Thinking about Sexual Assault (Deadline: from August to October 2006)
We are studying attitudes about rape and their impact on judgements about defendants and complainants. In particular, we are concerned with the views of members of the general public potentially eligible for jury service who may be put in a position to decide about rape complaints in court.
(contact: Anja Berger, University of Potsdam).
Relationships that Impact Creativity (Deadline: from 2/20/06 to 2/20/07)
This psychology study involves completing several on-line questionnaires, via the Web. The measures include various tasks and surveys that look at creativity and the personality and behavioral factors that may influence it.
(contact: Candace Andrews & Dr. James C. Kaufman, California State University, San Bernardino).
Judgments and Perceptions of Conflict in Romantic Relationships (Deadline: from 1/1/06 to1/1/07)
The survey will ask you to read a paragraph that discusses a conflict a couple is having. You would then give your opinions about the conflict and make judgments about each person\\\'s behavior.
(contact: Kimberly Rapoza, Mercy College).
Getting Things Done: Exploring the role of Personality, Stress, and Time (Deadline: from February 8 to)
The purpose of this study is to explore how factors such as personality, stress, and time influence the performance of tasks, and if this in turn affects health. Participation in this study takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Participants will receive a gift certificate/card from a major online book seller in the amount of $15 Canadian, $10 USD, or £8, depending on your country of residence. Only one incentive per person is allowed.
(contact: Fuschia Sirois, The University of Windsor).
Workplace Beliefs (Deadline: To December 2006)
The purpose of this study is to examine the different self-evaluations that people have at work. Participants have the option of entering a prize draw with a 1 chance in 50 of winning a A$50.00 gift certificate from Amazon. Com. (Contact: Mark Rubin, Sharon Gold & Don Munro University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia).
(contact: Sharon Gold, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia).
What are your longings and desires? (Deadline: from 01.02.06 to 01.08.06)
Discover more about yourself. With this survey you will get to know more about the character of your longings or desires and their connection to your emotional experience. Discover the meaning of longing and desire
in your life!
You will receive a personal feedback and support a research project of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin.
(contact: Maja Wiest, Max Planck Institute for Humandevelopment, Berlin).
PERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS TO AGGRESSION (Deadline: from 2/2006 to 2/2007)
This survey was developed by a group of international students to learn about judgments around the world concerning individual rights within the family and society.
(contact: Kathleen Malley-Morrison, Boston University).
For The Love of the Muse: The Study of Creativity and Romance (Deadline: from Jan 31 2006 to Jan 31 2007)
This online psychology research has measures which include various tasks and psychological surveys that look at divergent thinking patterns, personality characteristics, and intimate (sexual) behavior.
(contact: Melanie L. Bromley & James C. Kaufman , Department of Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino).
Who\\\'s Your Daddy? A Study On Prototypical Thinking Patterns in Creativity (Deadline: from jan 31 2006 to jan 31 2007)
Given what we know about prototypical thinking, people may define creativeness differently and a common way to explore the pattern of lay person’s perception of creativity is to ask people their views on the matter. To address these questions, we would like to ask participants fill out an Online psychology research questionnaire that looks at creative activities and interests checklist, and inquiries into who they believe is the categorical representative of descriptions such as intelligent, wise, attractive, and creative, etc via the Web.
(contact: Melanie L. Bromley & James C. Kaufman , Department of Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino).
Perceptions of Autism (Deadline: 5 min)
Autism Study
You are being asked to volunteer in a research study called “Perceptions of Autism,” conducted by Bradley Richards, a Masters Student in Psychology, under the supervision of Dr. Nancy Frye, an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department.
The purpose of the research is to find out how people feel about autism.
In order to participate in this study, you must be at least 18 years old.
The study should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Your identity as a participant will be anonymous.
Thank you for your time,
Bradley Richards
(contact: Bradley Richards, CW Post University).
