Ohio-Texas Transactional Emotion Research Study (OTTERS)
We are looking for mothers with infants between 11 and 13 months of age to join our study of emotional development in mothers and infants across the first three years of life. We are interested in all the different emotions that mothers and infants show in the first years of life as they grow and change.
Participation includes completing online questionnaires and then visiting our laboratory. During your time in our lab, we will record your and your child’s neural and behavioral responses during computer tasks (e.g., watching a series of pictures) and interactive games (e.g., puppets). We will also take saliva samples as another way of looking at your emotional responses (DNA is not examined in this study). Laboratory visits take around 3-3.5 hours. Childcare and parking are both available. Mileage reimbursement is available for qualifying families.
Families who participate at infant age 11-16 months will be invited to participate again in subsequent years. Participating families can earn up to $225. Contact us for additional details about the study or to sign up (979-458-5726 or DOMELab@tamu.edu).
You can also complete this online questionnaire to determine your eligibility:
MOM BRAIN Study
We are currently seeking first-time mothers-to-be in their first trimester of pregnancy to participate in a study to better understand the naturally occurring changes in women’s brains across pregnancy.
Participation includes 2 visits to our laboratory: one each during the first trimester of pregnancy and at approximately 1 month postpartum. Each laboratory visit takes roughly 1 hour and will include an MRI scan. Each visit will also include completing a short (15-20 minute) set of questionnaires. Participants will be compensated $50 per visit and will learn more about studies of maternal development during pregnancy.
Contact us for additional details about the study (979-458-5726 or DOMELab@tamu.edu). We look forward to hearing from you!
If you are interested, please fill out this form: MOM Brain Interest From
The Study of Emotions in Moms and Infants
Our Infant Study is also recruiting new participants! We are seeking participants for a study of emotions in mothers and infants! We validate physiological (EEG) and behavioral (interactive and computer games) measures of emotional reactions in mothers and their infants between 6 and 12 months.
Participation includes completing a short set of questionnaires, either online or on paper, and spending roughly 1-2 hours in our laboratory on the TAMU campus. During your time in our lab, we will record you and your child’s neural and behavioral responses during computer tasks (e.g., watching a series of pictures) and interactive games (e.g., puppets). Participating families will be compensated $40 for their time and will learn about studies of emotional development in mothers and children.
Contact us for additional details about the study or to sign up (979-458-5726 or DOMELab@tamu.edu). We look forward to hearing from you!
The Early Self-Control Development and School Readiness Study
We are seeking families to participate in a study of early childhood self-control! We are studying children’s behavior patterns, cognitive and emotional development, and school readiness. We are also examining family demographics and dynamics as well as parent behavior and personality. Participating families can earn up to $75 in gift cards! We are looking for families with children 3 years of age.
Participation includes two phases: an online survey portion and a
laboratory visit portion. All information collected will be kept confidential as we are examining a large number of families to compare the results across the sample. You will complete an online survey where you will be asked to read a list of statements and rate how they apply to you or your child. During the lab visit, we will examine your child’s neural and physiological activity in a noninvasive manner and collect DNA and cortisol through saliva samples to examine genetic and physiological influences on child self-control. We are currently accepting families interested in participating in both phases.
Participating families will be given a $25 Amazon gift card for completing the online survey. Eligible families will then be invited to visit our laboratory at TAMU, where the children will participate in various engaging activities. Upon completion of the lab visit, each family will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, snacks and souvenirs (including small toys), and a small gift for parents.
To find out more or to sign up, e-mail scdstudy@tamu.edu.