Psychology: The Research Process – From Analysis To Final Conclusions – A Workshop With Dr Louise Ewing, University of East Anglia & Dr Inês Mares, Ispa – Instituto Universitário

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During this online interactive seminar, we introduce students to an often difficult element of the research process in which we go from analysis to final conclusions and dissemination. It is designed to support students with their own research projects whilst giving them an insight into how contemporary research in Psychology, and the Social Sciences more broadly, is carried out.

The session will focus on the findings of a live Psychology research project that was initiated in Autumn last year. The ongoing research seeks to characterise different elements of social behaviour during late adolescence and how they can be influenced by different factors of our daily lives. In particular, it concentrates on prosocial behaviour and the interplay between individual traits (internal factors) and external environmental factors on shaping those behaviours.

Louise and Inês, also supported by Dr Marie Smith from Birkbeck and Hannah Diaz-Ballester, an MSc student at UEA, will walk students through the analysis approach and explain key elements of the results in relation to statistical concepts. The team will discuss the extent to which what they have found supports (or fails to support) the original hypotheses, and aligns with other evidence previously reported in the literature.

After considering the limitations of the experiment, the research team will draw their final conclusions and invite participants to propose future directions for research. There will also be a discussion of how to disseminate these findings, e.g., to research participants, other direct stakeholders, as well as broader stakeholders like the media and policy makers.

A short introductory video is available below and gives students a further insight into the live research project and the stages of the process that have already been completed.

Lecturer Profiles: Dr Louise Ewing & Dr Inês Mares

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.

Suitable for: 16+ pre university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Psychology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Please watch the introductory video which will give students a further insight into the live research project and the stages of the process that have already been completed. This video will appear on this event page shortly and will be shared with everyone when available.

The IT Setup: The events will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting onto a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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