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Project Title: Threat assessment knowledge and training needs for therapists

Researcher(s) Name(s): Adare Toral

Study Summary: This study seeks to survey mental health providers in California who provider therapy to minors regarding their ability to identify warning behaviors for targeted violence.  

Survey:  https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55x3ZyH6Xuw4DA2

Contact Information:  Adare Toral, atoral@alliant.edu, 7146796194

Project Title: Critical Thinking, Resilience, and Microaggressions: Protecting Against Burnout in Diverse Doctoral Psychology Students

Researcher(s) Name(s): Dr. Emil Rodolfa (Principal Investigator); Leslie Hugg, Mari ES Guerrero, Lacy Sohn, James Fitzgerald, Deanna Young, Anh Pham, Ashley Peluso, Aamina Shabeer

Study Summary: This research seeks to explore factors that influence the effects of microaggressions on doctoral psychology students / interns. Participants must be students enrolled in a doctoral clinical and/or counseling psychology program who are currently completing an APA accredited internship. If you are interested in this issue, we hope you will forward this announcement to other psychology doctoral interns who may be willing to participate in our study. 

Contact Information: Deanna Young (dyoung2@alliant.edu). If you are a clinical/counseling psychology doctoral student currently attending an APA accredited internship and would like to participate in this study, please follow this link to complete the anonymous survey: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39vnx1Us7MCei4S

Project Title: DEI in Psychology Training Programs

Researcher(s) Name(s): Dr. Rhoda Olkin, research assistant: Neda Javadi

Study Summary: This study aims to understand the gaps and successes on issues of DEI in psychology training programs. Current students and professionals are encouraged to participate.

Contact Information: If interested in participating, please fill out this survey: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ox2AEKTFhdjNIi. All psychology doctoral-level students and professionals are invited to fill out the survey.  For any additional questions, please contact rolkin@alliant.edu.

Project Title: The Development and Validation of Multicultural Supervisory Rupture Scale: Using Exploratory Sequential Mixed Method

Researcher(s) Name(s): Dasol Hwang

Study Summary: The present study aims to develop a Multicultural Supervisory Rupture Scale (MSRS) by centering the supervisees’ narratives in the generation of the items and factors of the new scale. After the interview and qualitative analysis, a new scale has been developed. The reliability and validity of the new MSRS will be examined in a larger population that has experienced MSR in completing this mixed-method
 research.

To be eligible to participate in this study, you must:

• be 18 years old or older; and
• experienced or have experienced multicultural supervisory rupture in your current CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)- or APA (American Psychological Association)-accredited program.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without penalty.

Contact Information: If interested in participating, how and who should be contacted. Include any links to surveys in this section.

If you are interested in participating, please click on the following link:
https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1YsTWEsCe8yNo46

 Project Title: Student Health Attitudes and Perceptions Evolution Study (SHAPES)

Researcher(s) Name(s): Paula M. Brochu, PhD

Study Summary:  The purpose of this research study is to examine how doctoral clinical psychology students’ weight and health beliefs develop and change over the course of four years of training in APA-accredited doctoral clinical psychology programs. We are interested in how weight and health beliefs change over time.

Contact Information: If interested in participating, how and who should be contacted. Include any links to surveys in this section. If you are a clinical psychology doctoral student attending an APA-accredited training program, please follow this link to learn more about the study: bit.ly/novaSHAPES1. For any additional questions, please contact pbrochu@nova.edu

Project Title:  Transgender Trauma and Growth Study

Researcher(s) Name(s): Jennifer Staples, PhD (Principal Investigator); Sabah Awar, Emily Beggiato, Hannah Miles

Study Summary:  Brief summary (maximum 100 words), and specific details about the demographic group(s) requested to participate.

We are seeking transgender and gender expansive individuals (anyone whose gender identity is different from their gender assigned at birth, including but not limited to people who identify as transgender women, transgender men, nonbinary, genderqueer, agender, two-spirit and gender nonconforming) age 18 or older, fluent in English, who live in the United States to participate in a two-part online survey on oppression-based traumatic stress and growth. Interested participants will complete two, 45-to-60-minute surveys, 6 months apart, and will be entered into a raffle with a chance of winning a $250 Amazon gift card for completion of each survey.

Contact Information:  If interested in participating, how and who should be contacted. Include any links to surveys in this section.

To learn more or to participate, follow this link to our study website.

If you have any questions, please contact us at trans.trauma.growth@gmail.com.

