Current Active Studies
Many of our current studies can be found below as a part of the ongoing projects in our faculty research labs and work overseen by our Master's level thesis students. As they are launched we will add QR codes and links for easier participant access. All surveys require participants to be 18 years or older
Paid Research Interviews
The NMHU Folklore and Identity Lab in connection with the Human Connections lab is conducting a number of PAID research interviews on Zoom, in person, and over the phone in a number of topics. Please read the short research descriptions below. If you fit the criteria you can reach out to the email contacts listed for pre-screening. In general, these should take 20-30 minutes and will be compensated with a gift card.
Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Interviews (IRB 026-2023): Were you impacted or effected by the fires in 2022? Are you still being impacted? This survey is part of ongoing research to help provide feedback and understand the communities experience regarding these events and the issues you have faced. We are hoping to presenting this information to broader organizations and agencies in order to amplify your voice. email Dr. Daniel Chadborn @ dchadborn@nmhu.edu for more information
Paranormal Tourism Interviews (IRB 024-2023): Do you work at a supposedly haunted place? Does revenue for your business revolve around superstitions, hauntings, or the paranormal? This survey is part of ongoing research to understand many of the underlying benefits and functions of being part of a larger groups or communities. In this study, we will be collecting more direct information about your experiences as a community leader, practitioner, or employee regarding commercial practices and how they relate to folklore and supernatural belief. email Dr. Thomas Brooks @ trbrooks@nmhu.edu for more information
Police/Law Enforcement Superstitions Interviews (IRB 028-2023): Are you in law enforcement at any capacity? This survey is part of ongoing research to understand perspectives from a number of groups concerning the stories and beliefs within those communities. In particular we are looking at the experiences of law enforcement and the stories, tales, and folk beliefs they have. email Alyssa Allen @ aallen14@nmhu.edu for more information.
Surveys and Online Research
Local Sense of Community: San Miguel County and Surrounding Areas
This survey is part of ongoing research to discuss and broaden our understanding of how people are connected to their communities and how that shapes the stories and information passed amongst community members. The purpose of this research is to assess how you feel connected and tied to your local community, specifically Las Vegas, NM and others communities in Northern New Mexico. (IRB 030-2023)
Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Follow-up Survey
This survey is part of ongoing research to discuss and broaden our understanding of how people are connected to their communities and how that shapes their experiences. In this survey we are examining community and other factors in relation to the Calf-Canyon/Hermit’s Peak Fire, flooding, and water restrictions in Northern New Mexico. (IRB 026-2023)
New Mexico Folklore Research Survey 3
This survey is part of ongoing research to discuss and broaden our understanding of how people are connected to their communities and how that shapes the stories and information passed amongst community members. We are examining a number of constructs and holding discussions through surveys and interviews regarding local hauntings, superstitions, and how that relates to community. (IRB 027-2023)
Supernatural Tourism Staff Survey
This survey is part of ongoing research to discuss and broaden our understanding of how organizations, communities, and businesses tied to the paranormal, superstitions, or hauntings function. Additionally we are interested in how individuals who work there relate with the supernatural as a comonent of their jobs. (IRB 024-0203)