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You are being invited to take part in a study on how avatar-identification effects gaming motivation and self-esteem. Before you decide, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take the time to read the following information carefully and email me (pjd10@aber.ac.uk), if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Thank you for reading this.
What is the purpose of the project?
For an assignment, I need 100 completed questionnaires from individuals about their experiences relating to gaming and motivation to play games, avatar-identification and self-esteem. The completed questionnaires will be used for the purposes of my assignment only, and will not be published as a piece of research.
Do I have to take part?
Taking part in this research is entirely voluntary. If you decide to take part, you should read this information sheet and print a copy to keep if you need to (and be asked to sign a consent form). If you decide to take part, you can change your mind at any time and withdraw from the study up until 1st of January 2018, without giving a reason. After this date, the data will be downloaded from survey monkey and your data cannot be retrieved. To remove your data, please email me (pjd10@aber.ac.uk) with your email address used in the questionnaire so I can identify your questionnaire.
What will happen to me if I take part?
You will be asked to complete four questionnaires online on the topic of gaming at a time and place that is convenient to you. The types of questions you will be asked will be about your gaming, your motivation to play games, how you identify with your avatar and your self-esteem. If there are any questions that you do not wish to answer, you do not have to.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
There are minimal risks associated with this study, and it is hoped that you enjoy taking part. Sometimes talking about even everyday situations can bring up emotional memories. If this occurs for you, you can stop at any time. If while participating in the questions you think that you would like some support, then in the first instance please contact the Samaritans free on 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org. In the unlikely event that you have cause for complaint, please contact the supervisor who is overseeing this project, Dr Gil Greengross; gig9@aber.ac.uk.
Will my taking part in this project be kept confidential?
All personal information relating to you (e.g., email address, age) will be kept confidential and in a password protected file on my personal computer. The data that will be included in my assessment will be anonymised so that you cannot be identified in the research in any way.
What happens immediately after data collection?
You will have the opportunity to ask further questions regarding the study should you wish to do so, by emailing: pjd10@aber.ac.uk.
Who has reviewed the project?
This project has been reviewed in accordance with the British Psychological Society’s Ethical Code and is being overseen by the supervisor, Dr Gil Greengross, to contact him please email: gig9@aber.ac.uk.
Contact for further information on the project.
For further information please contact pjd10@aber.ac.uk.
What is the purpose of the project?
For an assignment, I need 100 completed questionnaires from individuals about their experiences relating to gaming and motivation to play games, avatar-identification and self-esteem. The completed questionnaires will be used for the purposes of my assignment only, and will not be published as a piece of research.
Do I have to take part?
Taking part in this research is entirely voluntary. If you decide to take part, you should read this information sheet and print a copy to keep if you need to (and be asked to sign a consent form). If you decide to take part, you can change your mind at any time and withdraw from the study up until 1st of January 2018, without giving a reason. After this date, the data will be downloaded from survey monkey and your data cannot be retrieved. To remove your data, please email me (pjd10@aber.ac.uk) with your email address used in the questionnaire so I can identify your questionnaire.
What will happen to me if I take part?
You will be asked to complete four questionnaires online on the topic of gaming at a time and place that is convenient to you. The types of questions you will be asked will be about your gaming, your motivation to play games, how you identify with your avatar and your self-esteem. If there are any questions that you do not wish to answer, you do not have to.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
There are minimal risks associated with this study, and it is hoped that you enjoy taking part. Sometimes talking about even everyday situations can bring up emotional memories. If this occurs for you, you can stop at any time. If while participating in the questions you think that you would like some support, then in the first instance please contact the Samaritans free on 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org. In the unlikely event that you have cause for complaint, please contact the supervisor who is overseeing this project, Dr Gil Greengross; gig9@aber.ac.uk.
Will my taking part in this project be kept confidential?
All personal information relating to you (e.g., email address, age) will be kept confidential and in a password protected file on my personal computer. The data that will be included in my assessment will be anonymised so that you cannot be identified in the research in any way.
What happens immediately after data collection?
You will have the opportunity to ask further questions regarding the study should you wish to do so, by emailing: pjd10@aber.ac.uk.
Who has reviewed the project?
This project has been reviewed in accordance with the British Psychological Society’s Ethical Code and is being overseen by the supervisor, Dr Gil Greengross, to contact him please email: gig9@aber.ac.uk.
Contact for further information on the project.
For further information please contact pjd10@aber.ac.uk.