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On this page we list some of the current research projects that you can take part in.
 
Brief introductions are given below but further information is given once you click on the link.
 
N.B. All the projects have been approved by the School of Psychology Ethics Committee at the University of Hertfordshire. Also note that, although some studies may ask for copies of your lyrics, this is purely for the purpose of analysis and we would not breach your copyright in any way.

Take up songwriting

 

We know that different forms of writing can have an effect on people's health and well-being but is the same true of songwriting?

 

If you have never written a song before but would like to start (or at least to experiment) we would like to follow you in your efforts. For this purpose we would also ask for samples of your lyrics (but only for the purpose of analysis - we would not breach your copyright in any way)

 

Click here for more details

 

Calling all songwriters

 

If you are a songwriter (beginner or experienced, professional or amateur) we want to hear from you.

 

As in the "new songwriter study" in the left hand pane, we are interested in examining a range of measures of health and well-being in relation to the type of songs you write, the motivation you have for writing songs and the processes embedded within lyrics. For this purpose we would also ask for samples of your lyrics (but only for the purpose of analysis - we would not breach your copyright in any way)

 

Click here for more details

 

Attractive voices

 

[Not currently active as we are still developing the singing samples that will be the experimental stimuli]