ongoing studies
Families play an important role in our research! Please read about our ongoing studies below and let us know if you have questions or would like to participate. Contact us by clicking on the orange icon to the right. ->
Project Storytime (children ages 8 to 10)
This study examines how children form opinions about their peers. Children will get to play games, answer questions and read a children's storybook.
Study details: 1 hour appointment scheduled at your convenience at our lab
Incentive: $10 gift card
ABC: Eat Healthy (children ages 5 to 8)
This study is about children's eating behaviors. Parents will complete surveys while children play fun games that help us learn more about what children think. Children will also enjoy a snack and some play time.
Study details: 1 hour appointment scheduled after lunch or dinner
Incentive: $10 gift card
Apples and Oranges: A Study of Eating Habits (college students ages 18 to 25)
This study is about college students' eating habits. Students will complete a survey about their eating behaviors, thoughts about foods, and other nutrition-related topics.
Study details: 2 hour appointment scheduled at your convenience
Incentive: Entry into a raffle drawing for 1 of 25 $40 gift cards or 2 research exposure credits (SONA)
My Baby and Me (mothers with infants 6 to 12 months)
This study is about the way mothers feed their infants. Mothers will complete a survey at home at their convenience and return it in a postage paid envelope.
Study details: No appointment necessary
Incentive: Entry into a raffle drawing for a $100 gift card
UT Dallas Healthy Teens and Tweens Study
(adolescents ages 12 to 14 )
This study examines the ideas tweens and teens have about health. Adolescents and their parents will fill out short surveys.
Study details: 30 minute appointment scheduled at your convenience, which will take place in the lab or in your home
Incentive: Entry into a raffle drawing for a $50 gift card