



Project Title: Attachment Styles and Media Internalization in Women

Student Researcher: Andrea Chapman

Version Date: August 1, 2014



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Purpose: You are being asked to take part in a research study. The purpose of this research study is to indicate whether attachment is associated with media internalization in women. You should only take this survey if you are a female undergraduate or graduate college student.



Activities: The study consists of a demographic questionnaire, and two measures. The demographics questionnaire asks participants to indicate their gender identity, age, and class standing. Following this questionnaire, participants complete a survey that asks how you generally feel in past and present relationships with people who have been especially important to you, such as family members, romantic partners, and close friends. The last questionnaire consists of a series of questions that ask about your experience of media portrayals of body size and body ideal. For each questionnaire, follow instructions as indicated. Questions are forced response meaning all questions must be answered in order to complete the survey.



Time: Your participation in this study will last approximately 5-10 minutes; there are a total of 50 questions. Your responses will not be timed.



Risks: The possible risks and/or discomforts associated with the being in the study include are none. There are no foreseeable risks to participating.



Benefit: We do not know if you will benefit from being in this study.



Payment: You will not be paid for being in this research study.



Confidentiality:

Your participation in this study is anonymous. All data will be stored on a password secured computer in a password protected document.



Voluntary: Participation in this study is voluntary. While study participation is voluntary, all questions must be answered in order for your individual responses to be included in the study results.



Study contacts: If you have any questions about this research project, please contact: Andrea Chapman, at (503) 332-4180 or by e-mail at chapmaan@onid.orst.edu.