Current studies
New Projects 2025-2026
Please find below some of our research projects for our Psychology students at universities across Scotland (and sometimes further afield). We rely on participation from all walks of life and hope very much that you will take part in our research. This site is updated every few days and your participation is a really valuable part of the training for our students and will help them to be more skilled researchers in the future. Thanks!
03/08/26
21/7/26
The Impact of Birth Order and Adult Sibling Relationship Quality on Self-Esteem in Young Adults
The study is based on previous research suggesting that family relationships, particularly sibling dynamics, may influence psychological outcomes such as self-esteem. Participants will complete the Adult Sibling Relationship Questionnaire–Short Form (ASRQ-SF), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and an online questionnaire consisting of demographic questions. The study is expected to take approximately 8–10 minutes to complete. To take part please click on the link below:
Sibling relationships and self-esteem
20/7/26
Workplace friendship in relation to satisfaction at work:
Job Satisfaction Survey 2 (JSS-2) as a measure of friendship quality at work. Next, you will complete the Short Index of Job Satisfaction for assessing job satisfaction. The questionnaire will consist of multiple-choice questions where participants will rate themselves on a Likert scale from 1 strongly disagree to 5 strongly agree. The questionnaire will take under 10 minutes to complete. Please click on the link below to take part.
13/07/26
You are invited to participate in a research study exploring the relationship between approaches to learning and disciplinary identity among students enrolled in Psychology conversion courses across universities in the UK.
Participation involves completing an anonymous online questionnaire, which takes approximately 5–10 minutes. The questionnaire asks about your learning experiences and your sense of identification with your academic discipline.
Participation is entirely voluntary. Before beginning the questionnaire, you will be provided with a Participant Information Sheet explaining the purpose of the study, what participation involves, and how your data will be used. You will then be asked to provide informed consent before proceeding to the questionnaire. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time before submitting your responses.
If you would like to participate, please access the questionnaire using the link below:
https://standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Kv4tNvGy5hHL9A
Thank you for considering taking part in this research. Your participation will contribute to a better understanding of learning experiences and disciplinary identity among students undertaking university conversion courses.
15/6/26
Using Music to Cope with Daily Stress in a Second Culture
Are you a Chinese adult currently residing in the UK who has recently experienced a minor cross-cultural stressor? You are invited to a 20-minute, completely anonymous online study exploring how engaging with your favourite music can help reduce daily stress.
You will be asked to briefly recall a recent minor stressor and then engage with familiar music in a quiet environment using headphones.
Ethical approval: University of Glasgow Ethics Committee.
Survey link: https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tqqWgSWy3c9maW
13/6/26
Are you an international student aged 18 or over, currently enrolled full-time on a postgraduate taught programme at any UK university (2025/26)?
11/02/26
(2) Women’s Academic Confidence, Recognition, Identity, and Performance Across Male- and Female-Dominated Subjects
We invite you to participate in a research project about female students’ experiences within their academic subject. We will ask you questions about how confident you feel in your academic work, whether you feel recognised or supported by people around you, how connected you feel to your subject, and your self-reported academic performance. Your responses will help us better understand different aspects of the student academic experience.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who identify as female and are currently studying either physics or psychology. Your responses will be completely anonymous.
If you wish, you can enter a draw for a chance to win one of six £25 Amazon cards, you will be asked to enter your email address in a separate survey, meaning that we cannot link your email address to the data you provide in the survey. All email addresses will be removed after the prize draw has been completed.
If you are interested in participating, please follow the link below, where you will receive more information and be able to continue to the survey.
Take part here: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
(3) Exploring the Associations Between Emotions, Resilience, and Wellbeing in Students Attending Scottish Universities
Are you a university student aged 18 or over and currently studying at a Scottish university? You are invited to take part in an online survey exploring emotions, resilience, and wellbeing in students attending Scottish universities, as part of an undergraduate psychology dissertation. Participation involves completing a short, anonymous online survey taking approximately 5-10 minutes. Participation is completely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any point before submitting your responses.
This study has received ethical approval from the University of Dundee Ethics Committee (UoD-SREC-PSY-UG-2526-046).
If you would like to take part, please follow this link (to prevent cookie tracking, please copy and paste the link into a separate URL): https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/exploring-the-associations-between-emotions-resilience-wellbeing
Thank you for considering taking part!
10/02/26
(1) Lived experiences of plurals/people with dissociative identities surrounding social support and community, and my aim is to provide a foundation from which I’m able to give voice and improve support for a community which is often under-heard.
Specifically, I am looking to invite participants who are:
– Over 18 years of age
– Currently resident in the UK
– Have lived experience surrounding dissociative identities/plurality*
(*This includes individuals diagnosed, undiagnosed, and anyone who still identifies with the experience without identifying with diagnostic terms. Anyone who relates to this experience of multiple dissociative identities is welcome within this study and participants are invited to use whatever terminology they feel most comfortable with. If unsure of whether you fit this criteria, please feel free to reach out for clarification!)
Lastly, I would ask people to not participate if they feel they are currently in a state of mind or living situation that may mean that participation would put themselves or others at risk of harm.
For the purposes of my study, I am looking to host a semi-structured interview of around 1 hour. The study is entirely voluntary and can be conducted online via Microsoft Teams, or in person at the University of Dundee’s campus.
Questions will cover topics such as:
– Experience with having multiple identities/plurality
– Where individuals seek support and community
– What their experience seeking and participating in this support has been like
– What aspects of support they would like to see improved
Anyone interested in participating in this study, or providing insight or contacts, is more than welcome to contact me at [email protected] . This study has received ethical approval from the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Law Ethics Committee at the University of Dundee.
26/01/26
9/1/26
You are invited to take part in a minigame for a research project that investigates how language is processed in our brains. You will play a simple 15-minute game that involves picking images from a few collections of images and naming objects using your keyboard. You are eligible for the study if you were born and raised in the UK, have access to a laptop/desktop, and speak English at a native level. On completion of the study, you will also be invited to take part in an optional prize draw for a £20 Amazon voucher.
6/1/26
24/12/25
This study investigates why some individuals choose not to share certain thoughts or experiences with their therapist. Specifically, it explores factors such as self-concealment, perceptions of therapist judgement, and the quality of the therapeutic relationship. The aim is to better understand barriers to disclosure in therapy and contribute to research that may help inform more supportive therapeutic practice.
Participation involves completing an anonymous online questionnaire and takes approximately 20 minutes. Eligible participants must have attended at least three therapy sessions within the past year. Participants also have the option to enter a prize draw to win a £25 Amazon voucher via a separate, anonymised form. https://standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeG66DC6YGTOwiq
Study on mental health and personal development
My current study explores experiences of higher education, wellbeing, and how these relate to later career development. While there is particular interest in individuals who were identified as high-potential earlier in life, the study is open to all eligible participants.
Eligibility: Adults aged 18+ who are currently studying toward, or have completed, a university or college degree and are currently employed. Method: Anonymous online questionnaire (with optional open-ended questions)
Duration: Approximately 20–35 minutes (often less with the option to finish later)
Link: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/mentalhealthanddevelopmentproject