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Understanding straight-identifying men who sometimes have sex with men
University College London, GB
Researchers at UCL would like to talk to men who describe themselves as straight or heterosexual, and who sometimes have sex or sexual contact with other men. Participation will involve a one-hour confidential interview in-person or over the phone. Our aim is to better understand their sexual...
- 60 Min(s) to complete
- £20 Love2Shop voucher
- Interview
- Online
15 January 2020 Requirements- Males living in the UK.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Describe yourself as heterosexual or straight.
- Have had some form of sexual contact with another man in the past.
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Charity Donation Behaviour
University of Northampton, GB
This research is part of a global study into how and why young people donate to charities. It is examining attitudes towards charity donations, which charities are most popular and how these decisions are linked to personalities, nationalities and disposable income. The findings will help...
- 10 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
13 December 2019 Requirements- Age 18 - 36
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Using sensing technologies to track, monitor and understand fatigue
University of Bath, GB
This study seeks to understand how people living with symptoms of fatigue (for example prolonged fatigue, chronic fatigue, idiopathic chronic fatigue & ME/CFS) explore and analyse data from emerging sensing technologies for the purpose of self-reflection. We will provide a novel smartphone...
- 21 Day(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Sensor and App Study, and interview
- Online
25 October 2019 Requirements- Be currently experiencing prolonged fatigue (≤ 6 months) or to have been diagnosed with: chronic fatigue (> 6 months), idiopathic chronic fatigue, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- Be over the age of 18
- Be willing to take part in the three parts of the study, consisting of:
- A pre-study interview briefing, roughly 30 minutes to 1 hour. (by phone/Skype)
- A three week period using the provided hardware and smartphone application.
- A post-study interview of roughly 1 hour (by phone/Skype)
- Have internet access, or sufficient data on their mobile plan to allow synchronising data.
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BREAKER study - Breaking up sitting with resistance exercise
Loughborough University, GB
This study is recruiting participants to help investigate the effects of breaking up long periods of sitting (10 hours) with brief periods of walking and light resistance exercise.
We want to investigate the effects that these activity breaks have on blood and heart-related health, appetite,...- 3 Week(s) to complete
- Travel expenses to and from the study site
- Experiment
- Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
21 August 2019 Requirements- Males
- Aged 35-70 years old
- Overweight or Obese (BMI 25 - 40 kg/m2 or ≥ 23 to 40 kg/m2 if south Asian)
- Exclusion criteria:-
- - Contra-indications to exercise
- - Undertaking strenuous (vigorous) sport or exercise for more than 20 minutes per week or engage in resistance exercise on a weekly basis
- - Needle phobia
- - Any history of, or ongoing cardiovascular disease
- - Ongoing treatment for other major diseases (e.g. cancer) except hypertension if controlled (medication or lifestyle)
- - Blood pressure >140mmHg systolic / >90mmHg diastolic (measured during study visit 1)
- - Taking glucose lowering medication or HbA1c ≥ 7.5% (finger prick)
- - Taking steroids or any other medication that influences blood glucose
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Computerized Intervention for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder
King's College London, GB
I’m interested in exploring new ways of targeting the experience of loss of control over eating, and looking at potential mechanisms that might be involved in maintaining disordered eating. The research will involve testing a new app-based intervention, which we hope will help tackle these...
- 1 Month(s) to complete
- Cash (£15)
- Experiment
- Online
02 July 2019 Requirements- 1) A diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder, or someone who has reason to believe they may meet criteria but has never been formally assessed
- 2) Is currently in receipt of treatment for their eating difficulties (this can include medication)
- 3) No severe psychiatric disorder (eg. psychosis)
- 4) Fluency in English
- 5) No visual impairment that cannot be repaired with eyewear or contact lenses
- 6) No drug or alcohol abuse
- 7) No metabolic disorder
- 8) Between 18 and 60 years old
- 9) BMI > 18.5
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Understanding cyber behaviours
University of Bath, GB
We are looking for cyber skilled people to fill in our anonymous online study about cyber behaviours. You must have good cyber abilities. Good cyber abilities include (but are not limited to) understanding of scripting languages, use Linux, able to hack. Within the study you will be asked to...
- 30 Min(s) to complete
- £5 Amazon voucher
- Online Questionnaire
- PSC 560 Box 446, APO, AP 96376, United States
22 March 2018 Requirements- Must have good cyber skills (e.g., can use scripting languages, use Linux, hacking abilities)
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Drivers' Visual Attention a in Real and Simulated Environment
University of Nottingham, GB
The study involves comparing drivers' visual attention at junctions in a simulated environment and on real roads. Drivers' will have to participate in two sessions (on different days). One will be in the University of Nottingham's driving simulator, and the other will be driving a real on-road...
- 90 Min(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2AG, UK
13 March 2018 Requirements- A student or member of staff at the University of Nottingham
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Glasses cannot be worn (contact lenses are acceptance)
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Do Mac users do it differently?
Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
How do you organise the files and folders on your computer? Could this be influenced by your personality, or by Mac OS? This research project aims to understand how Mac users manage their files and what factors may influence this. At the end of the ~10 minute-long anonymous participation, you...
- 10 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- software-based questionnaire
- Online
07 March 2018 Requirements- Must use Mac OS X 10.13 or newer (latest update as of January 2018) on a laptop or desktop computer
- Must manage files on that computer, e.g.: creating or downloading, organising, renaming, deleting
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Online social influence in switching of personal current accounts
Waterford Institute of Technology, IE
The literature indicates that online social influence seems to play a role in customer switching behaviour, but this has not been confirmed yet. The primary research objective is to examine does online social influence have a measurable effect on product adoption, specifically on customer...
- 12 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
21 February 2018 Requirements- Age: 18+
- Have a UK or Irish personal current bank account
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Validation of Malay and Chinese Version of Irrational Beliefs Measure
Staffordshire University, GB
The Irrational Performance Beliefs Inventory (iPBI) measures irrational thoughts in sports & performance settings, designed for a UK population. This study seeks to validate the Malay & Mandarin versions of the iPBI for use in Malaysia & Singapore. Successful validation has potential benefits...
- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw USD25
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
05 February 2018 Requirements- Residing in Malaysia or Singapore.
- Age 18 and above.
- Familiarity with Malay or Mandarin.
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Driving Simulator Study- Following instructions while driving
University of Nottingham, GB
Participants will take part in a driving simulator task which will take place in Nottingham University's driving simulator. The task involves approaching a series of junctions and pulling out when it is deemed to be safe. You will be given some instructions on what do to when checking the...
- 45 Min(s) to complete
- Cash £5
- Experiment
- Portland Building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
07 November 2017 Requirements- - Full UK driving licence
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Developmental and Individual Influences on Romantic and Break Up Behaviours
University of Nottingham, GB
We are interested in how developmental and individual factors affect behaviour in seeking romantic relationships, and how they may affect break-up behaviours.
- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
06 November 2017 Requirements- Over 18 years of age
- Confident/fluent in English