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INFORMED CONSENT SHEET:

Cultural Contact & Social Ties



The Department of Psychology at Brunel University requires that all persons who participate in psychology studies give their written consent to do so. Please read the following and sign it if you agree with what it says.

I freely and voluntarily consent to be a participant in the research project entitled "Cultural Contact & Social Ties" to be conducted at Brunel University, with Noelia Sayavedra as supervisor or principal investigator. The broad goal of this research program is to explore the variation of several demographic characteristics across nations, particularly those related to the individual and their wider social network. Specifically, I have been told that I will be asked to answer various survey questions, indicating characteristics that apply to myself and my social network. The session should take no longer than approximately 15 minutes to complete.





I have been told that my responses will be kept strictly confidential. I also understand that if at any time during the session I feel unable or unwilling to continue, I am free to leave without negative consequences. That is, my participation in this study is completely voluntary, and I may withdraw from this study at any time. My withdrawal would not result in any penalty, academic or otherwise. My name will not be linked with the research materials, as the researchers are interested in broad variations in the demographics of social networks by region and country in general -- not any particular individual's characteristics or traits in particular. I have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding the procedure, and my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I have been informed that if I have any general questions about this project, or ethical issues relating to the project, I should feel free to contact Noelia Sayavedra at ht11nms@brunel.ac.uk. If I have any concerns or complaints regarding the way in which the research is or has been conducted I may contact one of the Co-Chairs of the Psychology Research Ethics Committee, Professor Taeko Wydell at taeko.wydell@brunel.ac.uk or Dr Tara Marshall at tara.marshall@brunel.ac.uk.



I have read and understand the above and consent to participate in this study. My signature is not a waiver of any legal rights. Furthermore, I understand that I will be able to keep a copy of the informed consent form for my records (available upon request).

