Identification of Researchers: This research is being done by Lauron Haney, a graduate student and is being supervised by Dr. Hyeyeon Hwang, a professor. We are with the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Central Missouri.



Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to find out how stress about technology (technostress), personality, and career position are associated.



Request for Participation: We are inviting you to participate in a study on technostress, personality, and career position. It is up to you whether you would like to participate. If you decide not to participate, you will not be penalized in any way. You can also decide to stop at any time without penalty. If you do not wish to answer any of the questions, you may simply skip them. Once you submit the online anonymous survey, we will not know which survey or test is yours.



Exclusions: You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this study. You must also have been employed in your current office or other professional environment (white-collar) job for at least six months prior to participating in the study.



Description of Research Method: This study involves completing surveys about technostress and personality. The survey will ask you about how you interact with technology, both at work and in your private life. You will also be asked questions regarding how you see yourself and demographic questions, such as age, nationality, and gender. This study will take about 15 minutes to finish.



Privacy: All of the information we collect will be anonymous. We will not record any information that could be used to identify you. Your confidentiality will be maintained to the degree permitted by the technology used. Specifically, no guarantees can be made regarding the interception of data sent via the Internet by any third parties.



Explanation of Risks: The risks associated with participating in this study are similar to the risks of everyday life.



Explanation of Benefits: You will benefit from participating in this study by getting firsthand experience in research. The results of this research may also someday benefit career counselors and employers in decreasing workplace stress.



Questions: If you have any questions about this study, please contact Lauron Haney at LAH59450@ucm.edu or my supervisor, Dr. Hwang. She can be reached at hhwang@ucmo.edu. If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the Human Subjects Protection Program at (660) 543-4624.



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