Participate in Research
Ever wonder how you and your little ones can help shape science? Researchers at UT Dallas are looking for families like you to participate in research studies to understand child development. Check out our ongoing research projects, and sign up for the ones in which you are interested!
Developmental Social Affective Neuroscience Lab
Psychology Research
Who is eligible? We are recruiting children and adolescents at ages 10 – 17 to take part in the study on the development of cognitive ability, mental health and personality in youth.
Compensation: $40
Location: 1600 Viceroy Dr., 7th floor (near Dallas Love Field airport)
In this study, you will:
- Visit the lab with a close friend.
- Complete a speech task on topics that do not have right or wrong answers.
- Complete questionnaires about personality, relationships and everyday
feelings during and six months after the lab visit.
Enroll online or email dsanlab2024@gmail.com for more information.
Developmental Neurolinguistics Lab
Research Study One
Who is eligible? Mothers of 2-year-olds.
What is the study? Our study investigates maternal supports/stressors and child language outcomes. We are recruiting working mothers (18 years or older) who have a child aged 24-36 months. In our study, you will complete surveys answering questions about demographic information, stress in your role as a parent and support in your role as a parent. You will be interviewed about your child’s language abilities.
How long is the study, and will I be compensated? The whole process will take about one hour, and you will receive a $10 gift card for participation. If you are interested in learning more about our study, please contact kmd130030@utdallas.edu.
Research Study Two
Who is eligible? Children ages 9–12 who are interested in participating in a language research study with us! They must be proficient in English, with no known developmental delays or disorders and in a household that qualifies for free or reduced lunch.
What is the study? We are exploring how children learn and process language. The testing is completely non-invasive, involving language and memory tasks, as well as an EEG during the second session.
How long is the study, and will I be compensated? Families will earn a total of $375 over four sessions. For more information or to sign up, email devneurolab@utdallas.edu or call 972-883-3164.
Healthy Development Project
Research Study One
Who is eligible? Mothers and their 10- to 13-year-old daughters.
What is the study? Our study investigates ways that mothers and daughters communicate.
How long is the study, and will I be compensated? Participation involves two 45-minute meetings with the researcher and seven at-home activities for you to do with your daughter across the span of one month. Total time commitment is 3-4 hours (in person or video calls). Upon completion, you will receive a $40 gift card. Contact Melissa Heinrich at healthydevelopment@utdallas.edu if interested in participating!
Research Study Two
Who is eligible? A parent and their 4-to-9 year old child.
What is the study? We are interested in learning more about how parents and children read books together.
How long is the study, and will I be compensated? Appointments scheduled at your convenience in our child-friendly lab at UT Dallas. Sessions take less than 60 minutes. Families will be given $25 for participating. If interested, contact us at 972-883-6073 or healthydevelopment@utdallas.edu.
Social Communication Lab
Speech Language Hearing Research
Who is eligible? English or Spanish speaking caregivers with children between 16-30 months old who have social communication challenges.
What is the study? Our study investigates if Pathways parent coaching program can help improve your child’s attention, connection with others, language, and daily skills.
How long is the study, and will I be compensated? The study consists of 12 Pathways sessions of 90 minutes over 15 weeks including: 1 check-up before the session (2-2.5 hrs), 1 check-up after the sessions (2 hrs), 1 check-up 3 months after the sessions (2 hrs). Contact 972-883-3173 or socialcommlab@utdallas.edu for more information.