraser University, Canada)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role that forgiveness and self-forgiveness play in close relationships and health

Culture & Family

Miriam S. Park (Brunel University)

This study purports to investigate the impact of culture and social change on the ideas about family

Attitudes toward Dating

Esra Kutlu & Dr. Jessica Salvatore (University of Exeter)

This study aims to look at how men and women feel about dating, the norms that go along with it and also the reflections of the relationship between men and women in self-help books

Beliefs about Self and World

David Miele & Daniel Molden, Northwestern University, USA)

This 10-minute study consists of two parts. In the first part you will be asked to complete a series of word fragments and in the second part you will be asked to complete several brief questionnaires

Views from Around the World on the Use of Force at Home

Dr. Tendayi Viki (University of Kent, Canterbury) and Madhuri Vijay (Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, U.S.A)

We are conducting a study concerning culture, personality and the use of force at home. You will be asked complete a questionnaire about different personality traits, then to answer a small number of questions about your opinion on a particular scenario. This will be followed by a short section about your attitudes towards the use of force at home

Study on the Relationship between Men and Women in Contemporary Society

Dr. Tendayi Viki (University of Kent, Canterbury) and Madhuri Vijay (Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, U.S.A)

This study will ask different questions concerning relationships between men and women in contemporary society. Some questions will ask you to imagine your responses and behaviour in certain situations. Please note that some of the questions may have some sexual content

Perceptions of Obama

C. David Navarrete, Michael Mott, Melissa McDonald (Michigan State University, USA)

Researchers at Michigan State University want to hear YOUR attitudes and perceptions of Barack Obama!

What makes you who you are? Identity Study

Dr. Anne Wilson & Johanna Peetz (Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada)

This study investigates people's opinions and beliefs about their identity and the city and country they live in

Group Level Analysis of Perceived Rejection in the Muslim Population

Jonathan Kenyon (London Metropolitan University)

Thoughts, past experiences and opinions of being Muslim in British society

Emotions and Ageing

Laura Brummer & Lusia Stopa, Romola Bucks (University of Southampton)

This study looks at the relationship between age and emotion. The study involves completing a set of questionnaires

Memory and Feelings

Wendy de Waal-Andrews (University of Southampton)

This is a study on memory and feelings. You will be asked to recall an event from your past and describe it in some detail. We will then ask you to describe how you feel. The study takes 5-10 minutes to complete

Which way forward for the Anti-war Movement?

Dr Ronni Greenwood, Michelle Scott (Dundee University) & Russell Spears (Cardiff University)

A study of beliefs and attitudes of people who oppose the war in Iraq

Personality Effects on Perceptions of Attractiveness

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Chris Bale (University of Central Lancashire)

This ten minute study involves rating the attractiveness of a number of individuals and then completing a short personality questionnaire.

Emotional Experiences

Charles Couchman (University of Rochester, USA)

This study is intended to help us understand how people experience different emotions. You will be asked to remember two emotional situations and to answer questions about these experiences

Responses to Everyday Transgressions

Dr. S.L. MacKinnon (University of Prince Edward Island, Canada)

10 minute study. This project explores the impact of gender on evaluations of transgressions and responses to those transgressions

Working in Organizations

Dr Claire Hart (University of Southampton).

This is a 5-10 minute study which involves answering some questions about working for an imaginary company.

Interpersonal Transgressions and Components of Forgiveness

Dr. S. MacKinnon University of Prince Edward Island, Canada).

Read and evaluate one brief transgression narrative and complete three individual difference questionnaires concerning forgiveness related issues.

Education, Career Choices, and Life Experiences

Yen-Chi Le, University of Hawaii (US).

This study examines life experiences and the relationship of these events to people's thoughts about education, career choice and life choices. The questionnaire will take about 15-25 minutes to complete.

Racial Identity Development of Biracial Individuals

Kizzie P. Walker, M.S. & Stephen Franzoi, Ph.D. (Marquette University, USA).

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have biological parents who are racially different from one another.

Men and Women in Society

Male participants please!

Michelle Ryan (University of Exeter).

We research people’s opinions on men and women in the society. This study is particularly interested in what people think about new research into gender differences.

Survey and Social Experience

Geoffrey Leonardelli & Jun Gu (University of Toronto, Canada).

Participants will complete a cognitive task and answer several questions related to a negotiation.

A Sympathetic Stranger

Stanislav Petrov (The Open University).

The study is designed to examine associations between some details known about a person and his/her expected will to help.

Drug Use, Mood & Party Environment

Kylie McCardle, Prof. Rodney Croft & Prof. Con Stough (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia).

This study examines the association between drug use (including alcohol) on mood, in different party environments, in people from Australia and overseas.

Dog Care Survey

Jill White (University of Southampton).

This new survey looks at dog owners' personality profiles, history of early life attachments and current attitudes towards relationships and the effects of these elements on their caregiving behaviours to their dogs.

Pilot Studies

Dr Claire Hart (University of Southampton).

This study is a combination of two very short pilot studies on readability and nostalgia. It is questionnaire based and takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

Influence, Motivation and Interpersonal Behaviour

Dr. Louise Porter & Anne Harris -(University of Liverpool).

We are interested in how people get on with their friends and how they ‘get their way’ if they want something as well as what motivates people to do things in groups.

Intuitions about Mental States

Aged 18+ only!

Professor Edouard Machery & Justin Sytsma (University of Pittsburgh, USA).

A web-based survey on people's intuitions about mental states. We ask participants to complete a brief (approximately 5 minutes) questionnaire. There are no foreseeable benefits to you. This is an entirely anonymous questionnaire, and so your responses will not be identifiable in any way.

Study of Perceptions of Group Equality

Afrodita Marcu (University of Surrey).

