Help contribute to research being conducted by students, faculty, and staff at UTC by participating in one or more of the studies listed below. All of the studies are being carried out in accordance with guidelines set by the UTC Institutional Review Board.
Studies Reviewed by the UTC Institutional Review Board
Examining vicarious trauma in college students
The purpose of this study is to understand how media influences second-hand experiences of racially traumatic events in college students.
What will participants be asked to do? Participants will be asked to complete a 30-minute online survey.
Who is eligible to participate? The study is seeking students aged 18 or older who identify as Black and/or African American.
Is an incentive offered? Yes. Participants have the option to enter their email into a raffle for one of three $15 Amazon gift cards.
Who can answer questions I may have about the study? Tomorrow Arnold – tomorrow-arnold@utc.edu
When does the study end? 4/15/2023
Link to survey: https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5d76KR8EFZBJ9au
Environmental Factors that Contribute to College Students Concerning Sleep and Physical Activity
The purpose of this research is to determine if there is a correlation between environmental factors and physical activity and sleeping patterns of college students.
What will participants be asked to do? Participants will be asked to answer a 5-10 minute survey online.
Who is eligible to participate? The study is open to all students at UTC.
Is an incentive offered? No.
Who can answer questions I may have about the study? Breanna Evans – Rhs164@mocs.utc.edu
When does the study end? 5/2/2023
Link to survey: https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8FTCQ3UcKpfLIfc
Student’s Knowledge and Perception of Homelessness
The purpose of this study is to explore college student’s knowledge of the current homeless situation in Chattanooga as well as their attitude towards it.
What will participants be asked to do? Complete online survey.
Who is eligible to participate? Current UTC students who are 18 and over.
Is an incentive offered? No.
Who can answer questions I may have about the study? Stephanie Gayle – vvs488@mocs.utc.edu
When does the study end? 3/1/2023
Link to survey: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6L4H3qNYeEEoNG6?Q_CHL=qr
Attitudes Towards Marriage Among College Students
The purpose of our research is to determine if generational differences affect college students’ attitudes toward marriage.
What will participants be asked to do? Participants will be asked to complete an online survey.
Who is eligible to participate? The study is open to all UTC students ages 18 and older.
Is an incentive offered? No.
Who can answer questions I may have about the study? Alexis Thomas – rlt169@mocs.utc.edu
When does the study end? 3/31/2023
Link to survey: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFkAYNezC5UBZr0
The Research Opportunities Digest is distributed every other week by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (URaCE) and the Office of Research Integrity (ORI). To include your study in the digest, please visit ORI’s Participant Recruitment webpage.