Brunel School of Social Sciences requires that all persons who participate in psychological research studies give their written consent to do so. Please read the following and sign it if you agree with what it says.



I freely and voluntarily consent to be a participant in the research project on the topics of personal details, culture, personal identity, homosexual identity and to be conducted by Mr. Tavis Ryan King as principal investigator, who is a postgraduate student in the Department of Life Sciences at Brunel University. The broad goal of this research study is to identify the cultural values of gay men. Specifically, I have been asked to complete a series of surveys, which should take no longer than ten minutes to complete.



I have been told that my responses will be kept strictly confidential. I also understand that some of these questions are explicit in nature, and I am free to skip any questions that make me uncomfortable. If at any time during the entire experimental process, if I feel unable or unwilling to continue, I am free to leave. That is, my participation in this study is completely voluntary, and I may withdraw from it at any time without negative consequences. In addition, should I not wish to answer any particular question or questions, I am free to decline. My name will not be linked with the research materials, and I will not be identified or identifiable in any report subsequently produced by the researcher.



I have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding the survey, and my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I have been informed that if I have any general questions about this project, I should feel free to contact Mr. Tavis Ryan King at tavis.king@thetutorking.com and project supervisor Dr. Stanley O. Gaines at stanley.gaines@brunel.ac.uk. Alternatively, if I have any comments or concerns about the ethics procedures employed in this study, I can also contact Brunel University Ethics Committee members Dr. Bridget Dibb at bridget.dibb@brunel.ac.uk and Dr. Martina Reynolds at martina.reynolds@brunel.ac.uk.



I have read and understand the above and consent to participate in this study. My signature is not a waiver of any legal rights. Furthermore, I understand that I will be able to keep a copy of the informed consent form for my records.