Current studies

New Projects 2024-2025

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!

04/12/24

I can/t do it!: Mental health of UK students and their perceived levels of competence and autonomy, in every-day life skills.

 
The purpose of this study is to investigate students’ experiences of life skills, and the way in which they support or undermine their experiences of mental health. It is hoped that investigating this will identify directions for research that may lead to useful developments in support services for students.
 
https://wolverhamptonpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57j9tuAkr0MyhDg
 
Assessing the impact of engaging in regular mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation practices on sleep, creative achievements, and flow experience.
 
you will be asked to select whether you practice meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices on a daily basis or you prefer to relax and recentre in an alternative way instead -it could be any activity you pursue daily with this same intent (examples might be gardening or reading). For the next step, you will be asked to complete three questionnaires. The first one is about sleep quality, the second one assesses your perceived level of creative achievement and third, flow state.
 
https://wolverhamptonpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSJinM5SYn4su22
 
Social Media Use, Anxiety and Wellbeing in University Students
 
The study aims to explore whether increased time spent on social media is associated with higher anxiety levels and lower well-being, and whether these relationships differ by gender. A survey will be given to participants which is expected to take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
 
https://wolverhamptonpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5aSdJ4Vzyovnw7c
 

03/12/24

Exploring Student Perceptions: Lecture Recordings, Video Impressions, and Mental Health Attitudes

 We are looking for university students who are at least 16 years of age to take part in a study examining perceptions and usage of lecture recordings, impressions of a brief pre-recorded video lecture and attitudes toward individuals with schizophrenia. At the end of the study, you will have the option to enter a prize draw to win one of ten £20 Love2shop vouchers (UK use only).

 If you would like to take part, you will be asked to complete an online questionnaire that should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. During the questionnaire, you will be asked to watch a brief pre-recorded video lecture lasting ~5 minutes. Please note that some questions touch on sensitive topics related to mental health, which could be upsetting. 

 Follow this link to complete the survey: https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3t7OG5wYiczxiK

02/12/24

Everyday competencies and mental health in University undergraduates

Academic challenges are probably less difficult than negotiating everyday life events! We are interested in asking undergraduate students who are 18 and over about these everyday challengs in an online survey that will take approximately 8-10 minutes.

https://wolverhamptonpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57j9tuAkr0MyhDg

30/11/24

My name is Marnie Anderson and I am a final year student at the University of Dundee studying Psychology BSc. I’m conducting a study exploring how different social and political beliefs shape attitudes on inclusive education. You’ll complete a short, anonymous survey (about 20 minutes). You must be 18 years or older to be eligible to take part.

https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/74596075-D0AE-4A90-B71A-BF504BA4355A

26/11/24

Characterizing the psychologically rich life: Personality traits, daily activities, and goal pursuit

The purpose of this project is to better understand the relationship between personality, activities, and well-being. You will be asked to fill out self-report questionnaires online. These questionnaires will be about your personality, well-being, and motivation for pursuing particular activities. Demographic information (i.e., age, gender, ethnicity) will also be asked.

Follow this link to complete the survey:  https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/psychological-richness-pilot-study

Social Media Use, Anxiety and Wellbeing in University Students
 
We are interested in investigating the relationship between everday social media use and anxiety and well-being in University students. This will take approximately 15 minutes and you must be over the age of 18.

08/11/24

This research is looking at if shyness impacts the student experience. looking for Scottish undergraduate students as participants. It will be examining shyness levels, peer relationships, student-lecturer relationships, and engagement levels. Participants will be required to complete a survey that should take approximately fifteen minutes. This will involve a mix of open ended questions and questionnaires. If you would like to participate click on the link below:
 
 

07/11/24

The Impact of the Student-Teacher Relationship on a Sense of Belonging in State Secondary Education
The main research of the project will be to examine the impact that student-teacher relationship has (both positive and negative) on belonging and how these are influenced by factors such as the time period participants were in education, gender and age.  The project will also look at whether belonging and positive student-teacher relationships could be key to improving attendance in schools. 
Open to anyone who attended a UK state school.

Follow this link to become involved (5-10 mins): https://wolverhamptonpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezIqCxc17hn7l7o

 
 
 

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