Are you interested in contributing to science?
Read below for opportunities to participate in research with the ADAPT lab.

The Interpersonal Dynamics Study
This study seeks to understand how our interactions with other people influence our biology. We are looking to enroll 50 young adults ages 18-25 years old in this study. By participating in this study, you are contributing to the scientific understanding of social dynamics. Sessions will last 1.5-2 hours and all participants will be compensated for their time. As a participant, you will also have the option to come back to the lab to learn about the results of this study and contribute to the interpretation and dissemination of the findings.
Interested? Click here to complete the screener survey. If you are eligible to participate, a research assistant from the ADAPT lab will be in touch!

The Positive Trajectories Study
This study aims to follow adolescents throughout high school to examine the role of risk taking in various life outcomes, including psychological well-being and academic functioning.
Phase 1 of this study is set to begin in Spring 2027. It will be a single, 1-hour, in-person interview. All teens ages 14-18 across the Central Coast are welcome to participate! Participants will be asked to answer a few questions about themselves and to play some computer games. All participants are invited to learn about the results of this study and contribute to the interpretation and dissemination of the findings.
Interested? Click here to sign up and a research assistant from the ADAPT lab will be in touch! Note that signing up through this link is not a commitment to the study and you are welcome to back out or change your mind at any time!