I agree it can be a problem, but feel researchers have an obligation to engage
the participants. I encourage a variety of extra credit options and so
students not having time or motivation can do other things. I also ask my Gen.
Psych students to write up a paragraph describing the study and its possible
relevance to the class. In addition, when I taught experimental I had my
student researchers include a paragraph given to the participants outlining the
relevant area in Gen. Psych most closely tied to the project. In Gen. Psych we
discuss their experiences as they relate to topics covered, researcher
responsibilities, ethics, etc. They need to see its importance and relevance
in relation to what psych is all about! So should the student researchers.
I agree with David H. as to the early and late students signing up and
thought there was some research on this issue of motivation in Teaching of
Psych. Just as we have trouble/challenges in motivating/engaging these
students in class, so also will our researchers find similar difficulties. I
wouldn't jump to extreme reactions however and conclude that all is lost and
all data are suspect. I tell my student researchers ways that they might
first engage, motivate, and encourage participation of their fellow classmates.
Whenever the only motivation is seen to be mickey mouse, extrinsic, just
rewarding them showing up, and not tied to what they should be learning, then
this will be a problem. Gary
Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI 48710
989-964-4491
[email protected]
>>> "Blain,e Peden" <[email protected]> 5/6/2009 2:47 pm >>>
Our students and faculty conduct research with participants from introductory
psychology and other courses. Some participants seem to do the studies in great
haste and with little sincerity and thereby raise concerns about the quality of
their data. Have you developed strategies or instructional materials that
explain the process and purpose of psychological research to future
participants and also promotes their involvement and integrity? I welcome any
comments, suggestions, or resources.
thanks so much, blaine
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