Participate in Research
For participants: Please select from the below list of research to participate in any study of interest for which you meet the requested criteria.
For Alliant faculty, staff, and students: To have your research added to this page, please contact Gloria Mercier at gmercier@alliant.edu or (858) 635-4537. Your request must include:
- A brief overview of the study (100 words maximum);
- Specific details about the demographic group(s) requested to participate; and
- Documentation of IRB approval.
Please also review the policy for research participants listed below.
Available Research Studies
Elena Gutierrez: This project is studying organizational innovation, employee characteristics and leadership styles. The goal is to determine that individuals (employees) working in innovative/creative jobs have certain characteristics that make them successful in the innovative processes. This study also focuses on leadership style preference of innovative/creative individuals. Involvement in this study will take approximately 10-15 minutes. All responses will be kept confidential. Please click on the following link to participate: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4JHkyneP3d9EBH6
Dr. Rachna Kumar, Dr. Nurcan Ensari, Dr. Cevahir Uzkurt:This project is designed to examine the psychometric properties of a new organizational innovativeness scale. Participants must be employees 18-years or older who are working in organizations. We are looking for employees from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. We are asking employees to participate and complete the survey with honesty. Involvement in this study will take approximately 15-20 minutes. All responses will be kept confidential. Please click the following link to participate: https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a8ExL1VUhiUcUN6
Jessica Craig: This study examines the relationship between personality characteristics, organizational commitment, and corporate social responsibility involvement. Participants must be 18-years of age and currently employed. Participant identities will be kept anonymous. If interested, please follow the link below and complete the survey to the best of your ability. The survey will take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this study. To begin the survey, please click the following link: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_afqOjlkirfvheLi
Michelle Wright: This research examines problem-solving strategies in healthy adults. You must be 18 years and older, have no history of traumatic brain injury within the past two years, no current psychiatric diagnosis (i.e. Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia), and no current physical limitations to fine motor skills which impact your ability to manipulate small objects in an efficient manner. This research study should take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete. Participation in this study will involve the completion of a brief demographic survey and several cognitive tests. Following completion of the study, you will be invited to select a $5 gift card of your choice for Starbucks, Jamba Juice or Subway as compensation for your time and effort. For more information you may contact Michelle Wright at mwright@alliant.edu.
Angie Wright: Are you a female who is 18-years old or older, married, widowed, separated or divorced and not pregnant? You are eligible to take an online survey that will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. This research is part of a doctoral dissertation and explores experiences with marriage and satisfaction in life. This research study is intended to increase scholarly research, promote awareness regarding topics affecting women in their relationships, and ultimately promote advocacy to improve the lives of women across cultures. I greatly appreciate your participation. Click the following link to participate: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eJrlfRZM1aDOXFW
Bentley Hess: This research will focus on substance addiction and relationships. I am looking for participants who are currently in (or have been in the past) a relationship with a substance abuser (alcohol and/or drugs) to take this survey which consists of several questionnaires. it is completely anonymous. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win 1 of 2 $50 Visa gift cards. You must be 21-years of age or older. Thank you! Your time and participation is very much appreciated! Click the following link to participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LJPCZT6
Susan O' Brien: This study aims to explore the experiences of gay adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 18-years old. The research will focus on protective factors for suicide, gender role conflict, and the unique traits or life experiences of this group. The first 12 participants will receive compensation for their time (approximately 2 hours) in the form of a $25 Target gift card. Please contact this researcher at (619) 665-7781 and leave a confidential voice message with your name and number to contact you on. Thank you for your time.
Lance Zimmerman: This research focuses on adult men and women's attitudes and responses to stress within romantic relationships. This study requests that participants have been in a relationship that has lasted at least one month. This relationship must have occurred during the last part of the past 12 month period. A Spanish-language version is available. Survey time requirement is approximately 25-35 minutes. A chance to win a $100 certificate via registration in a raffle is available to participants who complete the survey. Thank you in advance. Please click the following link to participate: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_b8wSe2PI4L44HoE
Michelle Dexter: This study aims to clarify the use and perceived effectiveness of social support by individuals from different ethnic groups. Participation can expect to take approximately 20 minutes. Participants must be adults (over 10 years of age) from Arab American/Middle Eastern American, Hispanic/Latina/o or Caucasian/European American ethnic groups. Participants must have been born in the United States. All participants have the opportunity to win a $25 Visa gift card. Thank you in advance for your help! Plase click here to participate: Participate
Bethanne Mleczko:This study is designed to assess public opinion regarding stalking crimes. Participants must be at least 18 years old, read and write in English, have lived in the U.S.A. for the past five years, and have not participated in the pilot study connected to this research project. It will take approximately 10 minutest to complete t.his survey. Participants will be asked to fill out a demographic questionnaire followed by a short stalking vignette and questions regarding your opinions about the vignette. Some of these questions may be personal in nature. To ensure your anonymity, your name will not be attached or linked to the questionnaire. At the end of the survey participants may choose to enter a drawing for a $50 gift card. Please Click here to participate: https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bfJkIlfyKaL4nTC
Lisa Grajewski:This study focuses the impact of Military Sexual Trauma on perceived fitness for duty. Potential participants must be female military veterans who have at least one year of honorable service in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy and who have OR have not reported Military Sexual Trauma while serving. Participants can expect to spend approximately 30 minutes signing the Informed Consent Form, completing the questionnaire, and asking any questions. To participate in this study please contact Lisa Grajewski, MA at: lgrajewski@alliant.edu or call 949.633.5456.
