Open Studies

Impact of implicit bias training on preservice teacher perceptions of students with disabilities

IRB Number: IRB-FY2025-107 Research Credit: 1.5 (60-90 minutes) Method: Online Survey Purpose and Procedure. This study examines the impact of implicit bias training on the attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs of preservice teachers toward students with disabilities. The study will provide vignettes to allow researchers to investigate preservice teachers’ awareness of bias toward students with disabilities. […]

Motivations Toward Academic Achievements

Purpose and Procedure. This study seeks to determine whether students have different kinds of motivations for their academic achievements. The online survey examines the relationship of motivations with specific personality traits (Conscientiousness, Self-Actualization, Goal-Orientations, Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivational Orientations, Wisdom, Openness to Experience, Need Satisfaction, and Social Desirability) and to see whether there are differences between different demographic […]

Preservice Teachers’ Knowledge and Beliefs About Different Types of Learners

You will participate in a brief 20 – 30-minute survey asking a series of multiple choice-style questions with a few open-ended questions about your background. All information in this survey is completely anonymous. You will be given 1 research credit for participation in this research for your Educational Psychology course. To participate in the study, […]

Social Support and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy

IRB Number: 2161284-1 Research credits: 0.5 credits Type of study: Online Survey Purpose and Procedure:The goal of this study is to examine how relational and employment experiences affect attitudes about career decisions. Participation in the study will only require the completion of the survey. It will ask about work and educational experiences, relationships, and career […]

Measurement of Stress Appraisal and Coping 

IRB #2079571-1 Study Purpose and Rationale This study examines how students between the ages of 18 and 28 handle stressful situations and their perceptions of stress in certain situations. The objective is to contribute to a better understanding of stress management among this age group, potentially leading to more effective strategies for stress mitigation. Inclusion/Exclusion […]

Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of High Stakes Tests

IRB # 1980428-1  Study Purpose and Rationale: The purpose of the study is to examine pre-service teachers’ beliefs about high stakes testing and assessment. Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: You must be between 18 and 25 years of age AND majoring in teacher education. Participation Procedures and Duration: The online survey is expected to take 30-45 minutes.  More […]

Media’s Influence on Stigma and Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Title of Study: Media’s Influence on Stigma and Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder IRB Number: 1849052 Project Principal Investigator: Dr. Theresa Kruczek EDPSy Research Credit:  1.0 (30-60 minutes) Type of Participation: Online Survey Purpose of Study. The purpose of this research project is to examine the effect of college student’s exposure to various types of media about autism. […]

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