Perceptions of equality between groups.

Rating the Attractiveness or Dominance of Men Study

Sarah Evans (Northumbria University).

This study involves rating the attractiveness or dominance of 15 men and takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

Attachment style and perceptions of online behaviors

Stephanie Pogan (Long Island University: CW Post Campus, USA).

This is aimed at examining relationship experiences and feelings toward Internet use. It involves a series of short questionnaires regarding romantic relationship experiences as well as feelings about events within romantic relationships. It takes approx. 15-20 minutes. Individuals must be 18+.

Experiences of Gay People in Society

Gay people only

Thomas Morton & Tom Postmes (University of Exeter).

In this survey we are asking gay men and women about their experiences of treatment in society and related attitudes and beliefs. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Aspirations and Emotions

Dr Elena Stephan (University of Southampton).

In this study we explore the relationships among emotions, motivation, and behaviour. Participants will be presented with four short series of questions that asses the themes of interest. The survey requires 5 to 10 minutes for its completion.

Body Image Guilt and Influences on Ideal Partner Choice

Lindsay Fisher & Dr Bridget Waller (University of Portsmouth).

This study involves answering questions from two short two questionnaires. The first will ask you questions about traits you would like in an ideal partner, and the second will ask you some questions regarding the way you view yourself and your body. It will take about 15 minutes to complete.

Estimating Uncertain Quantities

Andy McColl (University of Durham).

The study looks at comparisons between holistic evaluation of highly uncertain quantities, and evaluations derived through algorithmic decomposition.

Stories and Attitudes

Thomas Pollet (University of Newcastle).

For this short study we want you to write something and then read 2 short stories about which we will ask you some questions. This study only takes 5-10 mins and should be fun to do.

Attitudes Towards Organisations

Laura Evans & Dr Claire Hart (University of Southampton).

Laura Evans & Dr Claire Hart (University of Southampton).

Workplace Beliefs

Sharon Gold & Dr Mark Rubin (University of Newcastle, Australia).

This research is about the beliefs that people have about themselves and their work behaviour. The research has three parts consisting of short questionnaires and a word search puzzle. It should take you 10 - 30 minutes to complete.

Self-Perception in Social Groups

Mark Rubin, Milen Milanov, Stefania Paolini (University of Newcastle, Asutarlia)

In the proposed study, we test a new measure of in-group identification that distinguishes between social, communal and interdependent types of in-group identification.

Factors that predict body weight profiles in pet dogs

Jill White (University of Southampton)

This questionnaire is targeted at any dog owner who has a dog over the age of 18 months, and who is the primary carer for the dog. The study investigates factors that could predict various weight profiles in dogs, such as diet, exercise, owner attitude, the presence of children or other dogs, etc. It will also provide insights into the human-companion animal bond, specifically in regards to pet ownership styles and attachment. Takes approx 20 minutes.

Thinking about Sexual Assault

Prof. J. Temkin, School of Law (University of Sussex); Prof. B. Krahé, S. Bieneck & A. Berger (Dept. of Psychology,University of Potsdam, Germany).

We are studying attitudes about rape and their impact on judgements about defendants and complainants.

Rape Myth Acceptance Levels and Symptomatology in Females

Amie C. Kolos & Amber E.Q. Norwood (Graduates of Towson University, Currently affiliated with Johns Hopkins University {Amie Kolos} & University of Maryland, Baltimore County {Amber Norwood}, USA).

Rape myth acceptance is frequently looked at in males, but rarely in females. This study asks females to rate their agreement with a number of statements relating to rape and sexual assault. The survey includes a section on stressful life events and symptoms as well.

The Leisure Interests and Personality Survey

Lara Mason & Dr. Joanne Bryce (University of Central Lancashire)

This study aims to investigate links between specific personality traits, wellbeing and leisure preferences.

The Parenting Project

Abigail Millings & Dr Judi Walsh (University of East Anglia)

An exploration of the influence of romantic attachment and caregiving processes on parenting styles.

Impressions of Other People

Claire Hart (University of Southampton)

The objective of this study is to understand how we form impressions of other people.

Relationship Views

Dr Michelle Luke (University of Southampton)

This study aims to explore the ways that people with different attachment styles typically think about their relational partners.

Measuring Interpersonal Motivation

Sherlyn Jimenez, MA, MFA & Crystal Park, Ph.D (University of Connecticut, USA)

The aim of this study is to examine the possible effects of stressful life events on health, well-being and interpersonal and social behaviour.

Personal & Institutional Rights to Aggression

Dr. Kathleen Malley-Morrison (Boston University, USA)

This survey was developed by a group of international students to learn about judgments around the world concerning individual rights within the family & society.

The Personality and Openness Study

Dr Adam Joinson, Dr Carina Paine, Dr. Tom Buchanan & Dr. Ulf-Dietrich Reips (The Open University)

The topic of the study is personality and general openness. We will ask for some demographic information and your season of birth, as well as some information about your use of the Internet.

Survey of Beliefs and Opinions

Gerard Saucier & Tarik Bel-Bahar (University of Oregon, USA)

A survey based on an analysis of about 90 beliefs and social attitudes. This survey contains two parts, each of which takes 10 to 20 minutes.

Thoughts and Emotions in Decision Making

Martin Bruder (Cambridge), Jochim Hansen, (Basel, Switzerland), Markus Maringer (Groningen, the Netherlands) & Arlen Moller (Rochester, USA)

Investigates how people describe their lifestyles and the way it influences their decision making.

How Do You React to Other People's Emotions?

Josef Nerb (Freiburg, Germany) & Martin Bruder (Cambridge University)

Short questionnaire concerning reactions to other people's emotions.