Education Research Hub

 Reading Anxiety in University Students

We are interested in learning more about university students' experiences of reading anxiety and how this relates to a) other forms of anxiety and b) the presence or absence of diagnosed learning difficulties. We have made an online survey that should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey asks questions about whether you have any diagnosed learning difficulties and to rate your experience of different types of anxiety, including reading anxiety and general anxiety.

The Relationship Between Political Openness and Sense of Self

You will asked to complete this questionnaire assessing your experiences of sense of self and your openness to opposing political views, followed by a small number of demographic questions. You will be instructed to respond honestly to each statement using the provided rating scales, and the questionnaire take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

Support Exists, but is it Working? 

I am interested in understanding undergraduate students' perceptions and experiences of on-campus mental health support services at the University of York, with a particular focus on how accessible and effective these services are perceived to be. 

This study involves completing an anonymous questionnaire, which should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The questionnaire includes open-ended questions about your awareness of university mental health support, experiences of accessing (or not accessing) services, perceived barriers to support, and views on how provision could be improved. 

Gender Differences in the Long-Term Impact of Ability Grouping on Students’ Academic Motivation and Psychological Wellbeing

Participants will answer a selection of questions about their experience with ability setting in high school alongside their current academic motivation and wellbeing.

Bridging the Stress Gap: The Protective Function of Perceived Social Support in Students Transitioning to University

This study is about how social support affects stress in students transitioning to university.  Participants will be asked to complete a short, anonymous questionnaire taking no more than 5-10 minutes, asking about their experiences in their first year of university. 

Algorithmic Awareness and Wellbeing in University students

This study aims to explore whether university students’ awareness of social media algorithms is related to their wellbeing. Participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire that includes questions about their awareness of algorithmic personalisation and their wellbeing. participants will also be asked demographic questions about their age, gender and social media usage.