December 2010


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Have you ever snapped at your spouse after having a rough day at work, and then wondered whether you could have stopped yourself from doing so? If you are having a good day, does your significant other’s annoying habit seem less annoying? Emotions play an important role in our everyday lives. If we are upset or if we are happy, it influences the way we interact with others, the way we behave, and what we think.

Mrs. Sideeka Ali, a graduate student at The UWI, St. Augustine Campus, is pursuing an MPhil in Developmental Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Nicole Albada. Her research focuses on how emotions affect romantic relationships. Participants in the research are asked to fill out questionnaires about themselves, their emotions, and their relationship, as well as to think back on emotional experiences with their spouse or significant other. It takes approximately one hour and fifteen minutes to complete and all information is completely confidential.

Data collection has just begun and continues until December 21st, but Mrs. Ali still needs research participants. All individuals participating in the research will receive a stipend of TT$100 for their time. Interested individuals must be over the age of 18. Mrs. Ali is particularly interested in participants who have been in marriages or romantic relationships for a long time, as much can be learned about emotion and relationships from these long-term commitments. Thus, individuals over 60 are especially encouraged to apply. It is also required that interested participants are in a committed romantic relationship for more than two years OR they must be married.

If you are interested in participating in Mrs. Ali’s research, you can contact her at the following: sideekaali@yahoo.com or you can leave a voicemail message at 662-2002 ext. 2401. Please consider taking the time to participate in this research.