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Invitation
You have been invited to take part in research aiming to investigate whether personality type determines facebook usage and experiences of jealousy whilst using facebook.
Why have I been asked to take part?
You have been chosen to take part as you match the target population in which this research is interested in, you have been identified as a user of facebook, you are of a suitable age to take part in this research (18+).
Do I have to take part?
No. At any point before or during the study you can withdraw by contacting the researcher quoting your participant number and any questionnaires you have answered will be destroyed. Withdrawal is possible up to one week after the study by contacting me on the email provided at the bottom of this page. There are no consequences should you wish to withdraw.
What will happen to me if I take part?
You will be asked firstly to sign a form stating you consent to take part in this research. You will then be asked to fill in four questionnaires which will include questionnaires on personality types, facebook usage, facebook jealousy and the final to determines levels of individual differences. We ask you to rate your answer to all questions on the scale provided. Your participation in this research should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
What are the possible disadvantages of taking part?
The questionnaires may make you aware of some feelings that you may not wish to, which may make you feel uncomfortable. You can have a break and move on to another question if you feel uncomfortable.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
There are no intended benefits although you may feel you have benefited from volunteering and sharing your thoughts.
What if something goes wrong?
As mentioned you may have some unpleasant feelings related to your use of Facebook or levels of jealousy, if you feel you would like to speak to someone about this you may contact the researcher or other individuals involved in this research project, contact details of which are given below.
Will my taking part in the study be kept confidential?
Yes. All of the information you provide on the questionnaires will be kept confidential. All questionnaires will be stored safely, in a locked drawer when not being analysed and then destroyed after the data has been written up. You do not have to include your name on the questionnaires, the researcher will provide you with a participant number which you should use in any correspondence with the researcher for example if you wish to withdraw you participation within the study.
What will happen to the results of the research study?
The results will be written up as part of this research project. The research will form part of a dissertation and presented at an academic presentation.
Who has reviewed this study?
Coventry university ethics committee has approved this study.
What if I have a complaint?
If you have a question or complaint you can raise it with me in the first instance with the details provided below, if you still have concerns you can raise these with John Williams the research supervisor again details are provided below.
Contact for further information
Researcher - Siobhan Nicholls [email protected]
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