Current Studies

Thank you so much for your family’s assistance with our studies of children’s development. To learn more about these studies and for information about participation, please contact our lab at: childemotion@waisman.wisc.edu or 608-890-2525.

Please follow the links below to direct you to studies appropriate for your child’s age.

In-Lab Studies

 

Facial Color Perception Study

Children aged 4-11

This study is looking at how children identify emotional expressions.

Participation is approximately 30-60 minutes. Children choose a prize; parents receive $25.

Click this link for more information about the study: Facial Color Perception Study

 

Consequences of Attention for Learning Study 

Children aged 7-8

This study is looking at how children understand and categorize combinations of emotional and situational cues.

Participation is approximately 30-60 minutes. Children choose a prize; parents receive a check for $25.

Click this link for more information about the study: Consequences of Attention for Learning Study 

 

Finding Space Gems Study

Children aged 8-12

This study is looking at how kids think about rewards and make decisions.

Participation is approximately 1-1.5 hours. Children choose a prize; parents receive $25.

Click this link for more information about the study: Finding Space Gems Study

 

Reading and Emotion Categorization Study

Children entering Grade 5 for the 2026-2027 school year

This study is looking at how reading books helps children to learn about the world and about other people.

Participation takes place over 2 in-lab sessions and includes at home reading activities. Visit 1 is approximately 1.5 hours. Visit 2, scheduled 6 weeks later, is approximately 1 hour. Children choose a prize; parents receive $25 per visit.

Click this link for more information about the study: Reading and Emotion Categorization Study

 

Social Exploration Study

Children aged 10-13

This study is looking at how children’s environment influences their social decision making.

Participation is approximately 1 hour. Children choose a prize; parents receive $25.

Click this link for more information about the study: Social Exploration Study