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You are invited to participate in a research study that looks at how society influences the way men feel about themselves. You have been asked to participate in this study to further our knowledge of men’s mental health. Your participation in this research study is voluntary and unpaid. No personal benefit is expected for completing the study. If you agree to participate in the study, you will be asked to complete a web-based questionnaire that will take about 15-20 minutes. You will be asked questions about depression and male identity.



The study is anonymous. You will not be asked to disclose your name any point. We will have no way of knowing who you are. Because we will have no idea of who you are, once you submit your answers, we will not be able to remove them from the study.



Any risk to you completing this study is small. It is limited to some emotional discomfort. If you feel uncomfortable answering any of the questions, you can choose to stop, exit the study, and not submit your responses. In addition, a list of resources is included at the end of the study should you feel you need any help. Please note that the investigator is not liable for any injuries that could occur.



If you have any questions or concerns at any point, you can email me at masculinedepression@gmail.com. My name is Lan Yang and I am a doctoral student at Widener University. If you would like to receive a copy of my dissertation once it is done, please email me at the address above. I will be happy to share my work with you. For any questions related to your rights as a participant, please contact the IRB chairperson at irb@mail.widener.edu. In addition, you may choose to print out a copy of this informed consent for your records.



By continuing with this study you indicate that you are a man. In addition, you are at least 18 years old. Also, you have read and understood the above Consent Form, its general purposes, the particulars of involvement and possible risk. Once you answer and submit the questions, you agree to having your responses used in this research study. Please continue to the study if you agree to all of the above.









*The Institutional Review Board has approved the solicitation of participants for this study.

