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Victoria Huang – Department of Psychology, York University – vhuang22@my.yorku.caDr. Edward Haltrecht – Department of Psychology, York University – haltrech@yorku.caWe are investigating interdependence in self-construal (how one understands themselves and the interaction with the world around them), mental health labelling and stigma.The study should take about 5-10 minutes to completeThe first part of the study will ask you identify yourself on a scale of interdependent self-construal. The second part of the study will ask you to read a short biography. The final part of the study will ask a series of questions relating to your thoughts toward the individual presented in the biography.You may find that this study enlightens your perspective in cultural psychology and its impact on understanding one another.The biography presented in this survey may contain mentions of severe health or mental health concerns. We recognise that this may cause discomfort in some participants. The biography is not found to be graphic, but explanation will be given after the study is completed to mitigate effects or triggers that these questions may cause. You may ask the researcher any questions pertaining to the study after its completion.You may at any time you decide to stop participating in the study, for any reason. Any data gathered will be immediately destroyed and will not be included in the study. Any decision to stop participation, refusal to answer questions or perform tasks will not affect your relationship with the university or with the researchers.Participants will only be identified by a participant code. All data will be encrypted and stored in password protected computers and files that may only be accessed by researchers and their chosen staff. Any printed information will be placed in locked cabinets and locked rooms. Your confidentiality will be protected to the highest degree as permissible by law. After the completion of the study, all traceable data will be destroyed.If you find that you have any inquiries about the research, the survey, or anything related to the study, you may contact me through email (vhuang22@my.yorku.ca) or my supervisor Dr. Haltrecht (haltrech@yorku.ca)If you have any concerns or questions about your rights as a participant, please feel free to contact the following:Alison Collins-Mrakas, Sr. Manager & Policy Advisor for the Office of Research Ethics, 5th Floor, York Research Tower, York University (telephone 416-736-5914 or e-mail ore@yorku.ca).Zehra Bandhu, Secretary, Psychology Ethics Committee, room 284 BSB (email zehra@yorku.ca).