Current studies
New Projects 2022-23
Please find below some of our research projects for our psychology and neuroscience 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 daily 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!
3/2/23
Metacognition and Mental Health
Looking for volunteers to participate in my dissertation study on metacognition and mental health. I will be exploring if psychological symptoms influence local confidence and self-efficacy, and in turn showing how mental health influences our confidence in ourselves. Metacognition is the ability to think about and reflect on our own thoughts, actions and decisions.
I am looking for a sample of 150 participants, only requirements being 18+ years and have access to a laptop or desktop [cannot be completed on a mobile device]. The study lasts for approximately 35 minutes, including 3 experiments to assess metacognitive levels, and then a couple questionnaire to assess mental health.
Participant information is anonymous, we ask only for your age and gender.
Please copy the following link into a new window on your browser to complete the study
https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/91CB9CC5-7159-4DA9-BAB1-7BDBC0D0AD07
2/2/23
(1) Gambling and Scarcity
I am an undergraduate student in psychology studying at the University of Dundee and I am currently researching if music can be used as a coping mechanism for stress in the general population, as well as considering the effect that music might have on stress for those who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences. By taking part in this study, you will be asked to complete a few questionnaires (one to ask about any adversity you might have in childhood and one to measure your anxiety levels), measure your heart rate, take a short stress test, and listen to an excerpt of music. It should take no more than 30 minutes.
Participants are required to be 18 years or above and reside in the UK. This study will be completely anonymous. It can be completed on a phone, however using a laptop/ PC is easier to complete it on. If you are interested in taking part of this study, I invite you to click on the link. Your participation is greatly appreciated. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at: [email protected].
https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/2814FE88-D682-4DA4-A865-3B5557C32318
1/2/23
Exploring male perceptions – online interview
I am looking for Scottish male volunteers aged over 18 to participate in interviews discussing their childhood experiences of masculine perceptions, as well as their perceptions now of men’s mental health and their own mental health. The interview will take place online over Microsoft Teams and will last around 30 minutes.
If you are interested in participating or have further questions, please email:
31/1/23
Eyewitness Psychology Research
30/01/23
(1) You are invited to participate in a research project investigating metacognition. Metacognition is person’s ability to internally assess their own capabilities and skills.
If you choose to participate in this study, you can expect to complete three tasks and a small battery of questionnaires on mental health symptoms. This study requires participants to be between the ages 18 – 40. It must be done on a pc or laptop. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Participation is voluntary and your data is completely anonymous.
Thank you to everyone who participates. The link: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/4A07674A-E675-434E-AF24-6A75A61D7D5F
(2) Individual differences in thinking styles and paranormal beliefs
You have been invited to take part in a study exploring individual differences in thinking styles and paranormal beliefs. The thinking styles focus on in this study are intuitive and rational. A person is thought to favour one of the other when making decisions (Epstein et al., 1996). Paranormal beliefs refer to beliefs in ghosts, witches, amulets, omens, rituals, astrology, psychokinesis, and extrasensory perception (i.e., telepathy, precognition, and clairvoyance), as well as religious beliefs, such as life after death, hell, heaven, the devil (Lindeman, 2017). 18 and over only and takes approximately 15 minutes. Individual differences in thinking styles and paranormal beliefs
29/01/23
28/01/23
Exploring Sexuality and Gender Role Attitudes
I invite you to participate in a research project investigating people’s attitudes towards sexuality and gender roles. Anyone can take part in this study. Participants will be asked to take part in an online questionnaire via Gorilla and will also take part in a couple of implicit association tests. These are tests that measure how quickly you can pair words that belong to specific categories together, such as pairing career/family-oriented words with male/female oriented words and are designed to explore any unconscious biases you may have. This will run in January and February ‘23, and your participation should only take around 20 minutes. This must be completed on a laptop/computer. If there are any issues, please email me at [email protected]
Link to study – https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/D7B4082A-AFA1-46B2-8DF7-59A4E1520C0E
27/01/23
Emotion Recognition Study
I am looking for volunteers to participate in an Emotion Recognition study, which will take no longer than 20 minutes to complete and will be exclusively online. You will be asked to view videos and audio clips of people displaying an emotion and then will be asked to decide which emotion it is after completing a personality test. Anyone can participate as long as you are 18 or older, it is recommended that you use a laptop or a desktop computer. Participation in this study is voluntary and completely anonymous. To participate, please copy and paste the link into a new window. https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/D4296FD3-95E8-44F5-81B2-DD0BB7D08852
Thank you for taking time to read/take part in my study. For any queries, my contact information email is [email protected].