Gay Male Relationships Study (Deadline: from Jan 2006 to Late 2006)
What factors contribute to the success and quality of gay male relationships? Limited research has been conducted in this area but this unique new research study is investigating gay male parental relationships and adult, intimate, same-sex relationships of gay men from perspectives that have primarily been studied only in heterosexual relationships.
Be part of this important new research study that may have important implications in the understanding of gay male development and the relationships of gay men.
This research study involves participation in a one-time, voluntary, completely anonymous, Internet-based survey. Visit the secure, digitally encrypted survey website at www.gaymale-relstudy.com for detailed instructions on participating in the survey and completing the 3 subsections of the survey. You can complete the survey on any computer with Internet access in as little as 20 minutes.
To participate in this research study, you must be a self-identified gay male, age 18 or older, and currently involved in a same-sex, close, intimate, or love relationship of at least 3 months or longer in duration. (“Close, intimate, or love relationship” signifies a relationship that is romantic in nature as opposed to solely platonic or solely friendly in nature.)
If you meet the above prerequisites, please participate in this exciting and important new research study by visiting the survey website at www.gaymale-relstudy.com. If you are not eligible to participate in this study, you can still help by telling other potential participants about the study.
Please contact the research study Investigator with any questions you may have regarding the study at gmrelstudy@gmail.com.
This research study has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University Chicago. The design of this research study and the handling of the data gathered by this study are compliant with the research regulations and guidelines of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University Chicago, American Psychological Association research guidelines, psychological Internet-based research guidelines, and HIPAA Privacy Rule research guidelines.
(contact: Nicolas Warner, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University Chicago).
Perinatal Mood Assessment Scale (Deadline: from 1/1/2006 to 6/1/2006)
The purpose of this study is to examine the mood changes associated with pregnancy and postpartum.
(contact: Robert Durette, University of Nevada, Las Vegas).
Attitudes Toward Alcoholism and Alcoholics (Deadline: from Nov. 21, 2005 to Dec. 31, 2005)
This is an online study of attitudes which is completely questionnaire-based. I am a doctoral student at Long Island University and am conducting this anonymous online survey as part of a graduate research studies class.
(contact: David Jank, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, New York).
Attitudes Toward Alcoholism and Alcoholics (Deadline: from Nov. 21, 2005 to Dec. 31, 2005)
This is an online study of attitudes which is completely questionnaire-based. I am a doctoral student at Long Island University and am conducting this anonymous online survey as part of a graduate research studies class.
(contact: David Jank, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, New York).
Fathers\\\' experiences of their childs birth and the postnatal period (Deadline: from Nov. 2005 to July 2006)
This survey examines fathers\\\' experiences of being present at their child\\\'s birth. Dads need to have a child/ren who is at least 3 months old to take part. The survey is brief and fully anonymised. Involvement is a one off.
(contact: Catherine Spencer, University of East Anglia).
Perceptions of Doctors (Deadline: from 11/8/05 to 1/8/06)
The purpose of this research is to study and gather information on people\\\'s views of doctors. In order to gather information about this topic, I am being asked how I would describe doctors based on supplied adjectives. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
(contact: Antonio Costa, Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus).
Opinions of the Social World (Deadline: from October to December, 2005)
This study is being conducted by a research team at the University of Michigan to investigate how different types of people view the social world. The study takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Participation is completely voluntary and you can stop at any time. As well, your participation is anonymous and you will never be asked to provide your name. Please note that you must be over 18 to participate in this survey.
(contact: Brad Bushman, University of Michigan).
Attitudes towards Transsexualism and Intersex Conditions (Deadline: from 4 Oct 2005 to 31 Jan 2006)
A survey of people\\\'s attitudes towards those with transsexualism and intersex conditions. We are interested in finding out what makes people tolerant of those with such conditions.
(contact: Professor Rachel Heath, University of Newcastle NSW Australia).
Bullying or personality clash? (Deadline: from September 2005 to November 2005)
This study investigates the role that individual variables, such as personality and demographics and contextual variables, including presence of others and types of behaviours perpetrated play on whether or not someone labels themselves bullied
(contact: Paula Saunders, University of New South Wales).
