Can Adverse Experiences with Online Dating be Predicted from Message Content?
Megan Davis and Professor Kevin Browne - University of Nottingham, UK.
Time to complete - 30 minutes.
This study requires participants who have used online dating sites or apps and met at least one person face to face using this method. The survey will ask questions about your online dating habits, message content and what occurred on your last face to face date.
Public Attitudes Towards the Efficacy of Treatment for Different Types of Sex Offenders
Jessica Seddon (MSc student) and Dr Sandra Flynn - University of Manchester, UK.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Public attitudes into the efficacy of treatment for different types sex offenders Involves reading a short story and answering a questionnaire.
UK residents aged 18+ only.
Perceptions of Mentally Ill Offenders Among Undergraduate Psychology Students
Stephanie Hawkins - University of Worcester, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
This study aims to measure perceptions of mentally ill offenders.
In need of level 4, 5 and 6 psychology undergraduate participants.
The Effect of Accent on an Eyewitnesses’ Credibility in a Court Room, and the Relation of Accents to Stereotypical Images
Mrs Amanda-Jayne Donovan - University of East London, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
This study is looking into what effect accent has on credibility in a courtroom setting. You will need a computer with audio capabilities, and read the instructions carefully. It will also compare accents to images, trying to find out if there is any relation between accents and specific facial features.
Personality in Romantic Relationships
Lauren Davidson and Gayle Brewer - University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
I need women, over 18, who are in a current heterosexual relationship of 3 months or longer. The aim of the study is to assess personality and how it effects romantic relationships
Perceptions of Sex Offenders
Charlotte Saut - Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the exposure effects of accurate and inaccurate information regarding sexual offenders on public perceptions based on Levenson, Brannon, Fortney and Baker (2007) recommendation.
Understanding how Juries Make Decisions Using Online Technology
Claire Tranter - University of Wolverhampton, UK.
Time to complete - 30 then 40 minutes.
This study first measures your cognitive style before then organising a time whereby you chat with another participant using online instant chat acting as jury members after reading a criminal case file. Your job is to decide on the guilt or innocence of the man in question, and this decision should be unanimous.
Attitudes towards Intimate Partner Violence
Lily Lewis - University of York, UK.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
This survey asks about attitudes towards aggression in romantic relationships. The research aims to understand how these attitudes are related to feelings of security in relationships and perceptions of hostility in others.
An Investigation into the Perception of Trustworthiness
Henriette Svardal - University of York, UK.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
This study will investigate peoples’ attitudes towards how characteristics in ones appearance may be linked to some human behaviour. You have to be 18 years old to participate.
Improving Eyewitness Identification Accuracy
Adrian Scott, Mai Trinh, Mitch Seymour - Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
The aim of this project is to investigate the processes that underlie eyewitness identification procedures. If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to view a series of photographic Line-ups and to provide some brief demographic information. Participation in the study will take approximately 15 minutes.
Improving Witness Identification
Mitchell Seymour and Mai Trinh - Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Looking at the system variables of witness identification procedures that may either improve identification accuracy or prevent misidentifications
Public Opinions on the Introduction of Body Worn Video Cameras and the Elicitation of Person Description Information
Gary Dalton, Dr Becky Milne and Prof. Lorraine Hope - University of Portsmouth, UK.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
We are conducting research to find out what people know about body worn video cameras and what their opinions are on the importance of person description information. Participants must be 18 or over and living in the UK.
Childhood Experiences and Emotion Regulation/Dysregulation in Adulthood
Amy Naismith - University of Huddersfield, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
This study explores childhood experiences and their effects on emotional regulation and dysregulation in adulthood – or put simply does our childhood affect our emotional capabilities as an adult.
Attachment Insecurity and Hostile Attribution Bias in Attitudes Towards Intimate Partner Violence
Lily Lewis - University of York, UK.
Time to complete - 30 minutes.
This is a study looking at how attachment style and hostile attribution bias are associated with attitudes towards intimate partner violence.
Attitudes Towards Ex-Offenders in the Community
Madeleine Stephenson-Pope - University of Kent, UK.
Time to complete - 30 minutes.
You will be asked to watch a 15 minute video and then answer some questions about your attitudes and beliefs. This is a two part study and you will be contacted via email in two weeks with the second half. You should be over 18 to take part.
An Investigation into Attitudes towards the Death Penalty
Keena-Beth Boulter and Ross Bartels - University of Lincoln, UK.
Time to complete - 5 minutes.
This study aims to explore the public’s attitudes towards capital punishment and whether different attachment styles play an influential role on these attitudes
Identifying dangerous perpetrators: A validity study of a Domestic Abuse and Stalking Risk Assessment Model (DASH 2009)
Chris Clarke, Dr. Julian Boon and Dr. Melanie Knieps - University of Leicester, UK.
Time to complete - 5 minutes.
In this study, one questionnaire, completed by a victim of domestic abuse and stalking, will be presented to the participant. You will be required to rate the level of risk you consider this victim to be at, from the choices of ‘Standard’, ‘Medium’, and ‘High’.
Assessing the Psychological Outcomes for Victims of Street Robbery
Zoe Johnston - Birmingham City University, UK.
Time to complete - 30 minutes.
This study is looking into the psychological outcomes for victims of street robbery in the hope to develop a scale for aiding in the support of future victims.
A Cross Cultural Comparison of Stalking Perceptions
Sarah Bellhouse and Simon Duff - University of Nottingham, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Calling all current international and White British students residing in the UK! This study involves a scenario with questions and 2 questions about a list of behaviours. I’m looking for an ethnically diverse sample to fill a gap in the existing literature. Thanks for participating!
The Underlying Causes and Beliefs of Aggression and Aggressive Behaviour
Abigail Hopwood - University of Central Lancashire, UK.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
For this study you are being asked to complete a short set of questionnaires which ask you to rate how you express aggression, your beliefs and characteristics.