Past Studies

Are you a musician or singer who loves playing music with others? You’re invited to complete a short online survey about your musical experiences. We are researchers interested in how people interact through music performance, and how people describe their most enjoyable and engaging musical activities.

You’ll first answer questions about the type of music you play, the group context in which you play it, and will then have the opportunity to describe your experiences in your own words, being as detailed as you like. The results from this survey will help us understand the quality of peak experiences in musical groups and how they come about. Feel free to reach out to me (kleinl1@mcmaster.ca) with any questions. Thank you very much for your time! You can access the survey at the link below:

https://surveys.mcmaster.ca/limesurvey/index.php/338754?lang=en

Music Listening Study: this study will be conducted in the LIVELab (McMaster main campus). Participants will consent and fill in two short online surveys before being scheduled to come in (~5 minutes). In the LIVELab, they will fill out some questionnaires, listen to music in a group with 3 other participants.

Their motion will be tracked by markers placed on the headphones that each participant wears. The group will play a game for the chance to win some money ($2-11). Following this they will then be asked to complete one last survey (30 minutes).

Fill out this short survey to begin: https://surveys.mcmaster.ca/limesurvey/index.php/135484?lang=en

Note: Only McMaster undergraduates are allowed to participate in this study.

To participate, contact proactivewellness2022@gmail.com

Coupled Sway, Coupled Hearts? The role of body sway and groovy music in romantic attraction.

For inquiries, email musictherapy@gmail.com

LIVELab alumnus, Dana Swarbrick is conducting her PhD at the University of Oslo. She is currently researching the effects of virtual concerts and is recruiting audience members, musicians, and concert organizations to be involved in her study. By filling a 10-15 min survey, you have the chance to win a $20 gift card.