Participant Panel

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Participant Panel

The School maintains a public Participant Panel to assist with various research projects. It is made up of members of the general public who are interested in taking part in psychological research and agreed to be contacted about future studies. If you are interested in joining the panel (and you are at least 18 years old), please read through the information below and sign up online .

Our researchers use a wide range of methodologies to study the complex dynamics of brain and mind, exploring, among other things, how we see, remember, learn, and interact with each other. Some studies are carried out online and you'll be able to participate from the comfort of your home. Others will involve coming into the University to complete a set of tasks or to participate in a focus group and share your thoughts and experiences. There is usually a monetary compensation for your time. When you are contacted about participation you will be given all the information about the study (how long it takes, what it involves). You can decline to take part in any study, and it will not affect your status as a Participant Panel member.

The Participant Panel operates within strict Data Protection rules. All researchers with access to the Participant Panel undergo Data Protection Awareness training. When a researcher at the School of Psychology needs participants for their study, they will obtain ethical approval to contact the members of the panel and will then be able to request details of prospective participants in line with the requirements of their project. Data is handled in line with General Data Protection Regulations: it is held securely and not passed onto anyone other than those directly involved in the research. You can always remove your details from the Panel by emailing us.

Examples of Studies Carried at the School of Psychology