Project Title: Predictors of Parental Support for Transgender Youth

Researcher(s) Name(s): Tucker Chopp (Principal Investigator), Andrew Bertagnolli, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, PsyD in Clinical Psychology Program, Dissertation Faculty member)

Study Summary: This study aims to show what factors are associated with how much young transgender people feel socially supported and affirmed in their gender by their parents. Participants will include transgender residents of the US ages 18-24 who are fluent in English and have a primary caregiver from childhood who is still living and is currently aware of their transgender identity. Participants will be asked to take a 20-30-minute anonymous online survey asking them to reflect on aspects of their upbringing, current family relationships, and sociocultural identities.

Please use this link to access the survey: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zKwvVWHcLQuFaC 

Contact Information: Additionally, here is my email address: tchopp@alliant.edu. Here is my advisor's email address: abertagnolli@alliant.edu. Please contact either of us for further questions about this research.

Project Title: Predictors of Parental Support for Transgender Youth

Researcher(s) Name(s): Tucker Chopp (Principal Investigator), Andrew Bertagnolli, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, PsyD in Clinical Psychology Program, Dissertation Faculty member)

Study Summary: This study aims to show what factors are associated with how much young transgender people feel socially supported and affirmed in their gender by their parents. Participants will include transgender residents of the US ages 18-24 who are fluent in English and have a primary caregiver from childhood who is still living and is currently aware of their transgender identity. Participants will be asked to take a 20-30-minute anonymous online survey asking them to reflect on aspects of their upbringing, current family relationships, and sociocultural identities.

Please use this link to access the survey: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zKwvVWHcLQuFaC 

Contact Information: Additionally, here is my email address: tchopp@alliant.edu. Here is my advisor's email address: abertagnolli@alliant.edu. Please contact either of us for further questions about this research.

Project Title: Predictors of Parental Support for Transgender Youth

Researcher(s) Name(s): Tucker Chopp (Principal Investigator), Andrew Bertagnolli, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, PsyD in Clinical Psychology Program, Dissertation Faculty member)

Study Summary: This study aims to show what factors are associated with how much young transgender people feel socially supported and affirmed in their gender by their parents. Participants will include transgender residents of the US ages 18-24 who are fluent in English and have a primary caregiver from childhood who is still living and is currently aware of their transgender identity. Participants will be asked to take a 20-30-minute anonymous online survey asking them to reflect on aspects of their upbringing, current family relationships, and sociocultural identities.

Please use this link to access the survey: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zKwvVWHcLQuFaC 

Contact Information: Additionally, here is my email address: tchopp@alliant.edu. Here is my advisor's email address: abertagnolli@alliant.edu. Please contact either of us for further questions about this research.

Project Title: Life After a Sibling Suicide: The Relationship Between Sibling Survivors of Suicide, Posttraumatic Growth, and Coping

Researcher(s) Name(s): Jessica L. N. Willis, MA (PI) and Tara Shuman, PsyD (Chair)

Study Summary: The aims of this research are to (1) increase the body of literature on sibling survivors of suicide, (2) to explore how a sibling survivor of suicide copes with the death of their sibling, and (3) to understand how the coping mechanisms utilized by sibling survivor of suicide contributes to their experience of posttraumatic growth. The procedures that will be used include an anonymous online survey of a sample of adult American sibling survivors of suicide who self-report English fluency and who have access to the Internet. Participants will complete a screener of inclusion criteria, a demographics measure, a coping measure, and a posttraumatic growth measure. There is no intervention. The length of the study takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

Contact Information: jwillis1@alliant.edu

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Project title: Understanding Common Mental Health Diagnoses of Mothers

Researcher(s) Name(s): Amber Biehl, PsyD 4th year student at San Francisco campus

Study Summary:The purpose of this research is to collect data on how therapists might support mothers with mental health diagnoses.  I am seeking licensed, practicing therapists to participate in this study which involves completing an online survey that includes reading a vignette of the hypothetical client and responding to items regarding the client's parenting.

Contact Information: Researcher Amber Biehl, abiehl@alliant.eduor supervisor Rhoda Olkin, rolkin@alliant.edu

Project title: Relationship between Online Phenomena (FoMo, Phubbing, Ghosting) and Relationship Formation in Relation to Attachment Styles, Personality Traits, and Mentalization

Researcher(s) Name(s): Dr. Afarin Rajaei, Ph.D., LMFT

Study Summary: This study explores the impact of various online phenomena—such as Fear of Missing Out (FoMo), Phubbing, and Ghosting—on relationship formation. Specifically, it examines how these behaviors relate to attachment styles, personality traits, and mentalization. We are seeking participants who are 18 years or older to contribute to this important research, which aims to improve understanding of the role of online interactions in mental health and relationships. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes.

