Psychology

Participate in our Research with the Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is always looking for volunteers to take part in our research studies as your help is invaluable for the successful completion of these studies. You can take part in online studies from the comfort of your own home, or come into the department and participate in research studies.

Research Study Register

If you would like us to contact you when we are recuiting for participants, please leave your details on our Study Register.

Online Studies

Our online studies allow you to take part in our research without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Please check here for the online studies currently running.

Studies Currently Recuiting:

The call for participants will go out automatically if you are registered on our Study Register. If you want to participate in any of our studies, please make sure that you contact the Researcher directly. Some of the studies can be completed online.

Can you spot a lying couple?

Researchers: Zarah Vernham, Charlotte Hudson and Ruben Silva

Research study: Assessing the veracity of couples

Location: King Henry Building, Department of Psychology, University of Portsmouth.

Time requirement: Approximately 25 minutes

Researchers at the Department of Psychology are recruiting for a research study in which participants will be asked to act as lie detectors and answer questions about the truthfulness of couples shown in interview video clips. Participants will receive a chocolate bar as a thank you for their time.

Exclusion Criteria: Participants must have not partaken in the ‘Mr & Mrs’ deception study.

If you are interested in taking part in this study please contact: charlotte.hudson@myport.ac.uk or ruben.silva@myport.ac.uk.