We are interested in how information regarding political leadership affects how adults evaluate leaders during periods of crisis. This study is part of a larger NSF-funded project examining political accountability during crisis and the vignette study is an attempt to get at the psychological foundations of public opinion during crises.

This is a research study involving an investigational drug called RT234 (also called the study drug). The study drug is being developed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The purpose of this study is to collect more information about the ability of RT234 to improve exercise capacity and safety of RT234 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Purpose: to assess cytokine and exposomic changes in nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) following acute and chronic surgical smoke exposure

Determine if group prenatal care that focuses on behavioral health improves pregnancy and infant outcomes for pregnant people at high risk for depression.

We are conducting a survey of people out drinking at bars and restaurants in downtown Chapel Hill to learn more about their thoughts and experiences with fake IDs. We are then giving an ID scanner to businesses that sell alcohol in Chapel Hill and Carrboro to help them identify fake IDs. After a 7-month study period, we will interview staff members at those businesses to learn about their experiences using the technology.

Conventional wisdom in the press has held that the Democratic party, whose base includes younger, marginal voters, benefits electorally from lower costs of voting. The issue of voting access is highly polarized, with Democratic politicians championing reforms that would make it easier to register and vote, and Republican politicians opposing these policies on the ground that they would lead to fraudulent voting. Mass partisans reflect this divide as well. To what degree is the difference in partisan support for increased access to voting reflective of instrumental concerns over which party benefits, rather than principled belief in expanding access to voting? We conduct an experiment to test this question, leveraging a recent shift in the propensity of Democrats to excel in low-turnout elections and the changing composition of unregistered voters. We present respondents with information to update their beliefs about who benefits from laws making it easier to register to vote in

This research aims to gain a deeper understanding of how pre-college philosophy education is currently evaluated by K-12 practitioners and university-based researchers.

Our study seeks to understand how we perceive and are impacted by the current COVID-19 global health pandemic. We ask about how the pandemic has impacted our well-being, our daily life, and our political views. In all versions of our study participants fill out survey questions about these topics. As well, some participants are additionally asked to write about how the pandemic has impacted them, and/or, to read excerpts of news articles about the pandemic.

we will be conducting 60-minute interviews with young adults to hear about social connections (in person and online) and cancer support on social media

The purpose of this research is to analyze and confirm the parallel of stigma and masculinity in mental health and help-seeking intentions among college football players and Marines.