CURRENT PROJECTS
Mother/Daughter Body Image Study
About the study: The Mother-Daughter Body Image Study seeks to understand how mothers and daughters (4th and 5th-grade girls) feel about their bodies. People in the United States are extremely conscious of weight and body shape, and some studies have shown that this preoccupation develops in girls at a young age. Severe body dissatisfaction can be a risk factor for the development of eating disorders. The purpose of our study is to better understand how both mothers and their daughters feel about their bodies, and how this relates to their eating habits, relationships, and self-esteem.
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How to participate: We are currently seeking volunteers to participate in the mother-daughter body image study. A mother and her daughter would each participate, completing surveys independently. It takes less than 1.5 hours. Compensation is provided. To learn more about participating, please contact Hayley VanderJagt at [email protected] or Dr. Jane Ellen Smith at [email protected].
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Outcomes Related to College Students Attachment (ORCA) Study
About the study: The purpose of this research is to investigate the association between early childhood experiences and well-being and adjustment during the college years. Secure base attachment script knowledge can be an important lens through which to examine college students’ psychosocial development and mental health outcomes, including depression, substance use, and anxiety. Many studies examining attachment consist of self-report measures. This study adds to the literature by examining attachment related outcomes in a college student sample using interview rather than self-report methods to assess attachment.
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How to participate: We are currently seeking volunteers to participate in the ORCA Study. You should be enrolled at the University of New Mexico, be between the ages of 18 and 25, and speak fluent English. There are two sessions to this study: an in person/zoom session and an online session. Participation in this project will take a total of 3 hours over a period of the two sessions. You may earn extra credit if you are enrolled in a class that accepts credit for participating in research studies. To learn more about the study, please review the study on the SONA Department of Psychology Research Credits System.
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Positive Body Image Among College Students
About the study:
(PART 1) The purpose of this research study is to examine positive body image among college students of all genders. If you agree to participate, you will be asked to complete an online survey with several questionnaires about body image, eating habits, self-care, and related topics. The entirety of this portion of this study will be done online and should not take longer than 60 minutes. At the completion of Part 1, you’ll be invited to participate in Part 2 of the study (in-depth interview). (PART 2) In this portion of the study, you will be given access to a Zoom link or an appointment time to meet in-person with a researcher (based on your preference). During the Zoom or in-person meeting, you will be asked questions about how you feel in and about your body. You must have completed Part 1 of the study to participate in Part 2. This portion of the study should take no longer than 60-90 minutes. |
How to participate: We are currently seeking volunteers to participate in this study. You should be enrolled at the University of New Mexico, be between the ages of 18 and 15, speak fluent English, have access to a computer, and have reliable internet access. There are two parts to this study: an online session (questionnaires) and an in person/zoom session. You may participate in Part 1 without participating in Part 2. You may earn extra credit if you are enrolled in a class that accepts credit for participating in research studies. To learn more about the study, please review the study on the SONA Department of Psychology Research Credits System and/or contact Molly Pylypciw ([email protected]).
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The Effect of Culture on the Association of Parent-Child Relationships and Emerging Adults’ Adjustment
About the study: The purpose of this research study is to understand parent-child relationship qualities and how this relates to your well-being. A child’s growth and development are influenced by a complex system of relationships, particularly with their parents. The quality of the parent-child relationship and parenting practices has effects on a child’s socio-emotional, cognitive, and health outcomes. Although there is much research surrounding parent-child relationship quality in younger children, there is less known about the relationship between parent-child relationship qualities and mental health in college students. Furthermore, even less is known about this topic in New Mexican Hispanic and Latino populations. This study will add to the existing literature surrounding this topic.
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How to participate: We are currently seeking volunteers to participate in this study. You should be enrolled at the University of New Mexico, identify as Hispanic and/or Latnix, be between the ages of 18 and 15, speak fluent English, have access to a computer, and have reliable internet access. There are two parts to this study: an online session (questionnaires) and an in person/zoom session. You may participate in Part 1 without participating in Part 2. You may earn extra credit (up to 3 research credits) if you are enrolled in a class that accepts credit for participating in research studies. To learn more about the study, please review the study on the SONA Department of Psychology Research Credits System and/or contact Ayesha Bhatia ([email protected]).
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PREVIOUS PROJECTS
WISE Mind Program Evaluation
About the study: The Wise Mind Program Evaluation study evaluates the effectiveness and acceptability of the Wise Mind intervention delivered to the local High School. Wise Mind, a skills group based on curriculum drawn from DBT-A and DBT STEPS-A manuals, teaches adolescents a variety of coping skills in domains with which adolescents typically struggle (e.g., mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and walking the middle path).