Fall 2026 Org Constraints

****The last day to participate in Part 1 of this study is November 13, 2026.****

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 2-PART STUDY*** (but only Part 2 is in-person; nevertheless all your credits count as “in-person”)

What are organizational constraints? Organizational constraints are any workplace condition that undermines a worker’s ability to perform his or her job-related tasks.

Please read the following information before signing up:

PBSI 107 students are invited to participate in a psychology study on organizational constraints. This is a 2-Part study in which you can earn up to 3 Psychology subject pool credits.

Requirements to participate:

1. At least 3 months of part-time (10 hours per week) or greater work experience. You can be currently employed or recently employed (summer 2026).

Participation: Part 1 is online and Part 2 is in-person.

• Part 1: Time 1 online survey completed 1 week before Part 2. (1 credit)
  • In this survey you will be asked to
    • upload a copy of your resume (.doc, .docx, or pdf)
    • forward an email with a link to a different survey to your current or former supervisor. If your supervisor completes the survey you will earn 1 additional credit.
• Part 2: Come to the door for PSYC 347 on the EXACT DAY and TIME you sign-up to participate in an audio-recorded interview (~30 min; 1 credit)

Other Information

• If you are willing to commit to all of the above activities, please proceed back to the signup page on SONA.
• Select your preferred timeslots (required to be scheduled 7 days apart)
• If you sign up for a Time 1 slot either TODAY or TOMORROW, please proceed to the first survey here: https://tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57Ni36XpLF3sNee
• If you select a Time 1 slot that is NOT TODAY OR TOMORROW, you will be emailed the survey link on your specified date at 8am
• If you misplace it, here is the link to the supervisor survey: https://tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7ZIdA9lDIpVEw62
• If you need to CANCEL your signup, please email TAMUPayneLab@gmail.com to let us know
• You can expect to receive your credit in 24-48 hours after you come into the lab to complete Part 2.

FAQ

Q1: I was supposed to receive an email link but I didn’t receive it.

Check your TAMU email (not gmail), look for it to arrive in your inbox around 8am, and check your junk folder. If you still cannot locate, the links are listed above or you can email us TAMUPayneLab@gmail.com

Although SONA says links will be emailed at a specific time that corresponds to your in-person T1 time, we actually schedule all emails to go out at 8am on the designated day.

Q2: I am unable to make it to the lab to complete Part 2 due to an illness.

If you have heard by text from the research assistant (RA) who is meeting you in the lab, please inform them of your illness and they will work with you to reschedule. If you intend to complete the study, it is best NOT to cancel your timeslots in SONA.

If you have not heard from the RA yet, please email us at TAMUPayneLab@gmail.com

You can also email Dr. Payne for more urgent issues at scp@tamu.edu

Any other questions? Email us at TAMUPayneLab@gmail.com