Students in the psychology department have the opportunity to take part in several research projects predominantly during their junior and senior years. Research opportunities are available through the research 400 classes, as well as in the form of a senior thesis. Here are some examples of some research projects senior majors are currently working on.

Liz Asta '06

"Effectiveness of Family Therapy with Children: A Meta-Analytic Study."

This meta-analysis is looking at whether family therapy is more effective with children than other populations. This review of 24 studies is also looking at whether family therapy is more effective with minority families, children in two-parent families, and several other variables.

Tracy Butler '06

"Hemispheric lateralization of emotion in relation to levels of sociotropy and autonomy following achievement and interpersonal experiences."

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of sociotropy, autonomy, depression, and neuroticism on drawing placement after a positive achievement and interpersonal experience or a negative achievement and interpersonal experience.

Ashley Huffman '06

"Romantic College Relationships and Personality Type as Predictors of Homesickness Symptomatology among College Freshmen."

This study analyzes students'relationship status, and correlates this with their feelings of homesickness and depression during their first month at Wittenberg.