William Kammerer: This study focuses on decision-making and personality. The sequence of this study goes in the order of: 1) completing a mental focus enhancement task; 2) playing a repeated decision-making game for a few repititions; and 3) answering some questions about the tasks you just completed and about yourself and your preferences. Eight $25 Amazon.com gift cards will be raffled to participants who complete all tasks. Please visit http://decisiongame.webs.com for instructions and the experiment link. Thank you!
Kristin Lenihan: This research explores connections between aspects of religiousness, religious behavior and romantic relationship functioning in members of same-sex couples who identify with a Christian denomination (active participation in one's faith/church is not a requirement). Participation involves completing a series of online questionnaires. The time needed to complete all the measures is estimated to be 15-20 minutes. Thank you for your consideration. Eligibility Requirements: you must be in a cohabitating relationship with your same-sex partner, you must identify with a Christian religious denomination and you must be at least 18 years of age. To participate in the study, please click on the following link: Click Here
Katelyn Lehman: This is a research study on the role of Emotions in Coping with Global Environmental Problems. Participants must: Live in the Los Angeles Greater Region, be 18 years old (or older), and be able to read English. The survey is ANONYMOUS. After completion, there is an OPTION to enter a raffle for a $100 Visa Gift Card. To participate, please click on the following link Click Here.
Kanako Kunitomi: This study researches religious experiences and coping. If you are Buddhist or a follower of a Western religion and over the age of 18, and live in the United States. you are invited to answer brief research questionnaires about your religious experiences and coping. Participation is anonymous and voluntary. Specific details about the demographic group(s) requested to participate. Please click on the following link to participate - Click Here
Melody Toral - Participants are needed for a study examining the relationship between attitudes, values, and thoughts and behavior concerning the environment, as well as self perceptions. Click here to participate.
Emily Peiyi Chen - Are You Juggling Chores, Childcare, Work (school work or employment), and Marriage? Women are invited to participate anonymously in a study regarding marital satisfaction, division of housework, and gender-role beliefs. All participants may enter a raffle to win a $20 Visa card. Thank you in advance for your help. Click here to participate.
Lisa Toburen - Psychotherapy Research Study - Any therapist with a master’s degree or more who is qualified to conduct psychotherapy is eligible to participate (MA, MSW, MFT, Ph.D, Psy.D, M.D). Your participation will last 2 hours which includes an interview, a few self-report measures and a psychotherapy analogue experiment. Click here to participate.
Jennifer Coloma, MA - This survey is designed to evaluate how individuals form attitudes about university
websites. you will be invited to email us your name and email address to enter a monthly
raffle to be the winner of a $100 Visa gift card. If selected, you will be contacted
via email with information on how to claim your virtual gift card. If you are interested
in participating, please copy and paste the following:
Click here to take a survey.
Tiffani Wang-Jones - Seeking Ph.D students to participate in a brief 10 – 15 minute online survey on employee workplace issues. Your participation will contribute to a better understanding of employee views on workplace issues and policies. Everyone over the age of 18 who is proficient in English and currently lives in the United States is eligible to participate. Please follow the link below to our study and only complete the survey once: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bKk7wyaQreLeeOw
Alisa Title: This study will look at attitudes of adults towards marriage, divorce, and cohabitation. Participants are to be heterosexual individuals between the ages of 18 to 65 years old who are not married, born in the USA, and:
- Were 18 years or younger when their parents were divorced, and whose parents were married for a minimum of 2 years and
- Adults whose parents are still married and never divorced, or were 18 years and older when their parents divorced
For this study a demographic questionnaire will be administered, and an instrument measuring attitudes on marriage, cohabitation and divorce. Participation in the study will take approximately 30 minutes or less of your time. If you have any questions please contact me at actresearchcspp@gmail.com. Please click on the link to participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TSGFP7P
Beverly Frazier: This research survey explores employee perceptions of psychological contracts in the workplace. This research will help organizations identify effective ways to enhance work environments and motivate employees. In order to fulfill the requirements to participate, participants must work at least part-time (20 hours or more per week), and must be at least 18 years old. Furthermore, I will ask if participants can provide me with names and emails for one to five of their peers they currently work with. These individuals will be asked about their perceptions of the main participant's behavior in the workplace. If interested in participating, please contact Beverly at bfrazier@alliant.edu.