PSY 357 Do I See Us the Way You See Us? Exploring couples’ everyday behaviors
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Faculty:
James Pennebaker, Ph.D.
Contact:
Rich Slatcher slatcher@mail.utexas.edu
Description:
In this study, we have couples a wear a miniature digital recording device called the Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR) for 6 days so that we can explore how couples interact in real-world settings. The goals of this project are to determine the extent to which couples’ actual behaviors predict relationship quality (how satisfied they are in their relationship, how committed they are to their partner, etc.) and relationship fate (whether couples later break up or stay together).
Qualifications:
Responsible, motivated students with an interest in the psychology of romantic relationships, willing to work 8-10 hours/week during the Summer 2005 semester.
Duties:
Help conduct a large-scale study examining the nature of romantic relationships. Primarily includes coding couples’ recorded social life and transcribing their natural conversations. You will play an important role in this project and gain valuable experience.
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