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Participants
If you would like to participate in any of the following research studies, please be sure to review the eligibility criteria for each study prior to contacting the researcher.
Available Research Studies
Project Title: The Relationship Between Swearing and the Working Alliance
Researcher(s) Names:
- Principal Investigator: Sarah Reilly
- Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Lisa Christensen
Study Summary: This study explores the impact of a therapist’s use of swearing on the working alliance in psychotherapy and addresses gaps in the existing literature regarding the appropriateness and potential effects of therapist profanity in mental health counseling. Findings may provide insights to guide future research on therapist use of profanity and client perceptions. Participation will take approximately 90–120 minutes, including eligibility screening, informed consent, demographic and Working Alliance Inventory questionnaires, and a 60–90-minute semi-structured interview. Participants must be at least 18 years old, currently receiving therapy in the United States, and have experienced their therapist swearing at least once during a session.
Contact Information:
If interested in participating, the following link can be used: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_267bJE7pnQXljee
If there are additional questions, I, Sarah Reilly, can be contacted at sreilly@alliant.edu
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Project Title: “The Manifestation of Regret among Early Adults Following the Loss of a Parent”
Researcher’s Name: Stefano Casillo
Study Summary: There are still many unanswered questions about regret and how it is tied to the death of a parent. By learning more about how regret takes shape following the loss of a parent, mental health practitioners will be able to better help individuals recover from their loss while promoting better mental health. Additionally, experts will be able to generate treatment strategies from this study that can help reduce the damage from any regret experienced. The study is seeking participants who have experienced regret following the loss of a parent between the ages of 18 and 29 (with it being at least 6 months since the death and within the last 10 years).
Contact Information: Participants can contact me if they have any questions or concerns (Cell: 619-786-7042, Email: scasillo@alliant.edu). Furthermore, the link for the survey to qualify for the study is alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6EAmUj3jnpNSNGC. I have also attached the recruitment flyer with additional information to this email.
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Project Title: Breaking the Silence: Exploring the traumatic birth narratives of BIPoC Individuals
Researchers Names: Neda Javadi, Dr. Megan Carlos
Study Summary: Breaking the Silence explores the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC) who have endured traumatic childbirth within a U.S. maternal healthcare system shaped by historical and structural inequities. Using qualitative methodology along with quantitative measures, this study centers the voices of BIPoC birth givers over 18 who have had a traumatic birth experience in the last five years to examine themes of medical racism, loss of autonomy, emotional injury, and resilience. This research underscores the urgent need for culturally responsive, trauma-informed maternal care that honors patient voice, dignity, and healing.
Contact Information: Neda Javadi, njavadi@alliant.edu; link to initial interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXv8lDEIQvvYYtQeVvDAMAh5b2mqGfG0l7jnAKh5YFG-oljg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110202057536035118490