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Purpose of the study



You have been invited to participate in a research study of South African students. This study is sponsored by the Ferris State University Office of International Education. The survey should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. You are not permitted to participate in this study if you are not a student in South Africa.



Instructions



You consent to volunteer your time when you check the consent box at the bottom of this page. Please answer each question before moving onto the next section. Carefully read the instructions and thoughtfully respond to each question.



Your Rights



You will not directly benefit from your participation in this study. You will not receive money or any other form of compensation for participating in this study. There are no foreseeable risks associated with participation in this study.



Confidentiality of your responses is protected to the maximum extent of the law. The results of this study may be published or presented at professional meetings, but the identities of all research participants will remain anonymous. Your internet IP addresses will be deleted. The data for this project is confidential on a secure website at Ferris State University, accessible only to the research team and the Institutional Review Board (IRB).



Participation in this research project is completely voluntary. You have the right to say no. You may change your mind at any time and withdraw. You may choose not to answer specific questions or to stop participating at any time. You will be told of any significant findings that develop during the course of the study that may influence your willingness to continue to participate in the research.



Contact Information



If you have questions or concerns about your role and rights as a research participant, would like to obtain information or offer input, or would like to register a complaint about this study, you may contact, anonymously if you wish, Dr. Clay Dedeaux, Ferris State University, College of Business, 119 South Street, BUS 334, Big Rapids, MI 49307, 231-591-2448.



A copy of the final research study will be available upon your request.