Music and the Internet (Deadline: from 30.08.2005 to 31.12.2005)
This survey aims to find out more about the consumer’s attitudes and needs concerning downloading and information services on the internet.
All participants can win 20 free songs at iTunes Music Store!
(contact: Ian Pascal Volz, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany).
Thoughts and Feelings about Self and Others (Deadline: )
This is a study of attitudes and feelings about self and others. It involves simply filling out a set of questionnaires, taking approximately 20 minutes. An explanation of the study\\\'s hypotheses is presented at the end.
(contact: Mark Baldwin, McGill University).
Feelings about Relationships (Deadline: from to)
This is a voluntary online research study on relationships conducted by Maya Sakellaropoulo, Graduate Student, and Mark Baldwin, PhD, Associate Professor from the Department of Psychology at McGill University. The study involves filling out several online questionnaires, which generally takes between 10 to 15 minutes. There is no deception involved in this study and the Research Ethics Board II at McGill University has approved this study. In order to participate in this study, you must be at least 18 years of age. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary and all responses will be kept anonymous and confidential. Although unfortunately there is no monetary compensation for taking part in this study, your participation is greatly appreciated.
(contact: Maya Sakellaropoulo , McGill University).
Writing reviews for online consumer communities (Deadline: from August, 15/05 to October, 15/05)
The goal of this study is to examine why people write product reviews for online consumer communities (e.g. epinions, reviewcentre, mouthshut,...). People who have written at least one review are invited to particpate. Completing the survey will take about 10 minutes.
(contact: Sonja Utz, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam).
Personality and Strengths (Deadline: Ongoing)
This study of personality and strengths is being conducted by the Positive Psychology Research Group at the University of Leicester, UK. The research is examining how people\\\'s strengths might be part of their personality, and will allow a much greater understanding of what individuals are best at, and how this relates to who they are.
(contact: Susan Harrington, University of Leicester).
Personality, Health, and Safety Behaviours (Deadline: from July 30/05 to October 30/05)
The purpose of this study is to explore the types of preventative health and household safety behaviours people engage in and to understand how factors such as personality, health beliefs, and past experiences with health and safety issues may influence the performance of these health behaviours.
This study involves completing a survey package that includes background questionnaires about you and your health, your health and safety behaviours and experiences, and your personality and health beliefs. The survey can be completed over the Internet or sent by mail by contacting the researchers and takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Participants are entered into draws throughout the study to win gift certificates.
(contact: Fuschia Sirois, University of Windsor).
Relationship Views (Deadline: from July 2005 to December 2005)
The study invovles visualizing a relationship with another person and completing a variety of questionnaires.
(contact: Michelle Luke, University of Southampton).
Remote Staring Detection Survey (Deadline: from 25/7/05 to 01/01/06)
This is a short (10 question) survey examining experiences and beliefs to the feeling of being watched by others.
(contact: Ian Baker, University of Edinburgh).
The Cannabis Experience and Everyday Functioning (Deadline: from July 2005 to February 2006)
This study is exploring the impact of cannabis use on everyday functioning, in terms of cognition and psychological wellbeing. Other aims include determining precursors to hazardous use, and subjective experiences of intoxication, among other things
(contact: Liz Temple, University of New England, Australia).
Five Factors of Personality (Deadline: June - December 2005)
With this survey, we want to find out more about the structure of human personality. Participation takes about 20 minutes. At the end of the survey, we offer you a graphical profile of your personality results (for an example see http://www.psychologie.hu-berlin.de/psytests/ffm_en/feedback_ex_en.php).
(contact: Jaap Denissen, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin).
Perceptions of Personal Experiences (Deadline: from June 23, 2005 to July 22, 2005)
Participants complete a brief set of questionnaires assessing their personality and some hypothetical behaviors.
(contact: Erika Koch & Colleen Spoonire, McDaniel College).
Perceptions and behavior (Deadline: from June 2005 to June 2006)
The purpose of this study is to examine people\\\'s career interests and behaviors.
