Spring 2013 Extra Credit

Maintaining Long Distance Romantic Relationships via Computer-Mediated Communication

The main purpose of this research to investigate the prevalence and perceptions of long distance romantic relationships, communication behaviors, and relational satisfaction. Your participation is completely voluntary. You should be over 18 to participate in this survey. This study will involve approximately 200 participants completing a web-based, self-report survey. This survey should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Please follow the link below to access the survey:  https://qus1trial.us.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cASb5S6Womu4cRf

Participating students can earn extra credit for one course, but you will need to check with your instructor for the exact amount of credit you will receive. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Kim at juliajkim@utexas.edu. The study will close April 26, 2013. IRB #2013-02-0087
 

Facebook Relationship Status and Effects on Romantic Relationships

You are invited to participate in a research study. The purpose of this research is to explore the development and maintenance of romantic relationships and the influence of Facebook on your current romantic relationship. Your participation is completely voluntary.

You are eligible to participate if:

• You are 18 – 25 years of age

• You have a Facebook profile

• You are currently in a romantic relationship

You will be asked to report your opinions and experiences of your relationship with your current romantic partner as well as your Facebook behaviors. This survey is an online survey and should take approximately 35 minutes or less to complete.

Please follow the link below to access the survey: http://utexascomms.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_29a31b0OtJMcqqx

Participating students can earn extra credit for one course, but you will need to check with your instructor for the exact amount of credit you will receive. if you have any questions, please contact Addie Anderson at addieanderson@gmail.com. The study will close April 26, 2013. IRB Study Number 2013-02-0092

Transitions to Adulthood

You are invited to participate in a research study. The purpose of this research is to explore the transitions that may occur in parent-child relationships as children become adults and more independent. Your participation is completely voluntary.

You are eligible to participate if:

• You are 18 – 25 years of age

• You have at least one parent that was present throughout your childhood, and is currently present in your life. It does not matter the extent to which this parent is in your life, however.

Approximately 150 people will participate in this study. You will be asked to report your opinions and experiences of your relationship with your parent during your childhood, and currently. This survey is an online survey and should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Please click the link below:

https://utaustined.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6SeAZpr4bDJC9Pn

We appreciate your help, and please contact Emily Scheinfeld at enscheinfeld@utexas.edu if you have any questions. Participating students can earn extra credit for one course, but you will need to check with your instructor for the exact amount of credit you will receive.The study will close April 26, 2013. IRB# 2013-01-0141

Telling Secrets
 

You are invited to participate in a research study on secrets.

*You are eligible to participate if:*

  - You are 18 years of age or older

You will be asked to complete an on-line survey which will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Your participation is completely voluntary. Participating students can earn extra credit for one course, but you will need to check with your instructor for the exact amount of credit you will receive.

To access the survey, please click on the link below.

http://utexascomms.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bdcABRpbnL84HzL

Please contact Anita Vangelisti at a.vangelisti@mail.utexas.edu if you have any questions. The study will close April 26, 2013. (IRB#: 2010-06-0002).

Interracial Dating Relationships among College Students

You are invited to participate in a study examining interracial interactions including dating. Your participation is completely voluntary. Any information collected will remain confidential. If you complete this study for extra credit, your information will be forwarded to the appropriate faculty member of your choice. 

Please check with your instructor for the exact amount of credit you will receive. If you would like to receive credit but do not want to participate in this study, please talk to your instructor about completing the alternative assignment. The alternative assignment should be equivalent in time and effort that would be needed to participate in this study.

You are eligible to participate if:

• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You are currently enrolled in a CMS course.

You will be asked to:                                                                                     

• Follow this link http://utexascomms.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_ePWmxelSM2OAi8t
• Complete an online survey that will take less than 15 minutes.
• You will receive extra credit only after completing the survey.

We appreciate your help. Please contact Sohyun Choi at sohyunch@utexas.edu if you have any questions. The study will close April 26, 2013. IRB #2013-02-0117

Social Networking Profiles

You’ll be asked to read a social networking profile and evaluate the person who wrote it. Participation will be around 30 minutes in total and will take place in CMA 5.158a. Participation will go until 3/29 or enough responses are collected.

***Your participation will enter you in a drawing in which 25 $10 Amazon gift cards will be randomly distributed to participants. ***

To sign up for a spot, visit this link: http://tinyurl.com/bnvt8hg

Your instructor is not involved in this research project and/or your decision to participate or not to participate in this study will not affect your relationship with the University of Texas in any way.  You may discuss alternates to participation in this study with your instructor if you do not wish to participate.

Please email Nick at nickem@gmail.com with any questions. If you’ve won a gift card, you'll be contacted through the email you provide when you sign up. Study expires April 26, 2013. IRB #2013-01-0085.

Member attitudes toward newcomers in Greek letter organizations

• Are you currently an undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority?
• Have you been active with your organization for at least 12 months?
• Have you participated in rush, intake, or another form of membership selection within the past 12 months?
• Have you maintained a functioning Facebook account for the last 24 months?

If so, we would be interested in speaking to you about your most recent experience selecting members for your organization. Please check with your instructor for the exact amount of credit you will receive. 

This would be in the form of a 15-20 minute interview. The interview can take place at the time and place of your choosing via phone, web conference, or in person.

If you are interested in participating in this research project or have questions, please contact Eric D. Waters at ewaters06@utexas.edu.

Data collection for this research study will continue through April 26, 2013. IRB #2012-11-0010

Romantic Relationships and Conflict

Current undergraduate students living in Residence Halls are sought for participation in a study about romantic relationships and conflict.

The questionnaire should last between 15-30 minutes.  Any information collected will remain confidential. If you complete this study for extra credit, your information will be forwarded to the appropriate faculty member of your choice.

If interested, please take the questionnaire at the following link: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bJ8VIi5UTiFJKUB.

Thanks in advance for your time. Please contact Robert Carroll at carrollrw@utexas.edu with any questions. Study expires April 26, 2013. IRB approval #2013-01-0144

Experiences of College-Student Athletes

If you are a University of Texas at Austin student athlete over the age of 18 who is looking for extra credit for a communication studies course, please consider being interviewed for research on student-athletes’ experiences. To receive extra credit, students must participate in an interview. Participation is completely voluntary. The interviews will take roughly 30 minutes.

Participation may entitle you to extra credit in one CMS course of your choice, at instructor discretion. Your instructor will inform you of the amount of extra credit. Alternative extra credit opportunities are available through the instructor. This is usually a paper that requires the same amount of time and effort, or participation in other voluntary research opportunities. All questions concerning extra credit stemming from participation in this research or alternatives should be directed to the instructor.

To set up an interview or if you have any questions, please contact Lynsey Romo at lynseyromo@utexas.edu. Thanks so much for your help! Study expires April 26, 2013. IRB Approval:  #2013-01-0064