Hello, my name is Lisa Guy. I am currently completing research as part of my Masters of Sexology at Curtin University. I am seeking individuals to complete a questionnaire to assist my research.Purpose of the researchThe purpose of this questionnaire is to investigate your thoughts and beliefs about sexuality and how this relates to religiosity. The information you provide will be coded and analysed to determine themes and then used to write my dissertation for my Masters of Sexology. The research may also be used in various other publications.I am asking for your voluntary participation in completing a short questionnaire. If you want to review the final report or my dissertation, you can request a copy via email.Consent to participateYour participation is voluntary as part of my research. You can choose not to answer a question. Additionally, you can withdraw from the project at any point up until completion of the questionnaire. There will be no consequences for you if you choose to withdraw from the research. By voluntarily signing the consent form, you are self-identifying as being competent in English to complete the questionnaire, you have agreed to participate and are allowing me to record and use your information as part of my research.ConfidentialityThe information provided will be kept separate from your personal details. Questionnaires will only be accessed and read by me as the researcher and my supervisor. After seven years all questionaries will be destroyed and, in the meanwhile, they will be securely stored in a locked space and in password protected folders. University policy will always be adhered to.I recognise that many of the themes within the research are sensitive by nature. An information sheet with contacts for local support services will be provided.Compliance with NHMRC National Statement.The research conducted will be in alignment with the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, 2019.Ethical approvalEthics will be granted by the Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee before the commencement of the research (HRE2019-0578). The Committee is comprised of members of the public, academics, doctors, lawyers, and pastoral carers. If needed, verification of approval can be obtained either by writing to the Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee, c/- Office of Research and Development, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, 6845 or by emailing hrec@curtin.edu.au or by telephoning 9266 2784Additional informationIf you would like further information about the study, please feel free to contact me by email at lisa.guy@postgrad.curtin.edu.au If you wish to speak to my supervisor about your rights as a volunteer, or about the nature of the study, you may also contact Sam Winter on 08 9266 2365 or by email at sam.winter@curtin.edu.au Thank you for your contribution to this research. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Please keep a copy of this document for your information.