CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A STUDY

TITLE OF STUDY: Personalities and Spiritual Experiences
INVESTIGATOR: Kelsie Dickerson [email protected]
SPONSOR: Laura G. Stull, Ph.D. [email protected]

DESCRIPTION: This study investigates whether certain personality traits are related to the a person’s frequency of spiritual/religious experiences. Participants will be asked to complete basic demographic information, a survey, and a short response question. One of the surveys has 44 items and the other has 13 items. This study will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

BENEFITS AND RISKS: There are no known risks associated with this project which are greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life. In general, the information resulting from this study may aid in understanding the ways in which different people experience spirituality. Participants may receive a gift card if chosen selected through a drawing.

COSTS AND PAYMENTS: At the end of the survey, participants will be given the opportunity to enter a drawing for a gift card.

CONFIDENTIALITY: Any information obtained about you from this research, including survey, individual or group data, or other findings, will be confidential. If this study is published, data will be reported in statistical form only.

RIGHT TO WITHDRAW: You are free to refuse to participate in this study or to withdraw from this study at any time by simply exiting the online survey or by informing the experimenter in person, by letter, or by phone. Your decision will not adversely affect your status with the Psychology Department or the University, nor will it cause a penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled.

APPROVAL BY HUMAN PARTICIPANTS RESEARCH COMMITTEE: The Anderson University Committee for Human Participants Research has reviewed this study. The Committee has determined that this study meets the ethical obligations required by federal law and University standards. If you have any questions, please contact the Committee at 641-4470.

VOLUNTARY CONSENT: By selecting the “I Agree” option, I certify that I have read the preceding or it has been read to me, and that I understand its content. I acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding the study, hazards, discomforts, and benefits that were not clear to me, and that questions asked were fully answered. I am also certifying that I am of at least 18 years of age.