PSY 357 Depression and everyday behavior
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Faculty:
Chris Beevers, Ph.D.
James Pennebaker, Ph.D.
Contact:
Jenna Baddeley jenna@mail.utexas.edu
Description:
Do depressed people act and interact in a markedly different way in their day to day lives than non-depressed people do? While self-report data would suggest that they do, surprisingly little research has examined the behavior patterns that characterize depressed people’s everyday lives. This study examines the differences in everyday behavior between depressed and non-depressed adults. Participants wear a miniature digital recording device, the Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR) for 4 days. The EAR turns on at intervals throughout the day, recording their conversations and sounds in their environment.
This is a good opportunity for research assistants interested in either clinical or social psychology. You will learn about conducting research in naturalistic settings and coding and analyzing data.
Qualifications:
We are looking for research assistants who are smart, hard-working, and reliable. We require an 8-10 hour per week commitment. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing graduate degrees in psychology.
Duties:
The core of your duties will be to listen to sound files that capture the everyday lives and behaviors of depressed individuals and healthy controls. You will have the opportunity to transcribe and code sound files; generate your own research questions based on what you hear in the files; and read and analyze research articles on depression and social behavior.
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