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Reduced mind-wandering as a pre-marker of Alzheimer's Disease
University of Hertfordshire, GB
I am a doctoral student from the University of Hertfordshire looking to recruit participants with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment. We want to understand age-related changes in mind-wandering, particularly in people with mild memory problems. This knowledge will help us improve how we...
- 90 Min(s) to complete
- £10 Online Shopping voucher
- Interview
- London, UK
26 April 2024 Requirements- aged 65-89
- have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- read and understand English well
- Do NOT have an active neurological / psychiatric disorder
- Based in London or surrounding areas
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Non-academic study
Using Facebook data to measure psychological characteristics
QinetiQ, GB
We would like to invite you to take part in a study to explore whether it is possible to understand a person’s personality, psychological resilience, emotional stability, coping, hardiness, and internal locus of control directly from the language used on Facebook.
The study will involve...- 60 Min(s) to complete
- £20 Shopping Voucher
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
23 April 2024 Requirements- To participate you must be:
- A Facebook user with at least 600 words on your account;
- Communicate on Facebook using English;
- Age 18 or older;
- A British citizen.
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University Students and Physical Activity - An Interview Study
King's College London, GB
Recruiting current UK undergraduate students (18 years or over) for interview study investigating students’ physical activity during university teaching and learning activities. The study will involve one 45-60 min online interview on Microsoft Teams. You will be asked questions about your...
- 60 Min(s) to complete
- £10 Shopping voucher
- Online Interview
- Online
19 April 2024 Requirements- Current full-time undergraduate students
- Aged 18 years or above
- Studying at a UK university (all universities welcome apart from those with exclusively online teaching)
- NOT currently on a placement year
- Able to provide a university email address
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Past Experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Depression
Birkbeck University of London, GB
We would like to invite people who had cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help with depression 10 or more years ago OR within the last three years to share their experiences.
We are interested in past experiences of CBT, what it was like at the time, and how things have been since.
- 60 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Interview
- London, UK
19 April 2024 Requirements- You had a first experience of CBT 10 or more years ago OR within the last three years.
- The CBT was to help with depression.
- The CBT was predominantly on an individual and in-person basis.
- You are not currently in a mental health crisis
- You are aged 25 or over and were over 18 at the time of having CBT.
- You would be comfortable talking about your experiences of therapy
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Effects of Relaxing Activities and Sleep on Thoughts, Emotions and Memory
University College London, GB
You will be asked to come to UCL on 1 occasion for ~2.5 hours and complete brief daily online diaries for 2 weeks. As part of the study you watch a ‘stressful film’, complete questionnaires, listen to a recording, and complete daily online diaries.
You should be aware that the film contains...- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- £40 Cash
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, London WC1E 7HB, UK
11 April 2024 Requirements- Female
- Age 18-35
- Good (including corrected) vision and hearing
- Able to read standard-sized text on a computer screen without glasses (soft contacts acceptable)
- Fluent in English
- Reliable daily access to the Internet
- Able to lie on your back on a lightly cushioned surface for 45 minutes without discomfort
- Not currently seeking or receiving treatment for any mental health problem
- No history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorder
- No diagnosed sleep disorder (within past 12 months)
- Not taking medication(s) for mental health, sleep, or a heart condition
- Not taking hormone medication(s) for inflammatory conditions
- No history of sexual assault
- Do not feel faint at the sight of blood or injuries
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Metacognitive Awareness in autistic and non-autistic adults.
University of Chichester, GB
This study measures autistic traits, and then metacognitive awareness via an experimental judgement of performance task, and metacognitions survey. It attempts to measure both explicit and implicit metacognition by adapting known tasks to have an additional metacognitive component.
It was...- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Experiment and Questionnaire
- Online
08 April 2024 Requirements- Must be over 18 years of age
- Need access to laptop or tablet, won't work on most mobile devices
- Official diagnosis not required
- Seeking both neurotypical and neurodivergent participants
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Effects of nitrous oxide on thoughts, emotions and memory
University College London, GB
In this study we are looking at the effects of a drug called nitrous oxide ('laughing gas') on brain functioning during various cognitive tasks. We believe that nitrous oxide can change brain functioning in specific ways which might help us better understand psychological disorders such as PTSD,...
- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- £40 Cash
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, London WC1E 7HB, UK
05 April 2024 Requirements- Age 18-40
- Healthy adults
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How do people feel and behave in uncertain situations?
University of Oxford, GB
The aim of this study to test how you feel when you know you are about to see positive or negative images. Sometimes you will know nothing about what you will see other than whether it is positive or negative, other times you will get some further information. CONTENT WARNING: the negative...
- 60 Min(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Online
01 April 2024 Requirements- Autistic Adults
- Aged 18-55 years
- From the UK
- Read English fluently
- Have normal or corrected vision
- Are able to complete the task on a laptop/desktop/monitor
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Non-academic study
A New Motivation Model – Phase 11 (18+)
Individual non-academic researcher, GB
Paul Frazer is a PhD researcher who is developing a new model of motivation to build better teams. He needs participants (18+) to fill out a survey. He would be grateful if you would consider filling out the survey and even passing it along.
Survey length: about 17 minutes.
Thank you.- 17 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
07 March 2024 Requirements- 18+
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Repetition and Semantic Priming Effects of Facial Composite Research
University of Central Lancashire, GB
Facial composites created using a computerised system are often used within police procedures to help identify perpetrators of crime. The study consists of viewing 10 facial composites and attempting to identify them by name. This research is using EastEnders characters to test the effectiveness...
- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Online Shopping voucher
- Experiment
- Online
05 March 2024 Requirements- - This is a UK based study, please ensure you are living within the UK to take part.
- - Participants are required to be familiar with EastEnders characters.
- - You must not have completed a facial composite study in the last 6 months.
- - You must also be able to have camera and microphone enabled on for the duration of the meeting.
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How women who have experienced Eating Disorders discuss Instagram and food
Metanoia Institute, UK
My research aims to explore and understand how women who have experienced an Eating Disorder discuss Instagram and its connection to their relationship with food.
Research has established that higher Instagram use is associated with declines in mental and physical health, higher levels of...- 60 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Interview
- London, UK
23 February 2024 Requirements- Above the age of 18
- Identifies as female
- Living in the UK
- Fluent in English language
- An Instagram account which was accessed every day at the time of having an Eating Disorder
- Ongoing or previous contact with a service that offers psychological support
- Recovered from an Eating Disorder
- Able to give informed consent
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A Psychometric Study Investigating the Associations of Social Media Usage
University of Salford, GB
You are being invited to take part in a research project assessing whether attachment, narcissism and locus of control predict social media usage.
You have been invited to take part because you are an undergraduate student, and likely a user of social media.- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
21 February 2024 Requirements- Undergraduate Student