Principal Researcher

Dr Gaelle Villejoubert
Email: g.villejoubert@kingston.ac.uk

Research Assistant

Ms Adeline Maillard
Email: a.maillard@kingston.ac.uk

Note. This study has been approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Kingston University. If you wish to ask further questions or comment on the ethics of this study, please contact the Chair of this Committee, Prof. François Nectoux, F.Nectoux@kingston.ac.uk

This study was published through the Online Psychology Research UK website. Visit http://www.onlinepsychresearch.co.uk to take part in more psychology experiments.

 

A study of risk perception

Dear potential participant,

This is an invitation to participate in research being conducted by Dr Gaëlle Villejoubert.

Participation in the study involves the completion of a questionnaire as well as the provision of some background information. The questionnaire will involve questions about general knowledge and about various potentially risky activities (e.g., going camping in the wilderness). The questionnaire package should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Participation in the study is completely voluntary. You may withdraw from participating in the study now, or at any point whilst completing the questionnaire. You will not be required to write your name; thereby assuring the information you provide will remain anonymous. Once data are collected, your results will form part of a larger database, from which only group data will be reported. Only the researcher, Dr Villejoubert, will have access to these data. Signing up for this study indicates that you understand the nature of the research and freely consent to participating in the study.

Participating in this study does not involve any risks other than what you would encounter in daily life. You may skip any questions you like or withdraw from the study at any time. Although participating may not entail any direct benefit to you, you may nevertheless enjoy answering questions about your personality and your opinions. Your participation in this study will also contribute to our understanding of important psychological processes.

If you have any concerns during or after the completion of the questionnaire, you are encouraged to discuss these at any time by email or telephone. Detailed summary of the results will be available towards the end of the year. If you are interested in receiving this information, please contact Dr Gaëlle Villejoubert for a summary to be posted out.

Thank you for your time and consideration in participating in the present study.

Consent form

Please fill in this form to indicate your consent to participate in this study:

I confirm that I have read and understood the information sheet/letter of invitation for this study. I have been informed of the purpose, risks, and benefits of taking part.
I understand what my involvement will entail and any questions have been answered to my satisfaction.
I understand that my participation is entirely voluntary, and that I can withdraw at any time without prejudice.
I understand that all information obtained will be confidential.
I agree that research data gathered for the study may be published provided that I cannot be identified as a subject.
Contact information has been provided should I wish to seek further information from the investigator at any time for purposes of clarification.