Participate in a Study
We presently are conducting research with the following groups:
1) Mid-age and older military veterans who have one or more chronic health conditions; their care partners (e.g., spouse, family member, friend); and healthcare/social service providers for veterans. Focus group study.
2) Spouses of active duty military (any branch). Online survey.
3) Individuals with functional (psychogenic nonepileptic) seizures and, where applicable, their relationship partners. Online survey. In-person component for those in the Phoenix area.
We look forward to hearing from you: 602-543-4524
Participate as a Student/Trainee
The Emotion, Culture, and Psychophysiology Laboratory is a research and teaching laboratory. We work with undergraduate students, post-baccalaureate student volunteers, and graduate students. Dr. Roberts is a faculty research mentor for students in ASU’s
Master of Science in Psychology program (West Campus). She is a member of the graduate faculty for ASU’s
Psychology doctoral program (Tempe Campus) and
Counseling Psychology doctoral program (Tempe Campus); however, she does not directly admit doctoral students.
Participate as a research assistant in the lab for independent study credit or on a volunteer basis. Tasks may include:
- Psychophysiological data collection and scoring
- Coding emotional behavior
- Questionnaire data entry and analysis
- Conducting literature searches
- Recruiting and scheduling research participants
- Preparation of research study materials
- Running research participant sessions
- General lab organization and management
- Participation in weekly research meetings
The Emotion Lab is a training laboratory in which tasks are tailored to your skill level. We commit to helping you achieve your academic and career goals, and aim to cultivate a positive lab environment. Students from our laboratory have been admitted to master’s and doctoral programs in psychology and related fields, as well as law school and medical school. Lab alumni also have been hired by public agencies (schools, mental health organizations), non-profits, and companies in the private sector.
When considering a research assistant position, please keep in mind that research entails patience, commitment, and hard work. We expect that you will fulfill your research commitments. This includes time-based (the number of hours agreed upon) and task-based (the specific task/project you are working on) commitments. The more you put in, the more you get out. If you’re not sure if research is for you but are motivated and eager to explore your options, come give it a try! Individuals with a background or interest in psychophysiological research methods and strong interpersonal/clinical skills are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply for a research assistant position in our lab, please complete the
research assistant application. Upon completion, we ask that you email a copy of your current resume to
asuemotionlabapply@gmail.com. If we are not taking students the semester/year you apply, we will keep your information on file for future semesters.