Current Studies

In-Lab Studies

To learn more about these studies and for information about participation, please contact our lab at: childemotion@waisman.wisc.edu or 608-890-2525.

 

Reading and Emotion Categorization Study

Children in Grade 4

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.

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

 

Social Exploration Study

Children ages 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 a check for $25.

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