26/01/23
25/01/23
Please copy and paste the link below into your browser to find out more and to take part: https://dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/parasocial-relationships-and-mental-health-in-young-adults-v1
Please contact me, Saphia Traoré, at [email protected] if you have any questions about this study
21/01/23
Differences in Coping Strategies
We invite you to participate in a Senior Honours research study investigating the coping strategies that people use when feeling worried or down. You need to be between 18 and 25 years of age to participate. You will complete a set of online questionnaires that ask how often you engage in particular thoughts and behaviours when feeling worried or down. You will be also be asked questions about your willingness to express negative emotions or to seek help from others.
The study should take about 15 minutes to complete. If you participate you will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a £20 Amazon voucher – one voucher is available for every 20 participants taking part. Your participation is voluntary, and the data collection will be anonymous. You have the right to withdraw at any point during the study for any reason.
Link to study: https://standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmppAba9iQubXCe
17/01/23
Hi there! I am an undergraduate studying Psychology at the University of Dundee, and I am currently working on my dissertation project on the impact of chronic physical activity on executive functioning. I would really appreciate if you could fill out two online questionnaires and complete two tasks which will take a maximum of 15 minutes in total. The questionnaires ask questions about recent engagement in physical activity and mood. Please find attached the link which can be copied and pasted into your preferred browser. This study must be completed on a computer. https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/960EC4E1-17C5-48B3-BBEB-7588B6A8D080
To note, your data is completely anonymous so I will not be aware who each answer belongs to. Anyone aged between 18-40 is welcomed to participate. Thank you in advance for your time!
If there are any enquiries on the project, please send an email to [email protected].
16/01/23
I am currently recruiting participants for my dissertation project about how language influences how we process information. There are two different experiments – completely independent of each other, although there are some similarities between them. If you’re interested, here are the links:
– Experiment 1: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/D5D024F6-FEDA-4C42-A3FB-160A13416A22 (This is more about memory recall – probably a bit more interesting, but also slightly more difficult than experiment 2) – Experiment 2: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/938A1A5D-8D99-42E0-B098-5755A4C5C0A5 (This is more about information processing – fairly straightforward and probably a bit quicker than experiment 1).
15/01/23
(1) The Relationship between Depression, Relationship Satisfaction and Perceived Social Support
I invite you to participate in this study exploring the connection between relationship satisfaction, perceived social support, and depression. The survey will take about 15 minutes and requires you to complete a set of questionnaires. This study is part of my dissertation project for my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. It has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the University of Dundee. This study is completely voluntary and anonymous. Participants should be over the age of 18, be either in a romantic relationship or single, not married, never have been married, and do not have children. If you are interested, please copy and paste the following link into a new browser: https://dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/the-relationship-between-depression-relationship-satisfac. This will display the survey and give you further information about the study.
Thank you for considering my questionnaire. If you have any questions, you can contact me, Andreya Fatuh at [email protected]
(2) The study is investigating the efficacy of expressing emotions of a stressful experience.
If you’re available for two (15-20 minute) online sessions and fulfil the below criteria, copy paste the link into your browser window and find out more about the study!
- You are fluent in English
- You are 18 or above
- Available to do two Teams sessions 2 days apart (which days are largely up to you and will be scheduled according to mutual agreement)
- Capable of talking, typing or writing by hand for 5 minutes without difficulties
14/01/2023
I am currently working on my dissertation which will investigate how conflicts in moral judgement can predict attitudes towards sexual violence. I need your help to complete two online questionnaires which will take approximately twenty minutes to complete. Please be aware that within the second questionnaire you will be asked to read statements surrounding and including the topic of sexual violence. If you have any questions before or during the study, please don’t hesitate to contact me (Email: [email protected]). If you are aged 18 or older you are encouraged to participate in this study. https://dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/an-investigation-of-moral-judgement-and-attitudes-towards
12/01/2023
11/01/2023
I’m a psychology undergraduate (at University of the West of Scotland) looking for UK resident students studying any undergraduate degree to complete my questionnaire. There is a short series of questionnaires including; Sleep Quality Index & The Perceived Stress scale as well as some questions regarding academic performance and work life. This should take approximately 10 minutes, however may take less or more dependent on individual differences.
09/01/2023
Attitudes to naturally occurring compounds for clinical applications
Psilocybin and cannabis are naturally occurring compounds that are often used in clinical applications however in some regions legislation prevents or limits this usage. We are interested in the attitudes of the general population over the age of 18 to this topic. This online study will take approximately 11 minutes to complete. Attitudes to naturally occurring compounds for clinical applications
04/01/2023
Flow and personality traits: Investigating the influence of personality traits on internal and external flow experiences.
