Reactions to Physical and Emotional Infidelity

The Relationship Between Reactions to Physical and Emotional Infidelity and Gender

By: Shyenne Souza

Eastern Michigan University



You have been asked to participate in a research study which is exempt from review by a Human Subjects Review Committee. The purpose of this study is to determine how people of different genders react to physical and emotional infidelity, if they have ever participated in infidelity or been exposed to it. Participation in this study will have you answer sixteen online survey questions, including your age, gender, relationship status, exposure to infidelity, and your individual responses to specific scenarios. This study is completely anonymous and no identifying information is being collected. There are no risks to participating in this study, other than the potential emotional response from the survey topic. There are no benefits to participating in this study other than the information it provides to the research of this topic. You must fully understand these terms before you agree and give consent to participate.



You should also know that:



Participation in research is entirely voluntary. You may refuse to participate or withdraw from participation at any time without jeopardy to future medical care, education or employment status or other entitlement.



The investigator may withdraw you from participation at his/her professional discretion.



If, during this study, significant new information which has been developed during the study becomes available, which may relate to your willingness to continue to participate, this information will be provided to you by the investigator.



Any information derived from this research project which personally identifies you will not be voluntarily released or disclosed without you separate consent, except as specifically required by law.



If, at any time, you have questions regarding the research or your participation in it, you should contact the investigator or his/her assistants who must answer your questions.



If, at any time, you have comments or complaints relating to the conduct of this research or if you wish to discuss your rights as a research subject, you may contact Human Research Administration at Eastern Michigan University.



You may print a copy of this consent form for your records.



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