Study Title: Exploring how personality affects how people view and think about social media images

Researchers: Jessica Arrigo & Dr. Chantal Arpin-Cribbie

I am interested in participating in this study on personality characteristics and attitudes towards social media conducted by Jessica Arrigo, a Masters’ student in the Department of Psychology at Laurentian University. The purpose of this study is to evaluate personality characteristics and attitudes towards appearance and social media.

If I agree to participate, I will be participating in a study that will last about 15 to 20 minutes. During this time, I will be asked to fill out a series of short questionnaires on how I use social media, my personality characteristics, and how I think and view appearance-related Instagram and social media images. I will also participate in a brief activity in which I will view a sequence of Instagram images.

No identifying information will be linked to my answers and only the researcher and their supervisor will have access to the study questionnaires.

Although the researchers have made every effort to ensure they minimize any negative emotional reactions, it is possible that some participants might experience feelings of uneasiness when they are completing study questionnaires. If I experience a need for additional support, I understand that I may contact any of the free services provided below:





National and International Help Centers (in your area):

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Canadian Mental Health Association

(Toll Free): 1-866-345-0183

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National Eating Disorder Information Centre

(Toll Free): 1-866-633-4220

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My participation is strictly voluntary, and I can decide to withdraw from the study at any time or refuse to participate without penalty. Although it would be preferable that I answer all of the questions, if I am uncomfortable with any question, I can choose not to answer.

If you are using Instagram (IG) or Facebook (FB) to click on the study link:

Both IG and FB are based in the United States and follow the U.S Patriot Act. IG and FB could see that you clicked on our study link, if they wanted to or share this information with Third Parties, such as advertisers. However, IG and FB will only see that you clicked on the study link, and they will not be able to see any information you give us.

When you click on our study link, you will leave IG or FB, and be directed to RedCap, a safe website that holds data collected from people who complete research studies. RedCap cannot track anyone who provides answers. When you click on the study link from your IG or FB account, your answers will be private.

Please click on the links below for the privacy policies of both IG and FB.

Instagram Privacy Policy: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388

Facebook Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/full_data_use_policy

I understand that the information I share will remain strictly confidential. If I have any questions about this study, I can contact the researchers: Dr. Chantal Arpin-Cribbie at carpincribbie@laurentian.ca or via phone at 1-855-675-1151 ext. 6702, or Jessica Arrigo at jarrigo@laurentian.ca. For questions about the ethics of my participation in the study, I may contact Laurentian University’s Research Ethics Officer: Office of Research Services Telephone: 1-705-675-1151 ext. 3681 or 2436, Toll free: 1-800-461-4030, email: ethics@laurentian.ca.

Thank you for your interest in participating in this study.

If you would like to enter into the draw for a chance to win one of three $50 giftcards to Walmart, Cineplex or Amazon, please indicate below. By indicating you would like to be submitted into the draw, you will be asked for your email address, which will not be attached to the information you fill out in the study. Also, if you wish to receive a summary of the results of this study which will be available on (June 2020), you may provide your email address as well.