This study investigates the influence of personality traits on flow (state of complete absorption and enjoyment of an activity) while doing an internal (e.g., thinking or meditating) or external (e.g., playing piano) activity. Findings from the study will contribute insights into ways through which flow can be used to enhance well-being. Anyone 18 years or older is eligible to complete the study and participation is entirely voluntary. You will be asked to provide some demographic information that include your age, gender, and ethnicity. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Study closed, data collection complete
21/12/2022
Study: Appearance-Related Social Media Consciousness in Men
We invite men aged 18-25 years old to participate in a research project that investigates the impact of social media on male physical representations.
You will be asked to answer a set of questions regarding Your Instagram use, perceptions of your actual and desired somatotype images, as well as answering questions to analyse your appearance-related comparisons within a social-media context.
Study closed, data collection complete
20/12/2022
I’m currently collecting data for my dissertation looking at student’s anxiety about returning to university after COVID-19. Participants will have to fill out an online questionnaire which will take about 15 minutes. If you are a Scottish university student who experienced online learning last year and are now studying in person then I would be grateful if you could take the time to fill it out.
Please copy this link into your web browser to complete the questionnaire Post-Covid anxiety in face-to-face teaching
12/12/2022
Hello, I am conducting research for my Psychology BSc Hons undergraduate dissertation that seeks to investigate the relationships between self-reported narcissism, impulsivity, metacognition, and adverse childhood experiences. This is an online study, created through Gorilla (https://gorilla.sc) experiment platform, and is available for anyone aged 16+ to complete. The study requires a laptop or PC for completion and cannot be completed using a mobile phone. The study should take no longer than 30 minutes to complete and I have attached a link below to allow access to the study. Please copy and paste the link into your browser.
I would really appreciate your time and effort and the completion of my study will assist me with my dissertation and provide further insight into psychological traits and metacognition. Thank you!
Study link – https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/5381FE38-0D10-4496-95B8-049DFD723D7E
10/12/2022
An Investigation into Mental Health and Recall of Events
I am looking to recruit participants for a study exploring how mental health affects the recall of events from memory. This a voluntary and anonymous study that has had ethical approval from the University of Dundee’s social sciences ethics board. Anyone can participate as long as you are aged 18+. The study should take no longer than 35 minutes.
If you are interested in taking part, please copy and paste this link into your browser https://dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/an-investigation-into-mental-health-and-recall-of-events where you will be provided with further details. Thank you in advance, if you have any questions regarding this study do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]
02/12/22
Hi everyone, here is a copy and paste link for my dissertation research! It contains two questionnaires about relationships and moral opinions that should take no more than ten minutes to complete. I would really appreciate anyone taking part if they have time! You must be over 17 to take part! Thank you in advance! https://dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/attachment-style-and-moral-foundations-copy
01/10/22
Eyewitness Psychology Research
18/08/22
https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2hh8nJM8bXF44pU
If there are any enquiries on the project, please send an email to [email protected]
10/08/2022
Study: Understanding Anxiety and Autism
I am currently running a research study looking for autistic participants fluent in English, who are 18 years old or older. This is part of a Royal Society of Edinburgh funded project ‘Understanding Anxiety and Autism’.
The study involves completing a computer-based task and a battery of questionnaires (including some mental health questionnaires). In total, participation should take approximately 2-2.5 hours (with plenty of opportunities for breaks and refreshments).
Participants will be reimbursed £30 for their time, in the form of an EGiftPay voucher. We can also reimburse participants up to £10 in travel expenses.
Adults can participate in the study online, or in person in our Stirling Autism Research (STAR) room on campus at the University of Stirling. We have designed this room so that we can easily control the sensory environment, to meet individual need. Currently the room has:
- Lamps for adjustable lighting
- A sensory box
- Fidget toys
- A quiet fan
- A height-adjustable desk (which is wheelchair accessible)
- A weighted blanket
- Window blinds
- Facilities for refreshments (hot drinks/cold water)
- Ear defenders
Data collection for the study will take place over the next few months. Please email [email protected] if you have any further questions or would like to take part. A full copy of the study information sheet can be downloaded here.
10/08/2022
Understanding the role of causality in human decision making: responsibility attribution in direct causation versus indirect responsibility.
We invite you to participate in a research project investigating whether or how causality plays a role in human decision making by looking at the special case of responsibility judgments – participants will be asked to take part in an online questionnaire study conducted via Qualtrics, taking place between June-August 2022. Participant involvement in the experiment should take approximately 10-15 minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw offering the chance to win a gift voucher (one voucher worth £20 is available for every 20 participants taking part). Participants are required to be at or above 18 years of age and either studying at university or holding a university degree.
If you are interested, please find the study questionnaire by clicking on the following
On the above link, you can also find participant information, and indicate your consent and whether you wish to participate in the prize draw. You are welcome to ask any questions at any point related to the study by getting in contact with the researcher on the following e-mail address: [email protected]