INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDY INFORMATION SHEET FOR



Antecedents and outcomes of work-linked couple incivility

You are invited to participate in a research study examining experiences of workplace romances. You were selected as a possible subject because you are 1) 18 years of age or older, 2) currently employed, and 3) are currently engaged in a workplace romance. A workplace romance consists of a relationship of either a romantic or sexual nature with another person employed by your organization. We ask that you read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to be in the study.The study is being conducted by Morgan Jones, a graduate student at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI), and Dr. Michael Sliter, an assistant Professor of Psychology at IUPUIThe purpose of this study is to determine some of experiences you might have because of being in a workplace romance.If you agree to participate, you will be one of 200 subjects who will be participating in this research.If you agree to be in the study, you will do the following things:You will need to fill out a survey about your demographics, work-linked couple experiences, organizational outcomes, and psychological health. At the end of the survey, you will be asked for your email address in the case of a follow up study and so that we can distribute the payment for this survey (depending on the raffle).Efforts will be made to keep your personal information confidential. We cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality. Your personal information may be disclosed if required by law. Your identity will be held in confidence in reports in which the study may be published. Your name will not appear on the study materials, nor should you write it on any study materials. No one other than the primary investigator will ever see your responses, and never in connection with your name or any other personally identifiable information. All responses will be kept on a password-protected computer in a locked room for security purposes.Organizations that may inspect and/or copy your research records for quality assurance and data analysis include groups such as the study investigator and his/her research associates, the Indiana University Institutional Review Board or its designees, the study sponsor, and (as allowed by law) state or federal agencies, specifically the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), who may need to access your research records.You will receive entry into a raffle for one of ten $20 Amazon Gift Cards for participating in this study, which will be emailed to you following data collection.For questions about the study, contact the researcher Dr. Michael Sliter at 317-274-6943.For questions about your rights as a research participant or to discuss problems, complaints or concerns about a research study, or to obtain information, or offer input, contact the IU Human Subjects Office at (812) 856-4242 or (800) 696-2949 or by email at irb@iu.edu.Taking part in this study is voluntary. You may choose not to take part or may leave the study at any time. Leaving the study will not result in any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled. Your decision whether or not to participate in this study will not affect your current or future relations with IUPUI.Clicking “next” if you wish to participate and complete the questionnaire.