EMU Kid Science

Researchers at EMU’s Department of Psychology investigate many different aspects of child psycholo Get paid while having fun and making a difference!

Researchers at Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Psychology investigate many different aspects of child psychology and development. Our goal is to use what we learn to make positive changes in policy, clinical treatment, and parenting practices. We’re especially interested in reaching local families so we can understand how to best help children in our community succeed. How it Works
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EMU Family Participant Pool is a central database for research labs studying child psychology at EMU. Researchers use the database to contact local families about taking part in studies. Agreeing to be in the participant pool only means that researchers may call or email your family. It doesn’t mean that you're agreeing to participate in any study. After you register your child, we’ll put his or her name on a large list of children whose families expressed interest in participating in studies. When a new study begins, a researcher will ask for a list of children of a particular age. If your child falls into that age group, we’ll give the researcher your phone number and email address, so they can contact you. The researcher will contact you, describe the study in greater detail, and ask you if you’re interested in participating. Each study is different. Some studies are phone or online surveys that you can do from home. Other studies send researchers to schools or participants’ homes. Sometimes researchers ask families to visit the Eastern Michigan University campus. Compensation depends on the particular study. Researchers will discuss compensation when they contact you. Sibling care is often available during studies. If you have more questions, contact us at [email protected]. Why Sign Up? Participating in research is fun for the whole family! Parents often report that they enjoyed seeing what their child did and said as part of a research study. Children have fun playing "games" and other study activities. Families are also compensated for their time and have access to free parking and child care during a study. How to Register
Complete the online registration form with your family’s information. All information remains confidential. Information is only released to a researcher when a child matches an approved study’s criteria. Researchers also keep all information confidential. It's never given out to anyone else. You can be removed from the participant pool at any time by contacting [email protected].

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