Current Studies

Thank you so much for your family’s assistance with our studies on children’s development.

 

Online Studies

Please follow the link below to direct you to the current on-line study appropriate for your child’s age.

 

Emotional Evidence Perception Study

For 4 – 9 Year Olds:

This study is about how children figure out people’s emotions and predict behavior.

The study will take about 30 minutes (including registration) and your child will receive a $10 Amazon gift card for participating.

Please note that parents will need to register and complete a consent form before children can participate, so you might want to do this before bringing your child over to start the game.

Click this link to access the study: https://childrenhelpingscience.com/studies/c661512d-46ea-46fc-9466-0b129e756ab9/

 

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