The following research opportunities are available.

MS in Community Counseling Research Project: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Impact on Relationship Commitment; RB #17859

  • Description: This correlational study is designed to offer research experience to counselors-in-training and to ultimately contribute to the larger body of knowledge regarding the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships. Participation is voluntary and confidential; no identifying information will be collected. Other graduate students in RSU’s graduate programs will be invited to participate, and informed consent is required. Participation will consist of completing brief demographic information (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, age) and two online surveys: [1] The Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) scale (Felitti, et al; 1993); and [2] The Relationship Commitment Scale (Shumm, et al, 1986).  
  • Investigators: Madison Bradshaw, Kim Bump, Baron Buster, Brianna DeAngelis, Arissa Miller, Dr. Mary Millikin (PI)
  • Open 11/18/24 – 12/13/24
  • Participation is voluntary and confidential.
  • Survey

MS in Community Counseling Research Project: Family Matters: Resilience in an Adult Population; RB #17858

  • Description: This ex post facto study is designed to offer research experience to counselors-in-training and to ultimately contribute to the larger body of knowledge regarding the impact of family structure and dynamics on resilience and personal choice. Participation is voluntary and confidential; no identifying information will be collected. Other graduate students in RSU’s graduate programs will be invited to participate, and informed consent is required. Participation will consist of completing eight demographic questions and the Resilience Scale.  
  • Investigators: Rachel Dick, Sam Hamby, Lauren Harshfield, Tayah Holmes, Jamelle King, and Dr. Mary Millikin (PI)
  • Open 11/7/24 – 12/13/24
  • Participation is voluntary and confidential.
  • Survey

MS in Community Counseling Research Project: Childhood Experiences and Adult Parenting Styles;  RB #17934

  • Description: This correlational study is designed to offer research experience to counselors-in-training and to ultimately contribute to the larger body of knowledge regarding the relationship between early childhood experiences and adult parenting style. Participation is voluntary and confidential; no identifying information will be collected. Adults are invited to participate, and informed consent is required. Participation consists of completing brief demographic information (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, age) and two online surveys: [1] The Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) scale (Felitti, et al; 1993); and [2] What’s Your Parenting Style (Active Parenting Publishers, 2024).
  • Investigators:  Shannon Fair, Emily Manners, Mariah Nadeau, Amina Saleh, and Dr. Mary Millikin (PI)
  • Open 11/18/24 – 12/13/24
  • Participation is voluntary and confidential.
  • Survey