Prospection and Partnership in Everyday Life

Join our study to understand how long-term romantic partners and spouses work alone and together to accomplish everyday tasks.

We are recruiting couples aged 40+ NOW! Learn more and sign up to participate in our project. Make a difference!

WHAT

What is PROPEL?

COUPLES & EVERYDAY COLLABORATION:

The PROPEL study is funded by the National Institutes of Health and approved by the Iowa
State University Institutional Review Board. This study aims to understand how long-term
romantic partners and spouses work alone and together to accomplish everyday tasks such
as remembering appointments.

WHO

Who is Eligible?

We are recruiting couples NOW for this study. If you are interseted and meet these guidelines, we would love to have you participate.

Aged 40+

In current romantic
relationship for
5+ years

Living with
current partner

Within 5 years of age of current partner

Proficient in
English

NEWS

Latest Study News

Propel Project Comes to You!

The PROPEL project at Iowa State University is recruiting couples to participate! We are seeking a diverse and inclusive sample and have flexibility to meet at one of our off-campus meeting sites. In June, we visited ISU’s Extension and Outreach office in Webster City. Our sessions are interesting and informative,...

Anisha Sharma Joins Propel Team

Welcome Anisha Sharma to the Propel project! Anisha is a doctoral candidate in Experimental Psychology at Oklahoma State University, working under Dr. Reese-Melancon. Her research explores prospective memory and utilizes a cognitive development focus to study age-related memory decline.

PROPEL Features on Iowa Live!

Dr. Margrett and Research Associate Marsha appeared on Iowa Live to talk about an exciting opportunity for the Iowa community to participate in research! Watch the full interview online.

Are you interested or have more questions?

To learn more and speak with a member of the PROPEL research team, please contact us today! We look forward to talking to you about becoming a part of this project.

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