Sociology · Family
Compare family structures across three generations
Interview grandparents, parents and peers about household size, marriage age and work.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
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Social Science projects 12
Psychology, sociology and behavioural projects with clear methods and proper care for the people who take part.
12 Social Science projects
Psychology + Public Health and Epidemiology
Study how sleep relates to mood and concentration
Survey classmates anonymously on sleep hours, mood and focus and look for a relationship.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Sociology · Work
Study who does the housework
Survey how many hours men, women, boys and girls in households spend on unpaid work.
- Easy
- 2–7 days
- Free
Psychology · Social Psychology
Study the effect of social media on self-image
Survey anonymous responses on time online and comparison with others, with support information provided.
- Intermediate
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Psychology + Public Health and Epidemiology
Survey attitudes to mental health in your school
Measure knowledge and attitudes anonymously, then run an awareness activity with the counsellor.
- Intermediate
- 2–4 weeks
- Free
Sociology · Community Studies
Study volunteering and what makes people help
Survey who volunteers in your community and what would make more people join.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Psychology + Public Health and Epidemiology
Study stress during exams and how students cope
Survey anonymous stress levels and coping methods and produce a helpful guide for your class.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Communication · Online Behaviour
Study how people behave differently online and offline
Survey how willing people are to disagree, joke or criticise online compared with face to face.
- Intermediate
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Sociology + Geography
Study migration stories in your class
Map where classmates' families have moved from over three generations and why.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Behavioural and Cognitive Science + Statistics and Probability
Study how people estimate risk
Ask people to rank causes of death or accidents and compare their ranking with official figures.
- Intermediate
- 2–7 days
- Free
Psychology · Social Psychology
Investigate the bystander effect with scenario questions
Ask people how likely they are to help when alone or in a crowd, using written scenarios only.
- Intermediate
- 2–7 days
- Free
Psychology + Teaching and Learning
Study what motivates students to study
Survey whether students study for interest, marks, parents or career, and compare by class.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
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