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The SONA system is ready for the Spring 2013 semester!

Listed below are our active research projects, eligibility, and how you can volunteer to participate in them.

OFF - DAP PROJECT 1 (0.5 Credits)
(Online Study) This study is examining the lifestyle habits of young adult women and their dating partners.

To participate you must: (1) be a woman; (2) be between 18-25; (3) have consumed alcohol at least once in the past 3 months; (4) currently be dating someone (this can be casually or seriously) in a heterosexual relationship for at least 1 month.  

OFF - Project Daily (1 Credits)
(Online Study) This study examines drinking behaviors among college students.

You must (1) be between the ages of 18-25, (2) be a typical caffeinated alcohol consumer (i.e., have consumed caffeinated alcohol [e.g., Red Bull and vodka]), and (3) have consumed either 4 (women) or 5 (men) drinks at least twice in the month.    

OFF - Project Spring Break (1 Credits)
(Online Study) This study examines a variety of pre- and post-Spring Break behaviors.

You must (1) be between 18-25 years old, (2) have consumed caffeinated alcohol at least once in the past 2 weeks; (3) have consumed 4 drinks (women) or 5 drinks (men) in one sitting at least twice in the past month.  
 

ON - Project Alcohol Use Behaviors (1.5 Credits)
The present study examines the social-environmental and cognitive influences of drinking behavior and their associated consequences among college students.

Participants must be (1) between the ages of 18-25 (2) currently enrolled in college courses and (3) have engaged in at least two heavy drinking episodes (consumed at least 4/5 drinks for women/men on at least one occasion) in the last month    

ON - Project College Student Health (1.5 Credits)
This study is examining drinking behaviors among college students.

To be eligible for the present study, you must be (1) be currently enrolled in any college course, (2) be at least 18 years old, and (3) have had at least one drink in the past month.    

 

To sign up for one of our studies follow the link to visit the SONA  website and follow the directions to log in. At the homepage click on "Study Sign-Up" and look for one of our studies with time slots available.

Be sure to note whether you need "On" or "Off" credits, as "On" will require you to come to main campus to participate, while "Off" can be taken online. Also note the amount of credit you will be receiving for participating, and the eligibility requirements (Listed above).

Click on the project you wish to participate in and you will find further instructions there on how to complete that particular study. 

If you have any further questions, you  can email SONA at: odusonarpa@gmail.com or you can contact the researcher listed on the study.

We thank you in advance for your participation!