Informed Consent Form

Title of the Research Project: Assessment of Masculinity and Femininity

Name of the Primary Researcher: Gabrielle McElrath

Primary Researcher’s Phone Number: 508-395-2594

A. Purpose and Background

The research (Gabrielle McElrath) is an undergraduate student who is conducting this research for her Capstone class under the direction of Dr. Bernard of Loyola Marymount University.

The purpose of this research is to assess individual differences in masculinity and femininity on a biological level.

B. Procedures

You are being asked to complete a questioner with (81) questions. The questions request information about your levels of masculinity and femininity.

In addition you will be asked about your age, gender, and sexual preference.

C. Risks

Some of the questions will request information of a personal nature, which might cause discomfort or stress. You are free to stop participation at any time with out penalty.

D. Benefits

There are no direct benefits from participating in this project. However this research is expected to yield information on your levels of masculinity and femininity on a biological scale that will help scientists better understand the impacts of biological masculinity and femininity.

E. Confidentiality

You will not be asked to put your name on the questioner. Your answers will be anonymous and confidential.

F. Alternatives

If you choose not to participate, an alternative procedure is not necessary.

G. Costs and Compensation

There will be no cost to the participants in this study. No compensation will be paid to participants.

H. Questions

Any questions can be directed to the primary researcher, Gabrielle McElrath, who may be contacted by calling 508-395-2954.

I. Agreement: Informed Consent

PARTICIPATION IN THE RESEARCH STUDY IS VOLENTARY. I am free to decline to participate in this research study by closing my browser at any time and or I may withdraw my participation at any point without penalty.