Health and Personality Processes: Links Explored

Dr. Gareth Hagger-Johnson (University of Leeds).

We are interested in how personality and individual differences are related to health and lifestyle. The purpose of this study is to pilot (try out) some new questions, that might be used in future research studies.

Emotions, Mindfulness and Eating

Naomi Fisher (Liverpool John Moores University).

This study investigates the relations between emotions, mindfulness and eating attitudes. The study takes on average 10-20 minutes.

The Psychology of Snacking

Dr Thomas Webb and Professor Paschal Sheeran (University of Sheffield).

A short online questionnaire that examines how people think and feel about their favourite snack.

The Stress, Trauma, Adjustment and Recovery (STAR) Study

Hannah Stockton, Dr Nigel Hunt and Professor Stephen Joseph (University of Nottingham)

An online questionnaire exploring the impact of stressful life events on psychological health and well-being

Leadership Styles, Perceived Support, and Job Satisfaction in Relation to burnout in the Healthcare Profession

Eloise Harris and Dr. Susan Ayers (University of Sussex)

The purpose of this study is to examine whether particular managerial styles, levels of perceived support and job satisfaction can predict symptoms of burnout in healthcare professionals. An online questionnaire will explore the experiences of healthcare professionals, including stress, relationships with colleagues and managers, support and work, and views on employment.

Population views on monitoring male fertility

Men's Questionnaire

Women's Questionnaire

Dr Emily Arden-Close, Professor Christine Eiser and Katharine McAtamney (University of Sheffield)

The two questionnaires are designed to assess both men and women's opinions of a proposed study monitoring male fertility over time.

The Swan Exercise Expectancy Measure

Natasha Swan, M.A., supervised by Donna Wollerman Ronan, Ph.D., (Central Michigan University, USA).

The purpose of this study is to examine how attitudes about physical activity and past activity participation relate to current exercise habits.

Relationships, Stress & Coping

Jennifer McLaughlin (University of Stirling)

Investigates the impact of relationships on stress and coping. Involves completing an online survey, and then completing the same survey 3 months later.

Experiences of People Living with Chronic Illness

Valerie A. Earnshaw, M.A., and Diane M. Quinn, Ph.D., (University of Connecticut, USA)

The study is interested in finding out more about the thoughts, feelings, and life experiences of people who live with chronic illnesses.  

Health Risks and Grooming Behaviours

Kristin Thompson (Buckinghamshire New University)

The survey is considering the relationship between perceived health risks and grooming behaviours

If you get an error message please re-direct to the psychdata home page (psychdata.com) and type 132972 in the survey number box on the top right. The survey password is - grooming

Worry and Personality

Bas Verplanken and Peter Gorell (University of Bath)

This survey is on how worrying relates to personality. It is part of a research project on thinking and emotion

Attitudes towards Cigarette Package Warnings

Kyle Brown (Sheffield Hallam University)

My research involves examining the effectiveness of the new UK smoking picture warnings. This online questionnaire involves examining attitudes to each individual warning, rather than looking at the warnings as a set

Time Perspective and Type 1 Diabetes

Barbara Johnson, Dr James Walsh and Dr Kenneth Gannon (University of East London)

15 minute survey asking people with Type 1 diabetes about their views about diabetes and their general approach to life 

Try our Expert Advice for your Cold and Flu Symptoms!

Professor Lucy Yardley, Professor Paul Little and Dr Judith Joseph (University of Southampton)

"The Internet Doctor" - a website that gives you advice on how to manage cold and flu symptoms. You need to have cold or flu symptoms to take part

Who gets Medical Treatment?

S. Matthew Liao (Oxford), Walter Sinnot-Armstrong (Dartmouth) and Alexander Wiegmann (Göttingen)

We are investigating what different people's opinions are about various medical cases

How do you feel about your appearance?

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

This research is investigating how important your appearance is to you and how you feel about the way you look

Arthitis & Well-being

Kailyn Jones & Dr. Rebbecca Purc-Stepphenson University of Alberta, Augustana Campus, Canada)

Study exploring how people with Arthritis manage employment, access healthcare and if they have ever experienced stigma, such as perceived prejudice or discrimination. 15-30 minutes to complete

IBD & Well-being

Kailyn Jones & Dr. Rebbecca Purc-Stepphenson University of Alberta, Augustana Campus, Canada)

Study exploring how people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) manage employment, access healthcare and if they have ever experienced stigma, such as perceived prejudice or discrimination. 15-30 minutes to complete

Living with Chronic Pain

Rosemary Fish & Dr Brian McGuire (National University of Ireland, Galway, Centre for Pain Research)

This study examines the challenge of living with chronic or persistent pain and your responses will provide us with information about different styles of adjustment which may inform approaches to treatment and management

Perceptions of a New Health Screening Tool

Dr Anna Good and Dr Christian von Wagner (University College London)

