Current studies
New Projects 2023-2024
Please find below some of our research projects for our Psychology students at universities across Scotland (and sometimes further afield). Over the summer period they are mainly Master’s and PhD students and because undergraduates are away we really struggle to get participants. 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!
27/08/24
06/08/24
A Short Introduction: Do you find that when you continuously recall a sad event, such as a breakup, disappointing grades, or social setbacks, you feel increasingly sad and self-doubting?
- Recently experienced depressive moods or currently feeling depressed.
- Participants need to use a laptop with a camera for eye-tracking.
We are asking participants to contact us via email because we need to issue unique experiment codes to each participant. This ensures that each participant can be accurately tracked, and their data properly recorded. Additionally, using email allows us to communicate directly with participants to provide detailed instructions and support if needed.
18/07/24
The Effects of Songs in a Foreign Language on Cognition
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Aged 18 years or older
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Has an interest in exploring new music
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Proficient in the English language, but not Japanese
10/07/24
The Effect of Background Music on Reading Behavior in Individuals with ADHD
This study aims to explore how different types of background music influence reading behavior and attention levels in individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The goal is to identify potential strategies that could help improve academic performance and task engagement in this population, with a particular focus on reading tasks.
We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Aged 18 years or older
- Have a formal diagnosis of ADHD
Participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire that evaluates the effects of two types of background music (soothing music with a slow tempo and soft melody, and rhythm music with a fast tempo and distinct beat) on their reading task performance and attention levels.
The questionnaire can be accessed via the following link: https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_em2sOlqXDFS7QX4
09/07/24
24/06/24
24/06/24
- To gain a deeper understanding of the association between negative behaviours in relationships (specifically, victimisation) and their impact on depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Explore how socioeconomic status and negative relationship behaviours interact to affect mental health.
24/06/24
06/06/24
Trust and Cooperation: Cognitive Appraisal and Self-efficacy with Personalised Artificial Intelligence
Brief Description: This study aims to explore how the process of building and interacting with personalised artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT and other generative AI models, influences individuals’ trust in these technologies. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily life, understanding public trust is crucial. This research seeks to identify the factors that enhance or diminish trust when individuals personalise AI to suit their specific needs and preferences.
Participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire, which will take approximately 5-10 minutes. The questionnaire will cover topics related to their experiences and perceptions of personalised AI. All responses will be kept strictly confidential and will be used solely for academic research.
Survey Link: https://uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YDudHj5ei33n94
Contact Information: Researcher: Gebing Wang Email: [email protected] Supervisor: Mr Samuel Bennett Email: [email protected]
21/05/24
Avatar counselling in university students: a randomised controlled feasibility trial
Hi! I am Solomon Cheung, a Trainee Counselling Psychologist at Glasgow Caledonian University. I am conducting research on avatar counselling for my doctoral dissertation.
I am looking for English-speaking university students aged 18 and above to take part in a 45-minute 1-to-1 online intervention session. By completing a session, you’ll have a chance to win a £100 Amazon gift card or have a charity donation made on your behalf. Exclusion criteria apply to individuals who may be vulnerable.
For more information, please refer to the poster or visit the booking page: https://solomonarap3.simplybook.it/
Thank you for your interest! I’d be happy to reciprocate by participating in your research. Feel free to re-post and share.
13/05/24
Participants aged 18-35 wanted for 15-minute online survey looking at the relationship between openness and depression symptoms.
Openness is a broad trait encompassing a wide range of sub-factors, which include curiosity, imagination, and novelty seeking. Some research suggests that the tendency to consider openness as a singular trait has meant that more significant relationships between narrower components of openness and depression may have been overlooked. The study aims to contribute to more nuanced understandings of the associations between openness and depression. This is important for identifying risk factors associated with depressive symptoms, and to better understand the mechanisms underlying modern therapy treatments, which recent research suggests are closely related to aspects of openness.
Participants are required to complete a consent form and answer some demographic questions. They will then be asked to complete two questionnaires on openness and depression symptoms.
Data collection completed. Thanks everyone!
10/04/24
Investigating metacognition and information-seeking in subclinical obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
We invite you to participate in a research project about metacognition and information seeking behaviour in subclinical OCD and BDD. Recent research has linked dysfunctional metacognition to the development of psychiatric disorders such as OCD and BDD and may explain the maladaptive decision-making and self-sabotaging behaviour associated with these disorders. This study aims to gain insight on this relationship by investigating whether degree of symptoms of these disorders are predictive of metacognitive dysfunction, and if this has a knock-on-effect on information-seeking behaviour.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and will be required to complete a perceptual decision-making task and questionnaires relating to their mental health. All participants will be eligible to enter a prize draw to win a £20 Amazon voucher. The study will take approximately 40 minutes to complete and must be completed on a laptop or tablet.
Please follow the link:
https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/E7DB21D1-4405-43C2-9083-C53E8A3D27F4