Current Studies

Faith Development Project Study 3: Faith and Radicalization

Kevin Harris - The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, USA.
Mar
20
2017

  You will answer questions about how radical or extreme your views are. Some of these questions will probably be offensive to some people.

You must have already participated in The Faith Development Project: Study 1 – Faith Development in order to participate in this study.

Faith Development Project Study 2: Faith and Complex Cognitive Development

Kevin Harris - The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, USA.

Time to complete - 45 minutes.
Mar
20
2017

You will answer 44 logic questions that will test your ability to think. Some of these questions will be very difficult for some people.

You must have already participated in The Faith Development Project: Study 1 – Faith Development in order to part icipate in this study.

Faith Development Project Study 1: Faith Development

Kevin Harris - The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, USA.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Mar
20
2017

Participate in this study to answer questions about your faith development, personality, academic performance, motivation to read, cognitive development, psychosocial development, religiousness, and spirituality.

Willingness to Report Workplace Bullying

Zulekha Noor-Favors - University of East London, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Mar
20
2017

The purpose of this study is to find out whether there are certain factors/contexts that promote versus prevent unwanted aggression or manipulation in the work environment. Furthermore, this research will examine colleagues’ hypothetical experience with aggression/manipulation, concentrating on certain factors related to individual’s willingness to assist/intervene when a co-worker is experiencing aggression/manipulation (e.g., fear of venge ance, li king/disliking the target or perpetrator). You will be asked to read eight short descriptions of problems at work and respond by indicating how willing you would be to report these to either a managers or human resources teams. You will also be asked some questions about how you see yourself, for example, how confident you are, and whether you perceive your workplace to be supportive.

Assessing the Effect of Childhood Bullying on Adult Thinking

Matthew Worth - University of Liverpool, UK.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Mar
2
2017

This study will investigate the impact of childhood bullying on thinking and psychosis susceptibility in adults. If you are between 30 and 60, are a US citizen or permanent resident, and attended Elementary/High School in the US I would very much appreciate your participation.

Work-Family Boundaries

Kristen Shockley - University of Georgia, USA.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Mar
2
2017

tudy focuses on people’s attitudes and strategies in managing work and family roles. In order to be eligible you must work at least 20 hours per week and be married and/or have at least one child living with you.

Orthorexia Nervosa and Personality Traits

Laura Lazzaro (supervised by Philip Clarke) - University of Derby, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Mar
2
2017

This correlational study is aimed at contributing to the understanding of Orthorexia Nervosa by further investigating the link between obsessive personality traits and Orthorexia Nervosa in an adult population. The study investigates whether and which obsessive personality trait is the best predictor for Orthorexia Nervosa.

Psychological Difficulties and Actors Affecting Task Completion

Dr Ben Rosser - Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Mar
2
2017

This is an online study exploring psychological difficulties and factors affecting task completion. It investigates factors that affect how a task is completed and symptoms of psychological difficulties, e.g. anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis. It is hoped that this investigation will provide a better understanding of these processes and difficulties.

To participate you have to be over 18 years old and willing to spend around 20-30mins completing an online study. You do not have to have a mental health condition. The study involves completing questionnaires providing information about yourself and psychological experience across the study. You will also complete a task requiring you to provide a response to a series of images.

The Relative Contribution of Affect, Self-actualization and Social Identity to Facebook use

Amy Jane Cheong - London South Bank University, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Feb
26
2017

This study investigates one of the most popular methods of social media used; Facebook and how it affects various psychological factors such as affect, self-actualization and social identity.

Gender Bias in Teacher Identification and Referral of Learning Disabilities

Chelsea Lewis - University of Westminster, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Feb
26
2017

This research is going to investigate why some children are more likely to be referred for special educational support than others. The only criteria to participate is to be currently employed as a teacher in a primary or secondary school.

This study is split into 2 parts. Part 1 consists only of a short background questionnaire which should take approximately 3 minutes to complete. Part 2 consists of 8 short descriptions (150 words each) of a child’s behaviour which you will be asked to rate using a shortened version of the Child Behaviour Checklist (Teachers Report) which you may already be familiar with. This should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Relationship between Career Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence and Motivation

Aisha Ginwalla - University of Worcester, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Feb
26
2017

This study aims to investigate the relationship between Career Decision-Making, Motivation and Emotional Intelligence. A better understanding of how final year university students make career decisions would be helpful in providing career support and guidance.

Political Attitudes and Behaviors

Maria Nomikou - University of Kent, UK.

Time to complete - 5 minutes.
Feb
26
2017

This main interest of this study is how different political attitudes are related to the willngness for participation in political actions. Also, we are interested on how different emotional behaviors are related to high or low levels of political participation, like protests and demostrations. We expect that emotions will regulate the relation between the political attitudes and intentions for political participation

Associations with Weight Management: Short Survey

Dr Nicola Buckland - University of Leeds, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Feb
21
2017

This survey explores your thoughts and associations relating to weight management (e.g. weight loss, weight maintenance, preventing weight gain). You will be shown a word on screen and asked to list all thoughts that you associate with that word. You will also be asked a few questions about yourself.

Evaluating the Effects of Stress on Sleep: Exploring New Coping Mechanisms

Andrea Cano Molina - University of the West of Scotland, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Feb
21
2017

This study assesses stress and sleep coping styles, with keeping a diary as a coping mechanism. Participants will fill out a questionnaire, and will be contacted to be allocated to the control or the diaries group for one week, filling out a questionnaire again after one week.

Attitudes Towards Cosmetic Surgery and their Link with Body Image, Self-perceived Attractiveness and Personality

Hannah Griffin - Swansea University, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Feb
21
2017

This research is concerned with how body image, how attractive you find yourself and your personality characteristics may be linked to your attitudes towards cosmetic surgery and your likelihood of considering a cosmetic procedure. In particular this research is interested in differences in gender.

Two-Dimensional Machiavellianism

Conal Monaghan, Boris Bizumic, Todd Williams, and Martin Sellbom - Australian National University, Australia.

Time to complete - 5 minutes.
Feb
21
2017

This website provides you with the opportunity to find out about your level of Machiavellianism; based upon Niccolo Machiavelli. Machiavellianism comprises a cynical view of humanity, and the willingness to endorse the “ends justify the means”.

Detecting Deception: Can you Tell a Fake Review from a Real One

Joseph Collingwood Burke - Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Feb
21
2017

A study into lie detection in written statements and individual differences in ability at determining deceptive or false accounts.

Sex Differences and Personality Characteristics Related to Short-term and Long-term Mating Preferences

Miss Rhianna Bailey and Dr Helen Driscoll - University of Sunderland, UK.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Feb
21
2017

If you take part, you will complete a series of questionnaires which will enquire about aspects of your personality, mating preferences, mating strategies, and if you are a female, your menstrual cycle.

Sexting, Risk-Taking, Peer-Pressure and Risk-taking Experiences

Rebecca Macrae-Shields - University of Central Lancashire, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Feb
21
2017

This research intends to inform the existing body of literature around Sexting behaviours. It will consider links with evolving social learning experiences, via (increasing)internet use in young people, risk taking attitudes and the role of peer pressure/influence.

Individual Differences in Social Cognition

Jodie Hall - Goldsmiths University of London, UK.

Time to complete - 60 minutes.
Feb
10
2017

Our aim is to investigate individual differences in social cognition. In this study we hope to improve our understanding of how we perceive the actions of others. Participants will perform a single task and then complete some questionnaires.

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