(contact: Nancy Frye, CW Post, Long Island University).
Beliefs and Attitudes about Life Support (Deadline: from 5/05 to 5/06)
Participation will involve completing four attitude scales, plus a questionnaire relating to life support preferences and a recent life support case. The questionnaire will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
(contact: Dr. Gloria Cowan and Melanie Bromley, California State University, San Bernardino. ).
Gender Attitudes and Responses to Jokes (Deadline: from 5/05 to 5/06)
ou are being asked to participate in a study on gender attitudes and response to jokes. The first purpose is to examine the responses to jokes that are directed toward women. The second purpose is to investigate views toward women. The questionnaire will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
(contact: Dr. Gloria Cowan and Melanie Bromley, California State University, San Bernardino. ).
Attitudes on Gambling and Debt (Deadline: from 5/05 to 5/06)
You are being asked to participate in a study investigating people\\\'s attitudes on gambling and their response to personal debt. The questionnaire will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
(contact: Dr. Gloria Cowan and K. Powers, California State University, San Bernardino. ).
Creativity
& Thinking Styles (Deadline: from 5/05 to 5/06)
You are being invited to participate in a study investigating people\\\'s opinions and beliefs and their creativity .
(contact: James C. Kaufman, Danny Gascon, Melanie Bromley, California State University , San Bernardino).
Intimate Relationship Graduation Study (Deadline: from 12/04/05 to 01/12/05)
Win one of five $100 Amazon.com gift certificates for two 15-20 min surveys
Get entered in a raffle to win 1 of 5 $100 Amazon.com gift certificates for
completing two 15 to 20 minute web surveys. The study is open to any heterosexual
individual currently involved in a romantic relationship in which at least one
member of the couple is graduating from University this spring. You\\\'ll complete
the web survey and then be contacted to complete a follow-up in a few months.
In addition to the monetary compensation, if you would like, you will benefit
from being e-mailed the results of this survey after the follow-up. Please click
the web url link below to participate. (contact: Danielle
Menzies-Toman, McGill University).
Assessment
of Interpersonal Hate (Deadline: from 02/26/2005 to 02/26/2006)
Conducting a study on people’s personal experiences with hate and being hated.
You will be asked general questions about your experiences with hate and to
retell stories about your personal experience of hating someone and being hated
by someone. Results will show you how your experience of hate compares with
those that have taken the study (contact: Katherine
Aumer-Ryan, UT Austin).
Physical activity in young adult survivors of childhood cancer (Deadline: from 9/23/04 to 9/22/05)
If you are a childhood cancer survivor who is at least 18 years of age, you are invited to participate in a research study to learn more about physical activity in young adults who have had cancer when they were children or teenagers. If you are eligible for the study and decide to participate, you will complete an Internet survey. Then you will wear a pedometer (step counter) and record your daily activities for 7 days. After completing the Internet survey you will receive a small gift. In addition, you will keep the pedometer after you complete the study. For more information, please visit our study web site http://www.uic.edu/nursing/research/cancersurvivor
If you are interesting in participating in the study, please contact Dr. Lorna Finnegan, Principal Investigator, University of Illinois College of Nursing at lornaf@uic.edu or call (800-586-0921). (UIC IRB Research Protocol# 2004-0492).
(contact: Lorna Finnegan, University of Illinois at Chicago).
http://www.mysurveys.netfirms.com/blirt/ (Deadline: from 08/21/2004 to 08/15/2005)
This questionnaire is about your romantic relationship, your communication
styles, and your culture. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. When
completed, the web page will automatically summarize your data and report your
relevant scores. Thank you! (contact: Katherine
Aumer-Ryan, University of Texas).
Parental Help-Seeking and Service Utilization Attitudes (Deadline: ongoing)
The purpose of the study is to find out what sources of advice parents would use to help a teenager with a mental health problem, such as adolescent alcohol abuse. This study is also interested in finding out what services parents prefer to treat a teenager with a mental health problem, such as adolescent alcohol abuse. Participants must be at least 18 years old and have at least one child within the age range of 10 to 19 in order to participate. The estimated time of completing the study is 15 to 25 minutes. Participants have the option of entering a raffle for one of three Palm Zire 72s.
