Thank you for visiting the Psychology Research Participation Pool! Here, you’ll find a list of current research studies conducted by CMU psychology faculty and students that are open for participation during the Fall 2025 semester.
Participating in research is a great way to:
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Contribute to ongoing psychological science,
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See research in action, and
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Earn credit in eligible psychology courses (e.g., PSYC 150, PSYC 233, etc.).
Please review each study’s description carefully before choosing to participate. Each listing includes the study format (e.g., online survey, interview), estimated time commitment, number of research credits offered, and any eligibility criteria.
If you choose to participate in a study for course credit, be sure to complete the credit confirmation form at the end of the study. Your responses will be recorded securely and shared only with your instructor for credit purposes.
The list of available studies will be updated throughout the semester.
Study Title: Youth Sports Involvement
Study Link: https://coloradomesa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcJnTVG4pjGa8GG
Study Format: Survey
Estimated Time Cost: 5-10 minutes
Number of Credits: 1 credit
Study Description: Our research investigates the relationship between youth sports participation and personality traits. It is expected that it will take between 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Study Title: Perceptions of Human Touch
Study Link: https://coloradomesa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5uW82myU3NJqAuO
Study Format: Survey
Estimated Time Cost: 5-10 minutes
Number of Credits: 1 credit
Study Description: Our research investigates attitudes toward human touch. It is expected that it will take between 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Study Title: AI Usage and Academics
Study Link: https://coloradomesa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0D6wB1PrYqGYdD0
Study Format: Survey
Estimated Time Cost: 5-10 minutes
Number of Credits: 1 credit
Study Description: We are interested in learning about AI Usage and academics. It is expected that it will take between 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Study Title: Touch and Well-Being in College Students
Study Link: https://coloradomesa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Lgo0hi1RuI1efk
Study Format: Survey
Estimated Time Cost: 5-10 minutes
Number of Credits: 1 credit
Study Description: We are interested in learning about touch, wellbeing, and connectivity in college students. It is expected that it will take between 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Study Title: Pets and Well-Being
Study Link: https://coloradomesa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DbuiKdARQ2szWe
Study Format: Survey
Estimated Time Cost: 5-10 minutes
Number of Credits: 1 credit
Study Description:
Study Title: The Role of Confidence in the Hot Hand Phenomenon
Study Link: https://coloradomesa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01xqmFz9e6QDd0G
Study Format: In-person laboratory experiment
Estimated Time Cost: 45-60 minutes
Number of Credits: 5 credits
Study Description: This study examines the "hot hand" phenomenon by investigating how confidence, prior success, experience level, and beliefs about performance streaks relate to success on a shooting task. Participants will complete a basketball or water pong shooting activity, provide confidence ratings before each shot, and complete a brief survey about their experience, beliefs, and demographics. Findings will contribute to our understanding of performance, confidence, and decision-making in skilled activities. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Study Title: Making Sense of Support: A Qualitative Study of First-Generation Students’ Support in College
Study Link: https://forms.gle/eUXqfiCuSvcVSazF7
Study Format: Individual Interview
Estimated Time Cost: 60-90 minutes
Research credits/Compensation: No research credit. Participants will receive $15 in cash at the end of the interview.
Brief Description: We are inviting first-generation CMU students to participate in a one-on-one interview about their experiences navigating support in college (e.g., peers, faculty/staff, campus resources, and family expectations). This study focuses on how students make decisions about seeking help at important academic moments after the first year. To participate, you must be: a first-generation college student; currently enrolled at Colorado Mesa University; in your second year or above; 18 years or older
Study Title: An Examination of the Scientist-Practitioner Inventory and Student Demographic Variables
Study Link: https://coloradomesa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eswdsTFqYBbwWDs
Study Format: Online Survey
Estimated Time Cost: 10-15 minutes
Research Credits / Compensation: 3 Research Credits
Brief Description: This research study assesses students’ preferences for research-based or application-focused courses in the undergraduate Psychology curriculum. Demographic variables will be gathered to assess if there are differences in student course preferences relative to their career focus. This data will aid in shaping future curriculum. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.