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