Researchers: Anneke Mendiola, Graduate Student, CSUF Division of Anthropology 

Dr. Elizabeth Pillsworth, Professor, CSUF Division of Anthropology 

You are being asked to take part in a research study being conducted by Anneke Mendiola, under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Pillsworth. This consent form explains the research study and your part in it if you decide to join the study. Please read the form carefully, taking as much time as you need. You can decide at any time not to participate in the study. If you do participate, you can change your mind later or quit at any time. There will be no penalty or loss of services or benefits if you decide to not take part in the study or quit later. 

 

What is this study about?
This research study is being conducted to understand the factors affecting people's perceptions and decisions about the way they vote for political candidates. All adults age 18 or older qualify to take this survey and are encouraged to participate.

What will I be asked to do if I am in this study? ***
If you take part in the study, you will be asked to read the biography of a candidate for the United States Presidency. You will then be asked to respond to a survey with questions related to that individual’s capability to lead a country. You will also be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding your demographics, such as age, employment, education, etc. You may, without penalty, choose to click the button that says “I do not wish to participate in this survey,” which will exit you from the survey. You may also choose to skip any questions or exit the survey at any time without penalty.

Are there any benefits to me if I am in this study?
There is no direct benefit to you from being in this study. Your participation in this study will help researchers better understand the factors related to voters’ decision-making in the United States or the country in which you live.

Are there any risks to me if I am in this study?
This protocol contains no foreseeable risk. Because the survey asks about your personal views and your demographics, it is possible that you may not wish to answer some of the questions. To minimize any risk, you may, without penalty, exit the survey at any time or skip any questions that you do not wish to answer..

Will my information be kept anonymous or confidential?
The data for this study are being collected anonymously. Neither the researcher(s) nor anyone else will be able to link data to you. The data for this study will be kept anonymous to the extent allowed by law. No published results will identify you, and your name will not be associated with the findings. The results of this study will be published or presented at professional meetings, but the identities of all research participants will remain anonymous. All digital data once gathered will remain on a password-protected computer to which only the principal investigators will have access. The results of this study will be kept indefinitely and may be used for presentation at professional conferences or for publication in peer-edited journals, such as Evolution and Human Behavior; however, the identities of all research participants will remain anonymous. Data will be kept indefinitely.

Are there any costs or payments for being in this study?
There will be no costs to you for taking part in this study. You will not receive money or any other form of compensation for taking part in this study.

Who can I talk to if I have questions? 
If you have questions about this study or the information in this form, please contact the researcher: Anneke Mendiola Graduate Student, Division of Anthropology California State University, Fullerton annekefemmetje@csu.fullerton.edu or Dr. Elizabeth Pillsworth, Professor CSUF Division of Anthropology 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92831 epillsworth@fullerton.edu 657-278-4209 If you have questions about your rights as a research participant or would like to report a concern or complaint about this study, please contact the Institutional Review Board at 657-278-7719, or e-mail irb@fullerton.edu

What are my rights as a research study volunteer?
Your participation in this research study is completely voluntary. You may choose not to be a part of this study. There will be no repercussion to you if you choose not to take part. You may choose not to answer specific questions or to stop participating at any time. What does my consent mean? Your consent is given by agreeing to participate. This means that:
• You understand the information given to you in this form
• You have been able to ask the researcher questions and state any concerns
• The researcher has responded to your questions and concerns
• You believe you understand the research study and the potential benefits and risks that are involved.

I have carefully read and/or I have had the terms used in this consent form and their significance explained to me. By clicking the consent button below, I agree that I am at least 18 years of age and consent to participate in this project.