want to be in a study re gambling?

[Murray Fish]

 

Participant Information Statement

Research study; Personality, Mental Health, and Recreational Behaviors

Mr. Dennyson Veloso (Responsible Researcher)
School of Psychology, Faculty of Science
dennyson.veloso@sydney.edu.au

1. What is this study about?
We are conducting a research study about the relationship between mental health, personality traits and recreational behaviors. Taking part in this study is voluntary. 
Please read this sheet carefully and ask questions about anything you do not understand or want to know more about. 

2. Who is running this study?
The study is being carried out by the following researchers: 

• Dr Rachel Menzies, Lecturer, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney
• Associate Professor Ilan Dar-Nimrod, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney
• Mr Dennyson Veloso, PhD candidate, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney

Dennyson Veloso is conducting this study as part of his Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) degree at the University of Sydney.

3. Who can take part in the study?
We are seeking participants who frequently engage in recreational behaviors (e.g., drinking alcohol or gambling), as this is the area of interest for the study. Additionally, we are recruiting participants from the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. We are recruiting only from these locations as participation in the behaviors of interest is most frequent and most visible in these regions. Furthermore, we are selecting these locations due to their high level of English fluency, which is required as the study will involve reading and responding to a series of psychological measures. 

You have been invited to take part in this study because you report that you frequently engage with one of the behaviours of interest (in this case, gambling).

4. What will the study involve for me?
If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to respond to a series of questionnaires related to mental health, personality traits, and your engagement with recreational behaviours. You will also be asked to respond to demographic questions about yourself. 

It is expected that the total time commitment to the study is approximately 30 minutes. 

5. Can I withdraw once I have started?
Being in this study is completely voluntary and you do not have to take part. 

Your decision will not affect your current or future relationship with the researchers or anyone else at The University of Sydney. 

If you decide to start the study and then change your mind, you can withdraw by closing the tab housing the Qualtrics survey in your browser. Please note that withdrawal prior to full completion of the study will result in eligibility to enter the prize draw. 

By submitting your survey, you consent to take part in the study. You can withdraw any time before you submit however once your responses are submitted, they cannot be withdrawn. This is because responses are anonymous, so we will not be able to tell which one is yours. 

If you decide to withdraw, we will stop collecting information from you. Any information that we have already collected will be kept in our study records and may be included in the study results. As stated above, since all submitted responses are anonymous, we will not be able to tell which result is yours for withdrawal. 

6. Are there any risks or costs?
Minor inconvenience may be incurred because of giving up your time to participate in the study. Some of the questionnaire items discussed contain potentially sensitive topics (e.g., mental health, attitudes to life and death). It is possible that some of the questionnaire items may result in brief negative emotions or distress to some people. If any of the questions make you feel uncomfortable or distressed, you are free to withdraw at any point. 

While we do not expect the study to cause significant negative emotions, should you wish to seek psychological support, please contact:

• If in Australia, Lifeline: 13 11 14 (mobile)
• If in Canada, Crisis Hotline: 9-8-8 (text or call)
• If in New Zealand, Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
• If in the United Kingdom, Samaritans: 116 123 (mobile)
• If in the United States, Crisis Text Life: Text HOME at 741741 or National Crisis Lifeline: 988

7. Are there any benefits?
The benefit of you participating in this study is that you will be eligible to receive 1 of 3 Visa gift cards. Upon completion of the study, you will receive a link to a separate Qualtrics form where you will be able to enter your contact details to be eligible for the draw. Please note that only one submission of your survey responses and entry to the prize draw will be allowed. Detection of multiple entries will result in your submission being void.

Please note that you are free to decide that you no longer want to complete the study at any point. Should you wish to close your web browser before completing the study, you will not be eligible to enter the prize draw. 

8. What will happen to information that is collected?
During the study, your responses will be stored electronically in a password-protected file on a secure computer. Only the researcher will have access to this data. Data will be retained in perpetuity and may be used in future research projects conducted by the researchers of the present study, or other researchers. However, you will not be individually identifiable in these publications. Your information will be stored securely, and your identity will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law. 

By providing your consent, you are agreeing to us collecting personal information about you for the purposes of this research study. Your information will only be used for the purposes outlined in this Participant Information Statement, unless you consent otherwise. 

We plan to publish the study findings. You will not be individually identifiable in these publications.

9. Will I be told the results of the study?
You have the right to receive feedback about the overall results of this study. If you would like to receive overall feedback about the study, please tick the relevant box in the consent form (i.e., "I consent to: Receiving Feedback"), and provide a contactable e-mail address. By providing your contact details through this consent form, your e-mail address will not be linked to your survey responses or data in any way. This feedback will be in the form of a one-page summary of the main findings. You will receive this feedback upon conclusion of the study. 

10. What if I would like more information?
After you have read this information sheet, the following researcher(s) are available to discuss with you and answer any questions you might have: 

Mr Dennyson Veloso, e-mail: dennyson.veloso@sydney.edu.au

11. What if I have a complaint or any concerns?
The ethical aspects of this study have been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of The University of Sydney [ethics reference: 2024/HE001378] according to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. 

If you are concerned about the way this study is being conducted or you wish to make a complaint to someone independent from the study, please contact the University: 

Human Ethics Manager
human.ethics@sydney.edu.au
+61 2 8627 8176

This information sheet is for you to keep

Edited yesterday at 02:50 AM by Murray Fish

[jess]

.. ha ha ... and these gamblers - should they participate - go into a draw (a bit like a wee lottery?) to win some prizes! ... 😝 

[Chief Stipe]

Where is the link to sign up?  Can they put the Visa prize directly into my TAB account?

[Huey]

No thanks , I'd make bad gamblers look good!

[mikeynz]

The only problem many gamblers have is they don't win more than they spend.

They only problem  many gambling sites have is the people who do win more than they spend.

[Chief Stipe]

3 minutes ago, mikeynz said:

They only problem  many gambling sites have is the people who do win more than they spend.

Such is the vagaries of Fixed Odds.

The Tote was so much easier for all.  The market determined the price.