Principal Investigator: Eugene W. Mathes, Ph.D.

Western Illinois University

EW-Mathes@wiu.edu

(309) 298-1593



Co-Investigator: Tyler Cieck

Western Illinois University

TD-Cieck@wiu.edu

(630) 251-2050



Purpose: I have been asked to participate in this research study because I am 18 years of age or older, I speak and read English, and I have been in a romantic and/or sexual relationship for at least a month. This study seeks to examine the relationship between personality and sexual behaviors, I understand that this study is expected to take approximately 30 minutes and that there will be approximately 200 other participants.



Procedures: I understand that this study will take place entirely online. I understand that my participation in this study involves answering several surveys and that some of the questions may involve sensitive subjects (including sexual experiences, sexual abuse, or sexual violence), and if I feel any disturbance or discomfort, I can call RAINN’s National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673.



Possible Benefits: I understand that my participation is entirely voluntary, and I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation. My participation will provide valuable information that can expand research on sexual abuse.



Possible Risks: I understand that my participation in this study, due to the sensitive nature of its topics, may cause some distress. I also understand that I may experience slight discomfort due to filling out several surveys. I acknowledge that my participation is entirely voluntary, and I may stop my participation at any time without any repercussions. Overall, the risks are expected to be no greater than those found in normal daily activities. Participation in this study is voluntary, and refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which I am otherwise entitled.



Confidentiality: I understand that all data provided will be anonymous and no identifying information will be collected and associated with my responses. My responses will be kept on a computer to which only the researchers have access.



This study has been reviewed and approved by the Western Illinois Institutional Review Board (IRB). The WIU IRB office is available to contact at (309) 298-1191 or IRB@wiu.edu.



I understand that I may print a copy of this form for my own records. By continuing with this study, I acknowledge that I have read this entire form, and my participation is entirely consensual.