50-59 year olds living the the UK needed to provide their perceptions of a new health screening tool

The relationship between Marital Status, Psychological Wellbeing and Social Support

Laura K. Souslby & Kate M. Bennett (School of Psychology, University of Liverpool)

A short questionnaire which should take no more than 15 minutes. The questionnaire looks at the relationships between psychological wellbeing and social support, and how this varies with marital status, age and gender

Leaflet Evaluation Study

Dr. Anne Miles (University College London)

The aim of this study is to see whether certain types of information are better at explaining how a particular screening test for preventing/detecting cancer works

Perceptions of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Providers and Health Behaviours

Fuschia Sirois & Sean Locke (University of Windsor, Canada)

Have you used any form of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the past six months?

The Health Behaviours, Self-perceptions, and Intentions of Health-minded People

Fuschia Sirois, Kyle Stanyar, University of  Windsor, Canada)

Do you consider yourself to be a health-minded person? Take this survey, responses are anonymous, and you can save and resume as needed

Relation between Biological Maturation, Lifetime Physical Activity, and Physical and Psychological Health in Female Adults

Helen Neville (University of Bath)

Need to be FEMALE, aged between 25-45 years & from the UK. Thus study takes approx. 15mins to complete and iIs voluntary and anonymous

Visual Nursing Home Choice

Ji Soo Yi (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)

Choosing a nursing home is very challenging due to information overload. This web experiment tests the effectiveness of proposed visualization techniques.

How does Chronic Pain Affect you?

Rosemary Fish (National University of Ireland)

This study is investigating the experience and impact of chronic or persistent pain and would provide us with important information about different styles of adjustment to chronic pain

Assessment of Well-being, Health, and Character Strengths

Professor Ann Macaskill (Sheffield Hallam University)

This is a questionnaire exploring relationships between character strengths, health, and well-being from a positive psychology perspective

Perceived Stigma in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Exploratory Study

Tiffany Havlicek, MA & Michele Nealon-Woods, Psy.D (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago IL USA).

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the attitudes and opinions people have about Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and the quality of life and illness outcomes of individuals affected by IBD.

Personal Growth and Adjustment to Arthritis

Rebecca Purc-Stephenson (University of Windsor, Canada).

The purpose of this study is to investigate personal growth and adjustment to arthritis (any form), and how these may change over time.

Personal Growth and Adjustment to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Rebecca Purc-Stephenson (University of Windsor, Canada).

The purpose of this study is to investigate personal growth and adjustment to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative Colitis), and how these may change over time.

Health and Social Support During Pregnancy (pregnant women)

Health and Social Support During Pregnancy (non-pregnant women)

All participants should be UK females and aged 18+.

Suzanne Foley (University of Sussex).

Study investigating the association between the social support pregnant women receive (for instance support from friends, family, partners) and their health, as compared to non-pregnant women.

Would these IBS treatments work for you?

Tobi Wilson & Dr Fuschia Sirois (University of Windsor, Canada).

This study is looking for individuals age 16 and above with diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to participate in an online survey study about individual’s thoughts and beliefs about IBS treatments.

Societal Opinions of British Wars and Conflicts

Karen Burnell (University of Southampton).

The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between media representation and societal opinion of wars and conflicts, and societal opinion of war veterans.

Postnatal Well-being and Perspectives on Life

Must have had a baby within the last year!

Alexandra Sawyer (University of Sussex).

How womens' perspectives on life change after going through birth and whether this is associated with postnatal mental wellbeing.

Research Survey on Infant Feeding Choice

Katherine Coulson & Glenn Williams (Nottingham Trent University).

A study using self-efficacy, self-esteem, social support and attitudes towards breastfeeding as predictors of infant feeding choice.

Study of the best format for providing advice on improving balance (age 60+ only!)

Samuel Nyman and Lucy Yardley (University of Southampton)

To compare two formats of providing balance training advice for those aged 60+.

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Improving Dental Service Accessibility for Young Adults

Lucy Bargioni (Conventry University)

The purpose of this research is to explore the factors associated with dental check-up attendance amongst young adults, with the aim of addressing barriers imposed by dental health services to this age group.

Young people’s perceptions of their sexual self-awareness

Harriet Hogarth and Roger Ingham (University of Southampton)

To explore how young people think and feel about all aspects of their sexual health, including romantic/sexual relationships, comfort with their own bodies, and parental and partner communication.

Caroline Loughlin, (University of Ulster, Northern Ireland)

The study involves participants answering general health and wellbeing questions as well as a computer anxiety questionnaire, and takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

Study 1

Study 2

Jennifer Yeager (Cork University, Ireland)

The study examines formal (i.e. mental health professionals, crisis centres, etc.) and informal (i.e. friends, family, internet, etc.) services and supports used by survivors of rape and sexual abuse in coping with their experiences.