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Boone County Barriers to Healthcare SurveyMust be an adult resident of Boone County who either has health insurance or is uninsured currently, and speak/read either English OR Spanish.
Be Positive! A New Questionnaire for Informal CaregiversYou must be 18 years or older, understand English, and live in the United States. You must provide informal (unpaid) care to another person outside of parenting a child.
US American Family Conversations about 9/11Participants will be adults who: were in US during 9/11/2001, are at least 35 years old, and have at least one child who is 10-35 years old.
Tailoring Sunscreen Promotion: Exploring How Content Marketing Shapes Perceptions and Behaviors in Gen Z WomenFocus Groups: Self-identify as a Gen Z woman (ages 18–26) Identify as part of a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in skincare marketing Current student or recent graduate (within 2 years) of the University of Missouri Expert Interviews: Professionals with experience in skin health (e.g., dermatology, aesthetics, nursing) or skincare marketing and communication Currently practicing or with relevant experience in the United States
The Effects of Personalization Intensity and AI Disclosure on Engagement with Digital MessagesTo participate in this study, you must: • Be 18-24 years old
KBIA Audience SurveyParticipants must be at least 18 years old and live within the KBIA listening area, broadly defined as Boone and contiguous counties in Mid-Missouri.
Needs Assessment of Bereaved Parents who Experienced Infant LossTo be included in this study, potential participants must be 18 years or older, a parent or guardian of a child who passed away between 20 weeks of gestation and 12 months old, at least one year post-loss, live in the United States and lived in the US during the time of loss, and be able/willing to respond in English.
Views on Archaeology and Provenance Research for Veterans Rehabilitating At-Risk CollectionsOpen to all veterans. Student veterans are eligible.
Fan Uses of FanfictionParticipants will be adults who: identify as LGBTQ+, are 18 years old or older, and who read or write fanfiction from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and DC Comics fandoms
Faculty Heuristics for AI in Student WritingHigher Education Faculty: GTAs; adjuncts; NTTs; TTs; emeritus and retired
Navigating Health on Campus: A Mixed-Methods Study of College Students’ Health Literacy Through the Lens of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)A University of Missouri-Columbia undergraduate student.
Women’s Experience in Postsecondary Mathematics Programs and its Relation to Their Persistence and AttritionTo be eligible for this project, participants must identify as women, be at least 18 years of age, and be either currently pursuing a mathematics degree or pursued a mathematics degree in the past, but have since chosen to leave the program. Participants must have already taken a proof-based course in mathematics and, if still pursuing a mathematics degree, been in their current program for at least one full year.
Perception of Infant Cues StudyHispanic/Latinx and Asian females aged 18 – 25 years, non-parents/have not been pregnant, have not previously participated in this study for Psych 1000 credit.
Insomnia, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistanceIndividuals will be included if they (a) are 18-50 y, (b) have a BMI 28-45 kg/m2 and (c) meet research diagnostic criteria for Insomnia Disorder. Criteria for insomnia include difficulty (>30 min) falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early on 3+ nights per week for 3+ months.
The Feasibility of Remote Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) for Transition-Age Youth with Cerebral Palsy and Primary CaregiversAdolescents and young adults with Cerebral Palsy ages 13 - 21 with at least one year remaining in high school, ability to engage in a back-and-forth conversation, and ability to self-mobilize with or without adaptive equipment AND a primary caregiver aged 18 or older
Measuring endocrine disruptor exposure using human urineFemale individuals aged 20-40 who are not using hormonal birth control or pregnant
Dating & Disabled in College: Experiences of Disabled College StudentsParticipants must be college students who identify as having a disability and have experience dating while in college.
Examining Emerging Adults’ Romantic Relationship Breakup ExperiencesBe Mizzou students between 18 and 25 years old, currently single, and have experienced at least one dating or romantic relationship that ended since they turned 18.
Youth and Parent Eating and Nervous System Response StudyHealthy youth 11 to 17 years of age and a parent
School-Based Mental Health Practitioners as Change Agents in Latine Youth Mental HealthParticipants must be licensed or certified school-based mental health practitioners (i.e., School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker) who worked in a student-facing role at a public, private, charter, residential, early childhood, Montessori, or independent school during the 2024-2025 school year.
Pars Healing on oZTEo MRI12-30 years old Clinical imaging demonstrating a pars stress injury Symptoms of back pain at the time of clinical imaging
Fallout from Falsehoods: Who Loses Credibility When Fact-Checked?Anyone aged 18-30 are eligible.
Romantic Intergroup ContactAt least 18 years old
Pavlovian To Instrumental Transfer: Modeling The Effect Of Alcohol Cues On Alcohol Self-Administration In The Human Laboratory #1You may be eligible if you are 21–50 years old, live in Boone or surrounding counties, and have consumed alcohol in the past month. You cannot participate if you currently have an alcohol use disorder, are receiving treatment for substance use, are pregnant, or have other health conditions that could make participation unsafe.
Digital Media Literacy and News Evaluation StudyMust be a current undergraduate student at the University of Missouri. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must utilize social media for information.