Spiral Knights(c) Social Psychology Study
Adam Engstrom MSc, Dr. Bradley Franks and Dr. Caroline Howarth - London School of Economics, UK.
Time to complete - 1 hour 30 mins.
Two participants play a video game while the screen and audio are recorded. Participants narrate what happens in the game. There is a short follow-up interview. The participants should be in different rooms, and links to the recording software and the game will be provided; it’s free to participate.
Memory in Couples
Lauren Hewitt and Lynne Roberts - Curtin University, Australia.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
We are conducting an online study to investigate memory in couples. To participate, you must be at least 18 years old and currently involved in a romantic relationship (of at least 3 months).
Views on Satisfaction with Self
Jaimee DiMarco - Gallaudet University, USA.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
I am conducting research on satisfaction. I would like you to consider participating in this study of women. It is hoped that this study can be used to help us provide more information about views on satisfaction with self. This information will help us further understand and assist women.
The Psychology of Fictional Narratives
Jay K. Wood - AUT University, New Zealand.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
The purpose of this research is to learn more about the psychological principles and mechanisms that are involved when we process fictional stories.
The Role of Shopping in Healthy Ageing
Elizabeth Evans and Kate Bennett - University of Liverpool, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
A study looking at shopping habits across the lifespan in relation to healthy ageing.
What Would *You* Do?
Erika Koch - St. Francis Xavier University, Canada.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
In this study you will read a series of scenarios that involve various interpersonal situations, and you will predict how you might respond in each scenario. The study also consists of several questionnaires assessing your personality.
Values, Beliefs and Lifestyle
Dr. Letitia Slabu and Dr. Alison Lenton - University of Edinburgh, UK.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
This study examines how people’s self-related attitudes and beliefs relate to their daily behaviour. Accordingly, you will be asked to indicate the attitudes and beliefs you hold about yourself and to describe in detail one aspect of your daily behaviour.
Life Experiences
Wing Yee Cheung - University of Southampton, UK.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
This is a social psychology research related to feelings and memories.
How do you Evaluate Creativity?
Vlad Glaveanu - London School of Economics, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
This study invites you to evaluate the creativity of different objects. It explores the ways in which people assign creative value and what their attribution of creativity is based on. It includes several simple and fun tasks and all data is confidential and will be used for scientific purposes.
Communication of Stress and Psychological Adjustment
Chong Man Chow - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, USA.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
We are inviting people to participate in a research study on the assessment of stress communication patterns. You are eligible to participate in this study if you are the age of 18-25.
Personality and Attitudes Assessment III
Matthew Dohn and John Dickey - Muhlenberg College, USA.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
Study of personality characteristics and attitudes. Involves completing two surveys; the first is completed immediately, with the second survey 48 hours later. Restricted to US citizens at least 18 years old.
Emotions, Beliefs, and Associated Behaviours Towards Other Age Groups
Alex Nolan and Prof. Greg Maio - Cardiff University, UK.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
We are looking for participants (over 18) to participate in a survey about beliefs, emotions, and associated behaviours towards younger groups. A good command of English is preferable, please complete the survey only once. Your responses will help to better understand stereotype content of these groups. Data stored anonymously.
Personality Characteristics and Stigma towards Mental Illness
Amanda Kenny and Boris Bizumic - Australian National University, Australia.
Time to complete - 30 minutes.
Is there a link between personality and stigmatising attitudes towards mental illness? This study involves completing a survey questionnaire which asks about your personality style, social attitudes, and beliefs about people who have a mental illness. It will aid understanding of public perceptions of people who have a mental illness.
Doomsday Preparedness
Vicki Nelson and Donna Stuber - Friends University, USA.
Time to complete - 10 minutes.
A study investigating participants’ beliefs in and level of preparedness for the highly publicized end of the world as we know it on December 21, 2012.
Impact of Motivation and Personality on Psychological Well-being
Dr Jessica Morgan and Dr Rebecca Smith - University of Greenwich, UK.
Time to complete - 30 minutes.
A study investigating the impact of motivation and personality on psychological well-being
The Role of Personal and Social Factors and Time Perspective in Providing Support for Rioting Behaviours
Rebecca Rawson and Mhairi Bowe - Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
This study seeks to explore your views on society and social life. This will involve asking you some questions about yourself, and your perceptions on society and societal events.
Social Interactions: Emotions and Intentions
Josh Tybur - VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Time to complete - 5 minutes.
In this study, you will see an image of a person. You will be asked your willingness to engage in a variety of behaviours with this person, and you will be asked about your emotional responses to interacting with this person.
Gender Roles, Anxiety, and Identity for Biracial Americans
Christopher L. Smith and Paul D. Werner - Alliant International University, USA.
Time to complete - 30 minutes.
This research is on the experiences of biracial Americans with an African American birth parent and a European American or White birth parent. This research is focusing on a group of Americans that have been overlooked by most researchers, and we hope to shed light into this group’s experiences.
Health Message Perception on Social Media
Patric Spence and Xialing Lin - Western Michigan University, USA.
Time to complete - 15 minutes.
The purpose of this study is to investigate how health message cues influence individual’s cognition and emotional perceptions on social media.
Same-Sex Romantic Relationship Closeness Survey
Kasey Schultz-Saindon and Kathryn Rickard - Colorado State University, USA.
Time to complete - 20 minutes.
We are looking for participants to answer questions about their current same-sex romantic relationship to provide information about factors affecting closeness in same-sex romantic relationships. You are eligible to participate in the study if you are at least 18 years-old and currently involved in a same-sex dating/romantic relationship.