(contact: Donyell Coleman, Wayne State University).
INFLUENCE OF CULTURE AND EMOTIONS ON MOTIVATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN BODY-MODIFICATIONS (Deadline: from to)
Breast implants, acrylic fingernails, daily workouts at the gym as docile as
this list may seem it has important ramifications regarding the outward expression
of our internal selves to the rest of the world. When people alter their physical
appearance, they are nonverbally trying to communicate something to the rest
of society. This study will explore the relationship between intrinsic motivation
and emotions on the acquisition of body-modifications and the possible fluctuations
of this relationship as a function of cultural factors. (contact: Melanie
Bromley, ).
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Social Networks, Relationships & Health (Deadline: Jun 2006)
I am recruiting participants for a two year longitudinal study that will be
conducted over the internet. The research is examining the links between social
network support, relationship well-being and health measures in heteroseuxal
and homosexual individuals. Prizes and incentives are offered for participants.
(contact: Karen
Blair).
Women
and Outdoor Spaces Questionnaire (Deadline: ongoing)
This study of women and outdoor spaces examines American women's individual perceptions and uses of outdoor areas, such as urban parks, rural countryside, and public land, including Wilderness Areas. If you are a female, living in the U.S., and 18 years of age or older, your participation would be greatly appreciated regardless of how active you are outdoors. The goal of this research is to collect a wide range of perceptions. Participation is anonymous and confidential and will help increase general knowledge concerning factors that encourage and discourage women’s use of various outdoor spaces. (This research has been approved by the University of Nevada, Reno Social Behavioral Institutional Review Board (contact: Lilace Mellin Guignard).
Internet
Therapy Research Study (Deadline: ongoing)
RESEARCH STUDY SEEKS ONLINE THERAPISTS AND CLIENTS
A psychotherapy researcher (D'Arcy
Reynolds) currently conducting a university sanctioned study
needs a few men and women who are currently engaged in the practice of internet
therapy (e.g., e-mail therapy or chat therapy). Therapists and clients with
FIVE FREE MINUTES a week can contribute to research investigating this technologically
innovative manner of assisting those in need.
You will not have to surrender the details of your confidential exchanges/sessions,
as this study aims to target only your experiencing of the exchanges/sessions
and of the therapist-client relationship. This very brief weekly reflection
on the exchanges/sessions and the relationship may even enhance the therapeutic
experience. Your deeply appreciated participation in this novel project
is literally a link away.
Bem
Sex Role Inventory Check (Deadline: ongoing)
We, Anja Berger and Mirko Wendland (University of Potsdam, Germany), are conducting
research on the BEM sex role inventory (BSRI). The BSRI consists of 60 personal
characteristics that will be presented here on 3 different pages. You are a
asked to rate the desirability of those characteristics for human (man or woman)
in your society.
Please take the time to answer the questions (just 10 minutes). Complete anonymity
is guaranteed. Your questionnaire answers will be merged with those from many
other people. We are not able to trace your answers back to you, and we will
not ask you to give your name or identification details. If you have any questions
concerning this questionnaire or the research behind it, please do not hesitate
to contact us via email (Anja
Berger and Mirko
Wendland).
Self
Description Questionnaire (Deadline: ongoing)
We, Anja Berger and Mirko Wendland (University of Potsdam, Germany), are conducting
research on experiences of men and women in our societies today. We are interested
in how women and men perceive themselves. Please take the time to answer the
questions (just 10 minutes).
Complete anonymity is guaranteed. Your questionnaire answers will be merged
with those from many other people. We are not able to trace your answers back
to you, and we will not ask you to give your name or identification details.
If you have any questions concerning this questionnaire or the research behind
it, please do not hesitate to contact us via email (
Anja
Berger and
Mirko
Wendland).
Last Update: January 2005
