INFORMED CONSENT
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of Anthropology
TITLE OF STUDY: Variations in Situational Affect Among Practitioners of Polyamory and Monogamy
INVESTIGATORS:
Antoinette Izzo, D.H.S., M.A. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) - izzo@unlv.nevada.edu
William Jankowiak, Ph.D. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) - jankbill@unlv.nevada.edu
Purpose of the Study
You are invited to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to investigate the affective responses of polyamorous and monogamous participants to hypothetical, imagined scenarios involving their partner(s). This survey is the beginning of an ongoing research effort to gain information about the variety of ways that people conceptualize and experience intimate relationships.
Participants
We are interested in collecting responses from U.S. individuals who self-identify as either monogamous or with some form of consensual non-monogamy (polyamorous, open relationship, swinger, etc.). You are being asked to participate in the study because you fit these criteria:
You are at least 18 years old; You live in the United States; and You self-identify as either monogamous, polyamorous, consensually non-monogamous, swinger, or in an open relationship.
Procedures
If you volunteer to participate in this study, you will be asked to do the following: Complete an online survey that includes your basic demographic information, personal thoughts and beliefs about your relationship(s), and your affective reactions to hypothetical, imagined scenarios involving your intimate partner(s). This is a comprehensive survey. Participants can expect it to take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes to complete. Please be sure to take it in one sitting while you are undisturbed and can privately answer the questions. The survey may be completed only once from each I.P. address/household.
Voluntary Participation
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any point without prejudice or negative consequences. If you choose to withdraw from the study, the information you have provided will be immediately destroyed. To withdraw from the study, you may simply close your browser window at any point before completing the survey. No further action is required in order to withdraw.
Risks of Participation
There are risks involved in all research studies. This study may include only minimal risks. Please be aware that certain questions are of a very personal nature and you may become uncomfortable when answering some questions.
Benefits of Participation
There may not be direct benefits to you as a participant in this study. However, your participation will help us learn about the variations and nuances in human bonding strategies, to identify the role that these strategies play in interpersonal relationships, and to explore the possibility of complex emotions as human universals.
Confidentiality
All information gathered in this study will be kept as confidential as possible. The survey software does not collect personally identifiable information. No reference will be made in written or oral materials that could link you to this study. You may choose to share your contact information if you so desire, but doing so is completely optional.
Participant Consent
I have read the above information and agree to participate in this study. I am at least 18 years of age. A copy of this form has been made available to me (please save from your browser if you would like a copy of this form).
For questions or concerns about the study, you may contact Antoinette Izzo at izzo@unlv.nevada.edu. For questions regarding the rights of research subjects, any complaints or comments regarding the manner in which the study is being conducted, contact the UNLV Office of Research Integrity - Human Subjects at 702-895-2794, toll free at 877-895-2794 or via email at IRB@unlv.edu.
By clicking on the “I agree” button, you are providing an online signature for your consent to participate in the study and are indicating that you are at least 18 years of age.