Research

  • Participant Recruitment

    Participate in a Brain Imaging Study on Emotion and Language!

    We are actively recruiting participants for a study titled “The Neural Basis of Emotional Well-Being”, approved by the UConn IRB and funded by the National Institutes of Health. This research explores how the brain processes emotional language and supports emotional well-being across diverse populations.

     

    What will you do?

    1. Virtual: Complete online surveys and behavioral questionnaires.
    2. In-person: Participate in MRI tasks at the Brain Imaging Research Center on the Storrs campus.
      • Session 1: MRI video watching
      • Session 2: Story listening 

     

    You may qualify if you:

    1. Are between 18–35 years old.
    2. Meet MRI safety criteria (e.g., no irremovable metal in your body).
    3. Fluent in English
    4. Note: You do not need to be a UConn student or affiliated with UConn to participate. 

     

    Compensation:

    1. $15 for behavioral questionnaires of one session; $30 if you complete behavioral questionnaires of both sessions. 
    2. $17/hour for one MRI session; $22/hour if you complete both sessions.
    3. OR receive partial course credit.
    4. Bonus: Get pictures of your brain if youʼd like.

     

    Interested?

    • Scan the QR code on the flyer. [link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R5SKaTq3BbjDevU3iwJD43xoEb8A1NOM/view?usp=drive_link]
    • Fill out the screening form. [link: https://uconnpsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eG9ZRln2Laarvjo]
    • Weʼll reach out soon if you qualify and coordinate the experimental date.
    • Note: Space is limited. First come, first served! 

     

    For questions, feel free to contact our lab: brainlens@uconn.edu

    Thank you for supporting research on emotion, language, and the brain :)

     

    Best regards,

    The BrainLENS Team

    For more information, contact: BrainLENS Lab at brainlens@uconn.edu