

Researcher(s):

John Wright

Michael A. Vandehey,PhD

George M. Diekhoff, PhD

Midwestern State University

Department of Psychology

3410 Taft Blvd

Wichita Falls, Texas 776308

(940)397-4026

michael.vandehey@mwsu.edu



Human Subjects Review Committee

c/o Office of the Provost

Midwestern State University

3410 Taft Blvd

Wichita Falls, Texas 776308

(940)397-4027



*At the end of data collection, two $50 Amazon Gift Cards will be given away. You must complete the survey and have an active email address to be eligible.



Title: Online Video Gaming Culture



Objective & Procedures: The aim of this research is to collect data on online gaming (PC and Console), gaming preferences, and interpersonal experiences. The first two researchers are online gamers and have used their involvement with the community to generate the questionnaire. This survey will take 15-25 minutes to complete.



Risks and Benefits: The risks for participating include discomfort with answering personal questions. For example, a few of the questions assess interpersonal problems that may occur due to time spent online gaming and substance use while gaming.



The potential benefits of the research include gaining an increased understanding of how online gaming affect time use, social relationships, and gaming preferences.



Confidentiality: Your responses in this experiment will be anonymous, as you will not provide your name or any other identifying information. Only a code number will be used to identify your responses. Your data will be stored in a secure place, and will be accessible only to researchers directly involved in this study. Results will be reported as aggregate data only.



Voluntary Participation and Right to Discontinue Participation: Your participation in this experiment is completely voluntary. If you refuse to participate as a student, your instructor will provide other means of earning research credit. You have the option to discontinue your participation in the study at any time. If you are a community member (not a student), You have the option to discontinue your participation in the study at any time.



If you have any questions or experience any adverse effects as a result of participation, you may contact Dr. Vandehey or the Midwestern State University Human Subjects Review Committee (#14041501; see contact information at the top of the page).



Restrictions: You must be at least 18 years old to participate, and you may participate only once.



Informed Consent: “I have read the description of this study, including the nature and purposes of the study, the procedures to be used, the potential risks and benefits, the confidentiality, as well as the option to discontinue my participation in the study at any time during the session. I understand that I may discontinue my participation in this study at any time. Each of these items has been explained to me fully and I believe I understand what is involved in agreeing to participate. By clicking NEXT, I indicate that I am at least 18 years old and that I agree to participate in this experimental study.”



