You are being asked to participate in a study conducted by Christopher Dippolino as part of a Master’s-level research project at Canisius College (USA). If you have any questions or concerns about the research, please contact:

Christopher Dippolino, either by email (Dippolic@canisius.edu) or phone (615-680-9135).

Purpose of the study:

The purpose of this study is to examine how different conditions can affect people’s perceptions of an animal they are viewing.

Procedures:

Participants will watch a short video followed by a 16-question survey. This survey will take approximately 6 minutes to complete.

Potential risks and discomforts :

There are no potential risks or discomforts anticipated beyond those encountered in daily life.

Potential benefits to participants and/or to society:

There is a growing academic and social interest in how animals are perceived by individuals and society as a whole. How those perceptions are formed and molded through various means has yet to be thoroughly studied. This study will examine one feature hypothesized to affect people’s perceptions of animals.

Confidentiality:

Any information obtained in connection with this study is anonymous and confidential.

Participation and withdrawal:

By completing this survey, you give consent for your data to be used by the researchers. Once you complete the forms and submit them, you will not be able to withdraw from the study because your data is anonymous and thus cannot be identified as yours.

Feedback on the results of this study to the participants:

Once the data has been analyzed and the study is completed, you are welcome to view the findings of the study. If you wish to receive these, please send a separate email to Christopher Dippolino expressing your interest. His e-mail address is Dippolic@canisius.edu.

Subsequent use of data:

These data may be used in subsequent studies, in scientific publications and in presentations.

By clicking the "Next" button below, I acknowledge that I have read the entire consent form, that I am 18 years old or older.