LETTER OF CONSENT FOR ADULTS

Jacob Hazzard and Matt Weibel, graduate students in the School of Communication at Illinois State University, invite you to participate in a study under the direction of Dr. Sandra Metts. The purpose of this study is to explore what emotions are felt from playing video games. We are requesting your participation, which will involve a 15 minute questionnaire. You must be 18 or older to participate.

Your participation in this study is voluntary. If you choose not to participate or to withdraw from the study at any time, there will be no penalty. Your responses are anonymous and in no way will you be able to be identified.

There are minimal risks involved with participation that could include emotional discomfort. If you feel you have suffered from emotional discomfort from taking this questionnaire you can contact the campus Counseling Services at 309-438-3655. The direct benefits of this study could be that it helps us have a better understanding of what emotional responses video games evoke and to what degree. You may also find that you will reevaluate your own responses after taking this survey.

If you have any questions concerning the research study, please call Jake Hazzard at (309) 438-3672. In addition, you can contact Dr. Sandra Metts at (309) 438-7883

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your rights as a research participant, you are encouraged to contact The ISU Research Ethics and Compliance Office at 309-438-2529 or email them at rec@ilstu.edu.

Please note that by clicking “yes” that you are giving your consent to participate in this questionnaire and that you are at least 18 years or older.