Contact Information: If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Afarin Rajaei at afarin.rajaei@alliant.edu.

To participate directly, follow this link to the survey: https://qualtricsxmyykymyqlj.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_238zr47ixxXYVzE

Project Title: Resiliency, Historical Loss Thinking, and Historical Loss Associated Symptoms Amongst Indigenous Peoples with Residential School Ancestry

Researcher(s) Name(s): Carling Tanno, Clinical Psychology Student, Alliant International University- California School of Professional Psychology.

Study Summary: This study aims to explore historical loss thinking and symptoms and whether resiliency moderates the symptoms associated with historical loss thinking in Indigenous populations. Participants can be anyone who identifies as Indigenous, lives with the United States or Canada, and is over the age of 18.

Contact Information:  Are you an individual over the age of 18, living within the United States of America or Canada, and identify as Indigenous? If so, please consider participating in a research study on the resiliency and historical loss. Participants in this study will: 1) Complete an online survey for 10-15 minutes. 2) Be asked questions about your demographics (age, gender, occupation). 3) Be asked questions related to resiliency, historical loss, and psychological well-being. To participate in this study, please click on the link. https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PujotHHMkPQmdE

Email ctanno@alliant.edu with any questions.  Thank you for your time and participation.

Project Title: Attachment, Childhood Trauma, and Friendship in Emerging Adulthood

Researcher(s) Name(s): Alexis Varanakis, M.A.; Laura Bermudez, Ph.D.

Study Summary: 
a. This study will examine how attachment and childhood trauma interact to impact friendship quality and relationship satisfaction in emerging adulthood. It will also explore which elements of attachment may impact and potentially moderate the influences of childhood trauma on friendship in early adulthood. This information will help clinicians to understand the complex factors that influence interpersonal functioning in early adulthood, and support clinicians in providing accurate treatment to provide effective intervention and support emerging adults’ resilience. The surveys will take about 15-30 minutes to complete.

b. Participants for this study will include adults aged between 18-35 years, have at least two close friends, and have experienced at least one traumatic event prior to the age of eighteen. Based on criteria of emerging adulthood, participants will be excluded from this study if they are married, have children, or consider themselves financially established.

Contact Information:  Study participation link: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_baqr6BBn4hLnizc

If participants have questions, they may email avaranakis@alliant.edu or the supervisor of this study at Laura.olsonbermudez@alliant.edu.

Project Title:  Enhancing Supportive Employment Solutions for Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Researcher(s) Name(s): Avital Simanian (Chair: Dr. Susan Regas)

Study Summary: This research aims to explore how workplace accommodations can alleviate the challenges faced by adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the workplace. The study will focus on providing businesses and enterprises with valuable insights and practical suggestions for creating inclusive and supportive work environments for employees with ADHD. By examining the impact of workplace accommodations on job satisfaction, work performance, and overall well-being, this research hopes to contribute to improving workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion practices. The ultimate goal is to level the playing field for adults with ADHD, enhancing their career satisfaction and productivity. (IRB approval is attached)

Participant Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older, Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Worked part-time or full-time in the U.S. for at least one year, Currently reside in the U.S..
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Contact Information: Email: asimanian@alliant.edu

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Project Title: Clinical/Counseling Psychology Student Stress Study

Researcher(s) Name(s): Dr. Quyen Tiet

Study Summary: Graduate school is stressful  and we’re undertaking a study that may help graduate students and young clinical and counseling psychologists to deal with stress more efficiently. The goal of our study is to learn more about the stress and resilience of currently enrolled clinical and counseling psychology doctoral students, and how they cope with their stress. 

Contact Information: Quyen Tiet: qtiet@alliant.edu, Jordan Brooks: jbrooks4@alliant.edu, Barry Brownstein: brownstein.barry@gmail.com, Lee Tran: ltran2@alliant.edu, Tyla Mixon: tmixon@alliant.edu

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Project Title: You Be the Judge

Researcher(s) Name(s): Dr. Benjamin Marx and Luzmarina Garcia

Study Summary:  Participate in a study about legal decision-making for a chance to win one of several $100 gift cards! In this study you will rule on hypothetical court cases. Just click here, and you will be the judge! Your participation is anonymous and will be part of dissertation research. You must be a law student to participate in this study. If you complete the survey, you will be entered in a raffle to win one of several $100 gift cards.

Survey link

Contact Information: Contact the researchers Benjamin Marx and Luzmarina Garcia at benmarx@illinois.edu and lgarcia8@illinois.edu if you have any questions about this study or your part in it, or if you have concerns or complaints about the research.

