Past Studies

Relationship between Personality Traits and Job Performance

Anne Walter - London Metropolitan University, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Mar
11
2016

This study explores the relationship between the ‘dark triad’ traits of personality (narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism) and several aspects of job performance, such as task performance, contextual performance and counter productive work behaviour. This research also takes into account how mental toughness possibly influences this relationship.

Do People with Different Personalities Prefer Accessing News in Different Ways?

Dr. Steven Caldwell Brown - The University of Edinburgh, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Mar
11
2016

This study aims to explore if people with different personalities, and who make decisions differently, prefer accessing news in particular ways. It considers: Print News, Online News, TV News.

Paternal Perceptions of Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms among Maternal Afghanistan and Iraq war Veterans and there Children

Tonya Greene and David Sarnoff (Research Supervisor) - Capella University, USA.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

Husband participants are needed for this brief online survey study on combat Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms and secondary stress symptoms in Veteran families of combat exposed female veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Help us in understanding secondary stress symptoms in combat exposed female Veteran families with children.

Perceptions of Mentally Ill Offenders Among Undergraduate Psychology Students

Stephanie Hawkins - University of Worcester, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

This study aims to measure perceptions of mentally ill offenders.

In need of level 4, 5 and 6 psychology undergraduate participants.

A Study Exploring Perceptions of Victims of Sexual Violence

Laura Scurlock-Evans - University of Worcester, UK.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

This study involves completing a short online survey which asks about how you feel and think about individuals who have experienced sexual violence. The aim of the study is to provide a clearer understanding of typical views of victims of sexual violence.

Sexually Explicit Material use, Relationship and Sexual Satisfaction in Females

Blossom Higson and Lubna Ahmed - St Mary's University College, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

You are invited to participate in a research study on SEM, sexual and relationship satisfaction.The purpose of this study is to examine sexually explicit material usage (SEM), relationship and sexual satisfaction in females in same-sex and opposite-sex relationships. This study is important as it will contribute wo what little is known of female Sexually explicit material use.

Only females within same-sex and opposite-sex relationships should be recruited.

It’s My Life: Memories and Feelings about Life

Mirka Orsagova and Erica Hepper - University of Surrey, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

In this survey, you will be asked to bring to mind a particular type of event from your life, spend a few minutes writing about it, and then fill in some questionnaires about your feelings regarding the event and your emotions in general.

Factors Influencing the Relationship between Stress and Cognitive Failures

Laurita Kiskareviciute and Lucrezia d’Ecclesia Farace - London South Bank University, UK.

Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

This study concerns the relationship between stress and the problems stress may cause to our everyday cognition (memory, attention, decision making, etc.). Participants should be 18+.

Personality and Gender Differences

Guillaume Durand - Maastricht University, The Netherlands.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

This study assess differences between personality traits, gender identification and views on gender roles.

The Relationship between Music Preferences and Personality

Dr. Steven Caldwell Brown - The University of Edinburgh, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

This project broadly aims to consider the relationship between music preferences, including particular musical styles, and specific aspects of personality.

Breaking Bad: Behaviour in Close Relationships

Shannon Hirst - University of Surrey, UK.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

The current study aims to investigate how individual differences influence people’s responses to close relationship partners’ behaviour. Your participation would involve reading a hypothetical scenario depicting a relationship misdeed and completing on-line surveys relating to this scenario.

Investigating the Relationship between Norm Acceptance and Life Satisfaction.

Priyanka Bhandari - Goldsmiths university of london, UK.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

This study is to investigate the relationships between life satisfaction and social acceptance. After consent you will be asked to comment on 6 scenarios, then finally complete two likert scale questionnaires on life satisfaction and social acceptance.

Personality and Online Communication

Mary Gosling and Erica Hepper - University of Surrey, UK.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

This study investigates the impact of personality on online communication.

Expressing and Managing Emotions at Work Among Retail Employees

Andreea Sascau (student) and Andrew Clements (supervisor) - University of Bedfordshire, UK.

Time to complete - 5 minutes.
Mar
8
2016

The following survey aims to examine retail employees’ experiences of expressing and managing emotions at work. There are no right or wrong answers, so please answer as honestly as possible.

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.
Feb
14
2016

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.

Can Different Methods of Remembering Improve Memory Performance?

Alice Mundy - University of Chichester, UK.

Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Feb
10
2016

The purpose of this study is to find ways to improve on prospective memory performance or ‘memory slips’. Research could prolong independence in adults with Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia. The study involves measures of prospective memory performance and cognitive ability.

Experiences of Romantic Break Ups

Gayle Brewer and Loren Abell - University of Central Lancashire, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Feb
10
2016

Participation involves completion of one personality questionnaire and one questionnaire about a relationship in which your partner ended the romantic relationship. You must be over 18 years old to take part in the study.

Performance in a Fun Visual task

Andreea Oniga - University of St Andrews, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Feb
10
2016

A short experiment about performance in a fun cognitive task. You’ll watch a short video, then perform a visual task. Your answers will be completely anonymous and will contribute to social science research.

Student’s Attitudes and Beliefs about Food Consumption

Henna Coralic - Oxford Brookes University, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Feb
10
2016

What influences food choice? Help investigate the relationship between attitudes and beliefs about food consumption and eating behaviour. Findings will contribute to our understanding of the relationship between eating behaviour related to intentions/willingness to eat certain food in given situations, self-control/diet-concerns and food consumption/knowledge about fruit and vegetable guidance.

Students Willingness to Seek Help for Common Mental Health Problems

Olivia Gordon - Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Time to complete - 5 minutes.
Feb
2
2016

Short online survery looking at attitudes towards seeking help for mental health problems.

Must be under 25 years old, and preferably a student.

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