Volunteer for important research projects

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Griffith is one of Australia's leading research universities. Our staff and students undertake research projects to better understand the world, improve people's lives and make a societal impact.

Each month, we publish a list of research projects or surveys and ask our staff, student and alumni community to participate.

Griffith is committed to the conduct of ethical research. We conduct research in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007). The research ethics and integrity service is managed by the Office for Research in conjunction with the Human Research Ethics Committee.

If you have any questions or concerns about the ethical issues of a project listed here, contact the Griffith University Research Ethics & Integrity team on 3735 5585 or research-ethics@griffith.edu.au. There is more information available on the Research Ethics, Integrity and Compliance website.

If you want to invite Griffith staff, students. alumni or HDR students to take part in your research, please submit an application to conduct research.

Current research projects

The Volunteer for Important Research Projects broadcast is released monthly, January to November.

Volunteers are continuously being sought to participate in a range of studies.

If you are interested in participating, please read through the eligibility requirements and apply using the relevant link in the study.

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Research	The influence of alcohol consumption on actual and self-estimated visuomotor behaviour during driving
Types of volunteers	To participate, you must: - have an Open class Australian driver’s license. - not be pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding* - not have a clinical diagnosis that will be adversely impacted by alcohol consumption (including alcohol or drug use disorders). - not be taking any medication that causes cognitive impairment and/or reacts with alcohol consumption* (* = pregnancy and drug tests will be confirmed by urine analysis for each trial)
Description	Alcohol affects many cognitive and motor functions and is a major cause of motor vehicle crashes. This research is aiming to establish the effect of alcohol on driving performance, self-awareness of impairment, and vision. This study involves participants completing two trials, each done at least one week apart. In each trial participants consume a beverage containing varying levels of alcohol before performing a series of cognitive tasks and two simulated driving tests. After the final trial, some participants may be contacted with a short follow-up survey.
What is required and how long will it take?	To participate in this study, a pre-screening questionnaire must be completed to ensure eligibility requirements are met. Successful applicants will then be invited into the laboratory (G40_2.46) where they will complete a short familiarisation drive on a driving simulator (to check for Simulator Sickness) and be briefed about further study requirements. After which, the two main trials (which take approximately 2 hours each) will be booked in, spaced at least one week apart. Due to participants receiving alcohol in each trial, they will not be permitted to drive after the trial and will receive a rideshare/taxi voucher free of charge. Specific details about preparation will be given to participants upon confirmation of eligibility. Upon completion of the study, some participants may be emailed a short survey to complete.
Incentive	A $100 gift card will be given to participants upon completion of the trials.
Apply	Please email Alan Sims (alan.sims@griffithuni.edu.au) if you are interested in participating.
HREC approval	2023/293

Research	Determining the association between self-regulated and self-directed learning aptitudes (SELF-ReDiAL) and wellbeing in health professional students
Types of volunteers	All students enrolled in one of the health-related programs, including Public Health, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics and other allied health disciplines, at universities in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada are eligible to take part in this study.
Description	This research study aims to develop a tool for measuring self-regulated and self-directed aptitudes of learning (SELF-ReDiAL or in short, SR) in health professional students, and determine the association between this SR aptitude and wellbeing. One of the main goals of health professional education is to develop competent individuals who have the lifelong ability to learn and are adept at facing ever-changing health issues in our modern society. To improve the efficacy of health education programs in developing SR, there is a need for a reliable tool to measure these aptitudes. This tool will help not only identify the factors that enable or hinder SR but also determine the association between wellbeing, a critical determinant of health professional performance, and SR aptitude.
What is required and how long will it take?	Participation in this research will take approximately 8 minutes and it involves answering a set of questions about your perceptions about and approaches toward learning, as well as some demographic questions.
Incentive	We hope to use information we get from this research study to improve the learning experience of health professional students and find ways to enhance their SR.
Apply	Participate in this study.
HREC approval	GUHREC: 2024/495, iRECS5767