Project Title: Therapists' Views on Sexual Misconduct, Attraction and Training

Researcher(s) Name(s): Danyelle DeCosta Aldapé

Study Summary:  This study’s goal is to examine how effective training on sexual attraction to clients and sexual ethics have influenced psychologists’ practices and beliefs. Participants must be a psychologist, regardless of job title/position and licensure status, or a doctoral-level psychology practicum student, intern, or postdoctoral resident.

Survey link: https://qualtricsxmr49kgbrch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uTf2eJ32kT3idg

Contact Information: Please feel free to reach out with any questions at ddecosta_aldape@alliant.edu

Project Title: A Pilot Study on the Feasibility,  Acceptability, and Tolerability of a Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention for the Cognitive Mechanisms Associated with Antisocial Features Using Telehealth Administration

Researcher(s) Name(s): Sofia Angelini, M.A.; Veronica B. Perez, Ph.D.

Study Summary:  Get paid $30 to participate in an 4-week, online, mindfulness course to reduce stress led by a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher! We are looking for participants who are charming, a natural authority, good at handling people, and sometimes a  little impulsive or aggressive. Research participants will: attend mindfulness training for 1 hour each week for a total of 4 sessions,  complete about 1 hour of questionnaires before the first mindfulness sessions and after the last session, and practice mindfulness skills daily. For compensation, participants will receive a $30 Amazon gift card and receive entries into 3 drawings for $100 Amazon gift cards for the completion of the mindfulness course and questionnaires.

Contact Information: If interested in participating, please complete the survey through this link to see if you’re eligible! https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTTkIIHiSNm03Hw

Project Title: Do ARC Framework Resilience Factors Moderate the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Mental Health Symptoms in Emerging Adults? A Longitudinal Study.

Researcher(s) Name(s):  Laurie Sorenson, PhD and Elizabeth Watters, PhD

Study Summary: This study examines how resilience factors impact the association between childhood trauma and anxiety and depression in emerging adults. If you are 18-29 years old and fluent in English, we invite you to participate in this research. You will be invited to complete three waves of data collection that each take ~30 minutes to complete. Participants may elect to be entered into a raffle to win one of three $25 Visa gift cards for each wave of data collection.

Please participate by following this link: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NClg5FC39Ug8vA

Contact Information: If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding this study, please contact Laurie Sorenson at LSorenson@alliant.edu

Project Title: Survey on COVID-19 Racism and Social Support

Researcher Name: Yi Yu

Study Summary: The study will investigate the relationship between COVID-19 related racism, stress, and social support. The inclusion criteria for this study are that participants are Chinese or Chinese Americans, aged 18 to 26, and currently reside in the United States. The potential benefits include contributing to research that increases knowledge about COVID-19 related racism.

Contact Information: If interested in participating, they can utilize the link: https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Hss97C1kVaqZGm

Project Title: Understanding Diagnosis in Male Children

Researcher Name: Katie Kivisto, PhD., Celine Lim, MA

Study Summary: This study aims to gain a greater understanding of diagnosing child and adolescent mental health disorders in boys. Specifically, we are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Read and understand English.
• Have experience diagnosing children and adolescents in your profession (I.e. Licensed mental health providers and trainees across disciplines such as clinical psychology, psychiatry, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, and clinical social work).
• Are a resident of the United States and use the DSM-5 system for diagnosis.

After the completion of the survey, you can choose to be redirected to a separate survey to enter your email address to enter a drawing for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information.

Contact Information: If you are interested in participating, please use this link: https://uindy.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUazXom6usOl8rQ. Celine Lim, M.A. Doctoral Student Co-Investigator. Katie Kivisto, Ph.D. (kivistok@uindy.edu) Associate Professor, Associate Program Director, Clinical Psychology, University of Indianapolis

Project Title: Integrative Expressive Art, and Culturally Responsive Adolescent Social Emotional Learning: An Exploratory California School Curriculum

Researchers Names: Marina Ramos

Study Summary: This research aimed to determine if a multiculturally responsive expressive arts and social emotional learning curriculum can promote prosocial adolescent mental health.

Participation Requirements:  

• Fluent English speaking adults working in the field of psychology
• Two years’ working with adolescents who have clinically identified socioemotional challenges, a mental health diagnosis, or identified symptoms that impair socioemotional functioning
• Two years’ working in adolescent-populated academic settings (special education, social emotional learning programs, art teachers), providing art therapy/ art services, integrative art/mindfulness-based interventions
• Can participate in a one-time self-scheduled online session to review and provide expertise related feedback of the curriculum manual

Contact Information:  If interested in participating, please sign up by emailing me, Marina Ramos, at mramos6@alliant.edu to screen for eligibility and get started.