

You are being invited to take part in a research study to further our understanding of Social Media and its influence on prejudices. This study is being conducted by Rachel Taylor from the School of Psychology University of Sussex, who is happy to be contacted (rt288@sussex.ac.uk) if you have any questions.







WHY HAVE I BEEN INVITED TO TAKE PART AND WHAT WILL I DO?



We are going to be asking you to complete a short 5 question questionnaire to gauge your opinion about Meme culture and it's influence on Prejudices.







WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE RESULTS AND MY PERSONAL INFORMATION?



The results of this research will form part of my summative assessment for my module. Your anonymity will be ensured in the way described in the consent information below. Please read this information carefully and then, if you wish to take part, please click confirm at the end of this document to show you have fully understood this sheet, and that you consent to take part in the study as it is described here.







CONSENT



• I understand that by clicking the link and adding my name to the google file, I am agreeing to take part in the University of Sussex research described here, and that I have read and understood this.



• I understand that my participation is entirely voluntary, that I can choose not to participate in part or all of the study, and that I can withdraw at any stage of testing without having to give a reason and without being penalised in any way.



• I understand that since the study is anonymous, it will be difficult to withdraw my data once I have completed and submitted the test.



• I consent to the processing of my personal information for the purposes of this research study. I understand that such information will be treated as strictly confidential (subject to legal limitations) and handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.



• I understand that my collected data will be stored in a de-identified way (e.g. using ID numbers not names).



• I understand that my identity will remain confidential in any written reports of this research, and that no information I disclose will lead to the identification in those reports of any individual either by the researchers or by any other party.







Once you have read and understood the information above, please click below to confirm that you 1) are 16 years old or older and 2) consent to take part in this study as it has been described.

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